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jeremykeys · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:33 am Post subject:

The Polysix is pretty much my go-to synth when it comes to sound design on my Kronos. That's mainly because it's the one that I'm most familiar with. After that it's the MS-20.
A Mono/Poly would be right up my alley!
Truth be told though, I highly doubt that we'll ever see it happen. I think my best bet is to have.it on my iPad.
Another truth is that I really need to get a grip on the AL-1 and the Mod -7 engines. The power of just those two is beyond mind boggling.
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Saxifraga · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:25 am Post subject:

SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

I have no insight in their development process and like you, I would love to see some of these things. But I would say they have already tried (as you said) with Oasys and M3/Radias and they weren't very successful. The other big companies haven't even tried or failed even more miserably (VariOS by Roland?). Smaller companies seem to come and go (Open Sound Neko and Miko, StudioBlade, Groove XR).

So no matter what you and I might like to see, so far the larger picture seems that is not profitable and quite risky.

michelkeijzers · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:05 pm Post subject:

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danatkorg · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:43 pm Post subject:

danatkorg · Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject:

Gambler · Junior Member Joined: 13 Mar 2012 Posts: 68

jeremykeys · Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 2:59 am Post subject:

From Danatkorg: "Since you're interested in this, I'd suggest reading my recent posts on the subject (from last week, I believe)."

I myself would love to read these but it's late, I'm in a hotel in Florida and my wife wants me to go to bed. Now!

Can somebody possibly direct me?

Thanks!
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If music is the food of love, play on and play loud!
Gear: Kronos 73, Triton Pro-X, Wavestation EX, Polysix, King Korg, Monotron and Monotron Duo, Minikorg, Moog Grandmother, 1 Roland U-20, Hammond M3, 4 acoustic and 6 electric guitars, 1 Ibanez 5 string bass, a bunch of microphones and other very cool toys, 1 wife and 3 cats!

michelkeijzers · Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:20 am Post subject:

danatkorg · Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:31 am Post subject:

Dniss · Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:25 pm Post subject:

The way I see it is that people that bought a Kronos are not about to replace it for a new workstation anytime soon. I had my TEX for a long time and went from TEX to Kronos. No M3.

So from a business point of view, since such a release doesn't require any manufacturing cost per say, or hardly any distrubtion cost (mostly labour), it's an interesting revenue stream until such a time where people changes their workstation.

It's also help keeping all the developement (and the expertise) staff busy instead of laying of.

Someone mentionned that Korg tried that in the past and failed? Would any of you seriously consider not buying this new engine for Kronos? I find that hard to believe.

SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

Only Korg has sales figures for Oasys expansions. But even if they sold relatively well, Oasys was for a much higher price segment and was marketed from the beginning as open.

I'd love some more engines and would probably buy one if it fit what I'm looking for. But I seriously doubt that everyone would feel the same way. Also depends heavily on what they'd release, I suppose.
Right now I'm not expecting anything at all, to be honest.

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SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

I think there are like touchpads and basic step sequencers. The touchpads are arguably not available on the Kronos, though the VJS lets you do essentially the same thing. The Kronos sequencer is rather more powerful I would say. Not to mention things like polyphony, effects, being able to combine with multiple engines, etc.