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McHale · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:40 am Post subject:

Since space really isn't an issue and if you were to pay for it, it's the exact same install, I don't see it being too big of a deal.

Out of curiosity, was there a .pcg file with that demo? If so, could someone put it someplace?
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michelkeijzers · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:47 am Post subject:

burningbusch · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:50 am Post subject:

McHale · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:50 am Post subject:

Would someone mind sending me the .pcg that comes with it?
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McHale · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:51 am Post subject:

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Fred S · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:13 am Post subject:

It was hard to pick one over the other. I voted for the German. The Austrian sounds a little brighter and thinner, but does have a beautiful character of its own.

I'm not sure its worth $249 given whats already on board. That said, I'll probably spring for it anyway.

Thanks for posting the comparison, Chuck. That was very helpful!
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GregC · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:19 am Post subject:

Synthvalley · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject:

+1: Extremely helpful demo - thanks PianoManChuck!

Now that I have heard such a good side-by-side comparison I am getting the comments about the Austrian piano's sweet spot is in the mix of non-ballad full band stuff.
Thanks again... --SV

Scott · Platinum Member Joined: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 1015

They are certainly different! I like the Austrian better, though I don't think I like it enough to buy it, it still seems to suffer from some of the same qualities that bug me about the existing Kronos pianos (exaggerated attack relative to a quick drop-off, and a lifelessness to the long decays). But I'll load in the demo at some point and play with it myself.

I don't really buy into the "different sounds for different kinds of playing" perspective. When it comes to real acoustic pianos, people may disagree about which sounds best, but when you find one you love the sound of, I think you love the sound of it for everything. (And I've certainly never seen a classical pianist wheel out a different piano for a different kind of piece...)

Plus the Kronos does allow you to make some noticeable modifications even to one given piano sound.

jeremykeys · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:57 am Post subject:

Although it sounds really good; and yes it does; I simply can't justify the cost. I think that by the time you have the piano properly set in the mix with the rest of your band you would be just as well off if you simply used one of the brighter pianos already in the Kronos. By itself if you are playing music that works better with the Bosendorfer I could see it but not in a rock band situation.
To my ears the Bosendofer is more of a Mozart sound while the Steinway heads towards Beethoven. Does that make sense? I'm not knocking it. I think it's severely over-priced and yes I know that has been discussed on another thread.
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danmusician · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:12 am Post subject:

Hey Chuck,

Thanks so much for putting this demo online. I had been planning to purchase the Austrian, but having listened to your demo I'm satisfied with the stock German. I think both are just terrific. And while I appreciate the nuance of the Austrian, for 250 and used up disk space, I am just as happy with what I have.

I think you did a great job playing passages that give us a good feel for the two instruments. Your forum name is well-deserved!

Blessings,

Dan
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PianoManChuck · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:30 am Post subject:

danmusician · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:40 pm Post subject:

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MRedZac · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:21 am Post subject:

Concerning the SSD space, we already discussed the problem here: http://korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=68128

Now coming to the difference between German & Austrian Piano: In my personal opinion, there´s nothing, which is worth spending more than 200 Euro in this piano add-on, since the difference is really small. An amateur will not even hear a difference... So, that´s only stuff for people in love with filling up their ssd space Laughing

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