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Well I hadn’t explored self oscillating filters until you mentioned it. It does add a nice textural possibilities to AL-1. Dual filter capabilities in AL1 may as well be a hidden feature. But they really open up the otherwise mundane stock filters. You can go from 303 squelch to Oberheim sweet p ...

Here’s the shortened TLDR version to get filter whistles (aka sines from self oscillation). In the OSC Mixer page: — set filter Balance to 50 to hear both filters when in dual mode — set Noise level very low, and other levels to 0 (no Osc1 or 2, etc). — optional: in Osc Sub tab, adjust Noise frequen ...

AL-1 still keeps impressing me compared to my VSTs and also some very nice hardware synths I have. My only criticism of AL-1 is that the filter does not self oscillate without a stimulus (or am I doing something wrong?). I’ve gotten some fun harmonics with the AL-1. Granted, the dual filter t ...

Thanks Jack for all the work you put into this. I'm listening now for the 2nd time to decide. One suggestion, if I may -- more drum sample sets. Kronos has some fairly good drum machine capabilities. But the stock drum kits could use a strong infusion of samples. There's a whole history of kits that ...

But I wonder, if the Hydra accepts audio signals in through its CV inputs, can that audio in be from any type of audio source? For example, from like a mixer or PC? Yes it can. 8) Glen Darcey directly addressed this in his Perfect Circuit interview. One trick you can do is process external audio in ...

Now look at the dedicated synth knobs. Look how ADSR is switchable among pitch, filter, and amp. You would need 12 knobs instead of 4. The Kronos Control Surface has 9 sliders and 8 knobs. Plenty for immediate, hands-on control all 3 envelope types. Similarly, how do you replicate the Parameter ...

I took down the original recording.
I accidentally mixed in SKung's 303 demo
It's back up now, without the mixup.

Here are the patch names:

AL1 tb303 acid ditty
7 interruptus
7 nexus folding
7 flummoxed
AL1 pacboy

I thought the Yamaha Superknob was a load of hype. Notice most of their demos showed you can use the foot pedal for Superknob stuff. Guess what. You can use a Kronos/ Oasys foot pedal for the same kinds of things. For over a decade now. This is why I'm wary of the hype. Integra offers more in many ...

My point was that you can't do much to make the existing Kronos control surface better. Sure, you can add a class compliant control surface, but even then, it will require substantial programming, and will still be a somewhat compromised "generic" layout, and will be tricky to place ergonomically ...

Sure, you can supplement the missing tech with other tech. That also applies to the Kronos. It's easier to integrate new sounds and new sound engines to the Fantom (i.e. with an iPad or Surface Pro) than to integrate a new control surface into the Kronos. It's a snap to integrate new control ...

Again, I like the new Fantom. Maybe Roland will give it a ton of updates, but you would be wise to look at past trends. A poster made a point about buying it for what it is today. Damn right. I have that attitude with everything I buy. Even with the OASYS, but I was supremely rewarded with that ...

GregC wrote: There has been no high level { Korg level} development of Mod-7, STR-1, The EP engine , AL-1. And Karma. Karma is dead in the water at a high level.

Correction.
The level of development is high enough already.
It is the user / UI that is wanting.

Thanks guys for the info on Z-plane tech.

It seems going the sampler route is the best way to access Z-plane with your own sounds.

VariOS anyone? That was 16 years ago, Mike. What about OASYS open architecture? Time to let what happened decades ago..go. I'm joining this discussion late. Why? Frankly, I just don't have that much GAS for a Fantom. Let what happened decades ago go? Seriously? Someone doesn't know their Kronos ...

Thanks, Greg, I'll keep that in mind.