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RobWade · Joined: 25 Jan 2021 Posts: 5

Hello All. I have a first generation Kronos and purchased the new Kronos sound pack. This is my first expansion, and I haven't uploaded any other programs.

I was able to install the EXs18 just fine. The same started to happen for the EXs17, until I got to the KSC file and noted that it was over 200M and I have 81M.

So the first generation Kronos cannot handle the new Kronos sound pack, memory-wise? I thought maybe I had too many sequences, but I don't, and even if I did they apparently don't take up that much memory.

How do you all recommend clearing up a good chunk of memory to finish this installation? Is this even possible? Thanks so much for your help!

GregC · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:42 pm Post subject:

hi Rob, tell us about your RAM and OS version
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RobWade · Joined: 25 Jan 2021 Posts: 5

Hi Greg. I'm using v3.1.3 and the Global tab says I have 2.00GB of RAM installed.

GregC · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:04 pm Post subject:

you need 4 GB of RAM

OS will always occupy 1 GB RAM.

4 GB will give you 3 GB to work with
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RobWade · Joined: 25 Jan 2021 Posts: 5

Thanks for the reply, Greg. I'm glad to hear there's a solution. It does prompt a couple questions:

1. Is there a specified RAM Kronos recommends?

2. Is this something I can do myself? Or does a tech need to do it?

Thanks again.
--Rob

GregC · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:28 pm Post subject:

RobWade · Joined: 25 Jan 2021 Posts: 5

Gotcha. Thanks for the info, Greg. It's much appreciated.

kronoskarma · Joined: 24 Jan 2021 Posts: 34 Location: Lutz, FL

Here is the link to a working RAM solution (for Kronos X) on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LT6O56/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A1C0E2G2LZFK00&psc=1

Hope that helps.

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Sweat · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:01 pm Post subject:

Installing additional RAM is certainly recommended, but unloading unneeded libraries can help free memory as well.

I created a subset of PRELOAD.PCG by unloading the Rock and Jazz drums (EXs8 & 9), then saved it as PRELOAD_NoDrums.PCG.
Also, since I don't care for the Japanese grand (EXs 7), I unloaded it as well.

Perhaps a compromise, but doing that can allow space for the new Kronos sound pack EXs17 and EXs18 to be install simultaneously with many other preload sounds on only 2 GB of memory.

RobWade · Joined: 25 Jan 2021 Posts: 5

Thank you, all, for the suggestions. I researched an earlier thread and found a Crucial 4GB RAM product on Amazon that someone had recommended, and I pulled the trigger. It's supposed to arrive on Wednesday, so we'll see.

Pedja · Platinum Member Joined: 20 Sep 2013 Posts: 576

One addition only, x32 (32-bit) OS can address maximum 3 Gb of RAM. You have slots on your Kronos MB for 4 Gb, but Kronos OS, as x32, can use only 3 Gb. Because of that Kronos X has 3 Gb factory installed. I wish you all best.
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