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BlueLouBoyle · Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Essex, England

Hey guys,

I was wondering If anybody has received a kronos 88 yet in the UK, or at least has any solid information. Razz

I've had mine on pre-order for ages now and my dealer says they're expecting them at any point in August, but I've also heard rumours that they've been delayed to September/October!!!

Would be nice to know whats going on!!!

Cheers Very Happy

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Current Gear:
•Kronos 88
•MicroKorg
•Yamaha DGX300 (Sigh)

Wishlist:
•Hohner D6

Jeremy Bender · Full Member Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 111 Location: UK

Hi

Got my K88 delivered to home from PMT on 12 July. It was a big surprise to PMT and to me as I only ordered if from them a week and a bit before.

It is also serial no 17 which is even stranger! Currently lowest number logged on Karma labs list.

Give Neil price a call and see what they can do...

It's great but my music room is in top floor of house and very hot up there this week in the evenings so I have not been playing as much as I want to!
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panrixx · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:53 pm Post subject:

I'm still expecting/hoping to recieve my K88 this month, as that is what I have been led to believe. I'll call them tomorrow for an update -if they have one!

During the waiting I decided to purchase a used JV-2080 and I received it today but have not run it yet.

I paid £141 and hoped I might find 1 or , if I was really lucky, 2 JV80 expansion cards inside. It was really wishful thinking Smile

I opened the expansion cover and what did I find?...................... 6 JV80 cards (Piano, Vintage Synth, World, Special FX, Hip Hop and Techno) Very Happy

RESULT

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Rhodes 73 Mk1; Kronos 88; Synthex; Electribe EMX-1; Motif XS Rack; Yamaha DX7IIFD; Yamaha MM8; Roland Alpha Juno-2; Roland JV-2080; Tascam FW-1884.

Jeremy Bender · Full Member Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 111 Location: UK

Awesome Panrixx! A great buy.

I have a jv1080 but only the vintage card which is great! Let me know if you ever feel like selling the cards on!

Good luck getting the Kronos
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BlueLouBoyle · Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 14 Location: Essex, England

Thanks for replying guys.

Think I might give my dealer another call (Absolute Music) and see if they have any updates. The store manager there is really helpful, but I suppose he can only tell me what Korg has told him!
However If I get too impatient I might give Neil a call, thanks for that Jeremy.

Panrixx, thats an amazing buy!! The last update I got from Absolute music was the same. Be sure to let me know when you get yours, i'll do the same Very Happy

I'm gonna go fiddle with my microKorg while the long wait continues Razz

Cheers

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Current Gear:
•Kronos 88
•MicroKorg
•Yamaha DGX300 (Sigh)

Wishlist:
•Hohner D6

Rorcus · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:38 am Post subject:

"possibly" september is what I was emailed yesterday for my 61 .. It's like waiting for Xmas a kid but not actually knowing what day it's going to happen on..
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Yamaha MM8, Kronos 61, Roland Jupiter 80

TSUNAMI · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:03 am Post subject:

There is 61's in the UK to buy ... why are you waiting ?

please don't say the bonners deal ..... Brick wall

Rorcus · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:15 am Post subject:

aprilsbonfire · Joined: 04 Mar 2009 Posts: 28 Location: Sweden

whats the Bonners deal ?
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panrixx · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:12 pm Post subject:

I received a letter from Korg UK this morning. It basically apologises for the delays and points out that if I were to cancel my existing order it could be several months before I could get another one. What it does not say is anything about delivery dates.

I spoke to my dealer and they have no more information, at this time, than is on the letter!
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Rhodes 73 Mk1; Kronos 88; Synthex; Electribe EMX-1; Motif XS Rack; Yamaha DX7IIFD; Yamaha MM8; Roland Alpha Juno-2; Roland JV-2080; Tascam FW-1884.

michelkeijzers · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:16 pm Post subject:

It doesn't say that even if you don't cancel, you also may have to wait months.
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panrixx · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject:

To quote:

"....we would advise against making any adjustments to your order as this may cause further delay. In the case of any fresh orders now being placed, supply of Kronos could be several months away."
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Rhodes 73 Mk1; Kronos 88; Synthex; Electribe EMX-1; Motif XS Rack; Yamaha DX7IIFD; Yamaha MM8; Roland Alpha Juno-2; Roland JV-2080; Tascam FW-1884.

TSUNAMI · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:11 pm Post subject:

Production Room and HTFR (Hard to Find Records) both have Kronos 61's in stock. I purchased a 61 Kronos from Production rooms last Friday and got a better deal than the Bonners one !!!

I also got a letter today from Korg UK thanking me for my custom !!!
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michelkeijzers · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:22 pm Post subject:

I assume the Bonners deal may not be announced publicly ?
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TSUNAMI · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:26 pm Post subject:

The bonners deal was £2599 and some crappy behringer monitors thrown in free.

Bonners also seemed to have some sort of exclusive deal with Korg having the official launch / really flash promo packs etc etc, If i'm not mistaken they haven't yet had any in !!!! but i could be wrong on that ....

Most of the Pro Audio guys have had a couple of drops of a few units at a time in so far.