Is Korg Krome right for me ?

[Ahmed]

Hi guys. I strongly need help on that matter since i don't have any near by music shops to try these out.

I only play live with bands playing pop/rock/funk/dance cover songs. I rarely record or do any songwriting or composing or any other home stuff. My main patches are brass/piano/e-pianos/synths/organs/pads.

I currently use the Roland Fantom X6 for almost 10 years. The truth is i never liked its sounds specially on stage with average PA systems and mixers. I also own a yamaha MO6 but never liked its sound, interface or effects.

I recently heard the demos of the kronos and find it very appealing. then the krome was released which is more affordable. So is it the right choice for me ? or should i go for kronos ? or maybe a yamaha ? I'm all about the quality of the sounds and the ease of doings splits and combi's during a performance. i love to hear your opinions. Thanks

 

[CowboyNQ]

G'day Ahmed,

I own a Krome 61 and love it. I think it sounds fantastic and I really enjoy using the touchscreen (although I struggled with it initially). It's easy enough to programme splits and combis and then save them to make them easily accessible during performances. For what it costs, it is an incredible bit of gear.

However the only big drawback with this 'board is the action. The one on my synth-action 61 is not great at all, and while the piano sounds on it are pretty good, it's hard to get that proper control. The word I use to describe the action to people is "squidgy". I've also trialled the 88 version in store and I don't love the action on that either. It's fully weighted but I find it heavy and unresponsive. Far worse than on the Kronos or a Nord. For some (not me) this may be a deal breaker.

Hope that helps.

Cheers!

 

[jmemcse]

You might be interested in the Roland VR-09.

 

[Ahmed]

G'day Ahmed,

I own a Krome 61 and love it. I think it sounds fantastic and I really enjoy using the touchscreen (although I struggled with it initially). It's easy enough to programme splits and combis and then save them to make them easily accessible during performances. For what it costs, it is an incredible bit of gear.

However the only big drawback with this 'board is the action. The one on my synth-action 61 is not great at all, and while the piano sounds on it are pretty good, it's hard to get that proper control. The word I use to describe the action to people is "squidgy". I've also trialled the 88 version in store and I don't love the action on that either. It's fully weighted but I find it heavy and unresponsive. Far worse than on the Kronos or a Nord. For some (not me) this may be a deal breaker.

Hope that helps.

Cheers!

Thanks for your help so what do u recommend ? krome or kronos ?. i'm only intrested in the sound quality of different patches. considering money is not the issue

 

[CowboyNQ]

If money is no issue, Kronos every time.