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Schmooster Full Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 239
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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GregC wrote: | Schmooster wrote: | Who's fighting? He started off by declaring he's buying it this month - not 'thinking about it'.
Dry your eyes Greg. 64? So what? Age is relevant to what in this? You're all so namby pamby let's cuddle each other and be pals - no, let's have some honest in your face bloody balls for a change!! You're like a bunch of women talking about cake! |
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I very much doubt that with your post count. You pop up everywhere like the authority on everything. There's nobody can keep up with you on that score - I do hope you don't get arthritis! |
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benny ray Platinum Member
Joined: 28 Nov 2014 Posts: 628
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Schmooster wrote: | Who's fighting? He started off by declaring he's buying it this month - not 'thinking about it'.
Dry your eyes Greg. 64? So what? Age is relevant to what in this? You're all so namby pamby let's cuddle each other and be pals - no, let's have some honest in your face bloody balls for a change!! You're like a bunch of women talking about cake!
And Benny - you can tell from the o/p he has trouble with English? If that's not a personal insult I've no idea what is - it's perfect English and it reads how it reads! His response is in better English than most English members here!!
Stop back-tracking. "Have a wonderful day" like you give 2 schitts what kinda day he has lol. |
Yawn! _________________ K2 Kronos 88, Mojo 61, Korg CX3, Roland FANTOM 7 |
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G Junior Member
Joined: 10 Jun 2017 Posts: 74
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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As someone somewhat in the same boat - sure glad I didn't ask the question! lol
Does anyone know when Korg announces new products?
I know some manufacturers announce at NAMM, some announce at Musikmesse, etc. |
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mikeyd Senior Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 390 Location: California
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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At least no one called someone snarky! HAHAHAHA
For the O/P. Good luck on whatever you decide. I don't blame you at all for putting your feelers out there for some information since it's such an important and expensive purchase. I think Benny and Greg gave you great info. They always do.
That being said, when you do make your purchase if a KRONOS we'll be here for you. 🎹🎶🎹 |
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narf Approved Merchant
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 367 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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If you're unsure and don't want to spend top dollar, a Kronos 1 updated to the same OS and upgraded to extra RAM will do the same thing. A Kronos X would actually be functionally identical in spec as the K2. I've had an original Kronos from 2012 and I didn't feel the need to upgrade to the next model as Korg has been releasing OS updates that keep the machine's functionality current. I would encourage you to get the current model K2, in case a K3 does come out, I'm confident that Korg will keep it current as far as functionality goes. _________________ Admin Kronos Enthusiast Workshops Facebook Group
Korg Kronos SE 61, Kronos 2 88 Gold, Oasys-88, Triton Studio76, Kronos-61, SV1-73RV, Prologue 16
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:51 am Post subject: |
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G wrote: | As someone somewhat in the same boat - sure glad I didn't ask the question! lol
Does anyone know when Korg announces new products?
I know some manufacturers announce at NAMM, some announce at Musikmesse, etc. |
Korg announces new products at any time. Often, a month or 2 in advance of NAMM, so they have something to show.
Korg has hundreds of new products, numerous choices for keyboard musicians. Their catalog has grown and gotten more impressive, IMO
They did a teaser on the original Kronos in 2011. The marketing blitz said it was a 'game changer'
They were right. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
Achieve your musical dreams
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G Junior Member
Joined: 10 Jun 2017 Posts: 74
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone know anything about a Kronos G?
Korg seemed to "tease" about in a year and a half ago on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/kronos.korg |
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Gold colored ( limited edition) Kronos 2 _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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G Junior Member
Joined: 10 Jun 2017 Posts: 74
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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GregC wrote: |
Gold colored ( limited edition) Kronos 2 |
Ah... |
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danmusician Platinum Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2009 Posts: 875 Location: Southern PA
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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It may be helpful to keep in mind that for all intents and purposes, all models of the Kronos are the same. The original/X/2/LS and limited edition may have different motherboards, but the performance is essentially the same on all instruments. The differences are cosmetic (color, body style) or amount of RAM and SSD size. Given Korg's commitment to the Kronos platform, it seems unlikely that a Kronos with substantially different specs.
If a new W/S is coming, I would think it would be a completely different instrument. I would be surprised to see anything like that before winter NAMM next year. _________________ Kronos 2 88, Kronos Classic 73, PX-5S, Kronos 2 61, Roli Seaboard Rise 49 |
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billysynth Junior Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 64 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:14 am Post subject: |
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Given we're halfway through the year, and that the Kronos was first released in 2011 making the unit a grand 7 years old, I personally would wait till Jan 2018 at least to see if they release a Kronos Pro...well that's what I'm calling it with no apologies to Apple and Microsoft
Come on Korg, what the hell are you doing taking so long with the next Generation Power House Work Station...put an i9 Intel 10 to 18 Core processor in it and lets get going. WAKE UP!!!
I must agree with Kevin...Korg, this is you...ZZZZZZZ. Complacency, you think you're better than Roland and Yamaha so it's ok to go to sleep?
Seven Years....come on man! How much longer do I have to put up with polyphony stealing in Combi mode?
