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 ?
I'm guessing not sad any more!
If music is the food of love, play on and play loud!
Gear: Kronos 73, Wavestation EX, Polysix, King Korg, Monotron and Monotron Duo, Minikorg, Moog Grandmother, my very old MiniKorg, 4 acoustic and 9 electric guitars, 1 Ibanez 5 string bass, a Steel guitar, a bunch of microphones, 2 pairs of studio monitors and other very cool toys, 1 wife and 4 cats and a lava lamp!
No, never been sad about having the 2 personally at all. I meant it's a bit sad of a situation that I have 2 Kronos, when some people can't afford one. Like I was feeling a bit guilty. I was trying to be empathetic there about the situation.
Perhaps you both knew I meant it that way
The companions I can't live without: Kawai Acoustic Grand, Yamaha MontageM8x, Studiologic Numa Piano X GT.
Other important stuff: Novation Summit, NI Komplete Ultimate 14 CE, Omnisphere, EW Hollywood Orchestra Opus, Spitfire Symphony Orchestra, Pianoteq 8 Pro, Roland RD88.
Ha I used to feel a bit guilty about some purchases but not anymore. I bust my ass to have what Inhale and will not feel guilty for that at all. Not many people work as many hours as I do.
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Bertotti wrote:Ha I used to feel a bit guilty about some purchases but not anymore. I bust my ass to have what Inhave and will. It feel guilty for that at all. Not many people work as many hours as I do.
You know what? Congratulations! You made sacrifices, put in the time, blood, sweat and tears and won the prize. The only thing to feel guilty about is continuing to work while neglecting your keyboards. It's a bit of a tricky thing to find time for both, in my case. Enjoy this time! It's a luxury to have working electricity!
