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MiloTheChooch
Joined: 22 Apr 2021 Posts: 2
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:17 pm Post subject: Question R.E. 2011 Korg Kronos |
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Howdy all. Joined today as I just bought a used first gen Kronos 73 from a mate who hasn't used the keyboard more than 3 times in total. This board has basically sat in his storage room, in it's original box, untouched for almost 10 years.
I'd like to update the firmware/software because everything currently inside this Gen 1 Kronos hasn't been touched at all since the day he bought it. Since he bought it in 2011 when it first released, I'm sure there have been more than a few updates that I need in order to make it work seamlessly in a DAW recording environment and for live applications.
Does anyone know where I can find a link to this Gen 1 Kronos' version's updates. Further; what is necessary to update this keyboard to the latest/greatest firmware, e.t.c...
I don't want to take a chance spelunking around the net for something myself without experienced advice, since I'm not sure what might get damaged internally if I download updates intended only for newer versions of the Kronos. Is it just a case of plugging the thing in via USB to my 'puter and I'll be prompted to update the best versions, or are there some added bells and whistles I need to get first?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
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Piotr1967 Junior Member
Joined: 19 Mar 2017 Posts: 65 Location: Poland
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Sweat Full Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2011 Posts: 180 Location: Live Music Capital of the World
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Most likely, it is unnecessary to Restore. I only suggest installing System update 3.1.3 and Subsystem firmware 6.06. Above links from Korg Japan are good, but English may be easier for you here.
https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/84/ |
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KK Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 1430
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Also, some older Kronos units have a 30 GB SSD and sometimes just 2 GB of RAM. Depending on your needs and what you will do later (for example if you plan adding several sound libraries), you might at some point think to max the RAM at 4 GB and/or add another SSD. Or you might also feel your new Kronos will be just fine in terms of hardware for the use you plan to do with it. |
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MiloTheChooch
Joined: 22 Apr 2021 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Great stuff fellaz, thanks heaps for the advice. Much appreciated. |
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