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[GWILLY]

Hi folks, new to this forum. I am contemplating a Kronos, but am unsure about whether to purchase the five octave version (most affordable) or whether to go with the 88 weighted. This is a tricky concept to articulate - but I am very sensitive to the mapping or connection between the sound and the key action - on keyboards. And I feel that I have eventually sold off several boards - the Fantom G, and the Motif ES based on the fact that I much much preferred the instrument connection i've experienced on the various models of RD700. I currently have an NX. Yes these aren't exactly apples to apples boards - but as an instrument, I've felt the RD was more responsive.

I am curious if any users slave the unweighted Kronos to digital pianos, and whether they feel that the Kronos pianos and epianos - "feel" right from the master keyboard. Or whether to properly connect with the sounds of the Kronos - one needs to spring for the weighted versions. I do enjoy light keys for synth and organ playing, but for most applications - i just can't get enough of my RD action. I am not opposed to selling the RD if the Kronos weighted feel on accoustic and electric pianos is superior to slaving the unweighted version... Does this make sense?

[jimknopf]

You just have to test a weighted Kronos in comparison to a master keyboard setup to be able to tell. I would follow no one's advice when it comes to something that personal.
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