2 Kronos?

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:33 am

Well I stumbled on this Steve Vai vid on youtube and it seems to me the lady has two Kronos! A seeing wrong?

Vai Vid

Pedja · Post by **Pedja** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:25 am

You saw good, lady has to Kronos 61 and 73.

Diego5150 · Post by **Diego5150** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:46 am

Is the the 61 on top a Krome? Not sure with the stand blocking it.

Pedja · Post by **Pedja** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:00 pm

When you look from a backside Krome has logo in left side (not in the middle like Kronos, you can find a image of Krome from backside Diego5150). That's the definitely two Kronos.

Joe Gerardi · Post by **Joe Gerardi** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:50 pm

Rick Wakeman is also playing two on the current ARW tour- a Kronos X and a Kronos 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vppfILkgZds

..Joe

Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 2:48 pm

I imagine all kinds of possibilities of having two Kronos, one controlling both, doubling up combis, layering etc.

lunaluna · Post by **lunaluna** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:06 pm

I'm not famous or anything but I also use two Kronos . I simply came to the conclusion that the only thing better than a Kronos was two Kronos

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Bertotti · Post by **Bertotti** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 4:36 pm

I have an x61 and have dabbled in the idea but never could justify it, especially since I am still learning one!

voip · Post by **voip** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 7:26 pm

[quote="Bertotti"]I imagine all kinds of possibilities of having two Kronos, one controlling both, doubling up combis, layering etc.[/quote]

Or doubling the polyphony, by setting one to play the odd notes and the other to play the evens.

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GregC · Post by **GregC** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:09 pm

voip wrote:
Bertotti wrote:I imagine all kinds of possibilities of having two Kronos, one controlling both, doubling up combis, layering etc.
Or doubling the polyphony, by setting one to play the odd notes and the other to play the evens.

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If I had 2, I would play the black keys on one and the white keys on the other.

If I had a 3rd, the nano pad would be in charge

jeremykeys · Post by **jeremykeys** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:58 pm

If I could, I'd have a second one too. A 61 key for organ and synth stuff. Can't afford it right now though. Buying a car.

DeltaJockey · Post by **DeltaJockey** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:11 am

Sadly for me, I ended up with 2, not for any of those reasons above, though it is the case now.
I started with a K2-61, and mainly used the pianos to start with. I controlled the Kronos with a Roland FA08, and found the Roland keybed a little heavy for long term playing. I also got caught in the trap of uncertainty, when it came to release velocity, and thought it not being a universal thing among keybeds, and initially thought the Roland didn't transmit it, so decided to get a Kronos X 88 while they were still sold new after the K2 came out. I also valued the Kronos so much, that I wanted to ensure as much longevity in use as possible by having a backup.
The K88 X never leaves it's stand, but the K2 61 travels well, so I have no regrets owning the 2 and having duplication somewhat. I know this is perceived as an indulgence by some, and I recognise this, but I figured that there are far less creative things to "waist" ones money on

Using the 2 in a mix certainly creates some great ensembles with plenty of polyphony to spare

studio429 · Post by **studio429** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:29 pm

I have an 88 and a 73 - most of the time I just gig with one but occasionally I do bring them both out. Certainly the best gigging keyboards I have ever owned. There is nothing that we daren't attempt as the voicings and processing power are there!

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:43 pm

DeltaJockey wrote:Sadly for me, I ended up with 2, not for any of those reasons above, though it is the case now.
I started with a K2-61, and mainly used the pianos to start with. I controlled the Kronos with a Roland FA08, and found the Roland keybed a little heavy for long term playing. I also got caught in the trap of uncertainty, when it came to release velocity, and thought it not being a universal thing among keybeds, and initially thought the Roland didn't transmit it, so decided to get a Kronos X 88 while they were still sold new after the K2 came out. I also valued the Kronos so much, that I wanted to ensure as much longevity in use as possible by having a backup.
The K88 X never leaves it's stand, but the K2 61 travels well, so I have no regrets owning the 2 and having duplication somewhat. I know this is perceived as an indulgence by some, and I recognise this, but I figured that there are far less creative things to "waist" ones money on
Using the 2 in a mix certainly creates some great ensembles with plenty of polyphony to spare

so you are no longer sad ?

Diego5150 · Post by **Diego5150** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:36 pm

Pedja wrote:When you look from a backside Krome has logo in left side (not in the middle like Kronos, you can find a image of Krome from backside Diego5150). That's the definitely two Kronos.

Ok, I will believe you. I only own a Kronos. I was only just trying to start a conspiracy and maybe get the Korg brand on Alex Jones