Korg Karma in 2024 - what is it?

Review of Korg Karma - is it still a viable option for a synth in 2024?

[@pulsewound2677]

Back in the day I was considering this and a Yamaha motif. Went with the motif. But this board still to this day is fascinating and holds up well to the test of time.

[@laserlithuanian]

i have one i still love it

[@kingringo]

Still have mine

[@KevinLangley-nw2eb]

Wish I did.😢. Got rid of mine like an idiot telling myself I'd get another one. That was over 12 years ago. Stupid stupid stupid!!!!!

[@Pilot2chok]

me too i have always mine

[@thegerman3480]

Me too & still use it

[@amateurmusicstudio]

Wow - I am impressed with your comments - I thought I was the only one enjoying it!!! Great to know I am not alone!!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@DJSockmonkeyMusic]

Nice, man. I have one of these, it was an inheritance item from a friend, and so far I've mostly used it as a midi keyboard for my main computer, because the keys are the best ive ever owned, and it had poly aftertouch. I think I'll dive into the manuals a bit. I can see myself getting quite a bit of use out of the sounds, and it looks like it can do an awful lot. Those drums sound great. I'm a bit concerned about using magnetic media again, but what the hell. I have hundreds of those floppies, some of them will work, surely 😂😂. Great video, thanks man. Edit oh those samples were a bit cringy.

[@user-nx8yn1yb9o]

Hola me puede ayudar tengo uno y no tiene las tarjetas de espacion y al encender dice starting system y se queda asi

[@SeverityOne]

I'd love a Karma with the MOSS board, but the display problems worry me.

[@crazypainter56]

what display problems-??????

[@SeverityOne]

@@crazypainter56 Korgs of that generation, including the Z1, are notorious for the display going faulty. From what I understand, it has to do with a chip, and not so much with the display itself. There are no replacements.

[@crazypainter56]

@@SeverityOne I know Kurzweil has problems with the screens I have a PC3 with a bad screen-my korgs are all good

[@SeverityOne]

@@crazypainter56 Good to know. I did a little googling and there are a lot of questions about where to get replacement screens for Korgs of that generation. I hope that you won't encounter any issues. I have a Wavestation SR myself, but that has standard two line LCD display.

[@larrbaII]

Nice, Thank you.

[@Michael-qt3lo]

sounds so beautiful magic

[@amateurmusicstudio]

Totally agree - Thanks!!!!

[@TODOenelCelular]

Hello there, great video. Hopefully you can help me. I'm trying to connect my korg karma using Midi ports with an app call Sunday keys on Apple store. My question is.... do I need to install a Driver or it should work fine if I'm using the proper hardware? I got audio interface, midi cables, USB cable but nothing works. Please if you can respond to my answer

[@amateurmusicstudio]

Hi there. Thank you for your question. I am not sure I understand the question correctly - let me confirm a few things first: 1. Do you want to use KARMA as a controller or do you also want KARMA to play sounds from the app? 2. What sound card do you have? 3. What do you connect MIDI IN and OUT of your KARMA to and how (OUT of KARMA to what?) Once you let me know about those I might be able to advise you a bit more. Thanks

[@eemm1663]

if you are trying to connect to an ipad , forget it, it is an apple os issue

[@Michael-qt3lo]

this synthy is a legend best ever.

[@amateurmusicstudio]

Thank you for your comments - I totally agree. The sound is full and rich... nowadays we seem to get all these super polyphonic synth with much more power on paper but in reality struggling to match the quality of the older synth... Thanks for watching!!!

[@Michael-qt3lo]

@@amateurmusicstudio hallo stimmt genau was sie sagen habe korg m1 in band gespielt korg x3 yamaha dx 7 das sind legenden und unerreichbar natürlich korg karma ist der könig ich habe angebot bekommen kaufe mir einen.

[@devotionalkaroake4546]

Hai, how can we have a good piano tone for this keyboard?

[@daeone1514]

It had those triton piano type sounds, if you like those. They are nice

[@angelfofitorodriguezgonzal7710]

Hello, i'm Angel I have a Korg Karma also and its hasa the greatest sounds!!!. I just want to know how to store my favorites sounds or performance during live performance?

[@amateurmusicstudio]

Thank you for your question. I am afraid I would not have the answer for you. I never done any live performances with these type of keyboards - I mostly work in my home recording studio. Sorry that I could not be any more helpful. Thanks for watching!!!

[@crazypainter56]

answer is in the manual or on the internet forums

[@Hibiki_Tachibana]

Impressive for a Keyboard Workstation that is 23 Years Old I love some of the Sounds - I can get a Karma for like 350€ to 400€ in my Country is it a Good Deal for that Price?

[@amateurmusicstudio]

Thank you for your comment! I think it is a good value for money. KARMA is very rich sounding and can produce really nice sounds!!! Thank you for watching!

[@DJSockmonkeyMusic]

That's an incredible price! In Australia, I've seen them listed for $1400, so about 800 Euros.

[@crazypainter56]

bought one new- still have it-have the moss board and other stuff----You do a lot with it if you play it--don't keep it in the closet

[@amateurmusicstudio]

Thank you for your comment!!! It is nice to know I am not the only one appreciating these keyboard!!! Thanks for watching!

[@crazypainter56]

@@amateurmusicstudio everyone wants the latest and greatest thing-just use what you have and explore it-I still have a korg Oasys -the King of keyboards

[@amateurmusicstudio]

@@crazypainter56 Oh wow - I was really impressed with it when it came out.... I was even considering getting one but was put away with the complexity of the system reported by other users. If I were to be doing anything professional - that would be benefit to me but unfortunately, I have no time nowadays so have to enjoy simple things when I get 5 mins spare... Thanks!!!

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

@@crazypainter56 The PCM-subtractive section of the Oasys (and Kronos and Nautilus, after it) is the "heart" of the synth and is 85% the same as in the Karma/Triton "HI" synthesis engine - two filters per oscillator, 1-2 oscillators, big "AMS" mod matrix, two LFOs per osc with many waves, lots of independent fx and many algorithms, Combi Mode to layerand/or split 8 or more Programs.

[@crazypainter56]

@@ShallRemainUnknown I know I own them Oasys classicTriton/ Karma & Kronos