KORG NAUTILUS Overview & Demo

[@LeonelMartinez150]

I bought one 2 years ago, and it's amazing i added some samples sounds from other keyboards and i love my Korg Nautilus one thing im bug is the no Aftertouch but korg came out with the Aftertouch version. Love my Nautilus

[@kiko1935]

Congratulations on getting Korg to send you a unit. That's a big deal and you have earned the recognition ten fold.

[@n8goulet]

Send for free, but expecting it to be returned. Yamaha gave him it's competitor, the MODX. We can see what company is more serious about marketing their synth.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

actually, I offered to return it. I regularly get new synths in, and some have to go to make room. I don't have time to play them all. and it doesn't feel right to sell gear that's been donated. i'm making videos anyway, so it's great to feature new synths without me having to buy them. it's basically free rental and everyone wins, me, the brands and the audience. perhaps when korg release something new, then I'll trade up!

[@stuartwilliams7371]

Wish Korg would donate to me😂😂 Had to sell a kidney to buy my Oasys and Karma but worth it 😀👍 I’m not sure about Nautilus, look very bland to me, repackaged i3 with Oasys lettering and no karma?? Hmm 🤔 Anyways, hope u enjoy. Well done woody 👍

[@souldreamer702]

@@WoodyPianoShack I'll gladly take whatever you don't want or have room for, seriously tho, I'll never get rid of another keyboard again. I have a few and I'll never part with any of them. The Nautilus is next on my list !!!! Thanks for the video !!!

[@Doctormix]

well done mate!!! love your demo!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi there pal! looking forward to seeing what you can do with yours :)

[@ThePoushal]

It's that guy from the other channel! Love you both.

[@n8goulet]

Nice job on your Nautilus video too Doctor Mix. Have you tried to load Kronos sounds into your Nautilus yet? 😄

[@attn2020]

Boss

[@MellostormMusic]

Great overview. My first synth was the classic M1. The Nautilus is the M1 of the 21st century and is a joy to play!

[@LeonelMartinez150]

To be honest ive use a M1 before and the M1 kills the Nautilus in sound quality and the fact that it has Aftertouch. I love my Nautilus but vintage keyboard like the M1 01w roland D50 Yamaha Dx7 the korg N264/364 and many other vintage keyboard are way better in sound quality. You know what they say the quality of the vintage keyboard sound better then most modern keyboards.

[@LeonelMartinez150]

To be honest ive use a M1 before and the M1 kills the Nautilus in sound quality and the fact that it has Aftertouch. I love my Nautilus but vintage keyboard like the M1 01w roland D50 Yamaha Dx7 the korg N264/364 and many other vintage keyboard are way better in sound quality. You know what they say the quality of the vintage keyboard sound better then most modern keyboards not to offend anyone. Love your videos keep up the good work woody.

[@MrRozzwell]

Really beautiful demonstrations of the piano sounds. It is great that Korg gave this keyboard to a musician.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

haha, i'm a good bluffer on the key :D seriously, thanks, means a lot.

[@fahimdawer]

Its touch screen is from 80s and called resistive touch screen ......they should have installed state of the art screen when they were thinking of less button controls.......

[@Talia.777]

Agreed

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

Screw those blind keyboard players. Touchscreen everything!

[@verysynthesizer5972]

Exactly !!! It's a Cheap Screen ... But not a Cheap workstation !

[@jermainelong1843]

@SunTai Not just their touch screens. I still can't believe how flimsy the key bed on the Krome is, not to mention the poor reverb & chorus fx😡

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

@@jermainelong1843 This action is different than Krome. It’s “Natural Touch” same as the Nanokey AIR action

[@lalnunsangaasanga5801]

piano sound is very Natural and beautyful.Acoustic grand sample sound playing again long time.

[@LeonelMartinez150]

27:08 you want to make the Nautilus exactly like the Kronos use a Korg Nano kontrol and you have a Kronos on the Nautilus

[@RodneyD]

It’d still be missing the Karma Technology

[@hhderuijter]

This is a nice surprise by Korg. I realy like the fresh new design and it also seems to have the build quality that Korg is known for. Most importantly, I liked almost everything I heard and I would choose a good arpeggiator over Karma anytime. But that is personal obviously. The best surprise was to learn about this interesting new instrument on my favourite keyboard channel. I look forward to you future videos on the Nautilus. Thank you Woody!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

happy to read that, thank you!

