Korg Forums

JPROBERTLA · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:56 am Post subject: Minilogue and Kronos

While I prefer a one keyboard rig, the size and simplicity of the Minilogue is intriguing. It would be nice to have an unweighted keybed for organ and synth leads. Does anyone know:

(1) the difference between slim keys and normal size keys?
(2) if there is anything significant that the Minilogue can do that the Kronos can't?
_________________
JP
_________________________________________
Kronos2-88, Behringer XR18, Turbosound IP2000 (x2), dbx DriveRack 260, KRK Rokit 8s, Mackie CFX16, Mackie SRM450(x2), Mackie SRS1500 (x2), BBE processors (x4), Roland VSR 880 (x2), Alto TS210, Alto TX10 (x3) and SoundForge

EvilDragon · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:12 pm Post subject:

1) Slim keys are 87% (or thereabouts) smaller than normal keys

2) Sound like a real analog synth. No aliasing!

Synthoid · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:15 pm Post subject:

EvilDragon · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:14 pm Post subject:

You know what I meant Wink

JPROBERTLA · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:59 pm Post subject:

I know its analogue, but practically speaking is there anything the Kronos can't do that the Minilogue can? Coming thru a live sound system with a band playing could anyone tell the difference?
_________________
JP
_________________________________________
Kronos2-88, Behringer XR18, Turbosound IP2000 (x2), dbx DriveRack 260, KRK Rokit 8s, Mackie CFX16, Mackie SRM450(x2), Mackie SRS1500 (x2), BBE processors (x4), Roland VSR 880 (x2), Alto TS210, Alto TX10 (x3) and SoundForge

EvilDragon · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:14 pm Post subject:

That depends entirely on you. But yes, since an analog synth doesn't employ techniques like band-limiting, the high end of the frequency range is going to sound livelier on Minilogue. Not to mention the unison with 8 VCOs can sound absolutely fecking huge...

slug · Senior Member Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 371

SanderXpander · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Jul 2011 Posts: 7860

If you want to get freaky and look for the extremes of the filter, feedback, LFO modulation at audio rates etc, analogs almost always "win". In many practical applications digital reproductions will do equally well, at least on a "non-purist" level, especially live. And then you get the benefit of large patch memories and built in FX.

When I have a commercial cover job I don't bother bringing any analog synths. When I have an original music festival thing or I have to play synth bass, I bring out the analogs. But that's when the last ten percent is really worth it. At least to me.

We're already professionally crazy anyway, being musicians. Half of what we do is only important to us. At the same time, being inspired by good sounds helps our performance. So if you enjoy what you're hearing, I say go for it. It's my job too, but sometimes it's important to remember our instruments are more than just tools.

Bertotti · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:06 pm Post subject:

I keep eyeing these and honk that for the cost and as much as Inwould like another analog keys or sub 37 etc that this will get my money next. Seems it sounds pretty darn good one line and is quite a value. I have never tried to use such a device with the Kronos, haven't even tried the minitaur yet but it certainly looks to give what I want and should be an interesting addition to the beast. Anyone who has had one for a bit have anything new to add? Are you tire of it St or still finding it useful? Thanks!

TSUNAMI · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:39 pm Post subject:

check out instagram.com/synthjam he has a kronos and minilogue post !!!
_________________
13in Retina MacBook Pro, Quadcore i5 27in 8GB iMac, Logic Studio 9.1, Ableton Live9, Push, Volca Beats, Korg KRONOS 61, Korg Arp odyssey, Roland D50, Yamaha SY85, Moog Sub37, Roland TR8, Roland SP808, Korg NanoPad2, Eventide H9, Presonus 1602, Alesis M1 MkII, Yamaha APX5, Fender Splattercaster, DrumKat DK10, 1000 miles of cable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bertotti · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:37 am Post subject:

On my way thanks!