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StephenKay wrote:

NormC wrote:Do not confuse velocity sensitive sounds with aftertouch. The harder you hit or faster you hit is velocity. Aftertouch is the sound or effect made after you release it.

Actually, that would be "key release velocity". It can be configured so that if you release keys quickly, it does one thing, if you release them slowly, it does another - such as lengthening the envelope release times.

Aftertouch is an effect that is added when you hold down the key, and then press it down slightly while holding it. The typical use is to add vibrato. Of course, it doesn't make sense on a piano, so a lot of patches don't really use aftertouch.

ng_friend wrote: @Gunnar: I did in fact get the 88 key version. So I just need to apply a ton of force to engage aftertouch? I guess that's reassuring that I'll break my fingers first before damaging the keybed.

Falcon2e wrote:FWIW, I don't think having a pedal plugged in (or not plugged in) has any effect on your boot-up error massage.

NormC wrote:

ng_friend wrote: @Gunnar: I did in fact get the 88 key version. So I just need to apply a ton of force to engage aftertouch? I guess that's reassuring that I'll break my fingers first before damaging the keybed.

K2 88 or K2 88 LS?

LS does not have aftertouch from the keybed.

Lightbringer wrote:

ng_friend wrote:Thanks to all who replied. Here's my day 2 report.

I'm still having trouble trying to get the feel of aftertouch. Is there a recommended preset for helping get the hang of this? Something where'd I'd get a lot of auditory feedback without having to mess with the parameters.

The data wheel is warming up to me a little bit now. It still binds up on me a bit every now and then, but using a very light touch with it, it seems to work ok for the most part. One thing I did notice is that it seems to lag on screen when scrolling through timbres in COMBI mode. The response is fluid in PROG mode though. Is that just how COMBI mode is?

I find the data wheel can feel a little laggy when scrolling through presets in Combi or SEQ mode. I figure after the first couple weeks of exploration, that’s probably something I won’t normally do anyway as there are better ways to navigate.

Did you try the patch I posted above for AT? I picked that one not because I like the effect it creates, but because you can’t miss it.

Aftertouch is a great controller because you can use it without lifting a finger. LOL. I had a similar experience to you getting used to it (not on the Kronos but on my first AT keyboard).

I find AT is a very personal controller, meaning that to get something useful for me, I generally have to customize both the global AT response curve, and the individual program assignment. To get started, find a patch where you actually like what the AT is assigned to. Find where that assignment is in the synth engine, and play with the intensity, and also the global curve until you get it dialed in to something that feels good.

Once you get a feel for that, you might reassign AT to something other than what the sound designer did in a program, if they assigned it at all, so that it does something useful for you.

ng_friend wrote:I just picked up a new Kronos yesterday, coming from a Krome.
My first experience with the new Kronos was actually a bit of a scare. Got it out of the box, on the stand, all the wires hooked up. Hit the power switch for the first time. "System startup has failed"..... Turned it back off and on a few times, same thing. I was really worried that my board was DOA, but I ended up unplugging my damper pedal (a brand new Korg DS1H) and it then booted up normally. Turned it back off and tired booting again with the pedal plugged in, got the same error. It now seems to be booting up normally with the pedal plugged in, but I am a bit worried about the issue cropping back up. I guess I'll keep an eye on it the next few days. Anyone else ever have an issue like this?

Sorry about all the questions, but I guess I'm just a nervous new owner of an expensive instrument.

highlandstudio91 wrote:[qu
Due to all of this bulls*t that still going on,I only felt safe buying a Korg Kross 2(which is great for what it is)...but I need something more professional.
However...after reading about your troubles,I am no longer looking to Korg,for a professional instrument.

At this point,I am reconsidering the Roland FA-series....as this keyboard has great sounds,expansion options,super fast boot up time,multiple wav export,has a magnificent keybed,it's simple to use and best of all,it is half the price(and no tech issues,that I've read about.)

I simply cannot afford to make such a huge investment and have it all go strument I had ever purchased prior, was reliable,but now I've lost all faith & respect for Korg,as a company.

Lightbringer wrote:Did you try the patch I posted above for AT? I picked that one not because I like the effect it creates, but because you can’t miss it.

Lightbringer wrote:Cool, glad it worked for you.

If you bought the board new and have the option, I think I'd push for an exchange based on the boot issues before your window of opportunity expires. That shouldn't be happening.

leonh wrote:Get another one simple as that I had mine from new and I never had any problems I have usb stick nanopad and pedal connected at all times and it is fine .
And UPS from day one.