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DjStiky

Hi everyone,
I just became the proud owner of a new Kronos 2. I think it will greatly compliment my Korg PA4X. However, been struggling with trying to grab programs along with associated samples from different PCGs and combining them into a new PCG which I will be loading exclusively. Loosing any other associated data like Combis or Set List entries is ok since I will be making my own combies from scratch.
What is the most straight forward way of doing this?
Thanks!

voip · Platinum Member Joined: 27 Nov 2014 Posts: 1853

There are quite a few vacant Program, Combi, and Set List slots so, unless the plan is to develop an extensive collection of custom Progs and Combis, I would suggest using the existing "spare" capacity on the Kronos. There is a certain amount of flexibility in the locations PCGs use.

DjStiky · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:38 pm Post subject:

Ok, so let’s say I loaded individual programs to empty slots in a user bank.
The samples are still being referenced from the old PCG file structure right? How do I avoid that and make my own PCG structure along with KSC with just the samples I need for the programs i’ve loaded? I would also like them to use virtual memory instead of ram. I’m guessing I would then include my new KSC in autoload.

KK · Senior Member Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 446

Hi there,

First off, back up everything in Disk mode. Use the internal disk or an USB stick for the save directory.

I strongly recommend you read this excellent discussion below and especially try and apply the examples given by Dan from Korg http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=93039&start=0&sid=65450c1851bc0da26a560b2532ddefd4.

Don't worry if you do mistakes at first, it is part of understanding the Korg intricate progs/combis/waveseqs/etc structures and how they are loaded and saved. By saving everything first, any mistake can be undone with a simple load saved/backup PCG file.

You can also download/use several freeware which are invaluable tools to help you organize your Kronos : the Kronos Editor, PCG Tools, TidyKronos and also Onksor.
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DjStiky · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 4:23 pm Post subject:

That’s exactly what I did. Formatted hard drive, I did a factory reset with the DVDs also formatting the SSD, did the OS upgrade, reauthorized the 2 EXS libraries included with the Kronos 2 and then backed up everything in Disk mode. So now I have a fresh start.
Now a couple of friends sent me their PCG file structures from which I want to take a few programs along with associated samples. I will be loading these programs individually in an empty bank. I also understand there are 2 bank types: EXi and HD1 so obviously going to use one of the HD1 banks for sampled instruments.
So now let’s say I’m done loading the programs in disk mode... this is where I’m confused.
What comes next? How do I stop referencing my friend’s KSCs for the samples and make my own PCG structure with new KSC that has only the samples needed for the programs I took that will reside on the SSD, with samples being loaded to Virtual Memory? Do I just do a backup?

In the PA4X, it’s as simple as loading a “sound” which is a program from a “SET” which is a backup of everything. The PA4X loads the sound in an empty slot of your choosing, but also imports and appends the associated multisamples into memory. Then all you need to do is save everything into a new “SET” and you’re good to go. So you can see where my confusion is coming from. LOL

KK · Senior Member Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 446

DjStiky · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:24 am Post subject:

Yes, Dan’s post was very helpful. So was yours. I will give this a shot and see how it goes. Thanks so much!