[@iosyn5896]

build quality = plastic? Are u from another planet, m8? behringer build with more quality for halfprized gear and korg build toyware at this time, sorry. wavestate = plastic, opsix = plastic, natilus = plastic, etc.

[@hhderuijter]

@@iosyn5896 Listen to Woody’s report on the build quality and the materials used. The top panel is aluminium and the whole curved bottom section is a thick sheet of solid aluminium. I had two Korg arrangers and they were build like a tank, much like the Triton was. I know the Kronos is also a solid piece of gear.

[@davidm3569]

A dream machine. Unfortunately I will never be able to own one...........but I can dream.😁

[@WoodyPianoShack]

oh don't say that! i never thought i'd own a D50, but many years later...

[@jbognap]

Nice surprise. A true workstation with PCM/AN/FM/EFX, Sampling/MIDI sequencing and Audio recording all in one unit for ~$2000. Waiting for a wave sequencing demo.

[@xtrofilm]

You my friend are a breath of fresh air. Just saw this vid for first time and as from today im saving up to buy one of these, they sound great, at the moment a 61 key version over here in the uk is £1500. I cant wait !!!!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that seems like a pretty good deal to me, good choice!

[@xtrofilm]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thank you, may i ask if you could recommend some speakers im gonna need for it not too expensive.

[@j0rdan18]

This is dangerous, Woody. Last time you did this with the MODX I went away and bought one!

[@Kougeru]

Just be broke and it's not a problem

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i bet you can still make some great music with your modx! you'll be fine :)

[@synthesist3003]

This is a great review, as always¡¡¡ It calls my attention that many people prefer a keyboard over another just for the piano sounds. Come on¡¡¡ if you own a kronos or this keyboard, you know you can edit the sounds the way you want. Nine engines, a powerful sequencer, karma, 12 insert effects, you can combine up to 16 sounds, wave sequence¡¡¡¡¡ I tell you this, there is no other workstation tha can do so much as Kronos and in second place, this new keyboard, nor modex, nor Roland fantom or nord stage, period. If what you want is a piano that sounds well, buy a stainway.

[@Petsublak]

Finally good news in the year 2020. I was looking at the Korg Krome, though preferred the Kronos 2. Finances holding us back. Now this Nautilus has appeared, so decisions to be made. Good video, many thanks.

[@LB-pp7pu]

Every sound coming from this thing is outstanding!

[@janpieternieman5295]

Wow I like the background music especially at the end. And the piano version of Computer Love is also nicely done!

[@cahenglish]

Thank you, Korg, for taking care of our boy, Woody! We trust and enjoy his reviews. I've bought more than one product based on his demos. So, Woody, Woodster, Big WooWoo!! Great review. Looks like quite the exciting board. I could tell you were really enjoying yourself playing it. Looking forward to more on this tech! Cheers, Cliff

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thanks for watching and the endorsement cliff :)

[@marcomonchi9396]

Big workstation in a compact format! Is a goal for korg that win the match

[@Posijax]

I just unboxed mine yesterday... Overwhelmed, but loving it... 🎶🎶🎶

[@jordanking7711]

Also Woody the purpose of the parameter knobs that push in, is not only so you can't accidentally turn them while they are pressed in. It's also used for transportation reasons, so that you don't damage it in transit while they are pressed in.

[@rickboring7165]

Hi Woody, Excellent job on the review. The smooth sound transition is definitely on the Kronos as well and a great feature at that. I love to be able to change sounds on the fly while sustaining the strings and the switch to a lead sound without a dropout! Glad to see the Nautilus keeps this great feature.

[@johnphilipquinga9461]

Ohh hell yess to the prepared pianos 😍😍😍😍

[@jeffreyreid6981]

I’m from America woody and I always like your review

[@flowmaka]

Love your review! I’ve been a fan of Korg for a long time. They are simply remarkable sounding keyboards. I’ve been looking for a Kronos but they are out of my price range. This is even better and more affordable. Thanks again!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you for the comment!

