NAMM 2023

voip · Post by **voip** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:10 am

NAMM 2023 starts today. It will be interesting to see what's new.

Also from today, Korg have started a two week Spring sale of software and sound libraries:

https://www.korg.com/us/news/2023/0413/

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Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:07 am

This happened at NAMM today. I took this award winning photo of a door of a very small private room. That was my Korg USA experience.

Asena · Post by **Asena** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:52 pm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Post by **Sharp** » Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:35 am

One could only assume that KORG don’t see much value in setting up a big stands. Sign of the times given the Internet alone will do just fine for product announcements.

Many companies that used to attend don’t even go any more.

Regards
Sharp.

Jan1 · Post by **Jan1** » Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:16 pm

I’m still hoping that KORG will release a successor to the Kronos line in the not too distant future, hopefully one that will not try to reinvent the wheel by making it square (I hate what Roland and Yamaha have done to the sequencer, crippling a natural linear workflow).

Post by **Sharp** » Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:50 pm

Me too, and I don’t think it would take much to make a successor. I mentioned this in another thread, but basically, what would keep me happy is a switch to a 64Bit OS so that the end user can throw vastly more RAM into the motherboard for streaming, and from an engine point of view, just add the Wavestate, ModWave and OpSix into this new workstation.

One thing I wouldn't like to see happen, KARMA being removed. I’d actually hope the opposite happens and Stephen Kay was engaged for full production of a new version that would carry us all well into the future. KARMA is simply brilliant.

Kind regards
Sharp.

thethirdapple · Post by **thethirdapple** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 12:45 am

Sharp wrote: One thing I wouldn't like to see happen, KARMA being removed. I’d actually hope the opposite happens and Stephen Kay was engaged for full production of a new version that would carry us all well into the future. KARMA is simply brilliant.

Kind regards
Sharp.

Im with you on the KARMA aspect, and have recently been in touch with Stephen thru email. And on KLF he mentions working on a “standalone” version of KARMA for newer OS’s… No word on how far along he is, didn't ask. But my round about impression is that it remains a working goal of his. Also sent him some mockups of possible marketing material which I hope he got a kick out of…

Been trying to generate some encouraging activity and inspiration to send him good Karma (all puns intended) and have gotten myself deep in the weeds with cataloging all the Realtime SysEx message from the og KARMA WS.

http://karma-lab.wikidot.com/korg-karma ... -and-calls

And even did some Performance Prompts which Ive been posting on the Karma-Lab forum, and a few other select boards... Would be awesome if more prolific musicians would share their experiences and performance tips!

PEACE

StephenKay · Post by **StephenKay** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:08 am

Sharp wrote:One thing I wouldn't like to see happen, KARMA being removed. I’d actually hope the opposite happens and Stephen Kay was engaged for full production of a new version that would carry us all well into the future. KARMA is simply brilliant.

Thanks, Sharp - that's very kind of you.

And thanks thethirdapple, as well.

Post by **karmathanever** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:13 am

I'm seriously missing KARMA since selling my KARMA, M3s and Kronos - I am seriously considering getting another Kronos.....

...then I'll have to sell something.... to replenish the account

Haniaudio · Post by **Haniaudio** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 12:01 pm

Sharp wrote:and from an engine point of view, just add the Wavestate, ModWave and OpSix into this new workstation.

MOSS and iM1 (M1 factory and cards PCM samples) are also needed please.

Kind regards
Haniaudio.

Jan1 · Post by **Jan1** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:58 pm

Sharp wrote:Me too, and I don’t think it would take much to make a successor. I mentioned this in another thread, but basically, what would keep me happy is a switch to a 64Bit OS so that the end user can throw vastly more RAM into the motherboard for streaming, and from an engine point of view, just add the Wavestate, ModWave and OpSix into this new workstation.

One thing I wouldn't like to see happen, KARMA being removed. I’d actually hope the opposite happens and Stephen Kay was engaged for full production of a new version that would carry us all well into the future. KARMA is simply brilliant.

Kind regards
Sharp.

The switch to 64 bit alone is already a great move forward, and they could add synth engines like the OpSix, ModWave and the WaveState.
On top of that KORG has released some great software which also could be turned into new engines in a next generation workstation, so there are lots of options for new engines available.
I agree that the inclusion of KARMA would be great, but given the absence of KARMA on the Nautilus KORG may feel differently?
I just hope they don’t wait for another year or two.

Koekepan · Post by **Koekepan** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:17 pm

At this point even a standalone GADGET device with arbitrary pattern lengths would be a step up.

thethirdapple · Post by **thethirdapple** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:56 pm

Stephen being awesome pre-KARMA !!!
Korg i2 / i3 demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Zu4iBz-NwqA

Post by **karmathanever** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:30 am

thethirdapple wrote:Stephen being awesome pre-KARMA !!!
Korg i2 / i3 demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Zu4iBz-NwqA

This has made my day!!!! I recorded this from a promotion VHS video my retailer had and it was this video that started my relationship with Korg - i3,i30,PA1x,PA2x,KARMA,M3,PA3x,Kronos,PA4x.

My recording of this was damaged so never watched it again!!!.
Apart from Stephen's incredible playing, I particularly loved the demo about the STYLE Chord Variations.

Thanks thethirdapple and Stephen of course

Pete

SeedyLee · Post by **SeedyLee** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:15 am

Oh to see a Kronos successor.

With a 64-bit OS.
And updated sequencer (that shows linear time and has similar editing capabilities to the Motif and QY sequencer range). Perhaps with improved pattern sequencing too (why in RPPR can I not record a new pattern whilst playing another)
Improved sampling workflow.
Better file management regime (time to let go of the convoluted referencing system: for each song, combi and program simply store all the parameters in each object, rather than having to deal with bank and reference management).
Some new sound engines and perhaps some updated effects.
And capacitive touch screen too.

Edit: and onboard GE editing, even if simplified.