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RDGBrian
Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Posts: 9 Location: San Diego, CA, USA
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:34 pm Post subject: Krome vs Triton LE Voices? |
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Hi,
I currently use a Triton LE as my main gigging board, which I love.
I am looking to replace my 2nd board set up, which consists of a Kurzweil SP88 controlling a Roland JV1010 and a EMU Xtreme Lead Turbo soiind modules. Set up during a gig is a pain in the arse with the Kurz & sound modules (rack mounted).
SO, have been thinking about the Krome. My question is, does the Krome have a completely new and different sound set from the Triton LE? Or, arethey the same voices?
Would the Triton LE paired with a Krome be a good combo? Or, should I look at Roland/Yamaha?
Cheers! _________________ Korg Triton LE, Roland JV1010, EMU XL-1 Turbo, Carvin KB1015 |
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HowardK
Joined: 07 Nov 2010 Posts: 24
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hello, which LE do you have? I had the 61 from 2002 (pretty much when it came out) until 2010. Although it did not have the pianos and EP's of the Motif 6 (which I purchased in 10/2002) the 2 complimented each other well.
In particular, I really liked the Trancy Euphoria combo.
I ended up trading it in for around $230 credit towards a Yamaha P95 at the end.
I recently purchased a Krome 61 (as well as a Korg SP280) the same week.
I find the keybed on the 61 to be an improvement and the sounds in general seem to be much improved. I did download the best of Triton soundset and perhaps a few are the same (but likely sound improved on the Krome)
Are there a few specific sounds on the LE you like the best?
My verdict is you would not need both.
If I still owned the LE I would have ended up craigslisting it to cover some of the Krome. |
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RDGBrian
Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Posts: 9 Location: San Diego, CA, USA
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 76 key LE. Got it around 2003 i think?? My memory is a bit foggy these days.
I really like the piano combi's. Particularly the Ballad Layer EP and the Hero Piano. I also like alot of the Moti's and Pads.
I just sold my Kurzweil on Criags list for $300. Cant bring myself to sell the Triton LE though. So, Im on my way to saving up for that Krome....I think. LOL Guess I have a thing for Korg's
Will probalbly need to spend more hours at my local music store trying them all out. _________________ Korg Triton LE, Roland JV1010, EMU XL-1 Turbo, Carvin KB1015 |
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X-Trade Moderator
Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6494 Location: Leeds, UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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If you already have a workstation, why not compliment it with a more 'traditional' synthesizer, like a VA such as the KingKorg or perhaps an R3?
The Krome is miles ahead of the Triton in terms of realistic and high quality sounds but you will find a lot of sounds which are similar to what you already have. Many would say that the Triton has a 'fatter' (mostly more lo-fi, in a pleasing way) sound than the more modern Korgs. Because of this some sounds on the older Korgs often works better in a live environment. _________________ Current Gear: Kronos 61, RADIAS-R, Volca Bass, ESX-1, microKorg, MS2000B, R3, Kaossilator Pro +, MiniKP, AX3000B, nanoKontrol, nanoPad MK II,
Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro |
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fenlinp
Joined: 19 Feb 2013 Posts: 3 Location: South Africa
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Hi
I own the Krome 88 & Triton Le 61.
I find the sounds(especially pad sounds) on the Triton Le warmer than the Krome. The Acoustic & Electric Piano sounds on the Krome outshines the Triton Le by a million miles. I consider the 2 keyboards to be a good combination. I considered selling my Le & getting a Krome 61 but after comparing the 2 I decided to hold on to it because of it's characteristic warm tone. _________________ ..Exclusively Korg..
Kronos 61/ Kronos 73/Krome 88/Triton Le/ JV 2080 |
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guillex Full Member
Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 206
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Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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X-Trade wrote: | If you already have a workstation, why not compliment it with a more 'traditional' synthesizer, like a VA such as the KingKorg or perhaps an R3?
The Krome is miles ahead of the Triton in terms of realistic and high quality sounds but you will find a lot of sounds which are similar to what you already have. Many would say that the Triton has a 'fatter' (mostly more lo-fi, in a pleasing way) sound than the more modern Korgs. Because of this some sounds on the older Korgs often works better in a live environment. |
That's why I always add to my live setup a preamp , with a valve. I've already recommend on this forum to check this....works great with eps,clavs,hammond, and many many sounds.
I am using a mono preamp, because in many Pubs and places the pa is mono, I recommend the Behringer TUBE ULTRAGAIN MIC200, which includes different preamp models...cost nothing, works great... _________________ Current Gear: Nord Stage 2 sw 73 - Clavinet D6 - Kurzweil Artis
Past Gear: Korg Krome 61 -Hammond SK1 73 - Korg M3 61 Expanded Radias - Korg M50 73 - Korg N5EX - Korg N1R - Korg TR 76 - Korg TR 88
http://guilleportogarcia.com |
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solegremusic
Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Posts: 10 Location: New York
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Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:58 am Post subject: |
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I've had the triton Le 61 for maybe over ten years now I don't use it anymore except for sampling to me the Krome does have that similar sound map structure but I do think its a all together a better machine. If the krome had the sample expansion it would be a complete machine but the fact that I don't have to buy memory for it tells me there are loads of sounds i probably won't get to use just because some sounds I don't use in hip hop. It's just like a little big brother to me more sounds and memory but the feel is very similar that's why I like it. If your interested in sampling check out www.kromeheaven.com they came up with a great software to help krome users get past that minor deficiency. _________________ S.M. |
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