Members Gaul Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 M50 replacement, surpasses anything in the middle range up to now. On paper looks even equal or better than M3, as it's has equal polyphony of 120, and much more PCM memory, about 3,8 GB (!), mostly dedicated to piano and e. piano elements. Waveform section contains 1077 waves, and 1609 drum waves. Somewhat lacking in outputs section with only one stereo output. Effects: 5 insert, 2 Master with 1 Total and 1 EQ effect. Obligatory 16 track Sequencer. Only 1000 Euros street price in Europe. I hope the quality of material and workmanship holds up.http://www.korg.de/produkte/synthesi...ktinfo-40.htmlFunny trivia: the third demo on the link above is a demo song from 01W/FD, played on Krome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by Gaul ... Added sampler in addition to M50. .... No Audio inputs so appears no Vocoder or Sampler....''SD card slot: max. 2 GB / SD memory card is supported, max. 32 GB / SDHC Memory Card ''Now that is a relief as SD only cards are less available, so atleast it supports SDHC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaul Posted September 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 You are right. I misread in hurry "Stereo Multisamples werden unterst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zzzxtreme Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 mox6 much more attractive to me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Except this one sounds better than MOX and double the poly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zzzxtreme Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 "sounds better" is totally subjective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdub Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by zzzxtreme "sounds better" is totally subjective Indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 No Body Does It Better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zzzxtreme Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 but at 799 uk pounds, and slightly lighter than m50 (if i'm not wrong), I must say they have another winner. i am curious if they keys are better than the horrible m50 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnotherScott Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 When it comes to romplers, I tend to like many of Yamaha's "real instrument" sounds better than Korg's, but this will give the MOX a run for its money, with the touchscreen, the availability of a 73 key version, and the Kronos-derived pianos and EPs. (I actually liked the MOX piano sounds, but always found the EPs problematic.) I also like that the Korg's 88 moves all the controls to the front of the panel, so a second tier board doesn't have to be so far away to leave all the 88s' controls visible/accessible. I'll be curious to see what the action feels like, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keybdwizrd Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 As the owner of a MOX, I think these "watered-down" romplers are great. They give musicians access to many wonderful sounds without breaking the bank. And gigging keyboardists don't have to break their backs any more. Assuming the same price, the 61-key Krome could really top the MOX if it has a really nice keyboard action. The MOX is mediocre at best, but better than the M50. If Korg is able to put a really nice action in a 61-key instrument for $1200, that could definitely pull some buyers away from Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by AnotherScott When it comes to romplers, I tend to like many of Yamaha's "real instrument" sounds better than Korg's, but this will certainly give the MOX a run for its money, with the touchscreen, apparently some kind of aftertouch, the availability of a 73 key version, and the Kronos-derived pianos and EPs. (I actually liked the MOX piano sounds, but always found the EPs problematic.) I also like that the Korg's 88 moves all the controls to the front of the panel, so a second tier board doesn't have to be so far away to leave all the 88s' controls visible/accessible. I'll be curious to see what the action feels like, though. ''aftertouch is not supported'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by keybdwizrd As the owner of a MOX, I think these "watered-down" romplers are great. They give musicians access to many wonderful sounds without breaking the bank. And gigging keyboardists don't have to break their backs any more.Assuming the same price, the 61-key Krome could really top the MOX if it has a really nice keyboard action. The MOX is mediocre at best, but better than the M50. If Korg is able to put a really nice action in a 61-key instrument for $1200, that could definitely pull some buyers away from Yamaha. I am praying it is not ''Plastic benders'' like the micro KORG and the M50... Really want some sprung hinges on each key like most other boards seem to use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcpro Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by evildragon Except this one sounds better than MOX and double the poly. 128? Have you found that spec somewhere? I've been looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 German Spec translated:'' Overview Keyboard Synthesizer PC Tools Producing Tools Recording Tools Pianos Previous models tuner | Effects Introducing Sounds in new dimensions Stylish, sleek design Use and effects Memory, arpeggiator and sequencer Different models, Editor Specifications Print View all topics Specification Keyboard KROME-88: 88 keys, NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) Keyboard Velocity supports, aftertouch is not supported Standard A0 - C8 (transposable in the range [A-1 ... C7] - [A1 ... C9]) The NH-keyboard reproduces the attack of an acoustic piano, and offers in the low registers as something more tactile keys in the upper register. KROME-73: 73-key, semi-weighted "Natural Touch" keyboard Velocity supports, aftertouch is not supported Standard C1 - C7 (transposable in [C0 ... C6] - [C2 ... C8]) KROME-61: 