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[jaimonj]

I was just thinking today about how Korg Canada is has done nothing to demo, promo or market the Kronos. It does bother me quite a bit that we are seeing and hearing everything from other parts of the world. As a Canadian I am thinking why should I buy another Korg product from Canada or from JAM distributors after I heard horror stories about their support. Might as well buy it from the US cause they should get the reward for all the marketing & promo they do for us Canadian as well.

Thank you Korg Canada.

[Melodialworks Music]

[MartinHines]

When you buy a product of significant cost, I think you should always consider not only the product, but its warranty and support, in your buying decision.

I would always recommend buying through your Korg Country Distributor, since your warranty is provided by country where you purchased the product.

[jaimonj]

I totally understand what you are saying. I have had Korg products for over 25 years and they are all going good. Even if there is a problem its usually after the warranty period anyways.

But the fact of the matter is that Korg Canada has nothing regarding the Kronos. No demo's, promos or anything like that. Its quite up setting that it seems like they are sitting on their hands and letting Korg USA do all the work. I wrote to them and there wasn't a reply and its been over 2 months.

[jg::]

I note that India, Ireland, Iran, and countless other countries have not yet demonstrated the Kronos, either. Naturally the first demos occur in the US, since Korg USA is wholly owned by Korg Inc., they employ most of the voicing team, they are the largest market in the world, and, they have one of the biggest trade shows.

jg::

[jaimonj]

But I don't think the Canadian market is all that small compared to Germany and some of the European markets.

And also it doesn't matter cause its their primary job to promote a new product.

[Thoraldus]

[jaimonj]

Of course! They have the prices but no work to be seen in promoting the products.

[Melodialworks Music]

[jaimonj]

So, all the other countries that are prompting Kronos are fools? Or are we Canadians? Now come to think of it is Korg wasting money with having a Korg Canada? Maybe we don't need the distributors either. Hmmmm!

[Melodialworks Music]

There are not actually that many countries promoting Kronos, in terms of doing demonstrations etc. With the internet everyone benefits from the information anyway, which has basically not changed since the release demo. It seems to be a script that it is being followed, even to the point of mostly demonstrating the same few programs and combis over and over. That's one reason why Akos Janca's forthcoming demo is being so keenly anticipated. We are thinking that he WON'T be following the Korg corporate script, and we will actually hear and learn new things!

[Akos Janca]

[Thoraldus]

[jimknopf]

Akos, don't think of us or critics too much.

Just do your own thing and it will be fine. I have always spent too much time on thoughts like how others might evaluate a sound or a song passage. It's much better just staying authentic. You have to prove nothing to no one, here or elsewhere...

[Akos Janca]