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Tony White · Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

At long last Korg have confirmed that they will be loaning a Kronos to Bonners Music Superstore in Eastbourne for the weekend of 18th & 19th June.

I am Bonners' main 'keyboard man' and have been playing Korg synths since 1989 (when I got my first M1). I will be giving a number of short "overview" presentations throughout the day, and there will be ample time for you to get some "hands on" time with this amazing instrument.

More information on this event can be found here:

http://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/info/Korg_Kronos

Call 01323 636140 to book register your place on one of the two demo days.

Also, prices on the Bonners site are now confirmed.
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Tony W - Oasys 88
Bonners Music Superstore
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
www.bonners.co.uk

panrixx · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 11:16 am Post subject:

Tony, I have pre-ordered the K88 with you and would like to have come to one of your demo days. However, Cornwall to Eastborne is just a little too far!

DaveBoulden · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 12:33 pm Post subject:

Tony, which model are you getting on loan? I'm interested to try the feel of the keybed on a 73 or 88 to see how closely it compares to my current M3-88.

ScoobyDoo555 · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Tony White · Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

It's most likely that Korg will be supplying a KRONOS 61. From what I understand, the 73 & 88 will not be landing in the UK until late July/August.

I believe the Kronos 73 & 88 models have the same keyboard action as the Korg SV1, so we could always MIDI up one of these to the KRONOS 61 if you want to get a 'feel' for the larger models.

With regard to video of the demonstration, I'll see what I can do..........

Tony
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Tony W - Oasys 88
Bonners Music Superstore
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
www.bonners.co.uk

Kontrol49 · Platinum Member Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1280

ScoobyDoo555 · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 2:42 pm Post subject:

lol - proposed release date is around my Wedding Anniversary: however I've decided this is a bad idea for 2 reasons -

1. Beforehand, all I'll be thinking about is collecting my Kronos
2. Afterwards, all I'll be thinking about is playing my Kronos.

(and yes, I've got a fantastically supportive & great Wife!) Cool

She'd be more interested in the money from flogging a set of active monitors Wink

DAn

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RC-IA · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 2:52 pm Post subject:

Does it mean that you will get 61 note kronos at the time of the demo?

Tony White · Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

There won't be KRONOS instruments available to take away at the demo, but there will be the opportunity to pre-order.

I suspect that the 61 will be available slightly before the 73 & 88, but that is only humble speculation on my behalf..................

Wink

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Tony W - Oasys 88
Bonners Music Superstore
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
www.bonners.co.uk

Tony White · Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

For people who would like to attend the demo, I think it's worth mentioning that Eastbourne may sound a million miles away for many people, but there is a direct train from London Victoria every half hour on Saturdays, and hourly on Sundays.

The train journey from London is 90 minutes, and Bonners is located 5 mins walk from the station.

Well worth making the effort for some hands-on time with a KRONOS!

Smile

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Tony W - Oasys 88
Bonners Music Superstore
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
www.bonners.co.uk

ScoobyDoo555 · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 3:57 pm Post subject:

Good point Tony, but for me - the price isn't a real issue (about £50-odd): it's the fact that I'd be spending 8 hours on a train Sad

But I'm sure for people closer, that will be a good option Smile

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Yamaha SY77 & KX88, SSL Nucleus, Korg Kronos 61, Wavestation A/D, Access Virus B, Roland XP30, DeepMind12D, System 1m, V-Synth XT, Focusrite Red16Line, Unitor 8, Akai S3000 XL, Alesis Quadraverb+, Focal Shape Twins, Full fat iMac, Logic Pro X, ProTools 2021, loadsa plugins.