Kronos X fan noise still relevant in 2022?

omvibraphone · Post by **omvibraphone** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:27 am

Hey all, considering downgrading my LS88 to a Kronos X 61 due to weight and size issues. Is fan noise still an issue with X versions? I found some old threads on this topic but nothing very recent. So, did recent software updates offer fan options that eliminated noise etc? Or, in terms of this issue, would I be best to stick to the Kronos 2 61 version? Thanks for any input.

IAA · Post by **IAA** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:48 pm

IIRC it wasn’t specific to the X. I’ve had an original and now an X 88. I have no issue with fan noise. It’s louder than my Moog One (which has had a lot of fan noise discussion

), but in my studio my external disks make the most noise.

omvibraphone · Post by **omvibraphone** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:46 pm

Thanks for the reply. From what you're saying, the X still has fan noise despite software updates and (afaik) additional options to turn the fan off? My LS88 is 100% quiet, and for my requirements it would be vital that any replacement is equally silent.

KK · Post by KK » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:33 pm

Over the years, I've seen a couple of fan hardware upgrades posted here, but nothing easy.

BobTheDog · Post by **BobTheDog** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:56 pm

omvibraphone wrote:Thanks for the reply. From what you're saying, the X still has fan noise despite software updates and (afaik) additional options to turn the fan off? My LS88 is 100% quiet, and for my requirements it would be vital that any replacement is equally silent.

If you turn the fan off how can it make a noise?

It doesn’t.

omvibraphone · Post by **omvibraphone** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 8:07 pm

It's a fair point

I'm just not sure whether turning off the fan is an option in the X version, even with software updates. Can someone confirm?

voip · Post by **voip** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:25 pm

The available fan settings on the Kronos X are Auto and Slow. There is no Off setting.

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omvibraphone · Post by **omvibraphone** » Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:41 pm

Thanks for the clarification, it's appreciated.

average_male · Post by **average_male** » Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:54 am

voip wrote:The available fan settings on the Kronos X are Auto and Slow. There is no Off setting. .

Technically not correct. One can opt to do this: http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/ ... p?t=121491

or even more drastic, disconnect the fan all together (not recommended).