[@albinzajac8019]

Never enjoyed on this so much, I want to cry 😂😃🥰

[@WoodyPianoShack]

gosh, don't cry!

[@aligator9552]

OMG!! 26:12 what a unbelievable view!!

[@joebarron4666]

Very exciting! Had no idea this was coming. Good job Woody!

[@bruin4937]

Cool, I knew Woody would test drive the new Korg Nautilus! Brilliant!

[@pixusphotographic]

It sounds good but to enough to sell any of my Kronos, looking forward to seeing more of your demos

[@Musicology1975]

You are the Uncle i never had👍

[@synthesist3003]

This is a great review, as always¡¡¡ It calls my attention that many people prefer a keyboard over another just for the piano sounds. Come on¡¡¡ if you own a kronos or this keyboard, you know you can edit the sounds the way you want. Nine engines, a powerful sequencer, karma, 12 insert effects, you can combine up to 16 sounds, wave sequence¡¡¡¡¡ I tell you this, there is no other workstation tha can do so much as Kronos and in second place, this new keyboard, nor modex, nor Roland fantom or nord stage, period. If what you want is a piano that sounds well, buy a stainway.

[@taucetus3657]

Korg's answer to Yamaha's Modx

[@agostoncs3575]

Amazing synth and amazing performer! Thank you Woody

[@FrankygoestoHobbywood]

a good review, Woody... i always love to see your reactions while playing.

[@airmanchairman]

Considering how the Montage edges the Kronos when it comes to authentic-sounding guitar sounds of all types, here’s hoping those have been addressed in what looks to be a significant voices update. 🤞🏾 🤞🏾

[@madness8556]

Sadly I don't think that Korg has significantly improved the quality of its lacklustre acoustic and electric guitar programs which aren't really much improved from those in my 1995 Trinity! Their PA series arrangers have phenomenal guitar programs so Korg obviously have the ability to improve these sounds but choose not to for some strange reason! Perhaps they're frightened that sales of their PA strangers would be affected, who knows?

[@tom221263]

First Look: Reincarnation of the M1

[@R---66---R]

@Alfred E. Neumann Yes, had that too at first glance. The M1 and 01W/fd have this solid heavy aluminum body thing goin on, also...it plays great!

[@iosyn5896]

lol. never. looks like a rtc-reduced yamaha genos body, and the open sides, dust's best friends.

[@WellMix]

First look: Krome upper, Genos rear

[@n8goulet]

A reincarnation of the M1 would mean being state of the art in every way, and by an order of magnitude more advanced than anything on the market, at an attractive price, more portable than other advanced synths, with incredible programming of sound libraries and a huge sysex sound library to tap into like the DX7 did. Nautilus falls flat next to the M1 in all those areas.

[@drinkinslim]

Gross, LOL. While the M1 could do a lot for what it was, it had (in my opinion) quite clunky, merky and muddy sounds. Some were quite usable though.

[@arcanics1971]

I am impressed. It is my intention to upgrade next year- got a pc to buy first and I am not exactly rich- and the high end workstations are what I am looking at saving for. This is a welcome addition, especially as it's a bit less saving. I can't swear that this is what I would go for, but it certainly appeals. Looking online I see the two bigger keybeds are better quality, but I imagine the price reflects that. Very much looking forward to more on this. Those Acoustic Pianos sound lush!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

the acoustics sound amazing, like you're in the room with the piano. i'm sure the 61 and 73 have exact same keys.

[@ringodingo6945]

Good call. I understand not everyone can afford the best with after touch etc. So this is perfect for the budget.

2 days ago it was just a leak and now you have it, I'm amazed!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i can't quite believe it either :)

@@WoodyPianoShack well deserved, I really appreciate what are you doing! ✌️

[@DennisBuCS]

It looks like Yamaha Genos at the back.

[@Soryt]

I wish they made the Genos of aluminium, its now like a tupperware box 😎🎹🎹

[@DennisBuCS]

@@PianoMan-hx3ev Yea, but for some reason nautilus looks better than genos.

