Buying a korg kronos??

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:38 pm

defeofiuza wrote:I mean, Kronos is the M1 of the 21st Century!

I agree ... and the Oasys was ahead of its time.

1jordyzzz · Post by **1jordyzzz** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:18 pm

KevinH wrote:Sweetwater is getting a new batch of Kronos 88's from Korg the first week of April. One of them will be mine! They will be installing some RAM for me, so I'm having them confirm if it's a new keybed. I'll report back with the serial number and details once I have it.

well then one of them will come to indonesia i think... If you had the confirmation please tell me ok....

Hey guys i have a question about the orchestral sounds on the kronos (strings especeially, woodwinds, etc)... Was it really bad??? I've heard several people complaining about it, and those complain sounds very convincing... I mean, i love the pianos, but piano+string is a layer that i've always used and is essential to my performance....

KevinH · Post by **KevinH** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:14 pm

Just got off the phone with my sales rep at Sweetwater. He informed me that Korg is now shipping the new keybeds and that mine would definitely have the new one. I won't receive it until the second week of April. So, I'll post more info then. Looks like there may be some light at the end of the tunnel.

1jordyzzz · Post by **1jordyzzz** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:16 am

ok kevin thanks! Now i'm pretty sure that the next kronos shipped to indonesia will have the new key!!

1jordyzzz · Post by **1jordyzzz** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:17 am

Hey guys i have a question... on my performance i usually use pads that were built in the keyboard to trigger some sounds (maybe some sparkles or cymbals and arpeggios). The problem on kronos is, they don't have any pads (well i've heard that the screen could be used as a touch pad, but doesn't work for me, they still don't have real pad)... Can i use something to trick this problem? those pads are handy u know... Thanks before!

Vlad_77 · Post by **Vlad_77** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:43 am

michelkeijzers wrote:
defeofiuza wrote:I mean, Kronos is the M1 of the 21st Century!
I agree ... and the Oasys was ahead of its time.

I would say that OASYS in many ways still is Michiel! Considering that Yamaha and Roland are still tenaciously adhering to ROMpler-land, OASYS and by default KRONOS are galaxies ahead of Yamaha and Roland. What DOES intrigue me however is what Kurzweil might have its collective sleeve. The K2000 was ahead of its time and at least IMHO, the PC3XX series are profoundly powerful instruments. IF any of the other Big Three can threaten Kronos or at least provide a viable alternative, I would bet my last € on Kurzweil. But, it could be a long wait as Kurzweil has a big auto manufacturer with loads of money but unfortunately a small number of engineers. EvilDragon seems to know something the rest of we Kurzweil owners do not however. Perhaps I should make a trip to Croatia and make him listen to Barry Manilow music until he breaks down and gives the secret info.

BTW Michiel, if you are still looking for proofreaders for your manuscript please let me know? I have a Master's degree in English and I have extensive editing experience. I would be honored to help.

Ahimsa,
Vlad

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:02 pm

Vlad_77 wrote:
michelkeijzers wrote:
defeofiuza wrote:I mean, Kronos is the M1 of the 21st Century!
I agree ... and the Oasys was ahead of its time.
I would say that OASYS in many ways still is Michiel! Considering that Yamaha and Roland are still tenaciously adhering to ROMpler-land, OASYS and by default KRONOS are galaxies ahead of Yamaha and Roland. What DOES intrigue me however is what Kurzweil might have its collective sleeve. The K2000 was ahead of its time and at least IMHO, the PC3XX series are profoundly powerful instruments. IF any of the other Big Three can threaten Kronos or at least provide a viable alternative, I would bet my last € on Kurzweil. But, it could be a long wait as Kurzweil has a big auto manufacturer with loads of money but unfortunately a small number of engineers. EvilDragon seems to know something the rest of we Kurzweil owners do not however. Perhaps I should make a trip to Croatia and make him listen to Barry Manilow music until he breaks down and gives the secret info.

BTW Michiel, if you are still looking for proofreaders for your manuscript please let me know? I have a Master's degree in English and I have extensive editing experience. I would be honored to help.

Ahimsa,
Vlad

Yes I agree, to you ... even (take its age), the Oasys still is more advanced than most (any) other brand workstation.

Thanks for offering to proofread ... I will add you to the list in the dedicated thread about it. I hope to have some version in 2 weeks from now.

KevinH · Post by **KevinH** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:18 pm

1jordyzzz wrote:Hey guys i have a question... on my performance i usually use pads that were built in the keyboard to trigger some sounds (maybe some sparkles or cymbals and arpeggios). The problem on kronos is, they don't have any pads (well i've heard that the screen could be used as a touch pad, but doesn't work for me, they still don't have real pad)... Can i use something to trick this problem? those pads are handy u know... Thanks before!

You can connect a nanoPAD2 to the Kronos via USB and their pads automatical map to the ones on the touch screen. I purchased one with my Kronos and I'm waiting for them to get shipped. I believe that you need to have OS 1.5 installed for it to work.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:26 pm

KevinH wrote: I believe that you need to have OS 1.5 installed for it to work.

True, I think Cynkh wrote an article about it ... search for nanopad in the Kronos thread.

1jordyzzz · Post by **1jordyzzz** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:08 am

yeah i've saw the thread... But another question.. can we use korg pad kontrol instead of nanopad??? because maybe i would like to trigger the drum library on kronos (which sounds pretty convincing!)

djcactus · Post by **djcactus** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:59 am

my local guitar center started carrying them after this most recent NAMM show, ive been looking to play one for months now and its finally there. I really liked what i felt and heard i didnt experience any of the keyboard issues and when testing the velocity the guy in the keyboard department had even assured me that the plymoth mi location hadnt ordered a single one until the keybed issues were resolved. I dont know how much steam is being blown up my ass but hearing what i wanted to hear certainly makes me think i will be picking one up this wednesday.

edit: just got my kronos, good-bye world, hello my new anti social personality.

1jordyzzz · Post by **1jordyzzz** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:04 am

Congratulations! Can you tell me about it before you go anti-sosial?