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jeremykeys Platinum Member
Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Posts: 3092 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Try this page. The translation isn't perfect but it gives you the idea anyway.
I'm sitting on the fence with this one. I have a version one Kronos and I really like the keyboard's feel but I also think I'd like this new one's feel too.
https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.korg.com/jp/products/synthesizers/kronos2_ls/&prev=search _________________ If music is the food of love, play on and play loud!
Gear: Kronos 73, Triton Pro-X, Wavestation EX, Polysix, King Korg, Monotron and Monotron Duo, Minikorg, Moog Grandmother, 1 Roland U-20, Hammond M3, 4 acoustic and 6 electric guitars, 1 Ibanez 5 string bass, a bunch of microphones and other very cool toys, 1 wife and 3 cats! |
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simajanpa
Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 47 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 4:37 pm Post subject: Keybed on the new Kronos 88LS |
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My guess is, that it maybe using the same Fatar keybed that my Hammond SK1-88 has ie. light touch full piano size keybed with no aftertouch.
Which BTW plays very well, as long as you are not a "True Piano Action" kind of person who plays Jazz or Classical.
I personally am not in the Jazz or classical realm, so playing organ, synth and piano sounds on this keybed was not an issue for me.
Cheers
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media-igor Senior Member
Joined: 30 May 2014 Posts: 314
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Keybed on the new Kronos 88LS |
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Just be released rackmount model Kronos brain. Each for himself would have decided what he wants keyboard! (Of course, to be able to connect an external monitor, and mouse to the settings). |
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Joe Gerardi Platinum Member
Joined: 06 Oct 2012 Posts: 534 Location: Savannah, GA
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Problem with that is the extra re-design costs. A rack version isn't just stapling what's in a keys version into a rack- it has to fit, and not overheat. That means re-designing a whole lot of the custom PCBs, and that creates costs.
This way, they CAN just nail stuff from the parts into a new chassis and send it on its way.
..Joe _________________ Current setup: Korg Kronos 61, Roland XV-88 Korg Triton-Rack, Motif-Rack, Korg N1r, Roland M-GS64, Alesis QSR, Yamaha KX88 & KX76, Roland Super-JX, Juno-Stage, Kawai K4, Kawai K1II. |
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Hal2001 Senior Member
Joined: 26 Feb 2011 Posts: 367 Location: US
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Well I'm definitely happy to hear about the promised "calm atmosphere" (cause I play a lot of New Age) and always appreciate applause, so the promise of a "different cheer on stage" sounds almost irresistible. I'm definitely in the cue for the next generation of Kronos, however not this particular one. The total weight reduction is great and will be welcomed by anyone, and some will be happy about the light keys weight across all 88, but the current 88 full weighted key feel works perfectly for me and is in line with what I expect, now and for the future. I wish Korg good luck with it and commend them for trying to appeal to different needs and desires with regard to their great flagship. _________________ My Music: www.youtube.com/Halunlimited
Kronos 88 and Genos, Logic Pro, Omnisphere |
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drama1 Platinum Member
Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 665
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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But no 73/76 model. Ugh. |
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mikeyd Senior Member
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 390 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Looking forward to the OS update if they do indeed release it to older KRONOS owners. I'll be greatly appreciative of any new features. KORG has supported us for a very long time now like no other brand. Also looking forward to playing the LS. |
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fcoulter Senior Member
Joined: 31 Jul 2015 Posts: 271 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I've played piano for so long that I NEED the 88 weighted keys on one of my keyboards. So I'll stick with my hernia inducing Kronos 88.
However, for those who didn't grow up with pianos in the house, this will probably be a good thing. Different strokes for different folks. _________________ Fred
Korg: Kronos2 88
Other: Tyros 5 76, DGX-650, YPT-320, Fretted Clavichord, Upright Piano, DX-7, SY-99, eMu MPS (last three in attic)
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karmathanever Platinum Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 10406
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Is this LS a fully blown Kronos with a lighter keybed action and no aftertouch - are they the only differences?
Just wondered if anyone had found any specs - thanks
I am useless on weighted keys (not much better on semi-weighted ) but this could be my very first 88-key synth.....
Pete _________________ PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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DennyC Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 938 Location: Tucson, Az
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:21 am Post subject: |
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I'm with you karmathanever. I am wondering what the cost will be. It should be substantially less than the K288. _________________ Kronos 2 61, Wavestation A/D, Yamaha Genos and others. |
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:50 am Post subject: |
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DennyC wrote: | I'm with you karmathanever. I am wondering what the cost will be. It should be substantially less than the K288. |
My wild guess is $2200-$2400
Hope that is too high a guess.
I think $1999 would be on target. _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
Achieve your musical dreams
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burningbusch Approved Merchant
Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1203 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 2:56 am Post subject: |
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I don't know why a semi-weighted 88 key would be substantially less than a 61 key semi-weighted. I understand there is no aftertouch. Everything else about it is the same as the Kronos 2. I don't see in the product marketing anything about "fantastic price point" or similar.
Busch. _________________ Kronos 73, Nautilus 61, Vox Continental 73, Monologue, Yamaha Montage 8, Rhodes Suitcase, Yamaha VL-1, Roland V-Synth, Yamaha AvantGrand, Minimoog Model D, Studio Electronics Omega 8, CSS, Spitfire, VSL, LASS, Sample Modeling, Ivory, Komplete 12, Spectrasonics, Cubase, Pro Tools, etc.
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burningbusch Approved Merchant
Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 1203 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:08 am Post subject: |
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This store in Japan has it for the same price as the 73 weighted, which makes some sense. Release date in Japan Dec 24.
http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/ec/cmHeaderSearchProduct/doSearchProduct/cmHeader/%20/%20/1?wd=kronos®istKeyword=true
Busch. _________________ Kronos 73, Nautilus 61, Vox Continental 73, Monologue, Yamaha Montage 8, Rhodes Suitcase, Yamaha VL-1, Roland V-Synth, Yamaha AvantGrand, Minimoog Model D, Studio Electronics Omega 8, CSS, Spitfire, VSL, LASS, Sample Modeling, Ivory, Komplete 12, Spectrasonics, Cubase, Pro Tools, etc.
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DennyC Platinum Member
Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 938 Location: Tucson, Az
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2016 4:39 am Post subject: |
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Busch,
My supposition on the price was just fantasy based upon wishful thinking. _________________ Kronos 2 61, Wavestation A/D, Yamaha Genos and others. |
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Pedja Platinum Member
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