opinions on the 88 keybed

ferchis · Post by **ferchis** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:39 am

I'm a Kronos 61 owner and was looking for a good replacement to my Casio Privia px330.

I haven't tried the krome 88 at a shop, but would like to know your opinions as to how sturdy and "robust" the keybed is. is it the same as the kronos 88? (I've heard it isn't, but can you confirm this?)

The Privia does have a good keybed, but I'm looking for a good companion for the Kronos; the krome looks like a good fit since I could add some more sounds from it to the live rig.

any help appreciated!

morty · Post by **morty** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:31 am

I haven't tried the krome 88 at a shop, but would like to know your opinions as to how sturdy and "robust" the keybed is. is it the same as the kronos 88? (I've heard it isn't, but can you confirm this?)

Fernando
The Kronos 88 is an RH3 keybed whereby the Krome 88 is a NH(Natural Weighted Hammer Action).Ive had both, my old Korg SP200 was an RH3 and I now have the Krome 88.Im a pianist and I much prefer this new keybed to the RH it just feels more natural to a real piano, it's easier to do repitions on one key which is harder than on the other.I own quite a few decent boards/sound modules and dont regret the Krome for a moment.
Besides its a lot cheaper than a Kronos 88 and does spectacularly way more than the Casio.... you oughta know, you own a Kronos 61.
Also the Krome was my upgrade choice to the Korg M50... newer model newer features.

Roland Integra 7 - Roland VK8M - Roland A800 Pro - Yamaha Motif XS rack - Kurzweil PC3 -Korg Krome 88

countrycreek · Post by **countrycreek** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:35 am

I 've had my krome 88 since dec and love it feels good to me I have never had any problems with it

ferchis · Post by **ferchis** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:50 am

Well, morty, as a former m50 owner, I totally see where you're coming from. I used to have the 88 version, and the krome really looks as a new m50, this time with better pianos. Maybe I'll try to test it somewhere and see what it feels like...

morty · Post by **morty** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:44 pm

ferchis wrote:Well, morty, as a former m50 owner, I totally see where you're coming from. I used to have the 88 version, and the krome really looks as a new m50, this time with better pianos. Maybe I'll try to test it somewhere and see what it feels like...

If Im not mistaken the M50 88 has the RH3 keybed so then you know what it feels like.I was going to purchase the M50 but then the Krome came out or I would of got the M50 for sure. It too is an awesome board! but for the Pianos/Eps from the Kronos Im glad I got the Krome.

Roland Integra 7 - Roland VK8M - Roland A800 Pro - Yamaha Motif XS rack - Kurzweil PC3 -Korg Krome 88

HowardK · Post by **HowardK** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 5:18 pm

I currently have the PX130 (same action as the 330) and the SP280 (same action as the Krome 88). In fact, I purchased the SP280 + the Krome 61 for only $80 more than just getting a Krome 88.

I find the SP280 NH action more comfortable to play on than the PX130.
Perhaps the PX130 is a little more realistic but it feels a little "harsh at" time.

NH is getting a bad rap from the SP170 series which had a spongy action, but in my opinion the new NH is a lot better.

I briefly owned a PX350 but the keys were not evenly spaced vertically nor horizontally and the speakers were not as loud as those on the 130.

ferchis · Post by **ferchis** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:28 pm

I'm surprised at your comment about the PX350. is it really so? everyone swears by it saying the action and the "near ivory" feel of the keys is second to none.

well, guess I should try the krome out for myself and see how it feels. what about the sp280? would you say it's more or less apt for playing classical pieces?

thanks!

HowardK · Post by **HowardK** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:56 pm

ferchis wrote:I'm surprised at your comment about the PX350. is it really so? everyone swears by it saying the action and the "near ivory" feel of the keys is second to none.

well, guess I should try the krome out for myself and see how it feels. what about the sp280? would you say it's more or less apt for playing classical pieces?

thanks!

Hello, in my opinion, the SP280 might be better for jazz/rock/blues than classical- but I'll do some more comparisons with the PX130 I own.
Although I like the sound of the PX130 I find the Korg more realistic and less electronic sounding
Although the PX350 action and sounds are good themselves, the units I had featured uneven spacing and the speakers on your 330 are defintely louder than the 350.

mf_blues · Post by **mf_blues** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:27 am

Apart from the rattle I have on 1 key on mine, the 88 keyboard is lovely, however to get the right feel you really do need to change the velocity curve as it makes a big difference to how the actual keyboard feels.

Anyone who doubts this try it set on 9 and you feel the soft spongy feel, then switch to 5 and you get a light crispy feel.

It's only your brain interpreting the feedback but it makes a lot of difference.

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