Korg TR upgrade path help...

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saig0n
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Korg TR upgrade path help...

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Hey folks. I've seriously tried to find answers to this, but I can never find exactly what I'm looking for...

Several years ago I bought a used TR and I frikkin love it. It does exactly what I need. I have since bought two more including an 88-key version (I would love to find a TR76, but no luck yet).

The 8-part split is huge as I often run 6-7 splits over two controllers while simultaneously running a drum loop or sequence. However I do sometimes run out of voices with only 64 on the TRs and I'd also like to update the patches to newer and better pianos, organs, synths etc. More insert effects would be useful too. I'd also like to be able to edit more quickly on PC (Korg has no software for the TR).

So, what would be a good upgrade for me? It doesn't necessarily have to be a Korg product - just a more recent workstation (not current) with 8+ multi-timbral, 128+ voices, with a big library of great natural and synth patches. I wouldn't mind if it was a rack mount unit either. Any ideas.

I know some peeps may just say go to VSTs and Mainstage etc, but I just don't feel ready to mess around with that tech yet. I just want a solid workstation that does everything I need but with more power and better sounds that I can find used for a reasonable price.

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Cheers,
Simon
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