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TheLeadingSaw · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Posts: 42

Just wondering... I just don't understand how Korg made that kind of decision.

I'm not even going to talk about the suckish layout of the 73, just to the fact it is fully weighted. So it weights like a tank (20 kilos!). For that reason people who don't want to carry such weight with them to gigs would have to go on the 61 version. Which is just not enough to play a piano sound.
We saw that many people who needed more than 61 on other synths bought the mid size version (XS/XF7, X/G7, M3/73). But now no one would consider Kronos 73 because of its weight.

I think Korg should make a semi-weighted version of the 73. Otherwise no one will buy 73 and use the (suckish) 61...

Sharp · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:30 pm Post subject:

I can understand why you might have an opinion which swings a certain way on this, but you have to also consider that KORG made their decision based in actual sales figures from past keyboards.

So they have facts to work off of.

Making a 73 key and not a 76 key is more of a mystery.

Regards
Sharp.

TheLeadingSaw · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Posts: 42

Well, like I said the layout isn't really my problem (if I got used to a 61 key workstation as an 88 piano player I can get used to anything).
I'm talking about the weight. I guess you're not talking about the Oasys because it was unpopular anyway...

Korg never had a weighted 73 keyboard... I wonder if they ever had a semi weighted.

Really thinking on buying it instead of G7 and XF7, but for that very reason I just might buy the 61...

Sharp · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject:

I really don't get your logic. Just because you think it's heavy your going to buy a the XF or G7 ?
WHat about the fact that it sounds bloody awesome and has far more features and sound engines than any other keyboard on the market right now ?

Regards
Sharp.
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TheLeadingSaw · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Posts: 42

Noooooo

Probably gonna buy the 61 Kronos if Korg dosen't make a semi weighted 73.
I'm only 15 and still don't have a licence, so carrying a 20 kilo synth with me to weekly rehearsals is a bitch..

Sharp · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:00 pm Post subject:

If weight is an issue, then the 61key is by far the way to go. At only 12Kg and it's very light considering. I am one of the very few who has actually picked one up in their hands and I can tell you it felt really good.

It's lighter than the Motif FX 61 and WAY..... more advanced in every single way imaginable.

Regards
Sharp.
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TheLeadingSaw · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Posts: 42

I have no doubt about Kronos kicking XF's ass, of course Kronos is better..
It's just I need the 73 because all of my previous workstations are 61.
Besides, how am I gonna use this amazing piano sound engine with a 61?
I was wondering why Korg didn't make a 73 semi weighted.
Saw someone make the same case at the Jordan Rudess forum and he said he will try to contact Jack Hotop etc. about it.
Really hope Korg decides to do something about a semi weighted.
Of course, Kronos is light and 12 kilos really isn't too much but it's just not enough, especially when they make a supreme piano engine.

Sharp · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:30 pm Post subject:

Maybe then what you might consider is going for the 73 key, but getting a Gator case that has wheels on one end.

Here's a soft version.
http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4482&CatalogID=9204

and here's a hard version.

http://www.gatorcases.com/Default.aspx?Section=Products&Page=Details&CategoryID=4434&CatalogID=11144

That would greatly lighten the load when carting it around.

Regards
Sharp.
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McHale · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 3:27 pm Post subject:

TheLeadingSaw · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Posts: 42

Bald Eagle · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:15 pm Post subject:

I'll say it again ... I would be first in line to buy a Kronos 73/76 semi weighted board. The 61 keys is just not enough.

I know that the 73 keys sell less but the pre-order numbers from Sweetwater for the 73 dont seem that great. I would thik it would have been higher had it been semi weighted.

It would be nice if Korg would offer it as a special order. I would pay a premium for it. If your not happy with the keybed then the rest of it just doesn't matter as much.

McHale · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject:

Theoretically, the hardware is already equipped for 73 keys so it's a matter of swapping out the weighted for semi-weighted. But that being said, that means an entire new assembly line and new pieces to make it all fit together and probably a lot of other stuff. It'd be quite a big deal to make a 73 key semi-weighted.

The 73 key weighted made sense on the SV-1 since it's a stage piano. But I don't see it making sense on the Kronos when the majority of engines are synth or organ.

I for one would switch my pre-order in a second if they made a 73 key semi-weighted (and since we're dreaming here - a 76 key just like the OASYS). If they'd make a tabletop version like they did with the M3, I'd be all over it (especially if it fits on my M3 keybed). I'd much prefer the tabletop.

But like the others, 61 keys is not enough for me. I know this was a very thought out decision and I'm sure there's a ton of sales history that went into it. I'm sure it makes sense for Korg, you can't fault them for that. It just doesn't work for me and others. Sad

-Mc
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