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[jacobrobot321]

So I got my Kronos (88 keys) last year, and I’ve discovered a lot but I have a few questions that hopefully you guys can answer.
1. Is there any way I can import sounds? (Or samples like if I wanted the money sounds from Money by Pink Flyod)
2. Can I assign more that 8 pads?
3. Can I connect my Kronos to the internet, and how? Through USB to my PC?
4. How do I update my Kronos, is it worth it, and how?
5. Any advice on transportation with the Kronos?
6. Do electronic drum sets work with the Kronos (Input from the EDrum module and as a MIDI controller)
7. Can I use the Kronos as a Multitrack mixer for Presonus studio one?
8. Any way to add more Inputs on the back for guitars/basses?
9. What does CC stand for (though I know ‘kinda’ how to use it)
*IMPORTANT QUESTIONS*
10. I have a problem where it says “/TEMP folder detected. This folder may contain unsaved WAVE files from a previous audio track recording session. Do you want to restore the /TEMP folder, or delete it from the disk” and there is the option to restore or delete. I always restore but if i delete the TEMP folder will my Kronos stop working? This is very concerning to me.
11. Can I get rid of the “screen will turn off in this amount of time” notification every time I start the Kronos up?
12. Does Memory Protect work, and should I use it?
13. Are they any other Global settings that I should enable/change that I’m not aware about.
Thanks, I know this is a lot but these are my concerns built up from a year. Cheers
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[Falcon2e]

Regarding question #3....why do you want to connect Your Kronos to the internet, for what?

Question #4...what are you trying to update, OS system, firmware, libraries?

Question #5...Are you asking about what hardshell cases to buy?

Question #11...I’ve never seen that message on either of my Ks
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[GregC]

1). I think this link can help you:

http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=63184&sid=34b822723dbaae0ed2eeb2e5159ecc95

Not to slow you down,,, did you google search your questions on this forum ?

Thats what I would do in most cases.

2) More than 8 pads... clarify "use". There is a Nanopad which physically gives you 16 pads. Depending on your "Use". of Pads, you might be limited to the native 8 pads on Kronos.

4) Korg has the latest OS for your Kronos. Worth it ? Thats subjective. You should clarify what OS is running on your Kronos.

7) For sure Kronos can act as a standalone mixer. It appears you want to integrate Presonus studio One. correct ?
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[tunaman]

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#1 Yes. Both importing samples and recording your own and turning into Programs is possible. See the Sampling sections of the Operation Guide and Parameter Guide.

#2 Only 8 pads are available. However, it is possible to use two or more identical Programs or Combis, where only the chord pads are different, and switch between them to expand the available pads.

#3 The Kronos cannot be used to browse the web for things like programs, patches, or samples, but can act as a host for a USB to Ethernet converter, and then connected to a PC via Ethernet for file management purposes.

#5 Treat it gently, like any other decent musical instrument.

#6 Yes, provided they have a MIDI output.

#8 Better to use an external mixer, or use an audio to S/P DIF converter. Audio can also be sent to/from the Kronos via USB, so there are potentially 6 audio inputs to play with.

#10 The Kronos won't stop working if the /TEMP folder is deleted. Only unsaved data from a previous audio recording session will be lost.

#11 A bunch of Kronii were made that had an auto off feature. Maybe your Kronos has this and the message is related. Check for an Auto Power off item in the Global menu top right dropdown.

#12 Memory protect settings can prevent unwitting overwriting of Programs or Combis, though most folk run with memory protect off.

#13 Which Global settings are you aware of? I prefer the start option set to Memorise, so the Kronos starts with the Program, Combi, Set List that were last used.

[KK]

Be much more curious about your Kronos. I recommend to start learning how to do a Save All and saving your multisamples (when you record your own). Once you know this, save your stuff often and explore the great possibilities of the Kronos. Try all the Global parameters, read in the manual what each of them does. When you make mistakes, no worry as on the worst case you can "undo" anything using your latest saves. Like anything else, everything becomes easier after a short while. Some preset sounds are great, but you can create good custom ones too. Explore the nine sound engines of your instrument. For synth engines, start with the Polysix, then the MS-20, etc.

[jacobrobot321]

Thank you all for your insightful information, it really helped