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Arcturo
Joined: 09 Nov 2018 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 7:01 pm Post subject: Swapping the keybed on a KK |
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Hi Everyone,
This may be a dumb question but is it possible to swap the keybed on the Kingkorg for another synth with better keys.
I really like the Dave smith synths keybeds. Could I possibly swap with one of these? or even another high end korg model?
Or am I just kind of stuck with it. I have replaced keys on a synth before but only just one or two. never a full set. Has anyone on the forum done this before? |
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jeremykeys Platinum Member
Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 3092 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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If I was to hazard a guess, I'd say it might be able to be done but it would be a LOT of work. For a non weighted action, I've always loved the feel of my Korg Wavestation EX. The thing is though, I seriously doubt that the connectors would be the same. Not to mention the frame that it mounts onto.
I think you'd have to be pretty handy with metal work and electronic work. _________________ If music is the food of love, play on and play loud!
Gear: Kronos 73, Triton Pro-X, Wavestation EX, Polysix, King Korg, Monotron and Monotron Duo, Minikorg, Moog Grandmother, 1 Roland U-20, Hammond M3, 4 acoustic and 6 electric guitars, 1 Ibanez 5 string bass, a bunch of microphones and other very cool toys, 1 wife and 3 cats! |
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CowboyNQ Full Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2014 Posts: 144 Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:48 am Post subject: |
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Rather than go through the BS of trying replace the entire keybed, you might be better served using another board as a midi controller and the KK as a sound module? |
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captain.cookie
Joined: 17 Nov 2020 Posts: 14
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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I would love to change the keybed of the KK.
I know the keys are quite special as they are not single keys but a pack of keys which I believe makes the sensor mecanism not standard : https://syntaur.com/keys.php?key=K26W
Another idea might be to convert the KK to a rack module, but then I agree it's more easier to have it standard and controlled by another keyboard with much better keybed.
Fred |
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captain.cookie
Joined: 17 Nov 2020 Posts: 14
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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For info, the KK shares the same key blocks with the following models : Krome 61 and 73, Kross 61, M50 61 and 73, PA600, PA900, PS-60.
Fred |
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mike3000
Joined: 07 May 2019 Posts: 15 Location: Planet Earth
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:44 am Post subject: |
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CowboyNQ wrote: | Rather than go through the BS of trying replace the entire keybed, you might be better served using another board as a midi controller and the KK as a sound module? |
I agree. I have the Blofeld Keyboard and it has lovely Fatar keys with aftertouch. It is beautifully built. I use it as my main keyboard MIDI controller with all of my desktop synth modules, and it is such a joy to play. I have also used it with my KingKORG and it is an infinitely better keyboard, although, being just 49 keys, I do miss the 61 keys of the KK.
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captain.cookie
Joined: 17 Nov 2020 Posts: 14
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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captain.cookie wrote: | I would love to change the keybed of the KK.
I know the keys are quite special as they are not single keys but a pack of keys which I believe makes the sensor mecanism not standard : https://syntaur.com/keys.php?key=K26W
Another idea might be to convert the KK to a rack module, but then I agree it's more easier to have it standard and controlled by another keyboard with much better keybed.
Fred |
I would ultimately be interested in something like what is happening for the new Korg synths : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loglow/desktop-conversion-kit-for-wavestate-opsix-modwave
Fred |
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