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kday · Full Member Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 120

Korg made a big boo boo allowing Wal Mart to assemble the Kronos keyboards just to maximize their profits.

There are way too many reports of the data wheel falling off, 8 is enough like the TV show. Plus the cheap flimsy data sliders and the reported rattling key bed in a new instrument. Maybe they'll install a solid rotary dial on the unit with pins like on other keyboards.

Look at Yamaha and Roland keyboards, they're built like a tank, solid.

Then look at this Kronos, this has got to be the cheapest wal mart made keyboard I ever remember that came unto the market.

You tell me Korg or Wal Mart don't freaking know how to make a solid non garbage data wheel after 40 years in this business? Did they fire all the assembly line workers and outsource their manufacturing work to Nicaragua because of cheaper labor?

I can't believe this...

But don't worry though, all these problems will be fixed in the next upgrade model in two years though. Start saving now, get your money ready because it'll be what you want this time no jive.

EnjoyRC · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:16 am Post subject:

Why are you so upset? Cause you can't afford one? I don't get it. No hardward or software is PERFECT for EVERYONE.

The Kronos is an amazing keyboard. Just a couple of areas where it could be improved doesn't warrant users trashing it the way you are...
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operaman · Full Member Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Posts: 100

kbrkr · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:44 am Post subject:

There is no sense getting all Hysterical and all just because there is a small design flaw with the data wheel???

Why don't you give Korg a chance to respond to the issue and then see where it goes. They may send out a fix, new data wheel, or replace the keyboard.

I've had many Korg keyboards over the years, and they were all built like tanks and where there were weak spots, Korg fixed the issue.

Give them a bloody chance.

synthguy · Platinum Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 661

Drama queens, they're so cute. Razz

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panrixx · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:56 am Post subject:

Read all his/her posts and the general theme seems to be anti-Korg Rolling Eyes

cello · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:06 pm Post subject:

ScoobyDoo555 · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject:

kday - shut the door on your way out then.
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EXer · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:32 pm Post subject:

Well, Ludwig van Frankenstein should build a synth monster out of the best parts of the existing synths:

• the synth engines and the sound quality of the Oasys/Kronos
• the SSD of the Kronos
• the sequencer of the M3 Xpanded
• the angled screen and the GUI of the Fantom G
• the 'build like a tank' quality of the Yamaha workstations (SY85, W5, EX5, Motif, Motif ES, Motif XS, Motif XF)
• the joystick of the Trinity or Triton
• the Roland PHA III keyboard

and give it additional features:

• the flash RAM of the Motif XF (for the user samples, as an alternative to the streaming from the SSD)
• the ability to read and to upload the extensive Clavia .nsmp Nord Sample Library (Mellotron, string machines, classic synths...)
• the ability to read and to upload the Clavia .npno Nord Piano Library (Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano and French harpsichords...) and to use these samples with SGX-1
• the Variphrase engine and Time Trip Pad of the V-Synth
• the additive synth engine of the Kawai K5000

mjames4208 · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:36 pm Post subject:

i purchased mine to create music, not beat it up!
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sparkie · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:55 pm Post subject:

Kday, serious, yes the data wheel is a problem that may or may not be easily fixed, and I dont like the screen angle and or resolution font and icon size.....BUT,... and I say BUT .. the sounds are incredible, Karma, LED lights, and overall big picture of the keyboard is much much better than anything I think that is now available on the market for sale in the same price range or category. Bar None!! True, I havent tried the unreleased Jupiter 80 though...but it doesnt have a sequencer.

Oh Yeah, and the Korg customer service along with Stephen Kay, Rich, Dan and Jerry ++++ are always watching these forums and trying to help whenever they can. Roland and Yamaha dont have a clue re:customer service.

Now take me off the grill as I am done ... Face palm

panrixx · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:20 pm Post subject:

NuSkoolTone · Approved Merchant Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 1069

I have to say, all the reports about the build quality have me concerned.
For a $3000+ keyboard, it's simply not acceptable if the rumors are true.

I wait til I have my own PERSONAL hands on one to verify. In the meantime I'm hoping these are isolated incidents or Korg has a (Painless) fix in the works.
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