Hey, all - another Ignorant Guitarist question...
I hear references to folks who "load new sounds" (patches, combi's, etc.) into Kronos.
As much as I love and appreciate this Forum, its "search" function does not seem to work so well... so I'm hoping someone would be kind-enough to assist by pointing me toward a page in one of Manuals, or a link, or something else...
1. Where do you find the sounds?
2. How do you get them into Kronos?
3. Is there a Beginner's Guide anywhere? I have all these open slots in my Miss Kronos, and want to load new stuff in there.
Sorry so Remedial. And thanks.
Loading New Sounds Into Kronos
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xp50player
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I load my sounds by copying files from PC->flash stick->Kronos
One of the first things to know is what a PCG file is. A PCG file can contain Programs, Combis, Global settings (including wave sequences), but no samples. You can save all the non-audio contents of the Kronos into one PCG file, or any parts of it you specify. When you load someone else's PCG file, it may often have only have 1 partial bank of programs. You can drill down into a PCG file (OPEN) and only load only the parts of it you want and tell it where to put the Programs/Combis. It may say U-AA bank in the file, but you can load it elsewhere. One other important thing is that HD-1 and EXi Programs have to be in separate banks. The bank type can be changed if it is blank or overwitten with a bank of another type , but you can't mix them.
Some Korg store expansion libraries for the Kronos are only Programs, only Combis, Programs+Combis, or Prog/Comb+Samples. The sets with no samples are just unprotected PCG files that can be transferred and loaded like any other user data. The pay libraries containing samples are protected and have to be authorized, and the EXs sample data installed to the internal drive, in addition to loading Programs/Combis/Global data from the PCG file. The new EXs sample file (ksc) has to also be added to the preload list in Global so it is there when you turn the machine on every time.
One of the first things to know is what a PCG file is. A PCG file can contain Programs, Combis, Global settings (including wave sequences), but no samples. You can save all the non-audio contents of the Kronos into one PCG file, or any parts of it you specify. When you load someone else's PCG file, it may often have only have 1 partial bank of programs. You can drill down into a PCG file (OPEN) and only load only the parts of it you want and tell it where to put the Programs/Combis. It may say U-AA bank in the file, but you can load it elsewhere. One other important thing is that HD-1 and EXi Programs have to be in separate banks. The bank type can be changed if it is blank or overwitten with a bank of another type , but you can't mix them.
Some Korg store expansion libraries for the Kronos are only Programs, only Combis, Programs+Combis, or Prog/Comb+Samples. The sets with no samples are just unprotected PCG files that can be transferred and loaded like any other user data. The pay libraries containing samples are protected and have to be authorized, and the EXs sample data installed to the internal drive, in addition to loading Programs/Combis/Global data from the PCG file. The new EXs sample file (ksc) has to also be added to the preload list in Global so it is there when you turn the machine on every time.
RD-800, Kronos 61, Fantom 6, MODX6, 01/Wfd
thanks!
Thanks for the responses, folks. Yeah, I've watched a few of Qui's videos- they're great! I'll seek the one on PCG's.
A couple follow up questions:
1. I'm seeking orchestral quartet/quintet sounds, plus Eastern European gypsy fiddles. (Yes, someday ill be able to make my own, but I'm not there yet.) any suggestions as to where to go to find them?
2. Using the search function in Kronos, I use the selecting options to narrow my search in Programs, and find a couple dozen programs, the they all start repeating with a "(g-") in front of the name. Are these empty slots, with the same Progs all over again?
3. The manuals aren't clear enough for me, and reference things like "deciding what sounds will load when the unit boots" and so forth. Given a 100% stock Kronos, am I missing more Progs/Combi's that are in there but not loaded?
Sorry so needy... I'm getting better at navigating the machine, but its a process, not an event!
A couple follow up questions:
1. I'm seeking orchestral quartet/quintet sounds, plus Eastern European gypsy fiddles. (Yes, someday ill be able to make my own, but I'm not there yet.) any suggestions as to where to go to find them?
2. Using the search function in Kronos, I use the selecting options to narrow my search in Programs, and find a couple dozen programs, the they all start repeating with a "(g-") in front of the name. Are these empty slots, with the same Progs all over again?
3. The manuals aren't clear enough for me, and reference things like "deciding what sounds will load when the unit boots" and so forth. Given a 100% stock Kronos, am I missing more Progs/Combi's that are in there but not loaded?
Sorry so needy... I'm getting better at navigating the machine, but its a process, not an event!
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xp50player
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There are EXs files and extra Programs/Combis on the Kronos internal drive that aren't installed on the machine, because originally there weren't enough spare Program banks, and not enough RAM to stream the extra EXs sample files. If you upgrade the RAM and have current OS, you can install the extra stuff, namely the Brass & Woodwinds (2 banks of Programs + 1 bank Combis), Vintage Keys (partial bank of Programs), and Oasys Concert Piano (partial bank of progs).
RD-800, Kronos 61, Fantom 6, MODX6, 01/Wfd