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PianoManChuck · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:02 am Post subject: KRS05 - Ensemble Combinations

Just got an email from Korg that their KRS-05 Ensemble Combinations is available for purchase now at www.korg.com/kronosSoundLibraries (click on the sound libraries & shop link on the left)

I listened to some of the samples and not sure if this offers much more than what's aleady in the Kronos. Although I did hear some VERY impressive samples of it prior to this announcement (more impressive than what they posted at that link).

Thoughts?
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GregC · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:32 am Post subject: Re: KRS05 - Ensemble Combinations

Lou · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:54 am Post subject:

Actually, it's a pretty good set. If your into Ensembles, there's a lot there to choose and build from.
You can be creative with them by adding your own pads etc. Me personally, will not need more and will make a good gap filler for a change of pace.
From 90 - 127 they get into adding synths and pads, all and all I think it's a good buy, especially if your using your credits.. JMO
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Dniss · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:48 am Post subject:

Any more info on this library other than these 7 samples? I find it hard to make a decision with so few samples.

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

Yes, some more info is needed IMO as well.

1. Are these layers and splits based completely on existing programs or is some additional sound programming involved (new programs and/or extensive tone adjust)? If yes, in which areas?

2. Based on the demos alone, I like the first three demo combis, but overall I don't hear too much yet that this library adds. So let me ask: does any of you have the full set and can give a short review?
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Qtipcore · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

@jimknopf

The answer to 1 is:No new programs - Only Combinations...
And yea, they are based on the preload stuff.

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

Thanks for clarifying. That makes the package much less exciting for me, than it might have been with some significant sound programming knowledge involved.

So the only info still required is some feedback on the usefulness of the combi set. Anything on board which we couldn't accomplish ourselves, within ten minutes or so, and then much more focused on what each of us really needs for own purposes?

I mean, are there any ear-openers or very usefull settings, which we wouldn't get done fast without any problems?
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padking · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:51 pm Post subject:

Hello!

I bought the KRS 05 from Korg store
yesterday, I was not very happy with there
first offering (KRS 04) but this time they did a
great job.

Good brass sound (original) strings, solo synth
and split.........

Good Karma programming and good pad arrangement.

a well spent 49$ (for 128 combis a great deal)

I am one of those not very happy with the patches available with the Kronos (past or new) in fact,it was a oasis in a new suit , but with those new combis ''it's getting better''

All made from the original programs nothing
load. (great)

Padking

DennyC · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:51 pm Post subject:

The sounds were interesting but... I will also wait for the enlightened opinion of a valued member that purchases the package for a more in depth look. I honestly like the Sonatina strings set quite a bit more. Smile

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PianoManChuck · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:53 pm Post subject:

michelkeijzers · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:29 pm Post subject:

PianoManChuck · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:51 pm Post subject:

Lou · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:09 pm Post subject:

You can always drill down to the combi folder, it then asks where would you like to install. Select any bank you want and press load.
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jimknopf · Platinum Member Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Posts: 3374

And you can load single combinations from the KRS 05 set to places where you like them.

To those who have bought the set:
Are there any brass combinations, which are a little bit closer to funky brass sections? I'm not after marching band or big band sounds or orchestral brass, rather could use some small, expressive funky sections stuff here and there. The demo brass is not what I mean (and the factory combis weren't too convincing concerning that either).

Are the solo synths definitely only factory programs?
I ask, because if so, what does it help to get a factory pad sound below a factory lead synth, when you can get that done yourself in less than five minutes? I still think there should be at least SOMETHING more about this sound package. Or not?
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PianoManChuck · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject: