Making a Quick Beat with The Korg Krome EX 61 | Will I Keep it?

[@david-galindo-936]

“Had to get it. I’m a gear junkie.” Me too buddy. me too. We all gotta stick together. Great video!

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@E_Da_SoundGod]

me too...lol

[@ivanl.8201]

Oh, God. I can so relate to everything you've said. I almost got a Krome EX in April 2021, but ended up getting the new Korg i3 in the end. I still second-guess my decision weekly, but I really wanted a very light and portable instrument that was under 10 lbs and that was dead-easy to use, where it would just force me to actually play more and improve my actual keyboard playing skills. I have a computer science background and a terrible tendency to tweak and change everything to death, and simplicity is a lifesaver sometimes :). I also find hardware much more gratifying than the plugins. I love Arturia's Pigments 3 so much, but it feels like one needs to have a latest gen 8-core CPU with a 3.5 Ghz base clock to really take advantage of it.

[@slres8716]

@@BoloDaProducer - Don’t feel bad. I’m a gear/software/content junkie as well. I am picking up a Krome EX from a pawn shop. I get a lot of gear from there.

[@thegreat1548]

​@@ivanl.8201how's the Korg i3? I'm thinking about buying one.

[@RnBGarvey]

"Yall dont need to go out and buy all this gear.... I do."-- Bolo

[@BoloDaProducer]

😂😂😂😂

[@sjtheartisan]

Man this beat is so dope. It’s got that late 2000s vibe with a modern twist 🙌🏾

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@sjtheartisan]

@@BoloDaProducer no doubt mane 💪🏾

[@GabiWilsonTV]

I washed dishes for 6 months at an Italian restaurant and saved $800 to buy a used KORG M1.This was in 1988, I was 19.lol Back then, you could buy the same keyboard and sounds you heard on songs that were on the radio.I used a 8 track Tascam recorder for tracks. But what you couldn’t buy is the production skills of a producer like Teddy Riley or Babyface. And you needed to pay at least $250 an hour to book a real studio. That’s why record labels had everything on lock and why rappers with dope money, were the only ones making independent records and getting record deals.lol

[@BoloDaProducer]

Dope!!

[@MsLacy707]

I feel you! Back in the early 2ks I bought a Triton for $500! Couldn't sleep on such a deal. It was from an engineer named Studio Ton (E40, 2 Pac, etc). Back then I was working at a cafe and just starting to gig. Man time flies. Great keyboard for the lab and live gigs.

[@beatsbydooch]

Your Bolo 2020 Drum Kit is my go to kit if not the only one I use! Cant wait for the new one to drop.

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PalaHz]

I thought for a non existing reason that SO wasn't made to make beats (Maybe because all the producers I know use Studio One to produce metal/rock). Seeing you making some really good beats using this DAW made me wanna try beat making. Thank you!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@shibumi220]

Got mine last week feel more creative It does force you to slow down

[@jay-leecctv]

thanks for this love seeing this as a young artist beat was fire too bro big up respect and peace out

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Y’all want more beat making videos??

[@brunodiben]

great video, as always bolo with the right vibe, dont feel guilty at all for getting stuff you want and can afford

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@trapbeatproducer]

You are COLD... how you making beats like that I can't even cope, its too much. You are a sick producer seriously. God bless man

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@squeakD]

It’s all good man.., hardware will always have its advantages. Nothing wrong with being a gear junkie.

[@jaytc3218]

Way back in the day, I had an Ensoniq ESQ 1, a DX7 (you can’t go wrong w/ FM synthesis), and Korg M1. Today, I’m still using hardware while everyone else is going w/ MIDI controllers, which I totally understand why.

[@leogolive]

“Hi. My name is Bolo, and, I’m a GEAR JUNKIE!” Man I just bought a Presonus Atom knowing I didn’t need it LOL! We’re all guilty to a certain degree.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Lol

[@ToyeJohnson]

Thank you!! You have have finally shown me that playing musicians can play and record with the MPC... no one shows that.. for that I thank you!!! Can you please find the time to do a video instructing how to play and record my keyboards in my MPC X using piano and Rhodes like sounds in the MPC X (as you did in this video) for my hip hop neo soul rnb ... and how to get more piano and elecpiano sounds in it PLEASe

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks, I’ll see about making that video

[@KeithMarvK]

BoLooooooo! You had to get it! I feel you. I just did the same. I'm a gear head too. I'm a maschine user, but when that retro addition MPC came out you know what i HAD to do! Lol. Great video, Great channel. 👍🏾

[@BoloDaProducer]

I still thinking about getting the retro MPC

[@KeithMarvK]

@@BoloDaProducer i got a sneaky feeling they are gonna do a retro design for the X.

