Hi,
It's been 10 months since the last OS/feature update and thinks are awfully quiet. Are no more developments / feature enhancements planned?
Elvis Dowson
No updates to the OASYS since OS 1.3.1 (Dec 2007)
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The update this time round might be so big that it might be worth a NAMM release. Good publicity for the O - bring it back into the limelight and create high energy discussions in all the keyboard forums 
You know...give it a bit of Presidential Election publicity lol
Billy
You know...give it a bit of Presidential Election publicity lol Billy
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I am a student of classical piano...I am not a classical pianist.
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Re: No updates to the OASYS since OS 1.3.1 (Dec 2007)
Hello Elvis.elvisjohndowson wrote: It's been 10 months since the last OS/feature update and thinks are awfully quiet. Are no more developments / feature enhancements planned?
The fact is that nobody knows it for sure, except Korg.
And yep, Its been a while, and everything is quiet right now regarding the OASYS updates (it has been other OS updates this year, but not for the OASYS)
Lets wait and see.
Hey, that one was nice Billysynth1 LOL!You know...give it a bit of Presidential Election publicity lol
Specially when the last update and the MOD 7 were so poorly covered in the music media.
Thanx and regards.
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Re: No updates to the OASYS since OS 1.3.1 (Dec 2007)
Hi Elvis,elvisjohndowson wrote:Hi,
It's been 10 months since the last OS/feature update and thinks are awfully quiet. Are no more developments / feature enhancements planned?
Elvis Dowson
Its common knowledge amongst the readers of this forum that Korg do not pre-announce anything. It may not be a popular choice amongst their userbase, but judging from the fact that the Roland guys are totally green and annoyed when you mention you own an OASYS (even 3-4 years after debut) its obviously a successful business decision since their competitors are not keeping up.
There's some as-yet untouched capabilities of the platform so those of us understanding Korg's position simply enjoy what we currently have and live in hope for any future announcements. Its exciting to see third party developments like Karo and OASYS Assault coming out of the user community here and I think its wise of Korg to roll with that while they work on the M3 rather than stealing the thunder of others, especially considering in these economic times the financial investment required to get all this neat stuff.
Re: No updates to the OASYS since OS 1.3.1 (Dec 2007)
True, I´m agree.mdh wrote: Its exciting to see third party developments like Karo and OASYS Assault coming out of the user community here ...
Its nice to see the O still being developed, even without Korg, with the great effort of the users.
One of the best things of having an OASYS is the great comunity it gathers around. Apart from the help and support they provide on the forums, they contribute as well to expand the limits of the OASYS with their productions:, Mike Conway, Eric EJ, KARO,etc. to only name a few of many.
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Re: No updates to the OASYS since OS 1.3.1 (Dec 2007)
Davidb wrote: One of the best things of having an OASYS is the great comunity it gathers around. Apart from the help and support they provide on the forums, they contribute as well to expand the limits of the OASYS with their productions:, Mike Conway, Eric EJ, KARO,etc. to only name a few of many.
Yeah, I totally agree. I love the 'family' of Korg. Thats what makes it so cool. Its more than just a company its a Culture!
but haven't we already been through the whole "whens the next update" thing?
puravida
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Re: No updates to the OASYS since OS 1.3.1 (Dec 2007)
Have we?Ultimate Dj wrote:
but haven't we already been through the whole "whens the next update" thing?
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Davidb,
Yes, we have, to the point of nausea and loathing.
rbox,
Considering that there were major updates at the end of 2007, the new and improved Oasys is actually only a year old. Further consideration that supply has basically dried up at this point, might mean that prices actually go up for used units.
Finally, the fact that Korg hasn't yet taken the Oasys off their website AND that they plan to showcase it at winter Namm with J. Rudess playing it, would hardly suggest that it's about to wither & die. Just the opposite might be true, that additional updates & features may yet becoming.
Look at Steinway pianos as an example, do you see them reducing their prices even when they are 5 or 6 times the price of the Oasys?
On the other hand, it all might be wishful thinking on the part of this Oasys 88 owner. The proof will be in the pudding, won't it?
Ken
Yes, we have, to the point of nausea and loathing.
rbox,
Considering that there were major updates at the end of 2007, the new and improved Oasys is actually only a year old. Further consideration that supply has basically dried up at this point, might mean that prices actually go up for used units.
Finally, the fact that Korg hasn't yet taken the Oasys off their website AND that they plan to showcase it at winter Namm with J. Rudess playing it, would hardly suggest that it's about to wither & die. Just the opposite might be true, that additional updates & features may yet becoming.
Look at Steinway pianos as an example, do you see them reducing their prices even when they are 5 or 6 times the price of the Oasys?
On the other hand, it all might be wishful thinking on the part of this Oasys 88 owner. The proof will be in the pudding, won't it?
Ken
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I dont think that these Updates are deep enough that they can hold a high price value for a long time . Fact is that the sales rate of the Oasys is very low, lower than the M3 and Radias, fact is that they didn't Update thekenackr wrote:Davidb,
Yes, we have, to the point of nausea and loathing.
rbox,
Considering that there were major updates at the end of 2007, the new and improved Oasys is actually only a year old. Further consideration that supply has basically dried up at this point, might mean that prices actually go up for used units.
