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Kevin Nolan

I have to say, Korg's behaviour with regard to their new Kronos user base continues to annoy me. I hate making negative posts to forums, but in this instance I feel the issue needs to be raised.

I notice in SonicState.com that Korg announce a US only tour with Kronos:

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/03/30/party-with-kronos/

This coupled to their offer of a competition to win a Kronos in the US only; and the alleged cheaper price of the Kronos in the US; all constitute a blatant "F*** OFF" to the rest of the world by Korg. I have never encountered such arrogance in all my life.

Could it possibly be that Korg US are running amuck since Tsutomu Katoh has passed away? With rumours of takeovers; and confusion over the release date of Kronos; certainly Korg worlwide seem in a questionable state and that Korg US are sticking two fingers up to the rest of Korg and indeed their user base. There is definitely something very questionable going on.

Whatever the reason; I'm amazed by the behaviour of Korg US. It's not the way to do business; and if I were running this forum, I'd bar them from here on in from making exclusively Korg US announcements.

Sharp - have you any thoughts on this?

Kevin.

Bertotti · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:03 pm Post subject:

I would be willing to bet the marketing for a given Country or Region is up to that region. I doubt Korg corporate said hey lets cater to the U.S., they supply the guidelines and budgets for the individuall marketing entities to work within. I think it is time to ask yourself and the Korg people of your area why they don't do anything for you.

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Kevin Nolan · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:08 pm Post subject:

Bertotti --

The issue is a real one. If you're going to remain a member of this forum; then discuss the issue and do not get personal. I'm entitled to raise the issue here. I'd value your opinion on the issue - but as said - don't get personal about it.

As an aside - every time I raise this issue there is a massive knee-jerk reaction from US members. Take it on the chin pal - and as said - engage the issue without getting personal. The issue is real - and - this is an international forum. If you can't cope with that you have the right to unregister from it.

Kevin.

Sharp · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:20 pm Post subject:

nitecrawler · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:05 pm Post subject:

Kevin, I feel your pain. Being a US resident, I was excited to read that Korg USA had set up this tour. Unfortunately, the tour comes nowhere near my region. Colorado and most of the US interior has been left off the tour. But then, as with you, I have my "O" to console me for the time being. I would really like to play those acoustic piano and EP emulations personally. Sad

On the other hand, I'm not going to spiral into a depressing funk over it. After all, its only a new keyboard. Wink

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Synthoid · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:19 pm Post subject:

There was a brief Kronos demo tour in Italy awhile back. Not sure if the rest of Europe will be covered in any way.

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RKfan · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject:

Oh... And dont even try to e-mail them asking for delivery dates and possible prices - because they wont even answer you...!!

Shameful (I thought Japanese companies were not that arrogant)...

Bertotti · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:33 pm Post subject:

Kevin I apologize it wasn't meant personally. I was just pointing out how we perceive this when brought up. Truly I think the bigger issue is where the marketing money allocated for such endeavors goes, in your region? I am confident they have the ability to do the same but choose not to, so the question is why? As always I value your opinion also and think it would be great to find out why things are run like they are there.

You know we could use some good people over here not just illegals, maybe some of you guys should move on over we would be glad to have you! Cheers mate! Very Happy

Hey Sharp we're playing like adults now! Don't you just love it when that happens! ( my attempt at humor ) Laughing

Sharp · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:44 pm Post subject:

peter_schwartz · Full Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Posts: 206

Wow... someone takes issue with you, Kevin, and you tell them what time it is about remaining a member of this forum?

Kevin, you often refer to "Korg's behavior" as though they are a person, and like they owe you some kind of favor. They are a company with distributors across the world, and just like pricing is different in different countries, so are promotional strategies. And I'm not saying this as a Korg "insider", especially because I'm not even remotely connected with that end of the business. However, it doesn't take much to figure out this kind of stuff.

And before anyone goes crying about how disenfranchised they've become, I live in a city of 11 million people, OK? Is Korg coming here? Nope. And super-please, try and hold off on the anti-American sentiments/specious claims about preferential treatment in this "international forum". That kind of talk is truly offensive.

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Sharp · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:22 pm Post subject:

sparkie · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:38 pm Post subject:

Yeah I am really "Peaced off" because Musikmeese wasnt held in the US also.. and I wanted to see that Schmidt Synth!! I believe they had a Kronus there to see and play didnt they? Hmmm.. How far from Ireland?

And I believe a plane ticket is about $3-400 to fly to one of the cities that have demos for the Kronus.

Oh yeah Kevin, if you send me your Youtube video I will gladly submit it for you to win the free Kronus.. free of charge! Of course I may have to edit it a little.. Smile

Yeah and next up... is why all the lettering on the Kronus isnt printed in 4 different languages?... "runs and ducks to go peel more potatoes".......

JPWC · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:46 pm Post subject:

I know how he feels, Roland UK gave away a Fantom G a few years ago and I did not win.

What would I do for a Kronos?

Guess I'll have to wait a little while and pony up the $3k, that what I'll do for my Kronos, same thing I did for the Fantom G. (funny thing it's about the same amount of money only a few less keys and a whole bunch more synth engines ( Cool

, sounds like a deal to me.

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