[@daeone1514]

I’m a Korg guy so I had to order one. It’s affordable enough so I had to. Now I’m complete. I got m50, 2 kross, Roland fantom, Yamaha mx49. And lord knows what else. Korg x5d Korg micro X Korg x50. Couple of Casios cause AIX is crazy. 5 MPCs. No more trips to guitar center for me😎😎

[@mrv1111]

Wow, real dope. I actually have the original Krome workstation that came out in 2012, amazing keyboard

[@BoloDaProducer]

Dope!!!

[@alukeofalltrades]

0 dislikes. exactly how EVERY bolo video should be! even tho he doesn’t care lol

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@OfficialADONISMusic-bv3qe]

I love mines. Had to get it. Been using korg since the korg triton le.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir

[@natemiles27]

as a worship keyboardist i will definitely be looking into this

[@BoloDaProducer]

It’s a cool piece of gear

[@tonylancer7367]

(*whispers*) Yamaha.

[@pianokidd6096]

Only want it cuz korg has the best lead synth sounds

[@mrshyst]

I got the same one..and love it

[@BoloDaProducer]

Dope!!

[@chillwalker]

Yesterday was "Do it like Bolo" Day. I got 2 Workstations for the price of one new: Bought a used Korg Krome Ex and a used Roland FA 06. Together for less than 1200 Bugs... ;-)

[@coreybeats3335]

Man keep that x , I was mad at akai for a long time didn’t buy a product from them for years , broke down an got the live 2 last week ain’t got to it yet . Thinking of about opening a studio , tight work on that beat , done made me bust out the axiom 25

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyholmes71]

It sounds pretty good. You really know your stuff.

[@Thomas_Swift]

😏 those Korg workstations very addictive soundscape. The Trinity the Triton Karma Kronos 🤯 no doubt yes hardware will always be my mainstay, as for the taking equipment facts as a DJ crates of records and JBL's in a SUV praying the shocks and springs held up. I always will be the Yamaha Motif Preacher in my own house of sounds. But as we know limited resources add to the greatest Creativity. I use to carry my MPC to the bathroom with me lol Respect and Peace Bolo.

[@IggyYTube]

Dude ... I already have 4 keyboards and just like you I had get me another one like these (an 88 keys Krome EX) after i promised myself to stop buying extra gear. And you know what's funny, I'm a bass player with way too many basses ... I'm not the main keyboard player in my band ! I know the feeling, I guess I'm just as bad a gear junky ... ;-) Mine will be delivered this week. Love your video bro.

[@digitaldiezel5870]

Maaaan my ninja dat shit FIRE! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@BoloDaProducer]

New Drum Kit 🥁 Coming Soon!!! Subscribe Comment and Turn on Post Notifications 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ahkgee]

Dang, that mug sound good! Crispy and futuristic ✨

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@eastsideeddie]

That made me laugh. I also have G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and just bought the same keyboard. I don't play WHAT you play but this keyboard is going to be a great addition to the stack. I have had it for about 24 hours and already I know it will do WAY more than I need it to. So as I explore and find things out (like when a horn sound is an octave too high - how do I drop it an octave. I know how to do it on my old Ensoniq. I just have to learn how to speak Korg.) I am going to love this thing!! I heard a lot of me while I listened to you.

[@ClassicSlater]

Man That was nice Bolo!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@mundaemundae8597]

Bolo is like the big homie

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks lol

[@djcuda]

You my friend got Gas! Lol

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks 💪🏾

[@simon_esse896]

Sounds warmer and fuller. Not like some VST´s

[@meatcurl]

this is sick. the keyboard into the MPC is good content. can you sample yourself playing and add effects and cut it like you would any other sample?

[@chillwalker]

Yo Bolo...its youtubes fault that i ask: HTF do I reverse a Drum sample in the Drumkit editor? (just kidding..)

[@TonyThomas10000]

Yes, young blood. That is the way I made music back in 1987...

[@72cpugeek]

Man Bolo Hardware 4 Life My Dude !!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir

[@wanpumnoon]

Nothing wrong with wat yu doing Fam. 💯more sounds to play with

[@pearsonclarence74]

You are the man.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@avace917]

You literally have an updated version of the classic 90s/2000s MIDI studio. An Akai MPC, a Korg keyboard and a Roland keyboard. If you had those 3 things you could make music for any genre.

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!!

[@michaeltrenier]

I’m plotting on a Krome or Nautilus myself bro

[@tcotlg-jamesstylesiii7079]

Good keyboard-I have the krome ex88 and the. FA 07 roland

[@bigk2468]

Really dope getting first hard sight on a legend! Keep dropping these videos! im on studio 4 right now and i hate not being able to use third party vsts! I will be switching to 5/maybe artist.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yessir

[@thattabang4255]

I feel you, someway with all things electronics lol.

