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Sharp · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:17 pm Post subject:

Yes to 1 and 3.
No to 2.

Wink

Regards
Sharp.

MartinHines · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject:

blinkofanI · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject:

Well, i was at NAMM and heard it. I couldn't play one as it wasn't possible for mere mortals. Don't judge the sound of the K by what you hear on YouTube or any compressed mp3 audio you could hear over the internet. It sounds amazing!! It's been my 9th or 10th NAMM this year and it's the first time i personally order a synth from my sales rep right after NAMM!!!

Blink
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peter_schwartz · Full Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Posts: 206

Bill, thanks for your reply.

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billbaker · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:58 pm Post subject:

Statistical skew here - I think they just suffer from the same dementia they had in their twenties until they're seventy. No apparent degradation, subjectively speaking.

Don't plan to stop playing -- and 55 doesn't feel that old (subject for another topic I think) but if (when) I get a Kronos it'll probably do all the tricks I want and then some. Mick Jagger's example not withstanding, I'm thinking I'll be doing fewer volume intensive gigs at the least.

I've always thought being a musician was a peculiar from of brain damage - I've had near autistic moments at dinner in restaurants trying to figure out what's playing on the Musak...

BB
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Melodialworks Music · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Feb 2003 Posts: 522

jerrythek · Platinum Member Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Posts: 2931

Well, here's my qualified input for you.

I was let go by Korg in early October and offered to stay on as a consultant because I wanted to finish the KRONOS project. Even though I can't say I was happy with what happened to me, I wanted to finish the project, to keep working with my brilliant friends who made it, and to be able to complete all the aspects of the project that I was directly involved in. I had been part of the development all along, from conception, spec, implementation discussions, interface, naming, etc., but that was alongside of my many other responsibilities.

For a period of almost 10 weeks after I left Korg USA I worked day and night on the new sounds, on polishing KARMA assignments and Drum Tracks, on helping to "produce" the final sounds as a member of the team. I was deeply involved in the new SGX-1 and EP-1 voicing, including bringing together all the artist involvement (not the NAMM presentation, but the signature voicing itself).

I think it is the best-sounding instrument we as a team ever worked on. And I will make no money for promoting it, no bonuses, no continued employment. So I have lost all commercial bias - I am only speaking as a musician and technologist who has been part of a very large number of synths developed over the last 30 years. And this was an instrument I HAD to be able to help finish, because it meant that much to me and I feel is that good.

Is it perfect? Of course not, nothing is. Every product released is a (hopefully) intelligent set of compromises based on resources, schedules, money, and available technology. But KRONOS is a new pinnacle for the Korg team/family.

Is it the only thing/last thing you'll ever need? Depends on your wants and needs, but probably not. Those of us who spend time on these forums are soooooo into technology and toys that we can't help ourselves. Smile

Is it worth checking out for yourself when it becomes available? Absolutely.

Best regards,

Jerry

McHale · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:50 am Post subject:

blinkofanI · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:27 am Post subject:

When i close my eyes, i can have as many as i want.... You know what i meant. Smile

Blink
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McHale · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:33 am Post subject:

The only thing better than a NAMM every month is...

ONE WHERE I CAN GET A FREAKING PASS!!!!

Come on Korg, throw me a bone. Smile

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billysynth1 · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:39 am Post subject:

Hi Jerry

Thanks for posting, and your input.

I hope all goes well for you too.

Regards
Billy
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thekeymaster · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Very simple really, if you want 80% of an answer on how good Kronos will be then ask OASYS owners.They have had this quality for the last 6 years.No one outside of Korg(unless you are a very well connected musician) will have had a play on Kronos so for a more realistic,practical and honest assessment they are the people you should be asking.

Sorry to hear Jerry is no longer with Korg,all the best to him for the future.
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TheLeadingSaw · Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Posts: 42

I wish Jordan Rudess will post his opinion on the Kronos in his forum...