[@DennisBuCS]

@@Soryt Yamaha arranger keyboard usually made of plastic, they just don't want to use HQ material on arrangers, its unfair to spend so much money on a tupperware box.

[@Talia.777]

@@DennisBuCS Not true, Look at korg Pa3x and you see lots of aluminum...!!!

[@Soryt]

@@DennisBuCS yes indeed , but i am still happy with my Genos for 3 years now . > kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJDVdZ6licSVp7c

[@cube206]

Thank's Woody for the interesting presentation, keep it up :)

[@Soiffie11]

Love the computerwelt piece

[@NorthEastEntertainmentChannel]

Great demo and sounds very capable but am I the only one who thinks some of this in perticular its design is taken off a Yamaha Genos?

[@MohammedElSanousi]

You are right

[@nickpaddock6137]

I thought that too

[@simbaking6338]

Lol!...It does resemble Yamaha Genos around the side with a Korg M1 top panel!!

[@nvillajuan]

I’m shopping and I appreciate your demo and review. Thx!

[@lospopularos]

You can't believe the relief we feel when that background racket stops at 8:31. What was the purpose of that pandemonium in the rear anyway?

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

It has the same Body of the YAMAHA GENOS

[@engx3733]

That's what I thought the moment I saw it.

[@markwilburn3914]

oh wow, it kinda does...

[@rnedp760]

Been watching your channel for a few years but the production quality of the vids has massively increased in the last months, really great. And congrats on getting this launch day vid out.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

oh, appreciate that feedback. been putting some money into the production equipment and upping my game.

[@zzyzx13]

I think the Knobs feature is actually to make them more gigbag-friendly, this way-the knobs won't be sheared off when putting the keyboard in-or-out of the bag

[@escapepartybanduk2950]

Definitely. I've replaced the pots on my Juno DS twice already 🤦‍♂️

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i thought so too, but then it occurs to me that the joystick is much more vulnerable than knobs anyway, pop down joystick anyone?

[@zzyzx13]

@@WoodyPianoShack Perhaps the joystick however by nature would bend out of the way of whatever obstacles that a rigid knob would snag upon?

[@harmonystudioz]

Amazing keyboard I must buy 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@woopeedyscoop1858]

great stuff. thanks Woody

[@JabasteenJaba]

That DX7 sound 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ECollinsMusic]

Thanks for the breakdown

[@pongsirisiribohdi5061]

Sounds Excellent!!!

[@Zipwardlol]

Here goes Woody to Balkan music . Nice 19:51

[@ShotecMusic]

It is always good that those side panels (around pitch/mod stick) are plastic, when resting your hands there, it doesn't feel cold like the aluminum does ;) ... Amazing video!

[@michelkeijzers]

Enjoy your Korg Nautilus! Very nice video.

[@eaglechildkeys]

Great video Woody. I consider myself a Korg fan, and the keyboard seems powerful, but the 61 keys 2000 dolars, a bit expensive. Hope months later , they lower the price a little bit.

[@pianokeyjoe]