[@Roguetrainer]

Completely get the lust for new hardware. I am totally the same. Although I am surprised you went for another workstation style keyboard rather than an out and out synth, like, say, a Deepmind 12. Or similar. But hey man, you’re a successful producer and I’m not 😂. So what do I know? 😂😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

I was definitely looking at the deep mind but they were sold out 😞

[@Roguetrainer]

@@BoloDaProducer very fair point! Certain synths have been a nightmare to get hold of in recent months. You’ll make some awesome beats with whatever equipment you have anyway.

[@producedbytip]

Do they have a vst version of this keyboard, also can’t wait for the drum kit. I use your first two all the time.

[@corywilliams458]

Out the Box,Dope!📦

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yup!!

[@Neptunejc]

I'm getting back into making beats, its been so long last keyboard I had was a Kord TR-61...Next up I'm getting a MPC..I prefer gear but i also be using logic also

[@teemanz2264]

Still got my korg TR-61 it still knock!! Got the classic triton strings and leads in it that i still use today. I also have the MPC 2000xl and the mpc live 2.

[@Neptunejc]

@@teemanz2264 I ended getting a krome 61, but I'm gonna get a DAW. Basically it'll be used as a controller so I wasted my money lol shouldve got a midi

[@teemanz2264]

@@Neptunejc you should look at the live2. Coming from making beats on the workstations, 2000xl. Its a DAW standalone with sounds and sampling!! The possibility’s are endless. And you can use it with a computer if you want. The technology on it is crazy. I dont think i will need anymore gear for a while.

[@caseareanjohnson9258]

Very dope sounding man

[@ByronBelleMusic]

Bolo strikes again! #MoreGear ay man do what your heart desires we got yo back

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!!!

[@aldraias1]

Come on man!!! Pshh... that Jupiter though!!!!!

[@newgravityfilms]

Love this video! Great job, keep it up!

[@dafingaz]

Let’s go!!

[@freddyperezmusicentertainment]

Hey man. Do you still use kKeyboard Workstations 4r your tracks !! Thanks Bolo !

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yep!

[@coreybeats3335]

Never used a key board on my beats, you just broke it down for me , I strictly chop an sample ,thanks for the video

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrJoker4235]

I scooped a 25key akai mpc mk3 mini. My First peice of hardware, and i can't imagine creating without hardware now. You have any solid resell sites I should look through for some solid deals? South GA here.

[@jaybeetdown]

Korg is DOOOPE! I want the New Nautilus!

[@BoloDaProducer]

I do want to check it out

[@jasontaylor404]

😂😂😂Bolow still fighting the 90s. I was looking for a Motif rack lol.

[@BoloDaProducer]

I had one a while back 😂😂

[@loendz]

Studio one gang in the house

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yep

[@gigagoatt]

Gear junkies make THE WORLD GO ‘ROUND!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@qtippz]

I'm a gear junkie too 😂😂. Bought a Juno DS a few months back just because. I did not need it but got it anyway lol

[@BoloDaProducer]

Lol I feel ya!

[@eman0828]

I stopped buying hardware workstation keyboards since I sequence in the DAW these days. I think rack mount hardware synths are perfect for integrating with you DAW sequencer in a hybrid hardware synth/soft synth setting. I already own the classic Fantom XR. I'm about to sell my classic 18 year old MOTIF ES6 keyboard and swap it out for the rack version to install in my Argosy console desk. I don't play keys in the church anymore so time to retire the MOTIF keyboard and narrow it down to just one midi controller.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Dope! I love my argosy halo desk, only wish I could hide wires better

[@eman0828]

@@BoloDaProducer Yeah the build quality of what Argosy offers is unmatched with an industrial sleek design constructed of a steel metal frame body and MDF wood built like a battle tank that will last several decades. I think that's why you see so many Argosy console desks in a lot of Mixing Rooms and Professional Control Rooms as an industry standard that's starting to replace the larger format SSL and Neve consoles since the large format analog consoles are phasing out In favor of Hybrid Mixing as analog consoles are getting smaller cut down size. It's a good thing I bought my Halo before the price spike as it's now $2K with taxes for the base model with everything going up.

[@Eric_In_SF]

Were you recording loops or using midi? Midi is way more powerful because you can go back and adjust the sounds without having to re-record 16 times to see if it works. You can just tweak Your sounds to your hearts content. Not to mention quantizing would fix up all that sloppiness :-)

[@bigtizzleproductions2589]

Man I thought u was rocking the Roland joint. Which one u like best with Studio One @bolo

[@kenzoblytheproducertv4934]

We both gear heads,dope video...