Finally, the fact that Korg hasn't yet taken the Oasys off their website AND that they plan to showcase it at winter Namm with J. Rudess playing it, would hardly suggest that it's about to wither & die. Just the opposite might be true, that additional updates & features may yet becoming.
Look at Steinway pianos as an example, do you see them reducing their prices even when they are 5 or 6 times the price of the Oasys?
On the other hand, it all might be wishful thinking on the part of this Oasys 88 owner. The proof will be in the pudding, won't it?
Ken
Sequencer, and fact is that the hardware are not Up to date. Look what happen with the Oasys PCI card. IT was a revolutionary Hardware with very good sounds but a sales Flopp because of his high price and bad Marketing. It is hard to believe that they made instruments only for a few
Musicans like Jordan Rudess. Rudess is an Endorser he endorse many instruments from different Manufacturer, so the Jordan Rudes-Argument
doesent change anything. Steinways pianos are on another qualitygrade
than a Keyboard like the Oasys.
Those facts you list here are valid and true, but look at Korg Japan website and see which one of the current Korg products does not appear in the moving banners in the middle of the screen.rbox wrote: Fact is that the sales rate of the Oasys is very low, lower than the M3 and Radias, fact is that they didn't Update the
Sequencer, and fact is that the hardware are not Up to date.
http://www.korg.co.jp/index.php
However, maybe the OASYS is getting old, but it does not mean that it cannot be still updated.
Regards.
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Mmm, your right, no Oasys in the rotating banner. Economic down turn, time to sell Nano gear and low priced keys like the M50. Maybe they will sell 1 Million of these... they probably would if it had Karma 2 in it. Everything seems to be micro, small and cheap - affordable.
Well, here's to waiting for NAMM see what they deliver besides Videos
Billy
Well, here's to waiting for NAMM see what they deliver besides Videos
Billy
Yamaha C1 Grand Piano.
Korg Oasys 88, Jupiter 80
Kronos 88, V Synth GT
I am a student of classical piano...I am not a classical pianist.
Korg Oasys 88, Jupiter 80
Kronos 88, V Synth GT
I am a student of classical piano...I am not a classical pianist.
Why are people so eager to write the Oasys off,and even more those that own it 
Are you all dissapointed with it or something??Whether Korg have dropped it or not,its still a wonderful machine in its current state,I'd like to see some updates but it should be celebrated for what it is.
There seems to be an air of pessimism of the Oasys by the vast portion of owners.I think many would be happy to see their Oasys become obsolete,its like putting a Puppy to sleep after its been kicked and abused,rather than giving it the care and attention it deserves.
I don't have any expectations at NAMM,because its gonna be a Kind of large fall if nothing comes of the Oasys,and even so I utilise the Oasys vastly in my music that I'm pleased with what its offers sound quality wise,I still haven't updated my model to V1.3 yet
it seems many people are fantasizing about big things for it.perhaps the same ones who'll attack its legacy if nothing major happens,whatever comes of it will be a bonus,if not then life goes on.
It might not have a rotating banner,but its still listed in their Workstation section as v1.3 With a "new" tag along with the M50/M3,
Are you all dissapointed with it or something??Whether Korg have dropped it or not,its still a wonderful machine in its current state,I'd like to see some updates but it should be celebrated for what it is.
There seems to be an air of pessimism of the Oasys by the vast portion of owners.I think many would be happy to see their Oasys become obsolete,its like putting a Puppy to sleep after its been kicked and abused,rather than giving it the care and attention it deserves.
I don't have any expectations at NAMM,because its gonna be a Kind of large fall if nothing comes of the Oasys,and even so I utilise the Oasys vastly in my music that I'm pleased with what its offers sound quality wise,I still haven't updated my model to V1.3 yet
it seems many people are fantasizing about big things for it.perhaps the same ones who'll attack its legacy if nothing major happens,whatever comes of it will be a bonus,if not then life goes on.
It might not have a rotating banner,but its still listed in their Workstation section as v1.3 With a "new" tag along with the M50/M3,
And it's part of the 2008 Winter Campaign (whatever that's supposed to be ).
However, I think Kontrol has a point here. Each time I switch on my Oasys I love its sound and I see so many things I haven't utilized yet. For me it's just too deep for being explored properly - one has to decide which elements to use and which you will just "consume". And I have to admit, there are much more elements I just "consume".
Still, an update would be nice. The sequencer should be on the same level as M3's and - more important - the users should see, that Korg still develops and improves their "flagship". I don't expect any new synth-engines - most of us have already more of these than they use.
).However, I think Kontrol has a point here. Each time I switch on my Oasys I love its sound and I see so many things I haven't utilized yet. For me it's just too deep for being explored properly - one has to decide which elements to use and which you will just "consume". And I have to admit, there are much more elements I just "consume".
Still, an update would be nice. The sequencer should be on the same level as M3's and - more important - the users should see, that Korg still develops and improves their "flagship". I don't expect any new synth-engines - most of us have already more of these than they use.