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danmusician Platinum Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:17 pm Post subject: Spacer Cards |
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Did anyone else notice that the warning/instruction sheet covering the screen tells users to use the spacer cards that were under the keys when the 73 (and I presume the 8 was shipped?
Is anyone using these? I don't see how they would help unless they are re-taped to the keys each time they are used. _________________ Kronos 2 88, Kronos Classic 73, PX-5S, Kronos 2 61, Roli Seaboard Rise 49 |
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PianoManChuck Platinum Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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I saw that on my 88 when it arrived. I'm keeping the spacer cards around, but don't plan on transporting the unit out of my studio... but just in case... |
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Bruce Lychee Platinum Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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Doesn't it seem a bit ridiculous that a board made to be gigged with relies on disposable cardboard inserts? I wonder what those inserts are actually preventing? _________________ Shigeru Kawai SK5
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Mystic38 Senior Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Is Korg seriously suggesting that these spacers are needed for transportation of the keyboard? _________________ Korg PA4X, Nord Stage 3, Virus Ti Polar, Novation Nova II, Yamaha S70XS, MPC-X, TC Helicon Voicelive Rack, KRK VXT8 monitors, 2012 LP Standard, 1999 Am. hardtail Strat, Fender DRRI, Orange AD30HTC, Marshall Vintage Modern, 2 cans and a piece of string... |
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PianoManChuck Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:13 am Post subject: |
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You can actually push the front plastic on the 88 with your thumb and it will touch the keys, so my guess is that the cardboard spacers help prevent that from happening. |
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Bruce Lychee Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:51 am Post subject: |
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PianoManChuck wrote: | You can actually push the front plastic on the 88 with your thumb and it will touch the keys, so my guess is that the cardboard spacers help prevent that from happening. |
_________________ Shigeru Kawai SK5
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danmusician Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:55 am Post subject: |
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[quote="PianoManChuck"]You can actually push the front plastic on the 88 with your thumb and it will touch the keys, so my guess is that the cardboard spacers help prevent that from happening.[/quote]
Good catch on that one. I thought the card board was there to keep the keys on the end from moving up and down, but it makes more sense that it is to keep the from guard from pushing in against the keys.
Is that front piece plastic? It feels like the same metal as the top panel to me. _________________ Kronos 2 88, Kronos Classic 73, PX-5S, Kronos 2 61, Roli Seaboard Rise 49 |
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drchris Full Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:09 am Post subject: |
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I've used them every time I put my 88 in its case. I do think they're to keep the front trim from bending and touching the keys. I may be wrong, but I think that front trim piece is actually metal.
I just take the three little spacers and store them in my case and they're always handy.
Chris _________________ Kronos 88 # 000135
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Bruce Lychee Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:27 am Post subject: |
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I just looked at it. I'm pretty sure it is metal. So are the front ends of my other gear, but they don't bend like the Kronos. As I'm looking at the front end I'm also noticing the decidedly random level of each of the keys.
Seriously, the construction of the Kronos is really annoying. I understand that what it can do is more important, but the poor construction is unlike any other quality Japanese product I have owned, including cars, pianos and electronic gear. They wrap the cookies at the local Japanese bakery with more precision than the Kronos is constructed.
Despite the great synth engines, I think I'm out with this thing. I'm finding myself an OASYS. _________________ Shigeru Kawai SK5
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PianoManChuck Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:29 am Post subject: |
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danmusician wrote: | Is that front piece plastic? It feels like the same metal as the top panel to me. |
Now that you mention it, I believe it IS metal (very thin). |
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EXer Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:25 am Post subject: |
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PianoManChuck wrote: | You can actually push the front plastic on the 88 with your thumb and it will touch the keys |
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:34 am Post subject: |
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EXer wrote: | PianoManChuck wrote: | You can actually push the front plastic on the 88 with your thumb and it will touch the keys |
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As long as no keys are played I guess it's not that much of a problem. _________________
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PianoManChuck Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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michelkeijzers wrote: | As long as no keys are played I guess it's not that much of a problem. |
That's the bottom line. It plays great! If I have to put some spacers in to transport it, that's a small price to pay for all that it does and for as well as it feels. I wish it wasn't that way but it is... no biggie. |
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danmusician Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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It doesn't seem like the front strip moves on the 73, even though it came with spacers. Does the 88 maybe have more flex because it's longer? Does anyone else with a 73 notice that the front strip can be pushed it?
Not sure why this would be a build issue compared to other keyboards, even Korg’s. I will say, the Kronos feels much more solidly built than my M3-73. _________________ Kronos 2 88, Kronos Classic 73, PX-5S, Kronos 2 61, Roli Seaboard Rise 49 |
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EnjoyRC Platinum Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Spacer Cards |
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danmusician wrote: | Did anyone else notice that the warning/instruction sheet covering the screen tells users to use the spacer cards that were under the keys when the 73 (and I presume the 8 was shipped?
Is anyone using these? I don't see how they would help unless they are re-taped to the keys each time they are used. |
I use them each and every time I put it in the case. There is such a small gap between the metal front trim and they keys. I'm sure it's to help keep that gap consistant. Not that much of a hassle. _________________
Korg (Kronos 88, RK-100S 2), Behringer DeepMind 12, Roland (GAIA, A-800-Pro) |
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