[@discowolf25]

I remember taking hardware everywhere Ahahahahahahaha those were the floppy disc dayz 😂. But, yo...that’s always my point to producers! I love that. Limitations help. Look at madlib. Look at dilla. Those were the SP-303 and Boss 202. Now that 303 had some LIMITS (and crazy dope compression). Bruh making me wanna buy a fuggin korg😤🤨😂😂😂✊🤙

[@darwinalways620]

Don’t feel bad Bolo, if I had the money I would buy one too.

[@BoloDaProducer]

You’ll get there

[@theodorewilson6065]

You make it so hard for a brother to save money, I must have that key board . I'm really not a plug-in guy anyway

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@txfaulk795]

Im glad i still have my korg micro x and the funny thing it's in the orange case under the bed

[@drebone1986]

At least you rarely get ripped off these days with hardware compared to VST plugins or expansions where it's usually copy and paste the same 3 sounds, bought Arturia Analog Lab 5 for $199 and then that said want to change and create your own parameters, buy the V Collection 8 for $599, I never had to buy another keyboard to change the settings on it so don't feel bad, you're already making good use out of it

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes The V Collection is Dope! I got it and it’s 🔥🔥🔥

[@perrypecoul2342]

Sounds good brotha!

[@fatbelly3385]

Nice work

[@lamayciahackett3635]

Cracking up ..i do the same thing, i am a gear junkie to, my mouth says no but my wallet say get it ..(LOL)

[@BoloDaProducer]

Lol

[@kirkmcghee1662]

Nice beat.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@theodorewilson6065]

You should keep it

[@producerx1015]

That beat was outstanding!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500]

I'm super glad I kept my Korg krome and I didn't sell it just because I have keyscape and the Korg trilogy vsts.. dope video brother!

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@darion8918]

How is your midi set up with this keyboard because I have the same one and the mpc one but could never get them to work together

[@BoloDaProducer]

Just plug it in usb and it worked for me

[@darion8918]

@@BoloDaProducer ok I’ll try it, the sequencer in the keyboard is good but I know the mpc one is better

[@kaveka333]

🔥🔥🔥. How do I import your drum kit into pro tools

[@someguynamedlarry]

2021 Hardware = Software inside. 😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

Still has to go through 1/4 cables into preamp

[@someguynamedlarry]

@@BoloDaProducer I've always convinced myself that going the MIDI + DAW + VST route was cheaper because you can piecemeal it. But shit, I definitely could have bought a nice hardware setup by now. smh

[@bobby-b9876]

Roland Fa-06 or the Korg krome???? Which one sounds better?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Can’t say yet I need more time with Krome to see

[@bobby-b9876]

Any news? Did you keep it!

[@pianokidd6096]

Would you recommend this or the triton extreme when it comes to the synths lead

[@Madmohawkfilms]

Is the case metal like the Nautilus or Plastic like the Kross 2? Thanks man seems a more affordable alternative to a Fantom 06 or Yamaha MODX6

[@kirkstate]

It's hard for us old heads to stop using hardware

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!

[@krakapoww]

Is the krome a repackaged m3 without the sequencer?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Lil bit more than repackaged M3 but I can say it’s not light years ahead of m3

[@krakapoww]

The rom sounds in my m3 Are getting abit long in the tooth

[@derricklyles6918]

Bolo 😂 I had 2 get it.😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

Had to

[@pr4yTheProducer]

Bolo, I cannot find any of your ios beats ?? Where can I find them??

[@garryhairston5839]

Have you tried the Modx?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yep didn’t like it

[@garryhairston5839]

@@BoloDaProducer I may need to try out a Krome, I bought a vintage Korg M3 last year. I love the sounds.

[@SuperQuazemodo]

Ctfu aye yo...swear u n me be on that had to get it ish....i was gonna get that one as well but settled on the juno instead. Funny thing i still want the krome but i think ima go after the nautilus. Keep banging

[@BoloDaProducer]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@zedking5569]

nice video , which one is better Krome or Kronos ?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Both are good!

[@alz121372]

Nice job 👍👍

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@erekalvin]

🔥🔥🔥

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@lofi_soul_jazz]

Hahahah 😂 i dont feel so bad for coming home with it today thanks #gearjunkie

[@JAY_YOUNG_229]

I need to come Atlanta and find you OG

[@BoloDaProducer]

Come through

[@UniqueThaPoet]

I have the krome 61 original. It's cool , but some of my beats sound like the Neptune's now lol I kind of want the roland fa 61.

[@landrum182]

Yeah get the roland fa61 really nice sequencing and editing features and tons of sounds you can get for free at the roland site

[@donniedondon115]

What do I have to turn off in the korg krome?I have it hooked up via USB the same way you have it but I'm only getting sounds from the mpc?

[@BoloDaProducer]

You have to hook select midi track icon in the track

[@donniedondon115]

In the krome or in the mpc?

[@mrloosethegoose]

Is there a link to buy the board?

[@soundproofproductions2723]

Are you in Program, Combi, Sequence mode??