KORG KROME EX - Overview

[@Big_Uncle_Randy]

My dream to own a proper Korg even goin back 20 yrs When the Triton came out...just cant muster the funds do to my fuxed income from a seizure disorder....but glad i have youtube..to witness it..

[@KitCotter]

I've owned many Korg synths, from when they first started, & they were good, but since Yamaha came out w the Motif, they kinda took over the lead... imho

[@jansenwilder1335]

Sad. I had the krome many years back. Sold it to get Kronos 2 73. This krome Ex should have added sampling pads and sample features like the Kross 2. Lost out to the Modx in terms of mid range synth upgrade. Come on Korg. We are nearing year 2020. This Ex smells like a Triton Le without sampling.

[@esongsore]

Agreed 100%

[@danettemesic5236]

Jansen Wilder ...yep

[@jbmoyer9677]

wooooow ! and there you have it…..

[@crimsun7186]

Keep in mind that the OASYS, Kronos and Kronos II use the exact same processor (An Intel Atom board with the CPU built into it. This is also why the Kronos II can only accept a maximum of 4 GB of RAM. The memory controller on that board doesn't have 64 bit adresses). Korg does that cutting cost thing even to their high end flagships. It's a bit sad that even the cheapest SSD PCs nowadays boot faster than a flagship 7 grand workstation. Heck, the Nord Stage 3 boots in 3 seconds...You can boot about 50 Stage 3s by the time it takes the Kronos II to finish its 2:30 minute boot.

[@Scrumper66]

@@crimsun7186 Yes, i agree. I have a Kronos X 73... and the startup is too long, too long.... too looooooong! ;)

[@lordmusician]

I’m a korg person and always been....but I have to give the trophy to Yamaha modx this time!

[@lancegolden8190]

The only thing is for me .I had a Yamaha MODx briefly but no sequencer in it. I wish it had a sequencer and returned it. I may check this Korg out. I still hope they can improve this Krome ex .

[@ChazSeamus28]

Isn't the korg $200 cheaper than the modx?

[@romanokoenmusic]

Thank you, Korg. The Krome line of products is great. I've been playing a first generation Krome 73 since 2015 and I owned a Triton Pro before that. I chose Krome over other brands because, for the most part, it gives me access to the features I enjoyed most in the Triton. I use Krome in studio and on stage and over the years it has been reliable and fun to play. I love the sounds. Regrettably, I will not upgrade to the EX because there are a number of fundamental features critical to music production and performance, features I had hoped would be included in the new model, that are absent. I have a list of features/improvements that I know will be very welcome on the Krome line from a long-time user perspective. I would prefer not to air them here. Is there anyone who would be willing to take a suggestion (and act on it) from someone who is still invested in your products and who desperately wants to see Korg get a win in the segment Krome competes in?

[@martinkulik9466]

I don’t think they are interested. if they have common sense they would not release ex krome in 2019 with zero upgrades. I bought it in 2011 knowing nothing about keyboards but it’s missing sampler, I would add 12 buttons for manual sequencer and microphone in… roland fa has it and it’s better choice, korg is stuck in last century with krome

[@MauColiThePianoman]

Excellent demo and wonderful instrument. Bravo.

[@floydc9482]

Was gonna get a Krome this month, but now I see the EX. I was excited! I watched numerous videos already and read a lot of you people's comments. Your knowledge and experience has convinced me to take another look at Yamaha. Thank you all for the feedback. And as a fan of Korg I have to agree; little upgrade in the wrong places. Dang, it's back to watching other videos!

[@deauvillevrienden]

Save money and buy a second hand regular Krome ;-))

[@tonylancer7367]

Did you get yourself the Yamaha or did you end up with the Krome? I'm also on the route and thought of getting a Korg but it seems like the Krome is a no go area.

[@abdielvelazquez773]

0:26 Dude, I can expect that new piano sound from a 1997 keyboard.

