The New Kronos!!!

musicsound · Post by **musicsound** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:10 pm

I want a KRONOS RACK

lonelagranger · Post by **lonelagranger** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:18 pm

Yes. Definitely a rack. That would make more sense for people that already own a Kronos.

fuse · Post by **fuse** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 1:07 pm

motifes wrote:New KRONOS audio demos on SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/korg/sets/kronos-demo-songs

These songs are meant to show the possibilities of the instrument.
But why have they be so .... obvious?
Then again the art of obvious demo songs is fading away.

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 2:48 pm

I would love a way to repackage mine into the new case! Maybe upgrade any internals that would need it.

Corgy · Post by **Corgy** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 3:00 pm

Bertotti wrote:I would love a way to repackage mine into the new case! Maybe upgrade any internals that would need it.

I would like to have the display in a better position. I never liked it as it is.

It would be a dream, to get something like a modular digital synth that allows to select and exchange hardware modules for years. Only reason something like this will never exist is - IMHO - people would buy less new keyboards all the time - only the new modules.

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:01 pm

Corgy wrote:
Bertotti wrote:I would love a way to repackage mine into the new case! Maybe upgrade any internals that would need it.
I would like to have the display in a better position. I never liked it as it is.

It would be a dream, to get something like a modular digital synth that allows to select and exchange hardware modules for years. Only reason something like this will never exist is - IMHO - people would buy less new keyboards all the time - only the new modules.

there are numerous synth apps for the iPad. Many are quite good from what I read by veteran synth musicians. Thats the way to go for low cost, portable , etc. I would think that Roland, Yamaha and obviously, Korg, noticed this trend a few yrs ago. Thus I have zero expectation that any rack version will appear, or any hardware module thingie.

Corgy · Post by **Corgy** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:43 pm

GregC wrote: there are numerous synth apps for the iPad. Many are quite good from what I read by veteran synth musicians. Thats the way to go for low cost, portable , etc. I would think that Roland, Yamaha and obviously, Korg, noticed this trend a few yrs ago. Thus I have zero expectation that any rack version will appear, or any hardware module thingie.

Well, low cost and portablity are nice for getting in touch and on the go. But I don't think Apps will seriously kill real hardware keyboards.

Apps are so cheap (and fun like the Korg Gadget), but I think people will try an app for a while and when they start to get really serious about making music, they might consider to go hardware too. In my opinion the trend has changed already and is heading towards from-software to more-hardware. Shops are full with modern analoge/digital hardware instruments.

phil55 · Post by **phil55** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:01 pm

Does the new KRONOS have a cooling fan?

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:11 pm

Corgy wrote:
GregC wrote: there are numerous synth apps for the iPad. Many are quite good from what I read by veteran synth musicians. Thats the way to go for low cost, portable , etc. I would think that Roland, Yamaha and obviously, Korg, noticed this trend a few yrs ago. Thus I have zero expectation that any rack version will appear, or any hardware module thingie.
Well, low cost and portablity are nice for getting in touch and on the go. But I don't think Apps will seriously kill real hardware keyboards.

Apps are so cheap (and fun like the Korg Gadget), but I think people will try an app for a while and when they start to get really serious about making music, they might consider to go hardware too. In my opinion the trend has changed already and is heading towards from-software to more-hardware. Shops are full with modern analoge/digital hardware instruments.

here in my state there is only Guitar center ( ughh) plus maybe a small handful of independant stores within 400 miles. So I suppose I am out of touch with whatever they might be showing on the floor or what the hardware trends are.

Thanks

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 6:02 pm

Where I live the only hardware you find in a store is more along the lines of digital pianos or a mox maybe, and a cheap arranger or two low low end models. And the Kids casio boards.

But truth is I don't ever expect to see any ability to upgrade my current kronos x with anything but software, os firmware etc. I am ok with that it is a great board just the way it is. The rest is just a bonus. I just really don't want it to go obsolete because of lack of support, at least not for a long while. I would be willing to never update mine again as long as it has support for years to come.

burningbusch · Post by **burningbusch** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 6:38 pm

A few additional tidbits from the Gearjunkies.com announcement.

KORG introduces the new KRONOS, the most powerful version of its flagship keyboard Music Workstation to date; it was announced by James Sajeva, Brand Manager for Korg products at KORG USA.

