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Chuck · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:36 pm Post subject: Korg

After reviewing the several comments about whether Korg is still in business or not, here is what I did to find out.
I tried to order a Korg 1000 and could not find any outlet in the U.S. that had one in stock, all were on back order and have been that way for about a year.
I then sent a note to Korg USA with this question, "Is Korg no longer in the "Arranger" business?" I made sure they read my message by checking the "read" option. I did get a note back telling me the message had been read but I never received an answer to my question. So I contacted my dealer in Connecticut and he also confirmed Arrangers from Korg are no longer available.
Not trying to sound the alarm bell, I think all of us are thinking the same. Wish I had better news. Thanks for listening.

Chuck
Ohio, USA
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pawlikp100 · Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:22 pm Post subject:

Korg doesn't contact with it]s customers. But if there is a contact, it works only in one direction (information are left on the main korg.com webpage).

Next thing: photos and short footage from the beginning of 2022, presenting pa5x in early stage what proves that in the nearlest future next TOTL arranger will be available.

If korg pa1000/pa700 had been discontinued, you would know it.
In my opinion, distributors sometimes have less information or knowladge about future products then we have what is confirmed based on my own experience.
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D575 · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 5:09 am Post subject:

Demand for Electronic Components is very high and there are shortfalls globally... we know this is due to the pandemic and global lockdowns which there are multiple reasons for this shortfall and this is most likely going to continue throughout 2022...this is affect manufacturing and I don't think it is unreasonable to consider that Korg are any different.... also to compound this on going problem with global supply of electronic components https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-ukraine-halts-half-worlds-neon-output-chips-clouding-outlook-2022-03-11/

I believe if you are waiting for a current/new Korg product then patience is going to be required in light of all the difficulties companies like Korg are facing at the moment.

usaraiya · Senior Member Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 254 Location: USA

A word from Korg would be most reassuring to improve the declining morale of the troops!
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Asena · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:33 am Post subject:

Well If there is NO So Called Electronic parts avaible because the Pandemic, War, and more, How can a Smal Company make new keyboard like MEDELI?
How can my new car have all features in it?
How can IPHONE COME OUT with 4 new models, How come that MAC M1 M2 and Studio is out?
How can ROLAND make new things, How can Yamaha make new Keyboards like the A 5000 and more?
How can Universal audio, or Native or New PC,s Laptops come with new models?
For me , i do not get that...

How can all other companies give information But NOT KORG?
And how can a company stays alive IF they dont care about the Customers???
WHY HOW WHEN IF?
Well not good.
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D575 · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:40 am Post subject:

Biggles · Platinum Member Joined: 31 Aug 2017 Posts: 1008

siebenhirter · Platinum Member Joined: 13 Oct 2011 Posts: 1843

Hello,
it is understandable that shortfalls in production causes complex problems.

Korg Support Germany answered my question regarding availability of the Pa1000 as follows:
The KORG Pa models 700 and 1000 are still relevant and will continue to be available for sale.
However, due to the current situation, production is delayed. We expect the next deliveries in May and June.
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If these models are still supposed to be relevant, I still don't understand why the OS update for this midrange model, which has been overdue for three years, has still not been delivered.

I find it annoying that no information about this is to get from Korg.
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D575 · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:29 am Post subject:

Chuck · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 3:47 pm Post subject: I contacted Korg USA

After reading all the responses it seems everyone has a different approach as to why Korg is not responding. I was able to get a hold of a real live person at Korg USA who tried to explain why it's been over a year since they have made any Korg Arrangers. His main answer was lack of parts and people to work these issues. He never admitted that Korg is out of the Arranger business but was unwilling to provide an estimate when things would be back to normal. My take away from our conversation is that we will not see an Arranger from Korg in the near future if ever.

Chuck
Ohio, USA
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PA4X & PA900
Bose L1 Model II w/ToneMatch
Neumann KBS 105 Mic
Old fingers

D575 · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: I contacted Korg USA

MikeVVught · Junior Member Joined: 10 Apr 2016 Posts: 65

D575 · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:15 am Post subject: Re: I contacted Korg USA

Biggles · Platinum Member Joined: 31 Aug 2017 Posts: 1008

Korg Nautilus

Yamaha DGX 670

Korg XE20

Korg LP 380U

Roland Fantom 0 series

Yamaha SX 600

Medeli AKX 10

Just a few of the new keyboards released in the last two years.

Looking at the Facebook Roland 0 series and the happy buyers with their brand new keyboards they have had no problem in buying them.

If Roland can develop, manufacture and release a new product why are Korg having problems?

Just where is the component shortage, Roland have it right?
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