[@Daring2Win]

LOL!!!!!! Well,. it's def. up there with my flagship SG-Rack! :oP

[@looneyburgmusic]

What meth are you smoking to think any 90s synth can match the Krome ?

[@thangxixon]

You know it a bad keyboard when even Luke himself showed little enthusiast. Watch him demonstrate the Kronos and the old Krome. you'll see

[@stevequin9034]

spot on, he just looked so bored, Luke will go somewhere else now, i love Korg products, but its almost like hes trying to convince himself!!!!

[@larrbaII]

I have the 76 key KromeEX with ver. 2.00. and it's a bit different. Is he running ver 1.0 ?

[@stuartwilliams7371]

Looks good, I have Krome 88 already but think I will stick with it, if I get bored I can still go to my triton extreme or Oasys.

[@capmusicagod5958]

I love my Korg Krome ex. It is a gift that JESUS gave me

[@PeterPrism]

in fact, it is known that he has been working at Korg for around 2000 years

[@MontesiDavid]

Great jam on that last song👍 Funky

[@jibonjoej8077]

I have a krome EX since 2019. And why this keyboard don't support korg edit software??? I want to edit my tones with my computer, as the previous Krome... Please help me..🙏🙏🙏

[@EpsilonProcess]

8:46 Theme from CW's The Flash on a combi called Flashpoint. Coincidence? :P

[@tjaekeysofficial]

Its actually the entire flash series theme it began with that theme all the way back at episode one of season one

[@bruin4937]

I'm VERY surprised that Korg did NOT add a Set List feature like in the Kronos...

[@sachindevgir]

They should put setlist overwise it becomes difficult to manage in real-time

[@looneyburgmusic]

@@sachindevgir Why is it so difficult? I've been playing since the early 80's, never had a "setlist" on any of my synths, and at one point I was using a rig that included 6 different boards.

[@BRbassedu]

@@looneyburgmusic but that's precisely the issue here: setlist mode makes It a lot easier to play with a single keyboard. And let's face It, save for the lack of Smooth Sound Transition and Aftertouch, Krome has enough resources and sound quality to cover for a 6 keyboards rig. Although thinking about It, a couple of drawbars and waterfall keybed would bem pretty nice as well.

[@looneyburgmusic]

@@BRbassedu those features would have raised the price though

[@museonfilm8919]

Some comments on here, about how many of these sounds are dated. Yes, some PRESETS are dated, but if you take the time to actually customize and create your OWN SOUNDS, it will sound amazing - just like any other modern high-spec synth should. The other option: go buy a home keyboard.

[@arindamdas936]

Seriously korg u need to up the game. I still have a Korg TR which is like 15 yrs old now and its got almost everything you claim to have in the EX. Same 16 track sequencer, 2 ARPS and almost the same workflow. Oh I forgot, I can actually sample on the TR and has aftertouch too.

[@museonfilm8919]

The lack of Krome's aftertouch is a massive shame - I have a Korg TR61, and recently tried to sell it. I got stupid low offers, then went back to play it and realized how great it actually is!!

[@fernandogeorge8130]

1:50 the stereo effect shakes my brain

[@lawgege2167]

thank you for your comments you are the only one to use the EX without using the known sounds that are the piano sounds

[@varoennauraa]

That's it??? I was waiting at least something new.

[@kaanpiyano1]

:D

[@johndean5860]

So the nautilus is the successor to the Korg krome not the Kronos I understand now.

[@jjrusy7438]

I would get this as a modern version of my old X-50. The dual arps and the combi modes on the X-50 are great, so I would be just fine using those on the krome and the krome's additional capabilities. the touch screen is great. I like that instant tweakability of combi mix volumes. X-50 is clunky in the menus. IMO, you need both a Korg and Yamaha. they sound so different. for example, I use Yamaha pianos for solo(MX88 with motif sounds), korg pianos for in the mix. korg orchestras and Yamaha violins etc etc . they also seem to be copying Yamaha on their specific piano patches like a "woodier" sounding piano (new Yamaha cp has a bosendorfer which is so yummy and more of a woody sound), a new upright (Yamaha has several including an out of tune one), amazing coincidence. all korg pianos sound a bit tinny vs Yamaha, but you could also argue that all Yamaha pianos sound dull vs korg, so you really do need both...js

[@michaelfenemore1168]

Does it have smooth transitions yet?