“The new Kronos features the unrivaled 9-engine structure from previous versions, with numerous improvements to both sound capability and overall functionality. Truly, this is the most powerful synthesizer on the planet just got more powerful”” Sajeva said.

“Our SGX piano engine, already revered for its German and Japanese grands, now also includes a 9GB Berlin grand with dedicated una corda (soft pedal) samples, plus sympathetic string resonance that works on all the SGX pianos” he continued. “It’s truly an amazing piano experience. There are new banks of sounds based on famous song titles for our cover players and those looking for ‘that’ sound for their recordings, plus a ‘best of’ bank from KaPro, who has created numerous libraries for the Kronos line.”

Other new features include system-wide Touch/Drag via the Kronos’ huge color TouchView™ screen; allowing the user to edit onscreen parameters faster and more naturally than ever.

An evolved Set List mode provides the capability to resize their custom text per set list entry, and enter text via either an onscreen QWERTY or external USB ASCII keyboard. Entries can also be color-coded for better organization and visibility, and users can even decide how many set list entries appear on the screen at time, allowing for more (and larger) onscreen text to remind you of lyrics, changes, or other notes.

An improved search function helps users to find the perfect sound faster than ever.cOther improvements include onscreen metering in Combination and Sequencer modes, along with the ability to edit Programs within a Combination to hear the edits in context with other parts. The improvements don’t end with the software, either; the new Kronos also boasts a new look, including natural wood side panels, easier-to-read silkscreened text, a sophisticated – and functional – vented back panel, and gold-plated audio I/O jacks.

Busch.

Corgy · Post by **Corgy** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:27 pm

GregC wrote:
here in my state there is only Guitar center ( ughh) plus maybe a small handful of independant stores within 400 miles. So I suppose I am out of touch with whatever they might be showing on the floor or what the hardware trends are.

Thanks

That is sad. I seem to be lucky to have two bigger stores in a distance of about less than 100 miles. Well, I have to drive about 1 1/2 hour to go there and I do it not often, but it's like entering the shop of Santa Claus and it's allways very dangerous for my wallet ...

Bald Eagle · Post by **Bald Eagle** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:12 pm

At first I was hoping for some spectacular new "game changer". But after thinking about for a while I have to wonder what exactly would that be?

It already has so much to offer, far more than any other workstation. Maybe the best new feature is the lack of earth shattering new features that only run on the new model. It shows a commitment to the Kronos architecture and looks like every version will continue to be capable of software upgrades for many more years.

I think I'll get one.

lonelagranger · Post by **lonelagranger** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:12 pm

Only reason something like this will never exist is - IMHO - people would buy less new keyboards all the time - only the new modules.

I think you are right. They all milk the cow until it is practically dead. As with all things in this world anymore, it is just about the money. I know some of you never knew of any different kind of world but, believe me, it was different 40 years ago. Pardon my age, and excuse my bluntness, but many of you have been brainwashed by these manufacturers to the point that you feel you must go to war to protect their name. I am sorry but they are in business to serve you, not you serve them. Get it. Now I will shut up. No offense to anyone intended.

EvilDragon · Post by **EvilDragon** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:04 pm

Bald Eagle wrote:At first I was hoping for some spectacular new "game changer". But after thinking about for a while I have to wonder what exactly would that be?

Good question, I have some ideas.

* 64-bit OS supporting more than 3.25 GB of RAM, with 4 or 8 GB preinstalled
* Short boot time (<30 sec) instead of over 2 minutes - needs newer Intel SOC boards that can support faster transfer rates over the data bus, current SSDs used in Kronos are plenty fast to boot and load everything up in seconds, but the bus speed seems to limit this so it ends up being over 2 minutes sadly
* Piano roll from M3 in the sequencer
* Actually some new engines (wind/brass modeling to compliment STR-1, Mono/Poly, something for granular and additive synthesis would be nice too)
* Even more effects (so that all effects from Prog mode can be retained in Combi/Seq)
* Endless rotaries with LED rings instead of knobs, return of LED ladders from OASYS[/quote]

EDIT: I forgot one more.

* Finally implement RX/DNC from PA-series, with various ways of switching between oscillators to implement all kinds of playable articulations within a single program!