Am I the last happy owner?

[djjack]

I had Korg Krome Gold in 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH7cSsC0cXg) and last week I bought a new Korg Krome EX. I want to say that I don't realy understand all this hate about this workstation! It's so good piece of gear for a just 650$. Yes, the keybed is not the best on the market (especially lack of aftertouch) , but I also have Korg PA4x. However Krome EX built like a tank and doesn't have any issues of original Krome. It can be very powerful if You use it in right direction. I had Roland FA-06, Juno DS, Yamaha MOXF and I like Korg Krome EX more in almost every discipline. Is anyone still using it here in 2025 ?

[dexman]

I can't say that I've owned a Krome. The last keyboard that I used was a Triton Pro X which was replaced a few years ago with a Nautilus AT (88 keys). From what I've read about the Krome and subsequent variants...the lack of aftertouch was a real negative given its selling price. With many keyboards in the marketplace, aftertouch is largely standard on premium models. To omit it seems like a questionable decision.

With the Krome about to be retired, it will be interesting to see what owners say about it in the months & years to come.