OS 3.1.3, Firmware 1.10 and new EXs

burningbusch · Post by **burningbusch** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:15 am

OS 3.1.3 https://www.korg.com/us/support/downloa ... /424/1514/

Program mode
Bug fixes
Using the HD-1 Filter LFO Intensity in the Tone Adjust function might have caused an operational error. This has now been fixed.

Disk mode
Bug fixes
The Piano Type parameter didn’t function correctly just after installing an EXs sound library. This has now been fixed. Saving sample data to a KMP file might have caused an operational error. This has now been fixed.

Firmware 1.10
Windows: https://www.korg.com/us/support/downloa ... /424/2536/
Mac: https://www.korg.com/us/support/downloa ... /424/2537/
Note: Sub-System Version 1.10 (V01R10) is only available for the New KRONOS (KRONOS 2) production model. It can NOT be used for the KRONOS and KRONOS X production models.

Changes
 Reliability has been improved for USB Audio communication on Mac OS.

NEW EXs LIBRARIES

***EXs20 Grand Concert Organ (USD $99.00)
This library contains a wide variety of Pipe Organ sounds including a pastoral Positive Organ, a solemn Tutti Organ, and more.

***EXs21 SGX-2 Italian F Piano (USD $199.00)
Our new Italian Full Concert Piano has been captured for the SGX-2 sound engine and is based on a famous Italian grand piano that is becoming increasingly popular and used in many world-class piano concerts and competitions. This extraordinarily beautiful sounding Piano was chosen and tuned by skilled technicians and will bring new life to your piano performances.

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KApro:

***EXs268 - 271: KApro Past & Present (USD $99.00)
“KApro Past & Present” is the library set including 4 EXs titles including the sound of a historic vintage synthesizer released in 1975.

***EXs272 KApro Showcase (USD $99.00)
This title contains 32 new programs for KRONOS SE, made by KApro famous for their symphonic sounds, and features orchestral strings that sing with emotion, as well as brass, woodwinds, choir, and phrases. The additional highlight is 32 wave sequences featuring with “Round Robin” based realistic sounding tone generation.

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Kid Nepro:

***EXs182 Kid Nepro Electric Guitars V3 (USD $69.00)
EXs182 - Electric Guitars V3 has amazing new samples played by John McShane - a veteran guitarist, and completed with additional hot samples. It is a must-have title for your KRONOS electric guitar library.

***Vols 1-15 Bundle Package (USD $429.00)

***Electric Guitars 1, 2 & 3 Bundle Pack (USD $159.00)

Busch.

mikeyd · Post by **mikeyd** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:44 am

Thank you KORG...again.

Mike Conway · Post by **Mike Conway** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:49 am

Cool, thanks!

Derek Cook · Post by **Derek Cook** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:54 am

Thanks. I had an email for the new libraries, but not the updates.

Pedja · Post by **Pedja** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:03 am

Thanks for info burningbusch, really appreciate it. I got a mail from Korg, but nothing about update (only info about new KAPRO libraries). Thanks to Korg, but I am little disappoint with only few bug fixes in this update, and nothing about free library sound.
I hope that we will not have to wait next time, more then 2. years, for OS update.

Galf2 · Post by **Galf2** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:10 am

Only three bugs were fixed, nothing new was added, but at least thanks for that!

Korg, add new free banks someday already, so that there is where to put your new libraries!

LewTheKeyboardGuy · Post by **LewTheKeyboardGuy** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:55 am

Well, there is a SMALLLLLLLLLLL move forward... lol

It doesn't surprise me at all, $199 for EXS21, no offer for new / recent owners of the kronos 2 before the SE launched? how disgusting.

EXS20 sounds nice, I guess at some point I'll put it through it's paces. does worry me about the way it's been multi-sampled. sounds like it's been voiced as stop presets and then edited from there. not a good idea as it's not a true representation of a pipe organ, I can testify to that as an organist.

KAPro's new libraries, well done, a good sign of movement there.

oh well, suppose that's a "Sign of improvement...."

benny ray · Post by **benny ray** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:08 am

Thanks Busch for the heads up on the update for the Kronos 2. Your PC samples are the best IMO for Eps. and clavs.

kronoSphere · Post by **kronoSphere** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:42 am

Thank you Burningbush for this one
I did not know that Korg liked to joke so much there
2032 for the O.S. 4 ? I cross my fingers

Poseidon · Post by **Poseidon** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:38 am

I have just updated successfully to new 3.1.3 OS.
Regarding the Firmware there was no need to update, I have already 1.10 version. How it is possible, that just released update is already installed on my Kronos ( bought on June 2018) ?

( a screenshot -> https://i.postimg.cc/T25tqWHM/Screen-Sh ... -04-PM.png)

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:57 am

Thanks to Korg for the bug fixes, Kronos is still alive!

It's a shame there are no firmware fixes for USB reliability for the original Kronos/X.

I'm still having problems with either Audio or USB not appearing at random times. Rarely will I get both available at once, often neither.
It would be nice to have one cable to rely upon, rather than carrying around extra audio and MIDI connection for my laptop. But I can't rely on this on stage....

namruths · Post by **namruths** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:31 am

Thanks for the update, KORG!
Why important and necessary changes and additions that have long been discussed by users, the guide is not in a hurry to do and do not even notice these issues?
It is hoped that Korg will take into account the criticism of its users and will not stop working on the OS in the future, and of course, improve its software.

matro · Post by **matro** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:37 pm

X-Trade wrote: It's a shame there are no firmware fixes for USB reliability for the original Kronos/X.

There is a v6.06 firmware available for original Kronos/X. Much larger than the v6.04 update that was around for at least Original Kronos.

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:40 pm

LewTheKeyboardGuy wrote:Well, there is a SMALLLLLLLLLLL move forward... lol

It doesn't surprise me at all, $199 for EXS21, no offer for new / recent owners of the kronos 2 before the SE launched? how disgusting.

EXS20 sounds nice, I guess at some point I'll put it through it's paces. does worry me about the way it's been multi-sampled. sounds like it's been voiced as stop presets and then edited from there. not a good idea as it's not a true representation of a pipe organ, I can testify to that as an organist.

KAPro's new libraries, well done, a good sign of movement there.

oh well, suppose that's a "Sign of improvement...."

yes,after 2 years of silence, Korg is showing some support for Kronos owners.

I think this is all we can expect. I don't have any wish list these days.
This is why I wanted to waited for end of February with my communication to Korg.

I agree with you, recent K2 owners got caught in a way. This is why many of us advise to 'wait for NAMM' starting in October.

If it were me, and if I could not wait, try to work out a 60 day exchange option with your retailer. This is just a negotiating idea.

Anyway, it would have been a good idea to roll back the EXS 21 price even further for new K2 owners for the past 90 days.

Realistically, its not going to be a perfect world. But you [we] are the customer
and Korg and other co's should always listen to customers.

LewTheKeyboardGuy · Post by **LewTheKeyboardGuy** » Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:55 pm

interesting point here. I just found that my kronos 2 running OS 3.1.3 has already had it's firmware upgraded? odd!

had to pop out and pick up a replacement USB cable to do this? wasted good time. doesn't make it easy to find out firmware through system menu either.

KORG... ARE YOU LiSTENING? (in the style of Kenny Everett)

lew