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Kevin Nolan · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:55 am Post subject:

Agree with both Cello and Dan -

As per Cello - we've had our fair share of heated debates on the OASYS forum over how 'upgradable' OASYS should have been. I believe Korg were generous, others did not - but we generally concluded (whether willingly or begrudgingly) - buy your instrument for what it offers out of the box, not for future possibilities.

That said, as Dan has pointed out - OASYS users received quite substantial freebies - including STR-1. the Program and Combi sets are among the very best for HD-1 and the other synth engines - and for me the jewel in the crown is the 780 Effects Presets. They literally revolutionized my use of the Effects engines - the expertise buried in these alone is priceless.

Remember also that the M3 got a major free overhaul, So there's every reason to suspect that Kronos will receive some very valuable updates.

Finally, while the concept of updates by Clavia is interesting, their initial sample sets were nothing short of junk - it really was incumbent on them to update them (and IMO their range of stage and Electro pianos are probably the worst sounding of all the stage piano type instrument out today by a country mile). The Piano on Kronos alone will contain multiples of the samples capacity of ALL Clavia pianos on their instruments.

Kevin.

cello · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:10 am Post subject:

We have indeed Kevin! But thankfully still pals...

Just to clarify (for the avoidance of doubt) - the OASYS remains an amazing feat of musical engineering which brings me joy every day. Yes, the updates you refer to, and as Dan has stated, were excellent.

Additionally, the Kronos has to be amazing too because of that incredible heritage.

Just wanted to make those statements and note, without repeating my probably well-known views! Just felt I hadn't made it clear that I also have strong views about just how magnificent the OASYS is and Kronos will be. The OASYS for me is simply the best of the best.

Also have to say, that the VAST array of sounds and possible sounds should keep even the most demanding appetites satisfied for years.

The valuable lesson I have learned courtesy of the exchange of views on this forum - buy it for what it does today (goes for any keyboard from any manufacturer). With the Kronos (knowing the OASYS), that's a monumental amount, straight out of the box.
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SpIdErWeB · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info Dan Smile

Hedegaard · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 4:20 pm Post subject:

danatkorg · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 4:42 pm Post subject:

AK-Jake · Joined: 17 Jan 2010 Posts: 32

Thanks for all the great info, Dan. I'm gonna hold the hate until I actually PLAY the Kronos. Cool

Kevin Nolan · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:01 pm Post subject:

Hedegaard · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:01 pm Post subject:

jemkeys25 · Full Member Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Posts: 243

I'll be happy with the stock kronos, any extra goodies will be icing on the cake.