Korg design: which is best?

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Which keyboard has the most attractive design

Triton Classic/Studio
14
27%
Karma
2
4%
Triton Extreme
14
27%
M3
22
42%
 
Total votes: 52

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Korg design: which is best?

Post by tritonlover2000 »

Please participate in this poll, so hopefully Korg can consider this in their next design (I didn't include Oasys, because that is a different class and price)!

I personally would vouch for the Karma's super-sexy maroon and black chassis, but I don't know how well that would look with a color touchscreen like on the M3!

The worst chassis design, imho, goes to the M3. However, I like the fact that there is a separate module that you can use with other keyboards, which is indeed convenient. I would like to see Korg always introduce a module like that in addition to keyboards in the future. Summarizing: M3 - good concept, bad chassis.
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Post by thrinithan »

I vote M3 cause the ability to raise the screen and workspace to an angel is a must in my opinion. And I don't think it looks cheap just because it's different from any other workstation out there.
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I agree with you! M3 is very useful: use module separate, tilt the angle etc, but I just don't like the way it looks like an arranger keyboard, and with very bad color/material choice: prone to get dirty!
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Post by Voltan »

My vote went to M3 because it's simply different then all the workstations around and I actually happen to like it ;)
And those wooden sidepanels! :D
Btw, I'm talking about the 73 and 88 versions, the 61 is not that cool ;)
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Post by MartinHines »

Your poll is a little strange given the Karma, Triton Studio and Triton Extreme all share the same basic design. The only difference is the Karma's small LCD screen.

If you are referring to color schemes, I like the traditional colors of black, blue and silver.
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Post by Synthoid »

tritonlover2000 wrote: M3 is very useful: use module separate, tilt the angle etc, but I just don't like the way it looks like an arranger keyboard, and with very bad color/material choice: prone to get dirty!

The M3 isn't going to pick up any more dirt or dust than other keyboards in my studio.

Actually, my M3 looks a lot cleaner than any of them.

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Post by semmi78 »

Errr...I don't see the Trinity being mentioned. To my opinion thats the best looking synth they ever released.
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Post by Tiayviel »

semmi78 wrote:Errr...I don't see the Trinity being mentioned. To my opinion thats the best looking synth they ever released.
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Post by shrike »

Can't believe this... M3 and good design... For toys, maybe.

My vote goes for Extreme, but Studio goes in the same category.

Lack of Trinity in this poll isn't fair, IMO too.
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Post by Sharp »

Lack of Trinity in this poll isn't fair, IMO too.
+1 !!!!
The Trinity is by far the best design ever !!!!.
No paint at all, easy to clean, and hard to get dirty.

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Post by Maximus »

TRINITY,
TRINITY,
TRINITY,
TRINITY,
TRINITY,
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Triton cCassic proX
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Post by lcmorley »

I have had the Classic, Studio, Extreme and M3.

I think the Studio is the best looking, and most solidly built synth to date from Korg! :D
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Post by Trinity2112 »

Love the Silver Beast with it's cool LCD hood and brushed metal finish. It's so damn bitchin! :D
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Post by cotler »

I have a Triton Studion and the M3M (w/Radias board). I agree about the TS being a solid build.

I love the M3M because it's lighter than a Les Paul with enough horsepower to generate hours of grooves live. With just the pads and touch screen if you wanted. I'm grateful that I'm able to have both workstations, they complement each other.

But I sometimes still miss my old M1.
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