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rderderian Full Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:05 am Post subject: Need Temporary Keyboard Fix |
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Since my Kronos 88 won't be here to at least September, I must buy another keyboard this weekend. I have owned a Motif ES8 and Korg M388 in the past.
So, which should I buy as a temporary replacement:
Roland G8
Roloand X8
Yamaha Motif XS8
Korg M3
I am leaning towards the Motif. |
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theshinenz Full Member
Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Posts: 240
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:00 am Post subject: |
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motif xf8 |
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McHale Platinum Member
Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 2487 Location: B.F.E.
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:03 am Post subject: |
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You can pick up M3's VERY cheap now and you'll be able to turn it around for very little loss. PLUS, if you have sounds you like on it, you can convert them to Kronos fairly easy. _________________ Current Korg Gear: KRONOS 88 (4GB), M50-73 (PS mod), RADIAS-73, Electribe MX, Triton Pro (MOSS, SCSI, CF, 64MB RAM), SQ-64, DVP-1, MEX-8000, MR-1, KAOSSilator, nanoKey, nanoKontrol, 3x nanoPad 2, 3x DS1H, 7x PS1, FC7 (yes Korg, NOT Yamaha). |
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JPWC Platinum Member
Joined: 29 Oct 2010 Posts: 638 Location: Bay Area, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:06 am Post subject: |
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I get an Motif XF6, along with a two tier stand, your Kronos 88 can be the bottom keyboard when it arrives. keeping a 61 key to go along with the 88 give more performance options. And I find the Motif Sound mixes real good with korg sounds, here again giving you more sound options.
While I am not really into weighted keys, Have multiple key beds to play simultaneously gives me more performance options. I always take at least two keyboards to perform with, even just for fun jamming with friends. _________________ Kronos-6, Krome, M3, Radias, KingKorg, microKorg, KP-2, KP-3, KO-1, KO-1 PRO, Karma, microX, monotron, monotribe, PadCONTROL, Wavedrum Mini, Volca Keys, Beats, Bass, Sample, monotron Duo & Delay, microArranger, M1, Wavestation, Volca Sample, Keys, Beats & Bass, MS-20
JD-XA, JD-Xi, Aira (system 1, TB3, TR8, MX-1), Prophet 12, Mopho X4, Jupiter-80, FA-06, D50, CS1x, CZ101, DX200, AN200, analogFOUR, MachineDrum, MonoMachine, Motif XF6, Virus Snow, Nord Lead 2X, OP-1, MFOS, Tenori-on, QY100, QY70, meeblip se, miniBrute, microBrute, Bass Station 2 |
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rderderian Full Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Why a xf when a xs is much less and nearly the same. I know the xf has flash and has more sounds, but not sure its worth double the price. |
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JPWC Platinum Member
Joined: 29 Oct 2010 Posts: 638 Location: Bay Area, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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why not the xf over the xs.
Flash Memory, more rom waveforms, future ipad interface. Best of all you can read the screen. _________________ Kronos-6, Krome, M3, Radias, KingKorg, microKorg, KP-2, KP-3, KO-1, KO-1 PRO, Karma, microX, monotron, monotribe, PadCONTROL, Wavedrum Mini, Volca Keys, Beats, Bass, Sample, monotron Duo & Delay, microArranger, M1, Wavestation, Volca Sample, Keys, Beats & Bass, MS-20
JD-XA, JD-Xi, Aira (system 1, TB3, TR8, MX-1), Prophet 12, Mopho X4, Jupiter-80, FA-06, D50, CS1x, CZ101, DX200, AN200, analogFOUR, MachineDrum, MonoMachine, Motif XF6, Virus Snow, Nord Lead 2X, OP-1, MFOS, Tenori-on, QY100, QY70, meeblip se, miniBrute, microBrute, Bass Station 2 |
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Mystic38 Senior Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2010 Posts: 266
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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well, in context..the OP is looking for possibly a temporary fix.. a new xf8 will lose at least $800, and a used XS8 will lose at least $0 if the OP ever decides its not for him
The extra waveforms in the XF wont be needed when the kronos appears..its pretty much just the S6 samples for the piano...and IMO the "full concert grand" is a decently playable patch. The flash wont be much of an issue either .. the word "temporary" spring back to mind. (if post was "xs or xf as only workstation the answer IS xf..but its not)
I think the G8 would give the best feeling keybed for piano of the bunch listed, but it all depends if the op decides to keep the temporary and cheap out on the K61..but the FG stock pianos are not great..(3rd party ones are available tho) _________________ Korg PA4X, Nord Stage 3, Virus Ti Polar, Novation Nova II, Yamaha S70XS, MPC-X, TC Helicon Voicelive Rack, KRK VXT8 monitors, 2012 LP Standard, 1999 Am. hardtail Strat, Fender DRRI, Orange AD30HTC, Marshall Vintage Modern, 2 cans and a piece of string... |
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TSUNAMI Platinum Member
Joined: 21 Jan 2002 Posts: 597 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire UK
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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why not a new moX8, cheap as chips and has the entire Motif XS sound library !!! _________________ 13in Retina MacBook Pro, Quadcore i5 27in 8GB iMac, Logic Studio 9.1, Ableton Live9, Push, Volca Beats, Korg KRONOS 61, Korg Arp odyssey, Roland D50, Yamaha SY85, Moog Sub37, Roland TR8, Roland SP808, Korg NanoPad2, Eventide H9, Presonus 1602, Alesis M1 MkII, Yamaha APX5, Fender Splattercaster, DrumKat DK10, 1000 miles of cable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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rderderian Full Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I just bought a Motif XS8 in excellent condition on Ebay. This will hold me over until September when the Kronos 88's are available. Thanks for your input. |
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Kontrol49 Platinum Member
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1280
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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rderderian wrote: | I just bought a Motif XS8 in excellent condition on Ebay. This will hold me over until September when the Kronos 88's are available. |
Lets hope for your Bank balance's safety they don't delay them any longer _________________ --Korg Nautilus~~Korg Modwave--Korg SV-1-Korg Wavestate-- |
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rderderian Full Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102
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Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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I sold my M3 88 back in March when I ordered the Kronos, so I have been without a keyboard too long. I can not wait another 3-4 months so I had to buy something to play. In the end I might just keep the XS and get the Kronos too. I will wait to hear the reviews from everyone first to be sure the Kronos is as good as we think it is...and also wait and see if anything else comes out that could be better. |
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