Where are all the NAMM 2019 Kronos Replacement Rumors?

kbrkr · Post by **kbrkr** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:11 am

It's been 4 years since Kronos 2 and things have gotten mightly quiet around these here parts. Anyone hear any rumors for a new keyboard release in 2019? Anything at NAMM 2019?

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:50 am

look about 20 topics down

" Kronos Replacement Blues"

As expected, since this is a Kronos forum, so our remarks focus on that and/or Korg.

I am interested in what Roland might do.

If you like speculation discussion, there is typically 1 discussion every 2 weeks.

Plus " Latest News " as some chat.

GrandMasterKorg · Post by **GrandMasterKorg** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 6:56 am

Maybe Roland will re announce a new synth rebirth of the JD-800 but with more voices (128 insted of 24) and more parts in a performance (8 instead 4)...

And in “Midi mode” every performance can keep their original effects setting...

Liviou2004 · Post by **Liviou2004** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:20 am

GrandMasterKorg wrote:Maybe Roland will re announce a new synth rebirth of the JD-800 but with more voices (128 insted of 24) and more parts in a performance (8 instead 4)...

Do you have a solid information about this ?

lunaluna · Post by **lunaluna** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:52 pm

We probably won't get a Kronos replacement since I think it's safe to say Kronos is still King of the workstations but I do strongly believe we will get a new Tuner

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:36 pm

lunaluna wrote:We probably won't get a Kronos replacement since I think it's safe to say Kronos is still King of the workstations but I do strongly believe we will get a new Tuner

And a new stand

number6uk · Post by **number6uk** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:29 pm

There is a Volca... there is always a new Volca.
I'm guessing it will be the VolKron, a complete Kronos replacement, twice the power of the current Kronos and fits in your satchel. Only down side is you have to play it with a stylus like a Stylophone.

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:10 pm

number6uk wrote:There is a Volca... there is always a new Volca.
I'm guessing it will be the VolKron, a complete Kronos replacement, twice the power of the current Kronos and fits in your satchel. Only down side is you have to play it with a stylus like a Stylophone.

The new Volca was announced or disclosed in a Korg podcast. The VP of Marketing was there- I think they are promoting a new name in a contest.

The board is not of interest to me, so I am sketchy on details.

leonh · Post by **leonh** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:00 pm

Double post

leonh · Post by **leonh** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:02 pm

So Yamaha did produce cheaper version of Montage and Korg will put more expensive version of Kronos just because we want it

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 7:09 pm

leonh wrote:So Yamaha did produce cheaper version of Montage and Korg will put more expensive version of Kronos just because we want it

exactly.

Lets all spin around, make a wish and snap our fingers 3 times and see it come true

In a way, I will be glad when NAMM 2019 is over, Actually Day 1 or 2 , the major product announcements are done.

Co's like Korg might do a 10 day teaser countdown. I really dislike this marketing gimmick. Yes, I am old[er].