[@carlosalbertoarayaflores5165]

no

[@jaybeetdown]

I want a new Korg to go with my MPC ONE but I know as SOON as I get this board, they'll release something to compete with MODX and Fantom! Trying so bad to wait!!!

[@terrykeefe8386]

The Nautilus is Korg's effort to compete with the Montage - MODX, lower price, same engine strategy. Kronos - Nautilus

[@DisInfoWars]

I might pull the trigger on this instead of the MPC keys. Pair this with my MPC one and I think it's the better deal

[@sachindevgir]

Can we update our old krome

[@timnancywoodson1549]

Excellent demonstration.

[@thekingjoshow]

Did KORG fix the Sd card error issue that plagued the Krome?

[@soundvapor]

Luke that bit at 7:56 sounds fantastic 🤯

[@barbodboloukat4812]

Korg krome Ex very very very Excellent High quality All Sounds And Combination Korg krome Ex Number one 👍👍👍👌👌👌♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mdonestudio4062]

Its 2020...so i hope keyboard manufactures..they will start to make all new keyboards that when any sounds is change..there will be no cut off sounds in between them and a smooth sounds transition from one to another for live performances....jus like kronos and montage

[@mikequesada6559]

Very nice! I would love one.. I have a Triton le, but this krome ex is over the top!

[@toxicmeme]

This guy's great, and I love the Krome. My only hesitation is that this keyboard's been out for quite a while now and I suspect something newer will be coming out in the near future.

[@Zushikikato]

That was the Nautilus.. Still out of reach for me..

[@toxicmeme]

@@Zushikikato But that runs about three times the cost of the Korg Krome Ex (at least with the 61-key versions).

[@Zushikikato]

@@toxicmeme Agreed! Tried the 88 version yesterday.. Everything was upgraded.. The screen was way alot more responsive..

[@larrbaII]

This is the EX been out for a few years. it's an updated Krome. i have one and for the price it's nice. I have the 73 key.

[@larrbaII]

@@Zushikikato Me too and it loses alot of what the Krones had. Too bad you cant buy a krones anymore.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Something serious has happened in this mans life recently. The gloom is real.

[@LoLiFeVA]

For The Love Of Noise 😂

[@jonathandossantossilva2683]

Pessoal som de piano bom mesmo é da 1 nord 2 roland 3 Yamaha 4 kurzweil 5 casio...nessa ordem...vendi meu korg krome recentemente e fui pra roland e tive uma agradável surpresa!!!timbres mais lindos!!!!

[@malcolmgregoire1019]

You show a combi of Flashpoint bank F 004 but that is not a standard combi. Where did you get that from? Maybe the UK version is different from the US version.

[@spincoke]

What is the name of the program or combination of the brass sound at 3:09 into the clip here?

[@AndyClark]

At least I won't have Krome Ex Envy with my V1 Krome :)

[@vladscastle]

This item is on currently on backorder. When do you anticipate it being available in Spring 2022?

[@responsibleparty]

This guy's really good. An excellent spokesperson for Korg.

[@edrock26]

I am very impressed KORG! You have stepped up your game with the patches. Very nice!

[@vsrohit]

Why is Korg not planning to make a sound editor for Krome EX? Does Krome editor work for this?

[@galastar257]

This has to be one the most underwhelming and unenthusiastic new product demonstrations in the history of new product demonstrations. “This is our great new bass”.........oh

[@Hi-xs7wm]

Beautiful

[@peteroppong1171]

GREETINGS.......It feels good to hear the EX sounding so good.....especially the FM Ep's. Who will do another quick one showing us how powerful its Brass sounds can stand the test of time. Thanks Dr Luke.