61-key, semi-weighted "Natural Touch" keyboard Velocity supports, aftertouch is not supported Standard C2 - C7 (transposable in [C1 ... C6] - [C3 ... C8]) System X-EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded) Sound generation Polyphony: Max 120 voices (120 oscillators) / single-mode, 60 voices (120 oscillators) / Double Mode * The actual maximum polyphony depends on oscillator settings (stereo multisamples, "Velocity crossfades" etc.). PCM-attached storage: 3.8 GB (at 48 kHz, 16-bit linear) 1077 multisamples (including seven stereo multisamples) 1609 drum samples (including 116 stereo drum samples) Programs: Oscillator: OSC1 (Single), OSC1 +2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported / 8 velocity zones per oscillator, with Switch, Crossfade and Layer Filters: 4 types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB), 2 multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject) Driver: nonlinear driver and low boost EQ per voice, with 3 bands semi-parametric mids Modulation: Each Oscillator: 2 envelope generators (Filter & Amp), 2LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), 2 AMS mixers, pitch EG, common LFO, 2 common key tracking generators Combinations: 16 Timbres: Up to 16 timbres. Adjustable Sheet and stop area with "Velocity Split" / "layer" / "Crossfade" configurations, changes in the associated programs with "Tone Adjust" function Master Keyboard functions: control of external MIDI devices Drum Kits: Stereo and mono drum samples. 8-fold velocity zones ("Velocity Switch"). With "Crossfade" and adjustable crossfade curve ("linear", "power", "layer") User combinations: 512 Combinations/288 Factory User Programs: 768 Programs/640 Factory User Drum Kits: 48 Drumkits/32 Factory Preset Programs: 256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2-compatible "Drums" Programs Effects Insert Effects: 5 Insert Effects (stereo in / out) Master Effects: 2 Master Effects (stereo in / out) Total Effects: 1 Total Effect (stereo in / out) Timbre / Track EQ: 3-band EQ for each timbre / track Effect types: 193 types (Usable as insert, master, or Total Effects double effect can not be used as a total effect..) Modulation: Dynamic modulation, two common LFOs Effect control busses: Stereo Sidechain (limiter, gate, vocoder, etc.) Effects Presets: 32 presets per effect Two polyphonic arpeggiators Program mode: 1 Arpeggiator (polyphonic) Combination - and sequencer mode: 2 arpeggiator (polyphonic) 5 preset arpeggio patterns, 1028 user arpeggio patterns (900 factory) Drum Track Preset patterns: 637 patterns (included in the pattern presets the sequencer mode) User patterns: 1000 pattern. In Sequencer mode created Pattern can be converted to "drum track" pattern. Adjustable features: Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone Sequencer Tracks: 16-track MIDI sequencer + 1 master track Number of Songs: 128 Songs Resolution: 1/480 Tempo: 40.00 - 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution) Maximum Memory: 210 000 MIDI events Template Song: 16 preset / 16 user template songs Cue List function: 20 cue lists (Songs can be arranged consecutively or repeatedly in up to 99 steps, a cue list can be converted back into a song) Pattern: 637 preset / 100 user patterns (per song) RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Recording): 1 Pattern set per song Format: KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1 Data storage Load, Save, Utility "Data Filer" function (archiving and loading SysEx dumps of other equipment) Game Help Joystick, SW [1], S [2] SELECT Button: Real-time control for (TONE, USER), ARP 4 knobs: Echtzeitsteuerungf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zzzxtreme Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 1/8" headphone out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MikeyParent Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 This has my interest. I have been looking at paring down my setup and ditching the Axiom/Rack altogether. I am also curious what the key action is like. I rather like my Axiom Pro, and I liked the Kurzweil PC3 I tried, but I looked at a MOX6 (which is my other main contender) and its "semi-weighted" keys felt like synth action to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by zzzxtreme 1/8" headphone out? At the front. Noticed that in the video... Take care not to wack that with expensive phones on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MikeyParent Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Just reading... with the Kronos piano, no aftertouch in the 88-key version seems like a big "miss" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AnotherScott Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by Bernard German Spec translated: Also now in English at http://www.korg.co.uk/products/works...krome_spec.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zzzxtreme Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 mikey, it is expected for mid range models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zzzxtreme Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 oh, 1/4" at the back. i take that face palm back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evildragon Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 {censored}ing idiots, again no aftertouch on the board in that price range. What a failure. It is really not expensive to add AT, in fact I bet it wouldn't raise the end price least bit if they had it in there. There's no facepalm big enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cresshead Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 Originally Posted by Bernard No Body Does It Better.... nice find!well done on that...great demo guy too...here was me thinking the korg krome was just a piano thing!just for clarity this isn't a synth is it?it's a rompler right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernard Posted September 4, 2012 Members Share Posted September 4, 2012 MED Just for your enjoyment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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