As my user name implies, I am the man to come to about Piano key baby! The keybed of this Korg is the NEW-OLD PANASONIC-TECHNICS-MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC designed keybeds used in the older(1980s) Technics keyboards but with the same semi-weighted fronts that were more common on the 1990s designed keyboards from Technics like the KN flagship arrangers. The SX-A7 arranger from the late 80s had the same keys as this unit, hence your SHORT travel, but with the front steel weights of the more expensive 1990s KN series and some of the 1980s flagship Church Organs. The modern comparison is the Korg M3 workstations(61-73),which were the FIRST in the mid 2000's to readopt the old PANASONIC-Technics keys from the 1980s-90s but with slight difference: BRIGHT WHITE COLOR naturals, and MATTE TEXTURED flats and sharps black keys. The synth you compared with the Triton has the cheaper style Panasonic portable keyboards series key-strip keys that are found ironically, on most of Korg's PA series late mid 2000s keyboards, the M50,R3,PA600,PA500,most of the K controllers with full sized keys and so on. The Korg M3,Kronos, and this Nautilus use the better revised Technics keys. No Aftertouch is strange considering most keyboards just use a resistive felt strip under the front of the black keys,middle of white keys like always... Hmm. Anyway, the TRITON action you love so much is manufactured by YAMAHA and is the YAMAHA DX7 series 61 note keybed complete with the metal switches,felt strip aftertouch strip, and slightly smaller width keys with slightly LONGER key length. The Panasonic keys are slightly wider and shorter. The new Korg recent release 88 note keybeds are entirely NEW design, not copied from older engineering specs used by the 61-73 note versions from 1980s keybeds. Ok, the Kronos, has an INTEL ATOM 1.8ghz mini itx x86 computer system powered by LINUX Gentoo and custom bits including custom KORG electronics and Korg OS. The Nautilus MAY BE ARM based computer now, and from the interface I saw, seems to still be LINUX, along with the Korg OS custom bits. The ARM based cpu is found on the Raspberry Pi mini micro computer boards and is by far cheaper and runs cooler and more efficient than INTEL and so I am only assuming but a safe bet, this is the direction they went with this keyboard. Only taking it apart will tell you for sure but there ya have it! Hope this helps and sheds some light WHY the difference in these Korgs across time and space lol!

[@chaton51]

As I heard.. no aftertouch ? and it lacks some faders... better buy a kronos or wait for a Kronos 3 ... :)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

fair to say - it's great to have more choices!

[@lorien42]

The only thing I really find missing here is the ribbon, I really dislike not having one. I can do without aftertouch at the keybed level as I play sort of heavy and always end up triggering it when I don't want to. If needed, I am sure the controller can be assigned to pedal or a USB device such as a nanocontrol.

[@ChristofRoeyaert]

Moreover, the price difference between the Nautilus and the Kronos isn't all that big, considering what you're missing out on : for example, Sweetwater has already dropped the price of the Kronos 88 by $500, putting it at $3399 (down from $3899), versus $2699 for a Nautilus 88...

[@mrdali67]

@@ChristofRoeyaert Thats a general rebate from Korg for the rest of the year

[@Wulfcry]

When Woody pressed the knobs, I was like ok that is different and unexpected.

[@housebandthexenos2569]

and I was also like ok a few of those are never going to come back up again one day

[@WoodyPianoShack]

ouch, you might be right! i have similar knob on my oven, and it has not failed me yet :D

[@djdigital3806]

Krog🎹 is now King.

[@U.N.]

Thank you for this video!

[@richikeys6535]

Thx for sharing your vid. What a nice synth. 👏

[@CrazedCrittic]

I want one of these.. badly!

[@timbrandon1466]

Yet another great video.

[@davem8687]

the schumann took me way back wow!

[@lucalazzarini1341]

Woody you're one of the most entertaining reviewer I've ever seen: while you play a keyboard your face is better than any other star-based evaluation system :-D .. this Nautilus deserve more in dept research... at first sight it remember me a lot of my Krome (yes Krome has less synth engines) but these specific Korg choices (less Knobs, less display, less button, ....) feel like a deja-vù!. I own also a Yamaha Modx7 that make me feel like a baby in a toycenter every time a dig into the enormous options offered by that Yamaha synth-beast... A comparison in my opinion is not needed... too much distance between this 2 machines.. and I'm very pleased that Korg did not choose to develope an anti-Modx clone or similar... Korg and Yamaha are always on my hearth (and on my setup), each for their specific distinctive strength points. Keep going well with these reviews Woody. Many thanks! :)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thanks for the awesome comment luca! it's a huge step up from the krome i think, in build quality, keys, sounds & features. although the krome does have much more proper buttons :) you carry on enjoying your modx, you're right, there is so much to explore there too!

[@ruka419]

Du spielst super❤

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

The front a kind of legendary M1 look

[@dykodesigns]

That’s a cool synth! This could well be a serious competitor to the MODX. Like the design of it, reminds me of the M1 but then for the 2020’s. The pop out buttons are a nice touch. Interresting that it has a midi-through port, you don’t see that very often anymore. The Piano sounds are a nice and dynamic sounding. I wonder if the Nautilus supports USB controllers, appearantly the Kronos does.

