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cello · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:04 pm Post subject:

A slight over-reaction Dan

I have never said that the OASYS is nothing less than amazing. I don't miss the EXf because frankly, I don't know what it would do and I seem to be managing quite well without it.

But I didn't promise it's delivery - Korg did. That's a matter of historical fact (as is the function button) and got absolutely nothing to do with when I bought my O. I believe I am able to discuss material facts whether they were relevant to me or not. Korg promised EXf to new O purchasers. I don't think I was let down because I didn't purchase mine new. But surely I can point to a fact that shows that new buyers were let down by Korg?

I do use the O for what it is now. It is a joy - without the EXf and without whatever the function button might have done.

I note again, as I have done previously, your corrections re updates which indeed were varied and many.

I don't think we need to endlessly debate this - can we please conclude!

Yes, there were updates for the OASYS. Absolutely.
Yes, there were promises not kept by Korg Inc for NEW O buyers. Absolutely.
Yes, Korg completely denied the heritage of the Kronos by not once mentioning the OASYS in the launch material/demos. Absolutely *
Yes, the O is the best machine on the planet. Absolutely.
Yes, the kronos will be fab. Is it simply an OASYS with extras? Absolutely. **

* Which is continued here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIJEmxgCFng Rich states "we recreated the Polysix for the Kronos" - really? What is it that's in the OASYS then? The Poly 4.5?

** Proved here http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=59896&start=57 One of many examples where you refer prospective Kronos buyers to the OASYS manuals. Not much point doing that it if they're not almost identical (I appreciate electronically/hardware they are far from identical - proved by the price).
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cello · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:35 pm Post subject:

Aww, ozy - am disappointed in you; I thought you liked discussing facts Wink

I thought I'd been very good - haven't mentioned the O/K thing for at least a month!

But really - even I'm getting tired of it. It's not important. The O is the O and the K is the K.

Korg is in it to make money - nothing new there.

So live and let live - let Korg make their money from the K and I'll keep making music from my O.
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keywhiz61 · Full Member Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 103

I feel sorry for the Oasys owners. I had no idea they were given such a raw deal by Korg. That Korg has been able to release a similar/better board for much less money within 5 years is not surprising considering the advanced technology of the Oasys. That Korg hasn't provided better support for such an expensive and elite board as the Oasys is disappointing to hear, however.

I've never owned a Korg product in my life. I'm very excited about the Kronos and very anxious to play one to see if it is everything I hear about and hope it is.

I've owned a Motif for 10 years and Yamaha has been very good with customer service/relations. But I've never been a brand loyalist and only want the best keyboard to suit my needs.

I will purchase the Kronos with an attitude of "It is what it is" and hope I won't have much need for assistance from Korg beyond my purchase.

danatkorg · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:51 pm Post subject:

cello · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:58 pm Post subject:

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Ok My take on Oasys value and korg-----I am a oasys owner and i always have been happy with it. And I bought it new when it first came out. And yes, OASYS was very expensive and I was excited about the idea of open architecture and future upgrades which in the beginning we got several installments of upgrades. And I will admit I was sad that OASYS was discontinued. Although I understood nothing could go on forever. However, now I feel we have been made whole.

OASYS initial price was not any higher than some of the vintage instruments when they were new, if their price was adjusted for inflation. However, with my mindset, the inital cost of OASYS is irrelevent, because we were happy to pay for it. NOW, keep in mind that the expansion instruments, some were $249 a piece and the KRONOS now has 2 more expansions than the OASYS, therefore if I can sell my OASYS for 90% (or 80%) of what a KRONOS costs I feel I have been made whole because the extra performance and sound engines that KRONOS has.

So in this way open architecture continues. Now I know this may be controversial, but there is more to KRONOS than the 2 extra engines, as well as different key board options but looking at this, I still think right now the OASYS can possibly be sold for the cost of a KRONOS and that really isn't a bad deal if that is what you want to do. Also I think the 76 key OASYS will carry a higher value becuase its keyboard type is not replicated in the new model.

To me, the Korg KRONOS could mean all promises delivered... Cool

JimH · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:29 am Post subject: Re: Kronos first hand impressions

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Can someone do something about people behaving like spoiled kids offending other people just for the sake of it and posting always OT?

Thanks.

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