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KronosEnthusiastXT
Joined: 21 Jan 2020 Posts: 25 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 9:51 pm Post subject: Should I exchange my Kronos 2 for 73 keys? |
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I currently have a 61 keys and I always had 61 Keys keyboards before.
I want to exchange it with the 73 model to learn on weighted keys (make my fingers stronger) and to future proof because at some point I want to split sounds between the keys and don’t want to worry about octaves and such. Are the keys longer depth?
How heavy are they to press??
The shop where I bought it from they don’t have the 73 model to try...
Any advice?? _________________ Patrick |
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kronoSphere Platinum Member
Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 703
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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Why cutting in the middle ? If you're a keyboard player : 88 is the thing.
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KK Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Oct 2016 Posts: 1430
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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I sometimes find it difficult to split even just two zones on 88 keys. So then I use two 88-key controllers - my K2 and my old indestructible MIDIboard. |
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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: Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:40 am Post subject: |
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I agree with the above experienced Kronos owners on size.
I assume you are in learning mode- lets assume playing for 1- 3 years.
I encourage you to sit back and think what your goals are.
For example, if you want to become skilled on piano, an 88 is a must.
If you gig some yrs in the future, you can always determine your keyboard requirements. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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kronoSphere Platinum Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Add point :
The 73 and 76 keys keyboards were made first by electric pianos manufacturers and later some other manufacturers have thought that it will be a good format for those who gig and want to take more easily in their cars than a 88 keys.
Within long years I have had only 61 keys synths keyboards but now I must admit that the 88 keys is a must and yes : it makes the fingers strongers and every sheet music are made for 88 keys _________________ trees are going fast.
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Current Gear : Kronos 88 / Seaboard Rise / Triton Extreme / Sequoia / Motif Rack XS / TC Helicon voicelive rack /Awave 11 / Audio & VSTi plug-ins connected /wide touchscreen / iPad Pro 512. |
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Perilous Junior Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2015 Posts: 77
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:31 am Post subject: |
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You might try keeping the Kronos 61 and getting an 88 controller like the Kawai ES110 or the Korg D1. I find those boards to have a friendly hammer-action weight to them. Just one midi cable and BLOUGH! Couldn't be simpler. When I switched from Kronos 88 to 61, it was a huge hassle (shipping delays and damages).
That Roland RD-88 looks pretty cool, too,
but too capable and expensive just to be a controller. _________________ Need CX-3 sysex help? |
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Liviou2004 Platinum Member
Joined: 20 Feb 2017 Posts: 1150 Location: France
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:38 am Post subject: Re: Should I exchange my Kronos 2 for 73 keys? |
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KronosEnthusiastXT wrote: | I currently have a 61 keys and I always had 61 Keys keyboards before.
I want to exchange it with the 73 model to learn on weighted keys (make my fingers stronger) and to future proof because at some point I want to split sounds between the keys and don’t want to worry about octaves and such. Are the keys longer depth?
How heavy are they to press??
The shop where I bought it from they don’t have the 73 model to try...
Any advice?? |
Before taking your decision, I suggest you to consider two things :
1°) Weight and size
2°) But above all : the difference between the playing sensations, which are absolutely not the same. The RH3 keyboard (K 73 and 8, is an heavy-keys one, supposed to simulate a piano keyboard. So the Kronos engineers had to find a kind of compromise so as to offer simultaneously a synth and a piano sensation.
As I am basicaly a piano player, I absolutely wanted this kind of keyboard. But I'm not completely satisfied with the RH3 on the typical synth sounds when they requier the all range of velocity (MIDI CC velocity from 0 to 127).
So later on, I've bought a synth with light keyboard (the Studiologic Seldge) wich controls the Kronos, with Midi In, when I need it, for these kind of sounds, speed and light touch.
(Concernning the keyboard range, a 73 notes K was enough for my usage).
In conclusion, I really advice you to test the K 73 or K88 before selling your K61, and make your own opinion. |
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Xenophile Senior Member
Joined: 14 Nov 2017 Posts: 359
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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I use a Studiologic SL88 Studio to add 88 key kinda-sorta weighted action to my Kronos 61. It works well.
But figure out what it is you want to do before you spend all that money on gear you might never use. |
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tunaman Senior Member
Joined: 28 Nov 2019 Posts: 427
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Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Some good advice up above. I have a K2 73, and I couldn’t imagine having to drag around an 88 key Kronos around much for gigging or practices... my 73 is enough of a beast for me. The extra real estate is great, but the bulk factor is a tough trade-off for some.
I like the weight of my 73, and for organ/synth/lead stuff I use my TE 61 up top as a midi slave. The Kronos makes a great master, and I have the added benefit of having a backup capable of making sounds on its own should something go sideways.
I think the suggestion above from Xenophile bears merit, since you already have the Kronos, but I suppose a lot of this depends on the types of music you’re playing. If you play a lot of piano or EP parts then the weighting may have more significance. If it is mostly for practice as your OP suggests, then this should give you the results you seek. |
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geoelectro Platinum Member
Joined: 14 Sep 2012 Posts: 1038 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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I use a Yamaha P-80 MIDI'd to my Kronos 61 note. I like the Graded Hammer Effect action from Yamaha and the P-80 is one of the smallest form factor used with this action. They can be had for around $300~$400 or so.
Cheap enough that I have two so I can leave one at Church and only have to bring the lighter 61 note Kronos. (In fact, I bought a second K61 so I don't move anything)
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