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rbox Junior Member
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 89
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:15 am Post subject: No new Synths from Korg in 2023/2024?? |
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So nothing new from Korg in 2023 ? Thats pathetic. No new Updates for the Opsix, the last big Update was in Oct. 2021 and there are still Bugs here. Where is the Wavestate SE?? No Replacement for the Prologues, no new Electribes/Grooveboxes. No new Workstation like an Oasys 2, no new Physical modeling Synths like Z1. No Sequencer Updates for Korg Kronos and Nautilus, i mean the Sequencer in the old Korg M3 has already a Pianoroll Editor but not in the Oasys,Kronos and Nautilus. No new Synths from Korg with complex Multistage Envelopes , they are still hanging around with ADSR Envelopes. Or a new Synth based on A.I. Sound Generation. Something interesting like NI Massive X or Reaktor in Hardwareform. A new Karma Keyboard?? No korg updater for IOS tablets to make updates for all actual Korg Synths quick and easy, plug and install, like the Modal App.
Bad Times…. |
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Koekepan Platinum Member
Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Posts: 617
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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I admit that it's a slow time.
I'm OK with the occasional lull - what bothers me more is the steps backward on what they do have. The Krome is out with no replacement. The Nautilus isn't a Kronos on its best day. The Electribe 2 is ... well, it's OK. And it has continued to be ... just OK. The Volca family is pretty much quiet at this point. The various desktop synths leave me cold at their bang/buck ratio, and how many guitar tuners does one need?
Oh, well. We shall see what happens when they find the next innovative engineer. |
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thethirdapple
Joined: 08 Mar 2023 Posts: 39 Location: Here
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Something to think about… and remember!
Many innovations which are announced, are generally the brain child of a lead RD engineer or someone within a dept of the much much larger company. If that person leaves the company often times that awesome thing we have all gotten hyped about will be shelved by the parent company.
And when / if, we are lucky, that person or group of people form a new company to further their ideas, granted copyrights have to be transferred in one way or another.
Or as is often the case in very large companies, the situation of budget cuts and cross market competition puts ideas and emerging gear into a tailspin…This competition can even happen between dept’s of the same company. A great innovation in a particular product line might cut into the market of the same companies other more profitable products….
Nonetheless and allthemore, sucks for us!!!
PEACE _________________ http://youtube.com/@ecoutezpourentendre |
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petr14 Full Member
Joined: 10 Dec 2022 Posts: 112
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:09 am Post subject: Re: No new Synths from Korg in 2023/2024?? |
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rbox wrote: | So nothing new from Korg in 2023 ?
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Bad Times…. |
I don't mind, quite the opposite. I'd rather Korg improve their existing products than keep churning out new ones. I don't need a successor to Kronos, I'd rather be in favor of improving its software. And that there is room for improvement. Same goes for the Pa5X or the VOX Continental that I have at home. If these high-end instruments had 20 years of support, I would be happiest. No new hardware needed imho. _________________ Casio LK280 > Korg Pa600 > Korg Pa5X
Casio PX-5S > Korg Kronos
Korg VOX Continental
Yamaha DX Reface, Casio CT-S1 |
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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Superbooth 23 starts tomorrow (11th May). Korg have two stands, one of which is Korg Berlin. They are rumoured to be showing their prototype of the new Acoustic Synthesis Phase 5 module, which seems to use some form of mechanical excitation. At first glance, it looks like it's going to be a bit of a niche product. Nonetheless, it may turn out to be capable of producing some interesting and novel sonic textures.
Then there's the microKORG Crystal, to celebrate 20 years of the microKORG. Not sure there's anything particularly new inside. More of a cosmetic reimagining.
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a video of the two synths mentioned above:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7QEwf48USw
There's a very interesting explanation of what the Acoustic Synthesis module does, plus a brief soundclip of it in action.
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slug Senior Member
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 371
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2023 4:19 am Post subject: Re: No new Synths from Korg in 2023/2024?? |
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petr14 wrote: | rbox wrote: | So nothing new from Korg in 2023 ?
