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Keys1970
Joined: 16 Dec 2019 Posts: 11
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:07 am Post subject: Kronos: 61 or 88 keys? |
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Kronos workstation questions:
1. How did you decide on 61 or 88 keys for your Kronos? I am more of a classical keyboardist, but with a workstation I would do more non-classical composition. On the other hand, I feel like I would spend more time in front of 88 keys. For synth/organ action I can just MIDI a controller.
2. Is the 88 key-bed good enough for those who are more piano inclined? I think Kawai (ES10, MP7SE, MP11SE) and Yamaha may have better piano action/feel.
3. If you have one of those fancy studio desks, does an 88 key instrument bounce?
4. 88 keys gives plenty of room to split and still have enough keys on each side of split.
Thanks,
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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: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:02 am Post subject: |
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88 RH3 is good enough for the piano person
IMO _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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Falcon2e Platinum Member
Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 619 Location: Indiana USA
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:18 am Post subject: |
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For a serious piano player I think the 88 is the way to go. However, if you’re going to be playing out and moving around, the 88 is not only physically larger, it is much heavier than the 61. _________________ Kronos2-61..(2) Triton Classic, Nord Stage 2, Previously owned lots of other gear dating back to the 70’s. |
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tunaman Senior Member
Joined: 28 Nov 2019 Posts: 427
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 4:43 am Post subject: |
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I bought a K2 73 last October, and just recently got a K2 88 also. I MIDI my TEX 61 to the 73, and an old TLE 61 to my 88 for playing organ and synth lead parts.
The RH3 action is good - I am classically trained, and the actions on the 73 and 88 work well for me.
Neither is very portable, hence having two of them. I do love the extra room on the 88. |
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KK Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 1422
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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Hi there,
From what you mention, definitely go for the 88 key version. I practice advanced classical almost daily on mine for several hours and I really like the touch/sound connection. The Korg RH3 88-key action feels good and is very solid.
About bouncing, make sure your desk supports at least 55 lbs. Also, don't forget you can add piano libraries. The optional Fazioli/Italian grand from Korg is excellent and my second favorite after the Bechstein/Berlin available in all Kronos-2 models. |
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