[@jamessudbury6006]

The modx sucks. Feels like shit. Looks like shit.

[@luizsongs]

I am trying to decide which is better to buy ? Modx or Nautilus?

[@abrokenframe82]

Nice to hear Kraftwerk songs done on a piano. Very nice playing.👍

[@jonmunday8963]

Man I thought I subscribed to your channel after watching the Triton video, which was amazing btw, but I apparently I didn't🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Don't worry my friend I won't forget to sub this time!! Your videos are amazing and your piano playing is quite amazing as well!! You explain things very well😎😎 I am a very proud fan of Korg who has owned the Korg Trinity followed by every single Triton 61, 76 and 88 key and then the Triton Studio for years, and now I've owned the Kronos X 73 key for about 7 years but haven't updated the software which needs to be done. I don't know if you take requests buuuut if you or your buddy who owns that Kronos ever wanted to do a software update video it would most definitely be very very appreciated, and if not it's alright I'll still be here watching. Much respect to you and keep the videos coming🙏🙏🙏

[@dulistanheman]

Nice demonstration Woody

[@JayTheLane]

Pleased for you Woody and well deserved mate 👍🏼

[@WoodyPianoShack]

appreciate that, thank jay!

[@EduardoRohdeEras]

Finally a serious mid-level synth to challenge the MODX, and feels like an amazing machine here! I do love my MODX, but I have to recognize that the Nautilus seems to be a step above it. Of course it's more expensive, but stills a great mid-level option, a massive one!

[@nliviumihai]

It's twice the price. It costs almost as much as a Montage/Kronos/Fantom. MODx is half the price and it's almost as good as the Montage. Sure, interesting tool, but, in my opinion, a little bit too expensive.

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

How good is the grand piano in your MODX? Can you compare the piano sound to another like the Yamaha P series. I own a P95.

[@EduardoRohdeEras]

@@nliviumihai well pointed, it's basically US$1000 more for each model (6, 7 and 8 octaves), it's a big difference. I hope the price will drop in the future ☺️

[@EduardoRohdeEras]

@@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene I have not played many Yamaha P series to give you a deep comparison, but I can guarantee the piano sounds in the MODX are awesome, including some classic yamaha pianos from other keyboard (you can have mechanical noises, string resonance, pedal noises, several velocity layers...). You can also load or create new sounds, I have the "Imperfect Samples Ebony Piano" loaded in my MODX and it works awesome! I got a lot of work to fit the samples there but it worth it.

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

@@EduardoRohdeEras Thank you. "Ebony Piano" Multi-sampled piano I assume. 3 Velocities and one sample per full major scale.

[@St_Modler]

So, now in the mid-range workstation segment we have Korg Nautilus, Yamaha MODX and Kurzweil PC4. It's gonna be interesting to see Roland's response, as the FA-06/07/08 is getting quite old and they are yet to make a trimmed down version of the new Fantom.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, it will be interesting to see roland's next move, the zencore FA is surely in the pipeline.

[@godders7594]

Great demo Woody

[@simonlegrec]

Amazing synth...and tube

[@JoseVGavila]

This is the equivalent to the MODX derived from MONTAGE... Good move to expand the range of prospective buyers if they can stand the missing things

[@nliviumihai]

Not quite. MODx is half the price of a Montage. This is only a 3-400 dollars cheaper than the Kronos/Montage.

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

The heck with the keyboard....did you see the view out the window? Looks like Heaven! If I could imagine the perfect studio, it would be this one. I think the real Heaven may not be as nice ;)

[@hpitura]

hah, exactly!

[@MajorSeventh]

Yeah, I was looking for this comment. You know it's a channel of diehard keyboard geeks when they're looking at the Kronos while in the background there's an absolutely epic window view that almost no one notices.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

Looks like the Yamaha Genos design with the rounded edges.

[@adamdestromusic]

Great presentation thanks :)

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent review. I still regret selling my Korg DS8 long ago, it had aftertouch and a beautiful jazz guitar/acoustic bass sound that was inspirational. Too bad the Nautilus lacks aftertouch, but I was impressed by the acoustic bass/ride cymbal/piano patch you demonstrated, so I might just consider the Nautilus after all (the 88 key version)... thanks for your comments regarding low keybed noise.