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Bad Times…. |
I don't mind, quite the opposite. I'd rather Korg improve their existing products than keep churning out new ones. I don't need a successor to Kronos, I'd rather be in favor of improving its software. And that there is room for improvement. Same goes for the Pa5X or the VOX Continental that I have at home. If these high-end instruments had 20 years of support, I would be happiest. No new hardware needed imho. |
Hear hear - finishing off the software in products like SQ64 is preferable to introducing new unfinished products. |
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dimitris Platinum Member
Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Posts: 1661 Location: Greece
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2023 9:40 am Post subject: |
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We maybe don’t need new Kronos but also we can’t find it new!!
So, I think Korg must reveal a new Kronos for the people who need it!!
Regards,
Dimitris _________________ KORG PA5X 76 + PaAS - KORG PA1000 (NEW) -KORG NAUTILUS 73 (NEW) - KORG EK-50 - KAWAI VPC1 |
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nitecrawler Platinum Member
Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 978 Location: from a mile high to the the AZ desert
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2023 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Acoustic Synthesis Phase 5 module idea is exciting. I visualize a different synthesis approach finally being developed instead of a rehash. It could branch out in several different directions as well. Very interesting! _________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=807494
Montage M7, Pa5x76, Nautilus, PA3Xle, Oasys 76, Mini-Moog, EMU Audity 2000, Motion Sound KBR 3D amp, Presonus and Reaper DAW W/Tannoy Reveal 501A powered monitors |
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Koekepan Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2023 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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New synthesis systems are all very well, and can be inspiring or thought-provoking. On the other hand, in a world where things like the Access Virus or Waldorf Blofeld are both more than a decade old, where Kurzweil's V.A.S.T. is decades old and still supported, where synthesis widgets like the Roland Boutiques, KORG Volcas and MicroKORGs are around, where sampler technology is mature and available from multiple sources including Roland and Akai Professional, new synthesis approaches don't add all that much to the landscape of sonic potential that we already have.
Tools to support the composer, arranger and producer interest me more and frankly this is where KORG has innovated less. The SQ64 is all right, but not defining the cutting edge. Karma is nice - but not on any new KORG devices of which I'm aware (more's the pity). They even dropped the MicroArranger, which punched well above its weight even though it was a retread of (if memory serves) the PA50. The Electribe2 is nice, but could really be developed to a sort of SuperTribe equivalent with an improved song mode and some acceleration around rekeying or transposing sections to create a composition monster - or dedicate hardware running an embedded version of Gadget with similar features.
Well, we shall see whether they find these gaps in their own capabilities. |
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KORG SYNTH Platinum Member
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Deniće033
Joined: 19 May 2023 Posts: 31 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:59 am Post subject: Renewed synthesizers in 2023 |
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Seems several companies have either redesigned a product with improved features or reintroduced a previous model with more modern features.
In amateur radio there have been prototypes displayed at conventions and festivals but finding parts for production has been a big hurdle. I suspect the electronic music industry has had similar trouble that have slowed down or hindered production of new and existing equipment.
I am quite pleased with the Korg Kross 2 88 key and the EK-50 CSA that I bought last month. It has exceeded my expectations.
My cousin was in a band so I am familiar with moog and a few other synthesizers. But they are well out of my finance range. The Korg had features and sounds that are what I wanted.
I’m sure Korg is striving to come out with interesting products in the future. Also their connection to Yamaha made the difference to me.
Health and prosperity to you and your family. _________________ Korg Kross 2
Korg EK-50 CSA
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KK Platinum Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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Then there is the "new" Nautilus AT.
The ad mentions "a new generation of workstation".
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CliveJ Junior Member
Joined: 30 Dec 2020 Posts: 95
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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KK wrote: | Then there is the "new" Nautilus AT.
The ad mentions "a new generation of workstation".
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…and apparently you can upgrade an existing Nautilus to AT for £429…
Give them a year and Karma will be back _________________ Now let’s think of a reason why it CAN be done... |
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boj
Joined: 19 Oct 2021 Posts: 6
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: No new Synths from Korg in 2023/2024?? |
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Quote: | I don't mind, quite the opposite. I'd rather Korg improve their existing products than keep churning out new ones. I don't need a successor to Kronos, I'd rather be in favor of improving its software. |
The outdated computer hardware that resides in Kronos and Nautilus, does not have the processing power to drive any major software improvements, nor new features 🤷♂️
In fact I think that Korg should release Kronos and Nautilus as VST. Modern PC hardware could easily run several Nautilus instances simultaneously |
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