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Muji · Full Member Joined: 12 Jan 2011 Posts: 209

Has there been any talk of a Kronos Module? Rumors? Facts?

I'd love to see one offered.
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lol
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orpheus2006 · Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Kronos Module

Muji · Full Member Joined: 12 Jan 2011 Posts: 209

DocAtlas · Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 19

I'm saving for a Kronos 61, simply because it's the smallest of the 3 models, and I don't really need any more keys. A module version would suit my needs even better. I wouldn't care if it had any additional features, as long as it had all of the functions of the keyboard version.

When Korg first brought out the (digital) CX-3, the review I read said that Korg had no plans to make a two-manual version, but they later brought out the BX-3. I suppose something similar could happen with a Kronos module. I figure it's going to take about a year or so for me to save the money for the Kronos; if they bring out a module in that time, I'll buy it, if not, I'll get the 61-key version.
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dranandj · Junior Member Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 82

may be an iKronos one day? lol

ozy · Guest

1) if a Kronos rack existed, I'd have ordered it on the day one since it was announced

It lacks performace keyboard features I need, but the sounds are fine.

2) Unfortunately, I have discussed this with the Italian importer, and even asked to Dam@korg et alii from the Korg entourage,

and it is a no-no.

They say "expanders are dead" and have been for some time. That the rack format is dead. That computers killed it. That only computers and stage pianos will survive.

I disagree. 10 out of 14 synths in my studio or rig are racks or adapted to rack.

I think that expanders will be back (ask Moog. What's more un-racky, more un-midi than live analogue lead synth? And still, look at the slim phatty).

But, considering that steering the "Admiral Korgo" carrier takes years,

I don't thin we'll see a Kronos expander any time soon.

Just in case you ask:

yes, I'd immediately buy a sequencer-less, karma-less, HD recording-less rack kronos, with just some "live keyboard" better features.

In short: a synthesizer+controller, not a workstation/arranger/studio or whatever.

Make that 2000 euros, I write the check now.

jahrome · Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 10:34 pm Post subject:

I would buy a Kronos module without keys...but not in a rack:
1. Desk top unit, 16 drum pads, no keys, adjustable touch screen LCD
2. Kronos sound engine
3. 128 GB SSD/4 GB Ram
4. Internal DVD-R/CD-RW drive
5. 64 MIDI tracks (64 MIDI channels)/16 audio tracks
6. 2x MIDI IN/4 MIDI OUT
7. 8x2 analog outputs, 8 channel ADAT I/O
8. USB for external drives, Audio/MIDI, file exchange, mouse support
9. Control surface: 8x sliders, 8x 360 degree knobs
10. Weighted data wheel/cursor key combo
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McHale · Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 10:47 pm Post subject:

So... um... How about that Korg Komponent system?

Laughing

Had they released a Komponent compatible module, I'd have jumped on it and simply sold my M3 module.
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Sharp · Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 11:03 pm Post subject:

Hmmm

OASYS RACK.....

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Sharp.
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Muji · Full Member Joined: 12 Jan 2011 Posts: 209

Melodialworks Music · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Feb 2003 Posts: 522

Too late. I've already ordered the keyboard version.

MidnightPackage · Full Member Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Posts: 171

This is an interesting question - not because I have any interest in buying a module/rack-mount version, but because it makes me feel better about pre-ordering the Kronos 61. In a way, the 61 is the "module" version of the Kronos. I have been watching so many here talk about pre-ordering the 88, and have been thinking I may have made a mistake going for the 61. But the truth is, I already have a weighted 88-key digital piano, and my Kronos 61 will sit on the second tier perfectly. I also saved $800 by ordering the 61. Really, I would not be interested in a module version, because I think that the control surfaces and the touch screen are very important parts of the Kronos package. And I do love the portability of the 61. So I am happy Smile

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Muji · Full Member Joined: 12 Jan 2011 Posts: 209

JimH · Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 2:46 am Post subject:

I'm not sure how you could have a rack version given the big touch screen. Maybe a big table top version.