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FrancisBegbie · Joined: 25 May 2021 Posts: 1

Good day. I am seriously considering purchasing a Nautilus but I had some reservations due to the fact that while the Kronos has KARMA technology which lends itself to some beautiful accompaniments, the Nautilus only has an arpeggiator. I used to own a Kronos back in 2016 which I had to sell due to budgetary reasons and I loved what I was able to do with the sequences/arrangements that KARMA provides. Therefore, my question to all who already own a Nautilus is whether you miss the KARMA technology on your boards and how much different is the arpeggiator technology included in the Nautilus. I know some of you may offer the advice of simply buying a second hand Kronos instead but I am buying on a payment plan and therefore, the Kronos becomes a little too expensive when it is bought new. Also, there is always the fear that Korg may come out with the Kronos replacement soon as well. Thanks for any advice.[/b]

Liviou2004 · Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Nautilus and KARMA Omission

icecoldrocker · Joined: 12 Oct 2021 Posts: 49 Location: texas

I do still have the Korg M-3 and I used KARMA just quite a bit and no I did not find it confusing or complex. After going in a music store not too long ago and testing out the Nautilus, I then, of course went back home did some research and was astounded to find out the the KARMA was no longer being offered. First I thought maybe because of licensing or some contractural agreement had ran its course.

The arp that the Nautilus comes with will of course work just fine and you will not even notice KARMA not on this synth the similar set up is still there with four scenes but those four scenes can do some miracles and I tend to only use one!
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J Ryan Moody · Joined: 15 Jul 2023 Posts: 1

I have been researching the nautilus at and the omission of KARMA is huge to me. I wished they had it in there. I think Korg will regret it rather quickly because KARMA is so much more than any Arpeggiator. I’m going to keep my Original Kronos 88 at least until they come to their senses and get karma in there. I’m sure it sounds good but after all these years my Kronos still rocks! Stephen Kay , you’re a genius and Korg is making a huge mistake by not using you or your brilliant KARMA. Anyone agree?
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voip · Platinum Member Joined: 27 Nov 2014 Posts: 3787

There are several Korg instruments that don't have KARMA "inside", but for which there is KARMA software that runs on PC or Mac platforms. The different versions of KARMA software are tailored to the individual instruments so that e.g. the control surface knobs on the M50 are correctly recognised by KARMA, and can be utilised by the software. There isn't a publicly available KARMA software version for the Nautilus, but there's no harm in asking Stephen Kay at Karma-Labs if this is likely in the near future. It may be that the software is already in development, or that sufficient level of interest might prompt such development.

https://www.karma-lab.com

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