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drama1 Platinum Member
Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 663
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Geeeze, I couldn't agree more. The difference between the 73 and 88 is 5 freaking lbs. Throw a case in the mix and you're up to 70 lbs or more. If a 73 C-C semi-weighted Kronos were being made I would have one on order right now. As it is, I'm probably going to stick with the M3-73 for now. |
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Gargamel314 Platinum Member
Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 1147 Location: Carneys Point, NJ
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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i really don't have room for an 88-key workstation... so i'm glad a 73-key weighted version is available. I've never owned one with weighted keys before with the exception of a real piano, so i'm pretty excited to get my hands on the Kronos 73.
I always wondered why Korg switched to 73 keys vs the traditional 76-key keybed. 3 keys doesn't seem worth disrupting industry standards. To me it just seems weird. Especially considering one won't fit into a standard sized case snugly.
BTW - wondering about cases. Anyone have one picked out yet? Just trying to figure what's going to be the best fit for a Korg Kronos. _________________ Korg Kronos-61, 01/Wfd, SONAR Pro |
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Chriskk Senior Member
Joined: 10 May 2011 Posts: 349
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 12:30 am Post subject: |
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On a traditional 73/76 key synths the bottom E-B is useless to me. I don't go super low but it's nice to be able to play the low D or Eb. I applauded Korg when they came up with the C-to-C M3. Too bad Korg didn't implement it on the Kronos. Well, I doubt Korg will introduce a 73/76 key synth action version of the Kronos. It would cost them a ton of money to alter the manufacturing process. |
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MartinHines Platinum Member
Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 3037 Location: Topeka, KS (USA)
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 1:57 am Post subject: Re: Korg is torturing me |
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Chriskk wrote: | I hope Korg offers a synth action version of the 73 |
I would not count on it. If there is a Kronos2, Korg might release one -- assuming the Kronos 73 doesn't sell as well as expected. |
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robinkle Senior Member
Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Posts: 382 Location: Norway
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:52 am Post subject: |
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I don't have much space, and I want Weighted keys. So Kronos 73 is perfect for me. |
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Akos Janca Platinum Member
Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 1158 Location: Budapest, Hungary
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Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Nightowl3272 wrote: | My OASYS is collecting dust because I simply can't bring it on a plane; it's too big, too heavy, and too fragile for flight. I thought the Kronos was the answer as it appears to be a smaller/lighter OASYS (and more) but Korg threw me a curve ball. |
I think JUST for traveling you don't need a Kronos.
A hint: Leave your O at home. Bring a pendrive with all your settings/files and rent a Kronos abroad (easier than getting an OASYS) as it will be 100% compatible with OASYS sounds.
PS. Yes, it will cost some money but if Kronos will be common then maybe not that much. Benefit: Your OASYS will be safe at home. _________________ AkosJanca.com | Facebook | YouTube | SoundCloud | FuturePlant || OASYS-demos | nanoROCK demo | Korg Band in the Garage demo | Kronos Demo 1 | Kronos Demo 2 |
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