[@DrebbenKingmaker]

Superb !

[@OctavianVesa]

Great surprise! Thanks for the video and congrats for getting on the Korg early testers list - you deserve it!

[@artie218]

maybe those buttons push down also for avoiding losing buttons as you pack or remove the keyboard from the case

[@tec0.comllc187]

I'd like to be able to justify getting a new keyboard but even after 30 years, my Yamaha SY55 along with the MIDI out and Logic Pro X, does everything I need it to. Even so, great review on a very nice keyboard.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that's a golden oldie! the improved connectivity of modern keyboards is nice, if you're connecting to PC. audio and midi over usb is convenient.

[@Talia.777]

What?😮 I thought it is kronos Nautilus! Imo, it's a weird name for a synth-keyboard. When has been released? I'm so ah.. 😵😲😳

[@getitcaptured]

Ye the name seems fitting because it's watered (Nautilus) down... No faders, No aftertouch But it sounds good

[@Talia.777]

@@getitcaptured yeah exactly. It seems korg has put so many sounds loop. kinda like korg wavstate.. a lil bit. and it has many pattern rhythms which are good though But why f**king $2000 You can even buy a used kronos 61 with the best condition for $2000 Kronos has the best keybed.... By the way touch screen has lag..... somewhere i read it's of resistive kind of screen 😲

[@kokopelli314]

Love the piano samples. I'm guessing the Nautilus would receive and process channel D so aftertouch from a lower 88 weighted keyboard controller could change filters and such. If I were using this on gigs I would definitely be pushing in those knobs during transport.

[@bigfreak58]

I agree after touch would be a plus

[@johnphilipquinga9461]

I'm excited on how roland will cope up to this keys 😇😇

[@kevanbarrett7411]

Nice presentation Woody. If it had aftertouch I would probably go for one but a little pricey without. Surprised Korg are still sticking with Combi and Program Modes when Roland and Yamaha of gone down the Performance route.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi kevan, i'm grateful for this, the "everything is a performance" does my head in, especially when combining multi-performance performances into a multi-timbral performance, your head is surely hurting too now :)

[@kevanbarrett7411]

@@WoodyPianoShack Just to let you know that on the back of this video I considered getting a Nautilus but found a brand new Kronos 61 for the same price. Just in the process of creating some similar performances from my MODX into Combis. It seems more time consuming to bring the insert effects across from program mode to combi mode, but it can be done. Really looking forward to getting to grips with Kronos though.😊

[@TIMMCDERMOTT]

The smooth sound transition function is present on my Kronos2 as well, its a great feature to not have the existing program/combi sound cut off when changing. (Wish it was possible on the Triton as well).

[@n3ver3nd1ng]

Great review I must say! Then again I'm reliefed that It wasn't "Kronos 3" that I have to sell my car to have it. For now I'm happy with my Kronos 2!

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

You know, Woody, when you play back in the high life again, it’ll sell any product. I hope you play it again when you demo next time. I can’t shake it from the pianotec vs grandeur vs modx demo.

[@joehermanartist]

Really dig your channel.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

I appreciate that!

[@nachom1971]

Seriously they should've just let you keep it forever in exchange for this great review.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

Woody said he could keep "indefinitely". Do you really think after this synth is discontinued in 2 to 4 years (and then worthless to Korg) Korg will bother to pay equivalent of $150+ USD to have him ship back to Japan, when the thing only cost Korg $300 to manufacture in the first place?

[@jonluther599]

Wow, that’s a beautiful song, and the pianos are amazing on this thing. I’ll never get a decent computer and recording software. I believe at this point, I could make the album I am working on straight from this device.

[@CalvinLimuel]

the USB A can also be used for another MIDI controller like Korg nanoKontrol2 to control programs with faders, or another keyboard. Also, where are the Farfisa/Vox engines

[@elvinlewis4233]

Sounds like Korg's answer to Yamaha's Modx. I have the Kronos 2. I'd love..to see an actual side by side comparison.