Kronos 2 Module...

[7keys]

I went on squest.com to look at the new editor for Kronos but the screen shots for editor are not opening/ showing on the site. I refreshed the site several times but no good. The first step of buying anything is to research on it and if the screen shots are a hassle to open the site than what would the editor be like on the kronos?
Actually I am seriously thinking of getting the kronos but there are many flaws on in the kronos take a look at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddoYtGk ... e=youtu.be
Korg should really take all of these problems and work in getting rid of the flaws! I'm in great need of a keyboard I need to decide asap..

Korg really should create a kronos module with a brilliant update of the Pc integration system and Editor, I am sure that like me there are many PC/Mac users who don't use the kronos sequencer !

[SanderXpander]

A Kronos module is not likely at this point. Korg has not made any statements about upcoming modules and Dan from Korg has commented during the initial Kronos launch period that there would be no rack version. You're not the first to ask for one - I'm just stating what we know right now.


As for "many flaws", my Kronos is pretty much flawless. I'm all for progress but posting one guy who has a sequencer hang does not make "many flaws", you've got the wrong impression if you think that's normal behavior. Not to mention you don't even want to use the sequencer.

You say you're "in great need of a keyboard", I can promise you that none of the things you ask for will be "fixed" before you're going to buy something. Rather, your perception seems to be a little off, or your needs just don't match with what the Kronos offers. If VST/PC integration is very big for you, you could consider the Soundquest paid upgrade to 64 bit.It's probably the weakest point of Kronos that that isn't offered as standard. Other than that, find me a keyboard that reads DX7 presets, has three dedicated virtual analog synths on board, does drawbar organ emulation, does a physical modeling+sampling based EP, streams huge sample libraries from disk and (soon) has multi GB pianos with sympathetic resonance modeling.

[Francois]

Yes, not on the card. Yet, I would buy the Integra-K !

[Joe Gerardi]

I am seriously thinking of getting the kronos but there are many flaws on in the kronos take a look at this link

Really? You look at one guy's vid and state there are many flaws in it? Do you know whether or not he's abused it? Dropped it? Kicked it across the room in a fit of pique?

Why not watch the 12,000 other videos where they're working fine, stack that up against the ones where the Kronos' aren't, and then make a decision?

It's an electro-mechanical instrument: some will break, most will require service over their lifetimes, just like every other electro-mechanical device out there, not only synths. If you discount anything because it might break over it's life of ownership, you will end up owning nothing except 4 walls...

And even they require painting from time to time.


..Joe

[jeremykeys]

I've never had my kronos do anything like that and I've got a very early one. I really fail to see the many flaws at all. I think calling the most powerful workstation on the planet flawed is a lot like saying, "my Bosendorfer Imperial totally sucks because it can't do organ sounds!"

Complaining about what it doesn't do is pointless. For what it costs, it does more than any other hardware workstation out there.

Please forgive my rant but at this point, I'm getting rather tired of people dwelling on negatives instead of celebrating positives.

[GregC]

I went on squest.com to look at the new editor for Kronos but the screen shots for editor are not opening/ showing on the site. I refreshed the site several times but no good. The first step of buying anything is to research on it and if the screen shots are a hassle to open the site than what would the editor be like on the kronos?
Actually I am seriously thinking of getting the kronos but there are many flaws on in the kronos take a look at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deature=youtu.be
Korg should really take all of these problems and work in getting rid of the flaws! I'm in great need of a keyboard I need to decide asap..

Korg really should create a kronos module with a brilliant update of the Pc integration system and Editor, I am sure that like me there are many PC/Mac users who don't use the kronos sequencer !

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No module. zero chance. save your time and bandwidth. Get a DAW, your software sounds and a midi keyboard and enjoy yourself.

Bye

[7keys]

Guys I think you have not read about my previous experience so let me tell you all again …….. I bought the kronos Oct'2013 for £ 2500 and it was brand new, but there were a couple of buttons which kept on jamming, the screen was faulty it had faded white lines on it as it was in warranty I did get it repaired but it caused me some hassle however I understand that these things can happen with sensitive electronic equipment. I can buy soundquest 64bit upgrade that’s not a problem but is it justified that after forking out $3000+ for a keyboard we still have to buy an upgrade ?
The Kronos is an amazing keyboard there's no doubt about that the sounds are incomparable with any other keyboard but the PC integration was no good for me it kept on giving me error and because of this I had to make the difficult decision of selling the Kronos!
I have Motif for last 4 years and it's never had any type of problem with screen ,buttons ,hardware software PC integration it's just brilliant
OK now I don't need to have the VSTi/editor but I just want to know if I get the new kronos will it work perfectly with the stand alone editor? because I find it easy to work with and keyboard editor rather than using the keyboard.

[SanderXpander]

I'm sorry you've had problems. Most of us haven't had any.
I don't know what to tell you other than that. You're basically only criticizing the product and asking us to predict the future. What are you hoping to hear exactly?

[7keys]

I would just like to know what is the proper procedure on how to install the Kronos midi driver, plus Editor installation and Editor settings............ actually I must of got it wrong that's why I had so many problems I really think the Kronos is amazing that's why I want to get things right this time round!

[SanderXpander]

There isn't anything abnormal in the midi or editor installation procedure. Following instructions from the installers should get you up and running.

HOWEVER there is a WINDOWS problem with midi drivers, specifically Windows stops recognizing new midi drivers after you have installed ten of them. Which goes quicker than you might think because the same device in a different USB port counts as a new device. This has been a problem forever in Windows, but way back when you would have one big midi interface with 8 in and outs it was less of an issue. Today with multiple USB boards it's a real pain in the behind. Korg includes a midi driver removal utility with its driver. If things aren't working for you correctly you could use this utility to remove corrupt, duplicate or obsolete drivers, until the Kronos ends up being in the top ten devices.

[7keys]

too busy , Sorry for late reply, Thank you for your reply I hope that I can do this easily now. Kindly can you take a look at my new post and see if you can help me out with that please!

[Karimh]

Hello. Why would a KRONOS module exist?? This wouldn't make sense and isn't efficient from a business perspective! How much do you think Korg can charge for it? Here's why this won't work:

First off, look at your Kronos (if you have one), it's a PC!! The sound engines in it are its VSTis (at least think of it this way). Now, with that in mind, do you still think a module should exist? Don't you think it would easier to release Kronos as a VSTi (software only) that you can install on your PC/MAC, same as you would with SampleTank?

If so, then how much do you expect it to cost? $500? $1000? Or the price of Kronos $3700 plus? Who is going to pay that much for software? And why would Korg charge little or mid price, then who's going to buy the Kronos?

If you have a Kronos, enjoy it! If you don't, then what the hell are you doing?? GET ONE!!!! It's an Amazing piece of gear.

[Karimh]

Also, based on your questions about PC integration, you said you owned the Kronos and sold it? When you owned it, did you try to connect it to your PC and run the editor? Did you know that the editor can be run as VSTi or standalone? I'm starting to doubt you owned this board, my friend.

I have the X-61 version and I never thought I would love something as much as I do love my Kronos. And now with V3.0 system update? FREE? Come on bro.. There is no match here.