Korg Forums Forum Index Korg Forums
A forum for Korg product users and musicians around the world.
Moderated Independently.
Owned by Irish Acts Recording Studio & hosted by KORG USA
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

KRONOS, and... ?
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korg Forums Forum Index -> Korg Kronos
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
CfNorENa
Senior Member


Joined: 19 Aug 2008
Posts: 437
Location: SF Bay Area

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Francois wrote:
My own setup will be Kronos + Solaris.


Awesome. I think you'd be hard pressed to find another pair of digital synthesizers that would give you that much flexibility and depth. Fusion & Wave? Hartmann Neuron & Virus TI? Oasys & Nord Modular?

I'd still go with Kronos and Solaris!
_________________
Korg gear: Kronos 73.
Other gear: Oberheim SEM | SCI Prophet 5 | Roland MKS-70 | Waldorf Microwave XTk
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Scott
Platinum Member


Joined: 16 Oct 2009
Posts: 1013

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zeroesque wrote:
Like you said, there are a few weighted 88s that aren't too heavy and have sounds (to get by in a pinch). Yamaha and Roland come to mind. I might end up going down that path instead, but don't really want to.

For this purpose, I'd probably take the Yamaha (P95) over the Roland (FP4)... noticeably lighter, a lot less expensive, and I prefer the feel of its keys. Another possibility could be the Casio PX3, which, at 23.6 lbs, is the lightest of the bunch. It also happens to include some pretty good MIDI control functionality that might come in handy.

Zeroesque wrote:
t I should probably try a Nord Stage sometime. How do you like it? I don't care for 73/76 keys, though (unless they made it 76 A to C or 73 C to C).

I've only played the Stage briefly, but I liked the feel of the 76 and 88 boards. The feel of the 73 is poor for piano. Like you, I would prefer the 76 layout be A to C, but I think could live with its E to G layout. But the 88 would certainly be preferable. It's light for what it is, but still may cross my weight threshold.

Although my experience with the Stage was minimal, I have spent quite a bit of time with other Nords... Electro 3 and Wave, so I have a very good feel for what the Stage can do, in terms of sound and controls. It's a little extravagant, but I think the Stage 2 and Kronos combination would be my ideal.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Scott
Platinum Member


Joined: 16 Oct 2009
Posts: 1013

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Randelph wrote:
The Stage 88 is only 4 pounds heavier than the 76, and it's SWEET having the extra keys on bottom!
...
The advantage of a Kronos 61 is the weight (it's almost 4 pounds lighter than the M3-61! 27.5 pounds!)

It's kind of funny how you see 4 pounds more for the Stage 88 (compared to the 76) as being insignificant, but then you see that the 4 pounds less for the Kronos (compared to the M3) as being significant! Smile

I'm still a little torn about the Stage 2... I really do want 88 keys, but even the weight of the 76 is over my usual 30 pound limit, I don't know about those next 4 pounds. I haven't had a chance to see an 88 in person, I'd like to pick one up and see how it feels. Weight doesn't tell the whole story when it comes to how easy it is to carry something around. The dimensions, the way the weight is distributed, the ability to comfortably get your hands around it, all play a part.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
X-Trade
Moderator


Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 6494
Location: Leeds, UK

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

CfNorENa wrote:
Francois wrote:
My own setup will be Kronos + Solaris.


Awesome. I think you'd be hard pressed to find another pair of digital synthesizers that would give you that much flexibility and depth. Fusion & Wave? Hartmann Neuron & Virus TI? Oasys & Nord Modular?

I'd still go with Kronos and Solaris!


I'm not that fussed about the Solaris. It looks cool, but it just sounds and has features not that far off any VA, from what I've seen.
I'd love to be told differently but currently I just don't see anything that isn't covered by KRONOS, or my Radias even.


I'd probably pair the KRONOS with a groovebox like the ESX. And possibly a Moog LP or Voyager, if I really were going to spend that much money.
Again, i'm not that impressed with modern analog, but I would buy the moog if price were no object.

I also agree on the Nord Modular, possibly... I started out with modular synthesis and it is incredibly flexible and fun to program. Never tried the Nord though.
_________________
Current Gear: Kronos 61, RADIAS-R, Volca Bass, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, R3, Kaossilator Pro +, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II,
Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
jemkeys25
Full Member


Joined: 15 Jan 2011
Posts: 243

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd go, and am going to have a kurzweil pc3k7(when available) and a kronos 61.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Scott
Platinum Member


Joined: 16 Oct 2009
Posts: 1013

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jemkeys25 wrote:
I'd go, and am going to have a kurzweil pc3k7(when available) and a kronos 61.

Why not a PC3K8? Wouldn't it be nicer to have the weighted 88 under the Kronos 61, instead of a semi-weighted 76?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
T7
Junior Member


Joined: 13 Jul 2008
Posts: 91

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zeroesque wrote:


Yeah, I've definitely had issues w/ the Nano and am still working w/ the distributor to get them ironed out.


I was thinking of getting a Numa Nano with a Kronos 61 as well. What kinds of issues have you had with yours?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Francois
Approved Merchant
Approved Merchant


Joined: 06 May 2003
Posts: 4854
Location: Northants - UK

PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

X-Trade wrote:
I'm not that fussed about the Solaris. It looks cool, but it just sounds and has features not that far off any VA, from what I've seen.
I'd love to be told differently but currently I just don't see anything that isn't covered by KRONOS, or my Radias even.


If you had played with its predecessor, Solaris on a Scope card, you'd probably be less definite in your opinion.

As for things not possible with another machine, I could write a long reply, but I'll give you only one example, rotors. The Solaris enables you to select Rotor as a source. A rotor has 4 inputs, each giving an output, which are cycled. So when selecting Rotor as source, you have a function that enables you to select any source (OSC, PCM, Wavetable...) for each of the 4 inputs. And since each output can be routed to its own path for the rest of the synthesis (envelops, filters, effects...), you can imagine how complex the overall sound can be, cycling between up to 4 sources, each with its own sound treatment. The result is something very versatile, that can sound like a Wavestation, a Prophet VS... and more. This, as far as I know, is pretty unique to the Solaris.

Still, I can understand if you're not fussed about it. Each to his own. Personally, I love the approach taken on giving instant access to all parameters via 5 dedicated screens and 1 central screen, going back to older machines which were more hands on than currently. I also love the raw power of the new state of teh art DSP that enable working at 96 kHz internally. I love the various forms of synthesis on offer, some of them unique. And I love the fact that it will remain a fairly rare instrument.

Solaris promises to be an exceptional machine for who's into sound designing. And I appreciate it is not the case for everyone.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korg Forums Forum Index -> Korg Kronos All times are GMT
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3
Page 3 of 3

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group