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aron · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:06 am Post subject:

The more I play and work with this keyboard, the more I realize how special this machine is. Cut the fx and you're back to the Polysix in the 80's. The Rhodes are very good and the DX - well, yeah it sounds like my old DX. The keyboard action is great - I never thought that anyone could beat the old DX7 action, but this one is better (for synth action).

The VA engines are killer. They just sound alive!

It's like having lots of my favorite keyboards in one and it is deep in a good way. I appreciate being able to pull up an analog synth that LOOKs like an analog synth.

This ones worth the money.
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cynkh · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:12 pm Post subject:

Agreed on all the "wow" comments. It seems that my favorite engine changes every time I turn on the Kronos. The drums are definitely killer and if you're not happy with what you're hearing- layer some sounds, or eq them differently, or resample them through effects! This is the most comprehensive workstation I have ever seen and truly worthy of its workstation title.
As for polyphony, I haven't yet hit the wall; but, I've been recording back into the audio tracks to manipulate the audio and have access to the raw recordings in my DAW. It looks like I may even be able to say goodbye to my DAW soon: 16 audio tracks in a keyboard!!
My current favorite activity: P->CV bass guitar into the MS-20 and play some "Hello Timebomb" (Matthew Good Band) style synth bass!

WOW!!
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Hardware:
Kronos 61, microKORG, MoPho, Rogue, Aira System-1, Aira TB-3, Aira TR-8, MC-202, TB-303, (KMS-30), Juno 6, Alpha-Juno 1 (PG-300), SH-201, MC-09, Virus TI Snow, K2000, MPC-1000, X-Station 25, MultiMix-16FW, Ableton Live Push

Software:
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michelkeijzers · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject:

cynkh · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:52 pm Post subject:

I've had nothing but really good experiences with the Triton Extreme's aftertouch. Maybe it is just about finessing it just so. I remember when I had my Roland JX-10 that I needed to operate the aftertouch amount slider while working the aftertouch on the keys to have it do anything useful or musical. It wasn't so with the Triton Extreme.
I forget if there was a way in the Extreme to assign a curve to the aftertouch.

Good luck with the music-making!
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Hardware:
Kronos 61, microKORG, MoPho, Rogue, Aira System-1, Aira TB-3, Aira TR-8, MC-202, TB-303, (KMS-30), Juno 6, Alpha-Juno 1 (PG-300), SH-201, MC-09, Virus TI Snow, K2000, MPC-1000, X-Station 25, MultiMix-16FW, Ableton Live Push

Software:
Logic Pro 9, Korg Legacy Collection, Komplete 8, vCollection 3, Sylenth1, microTonic

Starlin · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Posts: 28

Time for me to chime in with my 'wow' moment.

After pestering Dan (THANKS!) for how to do something so embarrassingly basic...

I'm testing the numerous drum patterns (along with the numerous drum sounds) in the background along with the German grand.

I can't even explain at how utterly full the drums sound - and add a piano (and a bit of smoke) you really have a mini jazz hall.

Next to tackle modifying the built in drum patterns...I think I only need 4 PDF manuals for that one...

JPWC · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject:

I have to agree, WOW! this Kronos is one excellent keyboard.

I had to adjust the Keyboard velocity senitivity to 7. change the polarity of the damper pedal, and balance the volume with my other keyboards.

I thought I'd only really play and enjoy the combi's but, some of the programs are exceptional.

Being a farm boy at heart, I was more than thrilled when I discovered a cow mo'ing sound in one of the SFX's.

You've got to love it.
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EnjoyRC · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:21 pm Post subject:

RonF · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:22 pm Post subject:

being able to calibrate the aftertouch on KRONOS allows you to really dial in the perfect amount of pressure and action for a very musical aftertouch. I had to play around with this calibration setting a few times to get it just right...but now that I have, its exceptional. Beats any keyboard I currently have. If only it were poly-AT....but I digress...... Very Happy

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