[@FAMEAcademyNY]

What happened to the horn sounds? I was waiting...

[@tommcconnell6893]

How about a revolutionary new update: Like buttons,motherboards and power adapters that don't fail the first year you own a unit?

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

KORG : KROME - EX ; New Model ; Quality : Controller ; Arpeggios ; Ritmos ; Tons ; Timbres : Effectos ; Memory : ( 40 GB ) : interno ; Programming ; Equalizador - Gráficos ; Digitais ; Sfotware ; interface ; ( Parameter ) ; KORG ; Manufacture : in JAPAN .

[@Charlyaraya]

Why you did not add an audio input like all workstations nowadays? get a modx

[@pn2543]

'a plethora of pads'!

[@Ekkie101]

I have a Krome I bought 5 years ago and it's already been in the shop 5 times and is due to go back again. I love the sounds, but c'mon! My old T1 never had that many problems. What is Korg doing? Using cheaper components? Especially the velocity sensors. They keep failing. I hope Korg will take a hint and upgrade their instruments so I don't have to keep putting it in the repair shop for a month at a time.

[@lancegolden8190]

Ekkie101 Which key model do you have? I’ve been thinking about getting one.

[@lancegolden8190]

Ekkie101 I don’t want to have to go to a shop all the time if I get one.

[@KitCotter]

YES, my Korg SP170 electric piano kept needing the velocity-sensors replaced... replaced them twice myself (A$40 for parts, & a whole morning's work each time) then gave the thing away. Wouldn't buy Korg again now...

[@freddyperezmusicentertainment]

KEYBED IS HORRIBLE

[@KoayChooChin]

they can reuse the same hardware, at least add in sampling , smooth sound transition and a setlist then I am sold.

[@YouRock777]

Very very small update. i own KROME since 2015 and no plan to upgrade to this model.

[@museonfilm8919]

Yes, and if you have Kromatic (free software) you can download your own wav sounds into bank F!!!!!

[@bidhangupta3731]

Can you tell me how can I layer sound in programme mode in korg krome ex plzzze?

[@ramisonvilela]

Does KORG plan to make available the new KROSS 2 SE samples and presets for other KROSS 2 users to upgrade their keyboards? An update for download

[@engx3733]

all workstations need drastically updating

[@tjaekeysofficial]

Do you hear yourself??? Or have you never used a Montage or Fantom before???

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

No sampling still? I can’t believe it

[@museonfilm8919]

I found out a piece of free software called Kromatic, lets you put your own wav samples into bank F. It makes this keyboard way more powerful.

[@philippeperez4558]

I purchased the Krome Ex 73 and i have a Kronos 61 also. I am very happy about this keyboard. A lot of sounds are outstanding ( drums , bass , pianos , pads ). The sequencer itself is far better than the Kronos in terms of ergonomy. Yet its not perfect and crashes on some occasions ( like the Kronos did sometimes ) ; in sequencer mode. The keyboard feeling is not impressive but does the job. Play parameter are easy to understand. Sound editing capabilities dont seem to match the Kronos but that is not the same price range either.

[@johnroca9987]

can we say that this new Korg krome has more sounds like the ones of the m3? i used to love the Rhodes sound but the other sounds were very laky like the guitars sounds the m3 and the m50 were great exept the grand piano sounds i hope this one has a good one playable stereo and mono (on stage) also the krome keybed sound craky like casio keybed i hope you improve all that then maybe i buy one,Yamaha Moxf6 dont have a great touchscreen but sounds awsome and the keybed dont make noise. thanks great demo

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey really cool! Tell me, does it plays songs and tracks and do the keys light up? I would want it to be a learning tool. Thank you for posting this.

[@outsidersband1614]

Yamaha Modx definitely blasted the medium price synthesiser market!

[@Jimmy_GHOTI]

Couldn't find INDY (D bank 04 in Krome v1) combination. What is the name in EX version? Please advice

[@moretacos1]

Is the internal program still stored on an SD card that becomes corrupt over time?

