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rod_ger88 · Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 26

which is better, korg TR or korg Triton Extreme? which one has better sounds? major differences of the two? which one would you prefer especially during live performance?

Gargamel314 · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:15 am Post subject:

Rodger -

The Korg TR is basically a suped up Triton LE - it has some added samples in it, an improved piano sound, as well as some other sounds. It has no sampling ability, less polyphony, less PCM Sample ROM, fewer programs and combinations, and a meager effects processor. It's basically the economy Triton class synth.

The Triton Extreme is a fully expanded version of the Triton - it contains ALL PCM ROM ever developed by Korg, the most advanced effects processors, it's the whole 9 yards.

Maybe this will help:

TR
64MB Sample ROM
470 multisamples/518 drum sounds
62 voice polyphony
2 Master effects, 1 insert effect
uses Smart Media Card
In order to be able to sample, you have to buy an expansion board, even then you only have 16MB to play around with
Softkey-driven UI
512 Programs/384 Combinations
only 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)

Triton extreme

160MB Sample ROM
962 multisamples/1175 drum sounds
120 voice polyphony
2 Master effects, 5 Insert effects
Uses CompactFlash Cards, also USB Drive
Integrated Sampling Mode with 16MB, expandable to 96MB
Touchscreen-driven UI
Also has a ribbon controller
1344 Programs/1280 Combinations
32 lbs (14.4kg... but it feels a lot heavier to me)

Triton Extreme has the best sounds loaded into it, and is also definitely better for live performance. There are many different sounds to choose from, amazing effects processors, the ribbon controller is great, and hey there's that valve-force thing i never use. Generally i'd much rather have my Extreme for playing live. Hope this helps

tritex4 · Platinum Member Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 1278

If you can get an Extreme before they're all gone, get one.
It's probably the best "bang for the buck" keyboard that Korg has in it's line,
or should I say "had" in it's line.

My thoughts on the TR....meh....it's no Extreme.
You really can't compare the two.

Gargamel314 · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:40 am Post subject:

Nor · Full Member Joined: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 183 Location: Fr

The best affordable gear even produced by KORG. An what? if you get from USA or UK you can get it with the exb-moss board bundled for about 1700$...I am not sure about the price but do some searches in GOOGLE. You won't never regret it!!!

Any previuos Triton model's PCG or sample files will work in your Extreme, and by the way you can share your extreme files with others who have only previous Triton models.
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KrzysiekK · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject:

rod_ger88 · Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 26

thank you everyone for throwing in some suggestions..i appreciate it all..if anyone of you has a Triton Extreme 61 for sale kindly notify me..new or used.. Smile

or just email me at rod_ger88@yahoo.com