Starting OG!

[Bertotti]

Well I am finishing the quick start guide, next moving into the OG, as I understand it the OG is the how to book. I wonder, should I be starting this from the beginning or is there a better way? Kronos = first ever synth/workstation, so my question is, since I know next to nothing are there any sections I should focus.

[cynkh]

I'd recommend auditioning programs and combis and zero in on your favorite engine then use the OG/PG to learn more about the features and parameters as you encounter them. I think it will help keep you from becoming overwhelmed. Of course, if you're feeling adventurous you can just dive right in and start reading!

Cheers!

Well I am finishing the quick start guide, next moving into the OG, as I understand it the OG is the how to book. I wonder, should I be starting this from the beginning or is there a better way? Kronos = first ever synth/workstation, so my question is, since I know next to nothing are there any sections I should focus.

[Bald Eagle]

I suggest reading the beginning of the Operation Guide in detail so you learn some of the basic features as well as how to navigate around. Then briefly go over the other chapters just so you know what's available. If you come across a chapter that's of particular interest to you read it in detail. Later as you program and play you will know where to look when you need more information.

Then I would at least scan the table of contents in the Parameter Guide just so you know what's there and get a rough idea of where to go for details. Don't try to rush and learn everything in a day. There's a lot to learn and some of it can be quite confusing at first but in time you can master it.

Of course play around with the board while you are reading and try things out. Have fun and enjoy

[ronnfigg]

as you read, make sure you are at the Kronos doing the procedures that are in the Operations guide. it will make a lot more sense.

[Ojustaboo]

Have you watched the videos on the 2nd DVD?

Lots of useful info on those.

[zzz]

When you go through the various voices, and you start to pick out some favouties. see if there's an engine that appears more often, and perhaps concentrate on that. Or, pick a reasonable simple engine to programme, say the polysix, and work up from that. Youtube is your friend here, especially with polysix and ms20, because of the legacy/ipad/mini variations, as well as the originals. There's also a few good tuts here, notably Qui's, if you rumage through the forums during quiet moments. There's lots of questions and answers here that help beginners and experienced synth players alike. Just enjoy yourself!