[@Jason75913]

LOL!

[@deauvillevrienden]

If you replace the internat SD card with a decent SD card from a reliable brand it will not become corrupt ;-))

[@ElektronicCricket]

There is still no quick acces for live use ? i like the sounds in general but not the way to edit , menu's, ...

[@CaptSpacelord]

What about the internal sd card ? Any problems like on the first Krome )

[@Keyzie7]

did they fix the white noise problem from the previous model?

[@TechCrazy]

It reminds me of the Kawai K5000s. Loved it.

[@kiara1231971]

Which Korg Krome ex are you playing specifically.....I saw there was a wide array but which one are you playing.

[@musicisdivine6803]

Hi sir I have korg krome now s days it showing reverse image on display I don't know wat Wil happen please help me

[@carloscastaneda5116]

Where can I find the FMElectric.Piano sounds? Cant find them in my new Krome EX

[@seithangsingson2777]

Hi can you please help me how to make sequence for my own music?

[@dealsbetweenfriends]

i had this fort 3-4 years ..hate it but use it for songwriting ! 9/2024 how to control the prog sounds??

[@Jason75913]

You mean program change? That's a MIDI message, you can tweak how that works in Global settings.

[@andy-ford]

I have an original 61 key Krome and it has the worst keybed I have ever used.and the extended ADSR is overly complicated.

[@jaywebb4997]

Can you record what you play on different tracks

[@bhootooavarunrb2474]

How to get back the krome grand piano ex sound if i lost it ?

[@samueladams7]

Which is better for composing, the i3 or the KROME? Can one download more rhythm tracks from either Korg or a third party?

[@anthonylakich1727]

Yep 85% of those sound where on a Yamah Keyboard i had in 1996-1998 not that there bad But would like at least 25 sound has been almost 25 years after all. Side Note My KORG Bass Guitar Tuner still work great ;) and i got that in 1996 too;)

[@YEE941]

lovely guitarpad

[@ThePragmo]

Am presupposing that the 88key version was still being built when this demo video was recorded.

[@maija4148]

Is this one good for beginners ? can i play it standalone or do i need and DAW ?

[@ge0rgeharris218]

I couldn't use any of these sounds for anything that I could even imagine! It sounds like Korg is taking the fast track to oblivion!

[@Jason75913]

Bloody how?

[@jomarmaravillas4051]

korg krome has seamless transition from one to the next patch?

[@digitaldiezel5870]

DAMN! Nice sounds!! This is great board for people who don't already have a Krome or something similar. For people who still want on-board 16 track sequencer, this is a nice move. The Modx does not have that! (not that it would need it, with the Cubase integration). All in all, I like it!

[@lancegolden8190]

Digital Diezel I brought a Moscow last month and returned it because I felt I needed a sequencer onboard. I think this might be good for me and my son.

[@digitaldiezel5870]

Cool Breeze678 Cool! I hope it works out for you! Seems like a piano musician could have allot of fun with it. There are allot of nice boards available so make sure this one has what you’re looking for.

[@lassel1644]

ModX has that in version 2.0

[@sweetactionmax]

Awesome, can you plug in a midi keyboard and assign sounds to it?

[@PeterPrism]

Yes

[@davebellamy4867]

This thing sounds warm but with bite.

[@ageshero]

Am I the only one who wants a rack unit version or a mini 25 key travel krome lol

[@fajstesla7514]

Se puede cargar los sonidos del EX al Krome Normal?

