Using Kronos 2 system in Kronos 1 or X

Drummond · Post by **Drummond** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 4:30 pm

Has anyone tried installing Kronos 2 system/firmware into a Kronos 1 or X? Or using the motherboard from a Kronos 2 in the earlier models?

KK · Post by KK » Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:09 am

You can easily update an older Kronos model to a Kronos 2 in terms of OS and sounds.

Drummond · Post by **Drummond** » Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:06 am

Sure, thanks, but that is not the question here.

voip · Post by **voip** » Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:15 am

If the question refers to the sub system firmware, then no, the Kronos/Kronos X and Kronos 2 sub systems differ sufficiently for the firmware not to be compatible. The sub system firmware loader will not load onto incompatible hardware if you try to do so.

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Drummond · Post by **Drummond** » Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:17 am

It is hard to find replacement motherboards.
It would be nice to get the Kronos 2 extra sounds without paying a premium price.

SeedyLee · Post by **SeedyLee** » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:15 pm

The sub-system firmware has nothing to do with replacement of the motherboard or obtaining extra sounds. It’s just for the dedicated ARM CPU that drives the MIDI ports, LCD, audio interface and control surface. They’re different between the Kronos 1 and 2, so not interchangeable.

The OS and sounds are interchangeable between the 1 and 2. You can buy the Berlin grand for the Kronos 1, as well as the extra sounds. (Exs18). If you just want the Exi based sounds, maybe someone could send you the PCG with the new sounds