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Derek Cook · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 12:19 pm Post subject:

My advice is to draw up a short list of keyboards and go and try them all, as all of our opinions will be subjective based on our experience and opinions, not yours. Smile

I researched the Kronos, found a local store and went to try it. After a quick intro, I was left alone for an hour to fiddle with it, try the sounds, check out the different engines. An hour later I walked out with it. But I could not tell if it was for me just from advice and reviews - that got me to the "I want to try one out" point.

I agree with some of the points above that there are probably better one trick ponies if you only wish to do one trick, but if you want a versatile all rounder as a standalone instrument, then I still think the Kronos is hard to beat.
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GregC · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:09 pm Post subject:

amit · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:19 pm Post subject:

As long s your are willing to invest time learning, Kronos will never disappoint you.
Good thing for you is that since you don't come from some other workstations and thus have fresh mind, learning kronos (or korg architecture) would likely be much easier.

One thing to remember is that you don't need to know all of it at once. I still dont know a dime worth of the some of the piano and str-1 engine.
Learn what you need to know first to get going and then you can venture deep. (I read a lot of old threads on these forums as there is a wealth of information here)
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JPROBERTLA · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:30 pm Post subject:

Based on what you said you needed it for, it is not that difficult to learn and apply those processes. I have been playing for over 40 years and have had 35+ keyboards - none remotely compare to the Kronos. I bought my second one 2 years ago. I only use about 40% of its capabilities; but thats all I need.

Sound design and editing is (to me) the most challenging aspect of the Kronos, or just about any keyboard. I have used Korg keyboards almost exclusively since the O1W/fd. The basic UI on that keyboard, those in between, and the Kronos are pretty much standardized but expanded. This is Korg's concept and is likely to continue. So going forward the learning curve is minimized.

Sound wise it is extemely versatile and completes with or exceeds just about anything else out there right now. If you like the way if plays (keybed feel); thats important. Just be aware that a replacement is likely in the next couple of years.
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Bertotti · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:46 pm Post subject:

The OP may or may not be able ti try ahead if time. Where I live it was a gamble, there is nothing like a Kronos where I live to try same with the Arp, Minitaur, Minilogue. Features and wants and need lists are great but sometimes it is a leap of faith.

Derek Cook · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 4:58 pm Post subject:

Derek Cook · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:05 pm Post subject:

DrKewel · Junior Member Joined: 27 Nov 2013 Posts: 64

No one so far has mentioned how truly wonderful the sounds from the Kronos really are.

Yes, it is expensive
Yes, it takes a long time to learn and the operating system takes getting used to.
Yes, trying to teach oneself to play piano is hard, because it is so easy to get distracted.
Yes, it is hard to find things you want to do quickly. (today I wanted a simple hand clap to sequence. Still haven't found it)
It seems more of a computer than an instrument sometimes, and the inspiration to play gets lost in the complexity and deepness of the machine.
But once you get what you need, nothing sounds better.