[@jml19221]

Luke rocks

[@skymccloud]

how do u transfer song ideas to Mac keyboard or usb

[@russellsteel2346]

What a great shame, and a huge disappointment this is, lots of us have owned a krome, i my self have the 88 key, and it virtually does exactly the same thing, korg you have wasted your time on this one, most people i am sure were looking for upgrades to the firmware at the very least, why this could almost have been an upgrade to the firmware instead of trying to pram it off as some thing new , i will save up for the MODX

[@ernestenoch6436]

russell steel question🧐my Krome sometimes, when I’m playing, I’ll hit a key and it will play back at me really loud, do you what’s happening I need to know what that is?🙏🏾

[@தேவகிருபை-வ1ச]

@@ernestenoch6436 it maybe the problems in sustain effect.... Any technical errors may affect you're board sir....

[@gabrielirlanda]

You don't understand the Korg releases and their sophisticated way of keeping customers happy, didn't you realise the front panel is now grey? 😄

[@vikrampatik34]

Please tell use of. Switch near enter switch

[@SriharshaaPrabhakar]

Superb ❤️❤️❤️

[@น้าเชขับสิบล้อกวาดแว๊นขยะ]

Nice synth.

[@BritsRecsMusic]

Nice Sound

[@EddieVHalen5150]

Are the sounds compatible with the Original Krome?

[@marcThysebaert]

Super demo

[@nitinsampaul]

Can midi files be played on this like Yamaha does?

[@BUPETA3351]

You are 10 years behind with this product, and it's sounds...

[@yotekojo3754]

Korg te disparaste en una pierna, tenias que haber lanzado un kronos Le o algun teclado con mas capacidades. Ahora el Yamaha modx te va ah comer el mercado

[@jamespb777]

Crees q el modx es mejor q este?

[@TheSilvano42]

Yo igual creo que modx se lo lleva

[@Jason75913]

@@TheSilvano42 hasta cierto punto si

[@carlosalbertoarayaflores5165]

@@jamespb777 el modx se desayuna, almuerza y defeca un krome, de verdad todo lo que encuentras aqui lo encuentras por 1000 en un modx, esperaba mucho mas de esta actualizacion, o al menos una interfaz de audio externa, algo que incluso el Kross tiene y que puedes encontrar en teclados mucho mas economicos como un mininova

[@tonyferrez01]

Probe este teclado ayer en la tienda, que gran desilusión, el material es super barato, plástico! Las teclas se sienten como las de un Casio, de esos con los que aprende uno cuando recién comienza. Mala calidad de material.

[@markschoppler4793]

My old Korg TR had a better keybed at a similar release price. Returned my Krome EX, now saving for Kronos. Please upgrade the keybed in future midrange products and make the Editor and VSTPlugin work for Krome Ex users too.

[@leilad9721]

can i ask sir .what krome ex you return.is it 61 keys.73 keys or 88keys . because of not good keybed

[@markschoppler4793]

@@leilad9721 i returned krome 61. 73 key version has the same keybed. you should probably try them in a store and see how it feels for you.

[@elvuelodelaavutardapocha7021]

Sorry for my ignorance, but which is better to compose, produce etc Korg Krome Ex or Korg PA 700? thanks for all...

[@alicaramba7680]

Korg PA 700 is arranger keyboard. It is destined more for entertainment. It helps to play generic music (styles) and substitutes whole band. Performers usually uses that type of keyboard for weddings, in bars, to create musical background. You can produce with it generic songs or soundtracks for commercials, videos or similar, where there is no high requirements for music originality. Likes of Krome EX (competitors Roland Fa, Yamaha MODX) are music workstations to create songs from scratch. The most you have is rhythm templates and arpeggiator, that's it. You need separately write/create all other parts of arrangement. Krome EX is definitely more professional instrument, but you need to decide by yourself - are you ready to work with your brain and make original music measure by measure, or maybe arranger keyboard is good enough for a generic production. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabGamydnZ5khaM Of course, you can create generic music with workstation, but arranger will make it much easier. And also you can create original music with arranger by ignoring styles and by using external sequencer. You should identify what is your production destination and choose keyboard accordingly.

[@blessmonjoseph469]

If it have an Audio playback feature

[@museonfilm8919]

With free 3rd party software called Kromatic - yes you can add your own wav samples into bank F - not a feature korg will tell you about!!