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Korg Kronos Tutorial: 05 Sidechaining and Compression

This tutorial explains how to use the Kronos Compressor to sidechain pads and basses. It also explains the stereo compressor in general (how it works).

(switch to 1080P so you can better read the captured screens)

The following topics are explained:
- selecting sounds in the combi mode
- assign a stereo compressor to the pad sound
- use a drum track as input source for the compressor (sidechaining)
- explanation of the Control FX bus system

The first part in this video shows how you can use sidechaining in a musical way by playing one of my combis Goa Trance Island QR from my dance and trance soundset. This combi uses the sidechaining to achieve that typical pad sound often used in dance trance and goa tracks.

The second part of the video shows all the steps needed to create that effect on the Korg Kronos. IF you only want to see the programming steps then skip to 03:43

You can find the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCZfox4VwAk

I hope you like it.

For reference purposes, here are the other 4 tutorials
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Tutorial: 01 KARMA Introduction - How to program your first KARMA Arpeggiator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvAZqstk5E8

Tutorial: 02 Clusters - How to program Polyphonic Arpeggiators in KARMA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSXNL8-ZHFU

Tutorial: 03 Using the Sequencer for recording combis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djRsZihhSIQ

Video tutorial: 04 Sampling Omnisphere in the Kronos Sampler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nURLCUGAzTw

Ksynth · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks again. Will try the video asap.

I'm sure it will be useful as always.

nitecrawler · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:45 pm Post subject:

Great stuff! Nice to know how this is done. Thanks again. Smile

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JuneauUnderground · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject:

Outstanding!! This is great stuff. Talk about reducing the learning curve a bit on this beast. Thanks!
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johnnydr · Senior Member Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 314

Many Thanx Very Happy

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KronosSoundDesigns · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:26 pm Post subject:

thanks again great tutorial! BTW i tried Camstudio the latest one and it crashed my Vista OS 5 times no matter how I set up the pref's. I upgraded to Windows 7 Professional (YES!) the other day and was wondering if you think i should try Camstudio again with the new OS.

If you could give me some advice on how to set the pref's so it doesn't crash my new OS, feel free I will watch this thread.

thanks!
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motic · Full Member Joined: 14 Jan 2012 Posts: 159 Location: NL

Again a great demo... thanks Qui Cool

FYI KSD, i've installed Camstudio on Win764Ultimate without problems or special settings and is working fine here Razz

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narf · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:51 am Post subject:

Fantastic tutorial! Very detailed and informative... please keep them coming!
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SoundsOfPlanet · Approved Merchant Joined: 13 Feb 2012 Posts: 418

Very good video - well done ! Very Happy

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jimiki · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:19 am Post subject:

Great work... Smile

QuiRobinez · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:44 am Post subject:

jimknopf · Platinum Member Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Posts: 3374

Fine video again, thanks!

Concerning the MS20, I think a fat lead would be a good starting point for users not familiar with synth programming (or with programming a half-modular synth with virtual patch cables).
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nitecrawler · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:33 pm Post subject:

I agree, designing a 'fat" lead would be something interesting to view. IMO as well in the MS20 engine. Cool

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Sparker · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks. just watched all of the video's - all straightforward and instructive. I'm looking forward you posting more. Cool

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Lou · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:23 pm Post subject:

It's amazing how many different techniques are available for sound creation in Kronos.
Thanks for making them viewable Qui. Every little bit helps in a lot of different ways.. not to mention enjoyment. Very Happy

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