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brimoore · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:53 pm Post subject: Kronos ribbon controller

I wish that Korg would post the Kronos manual soon, so I could just dive in and find the answer for myself...BUT in the mean time....
I wonder if the ribbon controller will be able to generate note on/off - also is the ribbon controller pressure sensitive?

I love ribbon controllers - I wish the one on the Kronos was longer - I loved the one on my K2500!
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X-Trade · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:05 pm Post subject:

I imagine it would have the same function as the one on the OASYS and M3 and Tritons - as in a linear (one dimensional) modulation source only.

In which case you can't get notes 'directly' from it, but KARMA for example can be employed for example to generate strumming effects from any modulation source such as the mod/bend joystick or the ribbon.
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RichF · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:32 pm Post subject:

It's not pressure-sensitive, but yes, it can generate notes via KARMA.
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brimoore · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the answers guys Smile

I really am excited at the possibly of getting to play one in April when it comes to Bellevue!!! Maybe I'll just call "shotgun" for the ribbon controller - everyone else can play the keys, but I'm in charge of the ribbon!
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burningbusch · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:49 pm Post subject:

EvilDragon · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:25 pm Post subject:

Kevin Nolan · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:32 pm Post subject:

Brimore -

The ribbon controller on the OASYS feels lovely - I'm sure the one on Kronos will be equally nice. The ability to lock it's state with switch SW2 is also very nice indeed.

Re manuals - I highly recommend logging in on korguser.net and downloading the plethora of OASYS manuals - you'll learn loads. All of OASYS's 7 EXi's are the same, most of the operations and all of Karma. There are also original manuals for the likes of the MS20. There's a lot in there so you could give youself a real head start from those.

I have all my OASYS documentaion on my iPad and for the first time in 5 years I'm actually reading the damn things (in coffee shops - I'm the nerd in the corner Razz

) and finally learning all about MOD-7, Karma, OASYS's (Kronos') fantastic step sequencers, AMS, STR-1, and on and on. Dry reading - but really enhancing my understanding of these wonderful instruments.

Kevin.

brimoore · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks Kevin - thats a great idea! I know there'll probably be some "Kronos-only" stuff, but I'll bet there's lots of copying and pasting from the existing product manuals too.

It's kind of silly to project so much into the future. I wish I could just wait quietly...but I can't!!!!!
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Lou · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:30 pm Post subject:

Lou · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:00 am Post subject:

If the Kronos ships as expected, May/June, one would think the Manual is very close to post time, .. no? Rolling Eyes

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theshinenz · Full Member Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Posts: 240

I'm really amping to see the manual too, seems like a year since they announced it, I REALLY hope it's not any later than June!

Lou · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:31 pm Post subject:

Dan had commented a few weeks ago that he was working on it as he was posting.
My guess is that if shipments do take place in June, maybe we will see some sign of them in late May?
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McHale · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:06 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't expect the manuals until just before or after shipping...
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Gargamel314 · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:08 am Post subject: Re: Kronos ribbon controller

Lou · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Kronos ribbon controller