Disable Sampling

[CGoodhines]

Is it possible to disable user sampling in the Kronos?
Did I disable it sometime in the past (I have old samples stored), or do I need a button fixed.
Nothing happens when I press "sample"............

[Sharp]

There’s no function on the KRONOS to disable Sampling Mode. If the button is not working when you press it, chances are it maybe faulty and a Tack Switch likely needs replacing. The cost of the part is a few cent, installation on the other hand will not be easy and likely require 2 hours work.

How old is your KRONOS? Is it under warranty?

Regards
Sharp

[CGoodhines]

It's old, like most of them out there. Nearest repair facility is 4 hours away. I guess it could be worse..............

[ronnfigg]

It is also possible that the solder contacts on the switch have cracked, especially if you have a tendency to press the buttons with a lot of pressure. I had a similar problem on my Triton. I open it up, got out a magnifying glass and saw hairline fractures on the malfunctioning button. I re-flowed the solder joints and it worked fine. Since the mechanical connection for the switches and PC board rely on the solder joints, this can always be an issue.

[Mike Conway]

Nothing happens when I press "sample"............

The sample START/STOP button does not respond, until you arm SAMPLING REC, first.

You can set the Sample Trigger to:

Sampling START SW
NOTE ON
THRESHOLD

and SEQUENCER START SW, in Sequencer mode.

[SKung]

Isn't there some kind of 'diagnostic' mode on the Kronos where you can test keys?

[ronnfigg]

Isn't there some kind of 'diagnostic' mode on the Kronos where you can test keys?

Google Korg Kronos Service manual. There is info on the diagnostic routines.