Why can't you be like Apple and Microsoft, and intel, and AMD, and have a tri
yearly announcement of your latest beast
DO NOT DISTURB....KORG ZZZZZZZZZ
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danmusician Platinum Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2009 Posts: 875 Location: Southern PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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billysynth wrote: | Why can't you be like Apple and Microsoft, and intel, and AMD, and have a tri yearly announcement of your latest beast |
I'll go out on a limb and guess that it's because Apple sells 10 times more iPhones in the first week of release than Korg has likely sold of the Kronos ever. Music workstations are a relatively small, niche market. Korg has been steadily working to upgrade the Kronos OS. I don't think it's fair to accuse them of sleeping. _________________ Kronos 2 88, Kronos Classic 73, PX-5S, Kronos 2 61, Roli Seaboard Rise 49 |
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:13 am Post subject: |
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danmusician wrote: | billysynth wrote: | Why can't you be like Apple and Microsoft, and intel, and AMD, and have a tri yearly announcement of your latest beast |
I'll go out on a limb and guess that it's because Apple sells 10 times more iPhones in the first week of release than Korg has likely sold of the Kronos ever. Music workstations are a relatively small, niche market. Korg has been steadily working to upgrade the Kronos OS. I don't think it's fair to accuse them of sleeping. |
I sort of see it both ways. Of course, its better to express possible frustration in another way.
Personally, if I was President of Korg , I would have made a strong effort to have a New Generation W/s in place by last January or January 2017.
I consider that aggressive product marketing. firing up the marketplace with exciting tech and tremendous exciting Programs, etc , as only Korg has that know how and can do.
If they pulled the trigger as I hoped, everyone would be talking about it , and speculating. creating excitement is contagious.
But no.
The K2 is a nice board. Its selling well. Its attractive, even with the dated tech. Selling the K2 reminds me of printing money. Its sure fire profit, which every medium sized corp needs.
Electronics cos are conservatively run. Following that mantra, I can see why we have the K2 this year.
I belong to the school of Think Big or Go Home. But I am not the President of Korg. But if I was... _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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danmusician Platinum Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2009 Posts: 875 Location: Southern PA
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:45 am Post subject: |
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GregC wrote: | The K2 is a nice board. Its selling well. Its attractive, even with the dated tech. Selling the K2 reminds me of printing money. Its sure fire profit, which every medium sized corp needs.
Electronics cos are conservatively run. Following that mantra, I can see why we have the K2 this year.
I belong to the school of Think Big or Go Home. But I am not the President of Korg. But if I was... |
I don't disagree - nor am I defending or criticizing Korg. Just speculating on what their reasoning might be. I'm not sure in the current reality of the music business we can have it both ways. If we got new hardware more regularly, I doubt we would have all OS updates that they gave us. R/D cost money and resources. From a business standpoint, it seems pretty wise to get as much from one platform as you can. _________________ Kronos 2 88, Kronos Classic 73, PX-5S, Kronos 2 61, Roli Seaboard Rise 49 |
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Bachus Platinum Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3127
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:54 am Post subject: |
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GregC wrote: | danmusician wrote: | billysynth wrote: | Why can't you be like Apple and Microsoft, and intel, and AMD, and have a tri yearly announcement of your latest beast |
I'll go out on a limb and guess that it's because Apple sells 10 times more iPhones in the first week of release than Korg has likely sold of the Kronos ever. Music workstations are a relatively small, niche market. Korg has been steadily working to upgrade the Kronos OS. I don't think it's fair to accuse them of sleeping. |
I sort of see it both ways. Of course, its better to express possible frustration in another way.
Personally, if I was President of Korg , I would have made a strong effort to have a New Generation W/s in place by last January or January 2017.
I consider that aggressive product marketing. firing up the marketplace with exciting tech and tremendous exciting Programs, etc , as only Korg has that know how and can do.
If they pulled the trigger as I hoped, everyone would be talking about it , and speculating. creating excitement is contagious.
But no.
The K2 is a nice board. Its selling well. Its attractive, even with the dated tech. Selling the K2 reminds me of printing money. Its sure fire profit, which every medium sized corp needs.
Electronics cos are conservatively run. Following that mantra, I can see why we have the K2 this year.
I belong to the school of Think Big or Go Home. But I am not the President of Korg. But if I was... |
Why would they invest hugely in a new Workstation if they are still market leading with their current one?
And when you look closely at the market, the money is not in the high end part... Its the smaller instruments that makes Korg the money, like monologue, APR Odyssey but also the Volca series and the the gadget..
And Roland is walking the same path.. they havent released a high end workstation in almost a decade... same goes for Yamaha as the last real upgrade they made to a workstation was the Motif XS..
And Kurzweil? PC3 series... they went towards stage piano's after that..
Maybe developing a new workstation is just to expensive? altough Korg could make me happy by adding lots of smaller engines like the gadgets to the next workstation... including a new ipad like touchscreen interface (gadget works pretty well).. all things just reusing what they allready have created.. and some hardware updates (64 bit, core i7, 32GB)
But ask yourself, what innovations would set the next workstation truely above the Kronos? _________________ Korg Kronos 2/88 , Genos, Mainstage3 +VSTsu, ipad pro, GSi Gemini, Roland Integra 7, Jupiter Xm, Yamaha motif XS rack, Ketron SD90.
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