Resting the weight of your Kronos on the end panels?

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Hi Guys,

I've received my Kronos 88, and overall I'm actually pretty impressed by the build quality. The metal body is fantastic, and the buttons all seem very strong. The slider handles are a little wonky but the metal stems underneath also seem very tough.

However, as an ex Triton Extreme 76 owner, who had a damaged plastic end panel even though I treated the synth with so much care, I'm a little worried about the plastic end panels of the Kronos 88... they are definitely not as tough as the solid steel panels at the end of the M3-73 and 88!!

My question to Kronos 73 and Kronos 88 owners is... have you rested the full weight of your Kronos on the plastic end panels, while packing or unpacking? Do they crack under the weight?

I'd love any feedback on this from those of you who are already gigging with your weighted Kronos! Have you bumped those ends around and they have survived?

Thanks in advance!
Mike

[michelkeijzers]

Interesting questions (I also have an Extreme and want to buy a Kronos for gigging later).

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Interesting questions (I also have an Extreme and want to buy a Kronos for gigging later).

Initial impressions on my side suggest that these plastic panels are a bit tougher than the Extreme. At least they are fully closed in, rather than hollow underneath.

However... that means we can't see how well reinforced they are on the inside!

Hopefully Korg learned from the terrible longevity of the Extreme's panels (and what a beautifully built machine it was apart from that!!) that it's not worth saving on materials!!

Looking forward to other owners' thoughts!

Cheers,
Mike

[michelkeijzers]

Thanks for answering.

[billysynth1]

From what's been said about the build quality of this synth in quite a few threads, i'd say build quality is a main issue. Not trying to be negative here, but there are a few threads complaining about the build quality.

I'd pick it up very carefully and put it down very gently like a baby. Dont pick up and accidently turn around with it and smash into a wall or door or whatever, i believe you will damage it.

I've kept the foam bits that where in the box with it...i'd use those if moving around with it.

Billy

[michelkeijzers]

I think a flightcase or hard case is the best way to move it around, it's just the moment you put it in or out the case, especially on stage a bump happens easily.

[DennyC]

Wow to wait months for this board...and the thought of being on stage with it and somebody accidentally knocks it over---what a nightmare!

[Qtipcore]

My question to Kronos 73 and Kronos 88 owners is... have you rested the full weight of your Kronos on the plastic end panels, while packing or unpacking? Do they crack under the weight?

I wouldn't dream of resting it on the plastic end panels... It seems far to flimsy to do that.

I haven't really gigged with the board yet, but I think it will get along nicely in the flightcase that came with it. I've had the TEX76 for 5 yrs and that is still as good as new

[Bach42t]

I do that with my Trinity and have never had a problem and it's heavy as can be. I wouldn't rest my 73 or an 88 on it's end panels up against the wall unless I did it very gently. I have replaced the end panels on my Z1 and the plastic is reinforced inside. I really don't think you have much to worry about as long as you are careful. I'm not sure you want to make it a habit though.

[DennyC]

IMHO I don't think that setting a Kronos on its side is ever a good thing. I have had plenty of Korgs in the past, as well as other brands. But...I would never put a board on its side. That's why when you move 'em around always have some sort of case available and you won't have to worry about it.