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Moonglow
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Some good thoughts there, GregC. Paired with a Jupiter-80, my original Kronos 88 has been the centerpiece of my live rig since 2011. Like many, I’m looking forward to “the next big thing” but there are advantages to purchasing a product at the peak of its product maturity cycle. If a new K3 builds on the K2, I might be tempted to get one. However, if the next Korg flagship goes in a new direction I’ll probably snatch a K2 at a reduced price and ride that off into the sunset.
In terms of my wish list, I’ve always like the CX-3 engine but definitely second the request for a Vent-like Leslie sim. I’ve also heard the Grandstage includes a piano engine not currently offered in the Kronos, and that some of the mono patches are really nice. If accurate, this would be a nice addition, as well. |
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Moonglow wrote: | Some good thoughts there, GregC. Paired with a Jupiter-80, my original Kronos 88 has been the centerpiece of my live rig since 2011. Like many, I’m looking forward to “the next big thing” but there are advantages to purchasing a product at the peak of its product maturity cycle. If a new K3 builds on the K2, I might be tempted to get one. However, if the next Korg flagship goes in a new direction I’ll probably snatch a K2 at a reduced price and ride that off into the sunset.
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Good to hear from you. Jup 80 is a strong partner with your K.
Agree with your sentiment on K thinking/planning. I have +30 originals dependent on the Song format. I would need the K3 to be backward compatible.
If not, I would also hunt for a K2, on the cheap, as a way to add longevity. I also think the K2 is overdue for a price drop. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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ITguy54 Full Member
Joined: 22 Mar 2015 Posts: 248
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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GregC wrote: |
My guess there is a 50% chance for a Kronos 3 January NAMM 2019. A K3 would be an incremental improvement over the K2, not a dramatic
improvement. If its a go, they are now working on it.
If this does occur, we would see a reduction in K2 inventory at retail 60/90 days
before Jan NAMM. That with an MSRP reduction would be a tangible signal of product transition.
As a Korg watchers we could mark our calendars in October as a possible clue of retail activity on the K.
Only 3 months away, if you like to plan. |
GregC wrote: |
I also think the K2 is overdue for a price drop. |
I agree.
If Korg does drop the price enough, I'll snatch one up from Sweetwater with their zero percent payment plan. |
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BobTheDog Platinum Member
Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 1535
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Greg,
I think your % has gone up from a while a go.
I think I agree with you though, same software technology improved slightly with improved hardware, must be a winner.
Unless they think the WS market has gone, everyone has to make a profit. |
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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BobTheDog wrote: | Hey Greg,
I think your % has gone up from a while a go.
I think I agree with you though, same software technology improved slightly with improved hardware, must be a winner.
Unless they think the WS market has gone, everyone has to make a profit. |
Hi Bob, you have a good memory. I usually toss around #'s for a K3 and the imaginary very expensive new W/s model( un named).
I think a co like Korg should have exciting and different keyboard products to offer just about every year, certainly every 2 yrs.
When I look at their product lineup, Korg has done a good job emphasizing Analog and IOS + software. I am not a user of the categories, more on the outside.
When I look at the recent W/s models and digital synths, I see several derivatives or offshoots of what we mostly have available in Kronos.
Not as newly compelling to me as a K owner. Metaphor is riding the same horse. The business is about streaming profit , long term.
I can't speak for Arrangers. I don't recall a game changer from Korg per last NAMM.
If there is a product cycle to be considered, maybe we are due for the newer workstation or newer digital synth. Thus my optimistic 50% chance.
As you suggested, 'everyone' has to make some profit from the sale of the new product. Everyone in the generic sense is the Mfgr(Korg) , the country Distributor, the retailer, and businesses doing parts and service.
I would guess that the product development teams are very busy working the plans for 2019. This is the 'stuff' we never hear about from Korg, not even in a general product sense. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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michelkeijzers Approved Merchant
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 9113 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:59 am Post subject: |
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I have a very simple request for the set list.
Besides, cut/insert/paste, I would like to see a move left/right button (arrow), which swaps the current selected set list slot left or right. This prevents accidentally removing slots when pressing 'cut' twice. _________________
Developer of the free PCG file managing application for most Korg workstations: PCG Tools, see https://www.kronoshaven.com/pcgtools/ |
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Vadim Platinum Member
Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 625
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:52 am Post subject: |
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More karma. Maybe a dedicated software editor of karma GEs _________________ World needs Nikola Tesla’s technologies |
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ITguy54 Full Member
Joined: 22 Mar 2015 Posts: 248
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Maybe some type of modular or semi-modular system where expansions can be added to the base system. I don't mean modular analog. |
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In-the-CHORD
Joined: 09 Mar 2018 Posts: 18 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:19 am Post subject: Midi note editor like the M3 for Midi recordings per track |
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But improve upon it,
This could be added in an upgrade lik they did adding the ability to color set list cells.
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daddy
Joined: 08 Mar 2012 Posts: 40
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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The posibility of calibrating the expression pedal like the PA4x. |
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hag01
Joined: 28 Sep 2017 Posts: 35
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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One more wish:
Please Korg, add some of the Kapro Orchestral libraries(without additional charge). |
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chris Senior Member
Joined: 29 Jan 2002 Posts: 426 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Better and fatter unison
More polyphony
Korg Triton polyphonic arpeggiator (programmable arpeggiator) _________________ Chris (Belgium) |
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marc1 Full Member
Joined: 04 May 2015 Posts: 119
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:07 am Post subject: |
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A step sequencer matrix for drum programming would be very welcomed. As someone who like's to programm drums instead of playing them, this would be very useful to have. I know it's similar to piano roll albeit not identical. |
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runningman67 Platinum Member
Joined: 06 Aug 2011 Posts: 1663 Location: Manchester UK
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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marc1 wrote: | A step sequencer matrix for drum programming would be very welcomed. As someone who like's to programm drums instead of playing them, this would be very useful. |
This would be awesome. _________________ https://m.youtube.com/user/1967runningman |
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ITguy54 Full Member
Joined: 22 Mar 2015 Posts: 248
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:09 am Post subject: |
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runningman67 wrote: | marc1 wrote: | A step sequencer matrix for drum programming would be very welcomed. As someone who like's to programm drums instead of playing them, this would be very useful. |
This would be awesome. |
My wish is that people would stop buying the Kronos 2 so Korg would have an incentive to bring out the 3. Then I would like to see Korg drop the price on all Kronos 2 models by $1000. Hey I can dream can't I? |
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