#7 GospelGuy reviews the korg kronos part #1

[@uryic000]

Sebastian, You are such a good host. Your interview style is just perfect in that your comments are informative, yet you allow your guest to do most of the talking. Probably I might get a little lost if I were only listening to the guest, but you ask or always comment at just the right time as though you are the student. It is obvious that your knowledge and skill level are in many cases as high as your guest but you always let them shine. Your interview style really makes it easy to follow the clinician. You literally ask the same things I would ask if I were sitting there too. Thank you so much for sharing. I live in the south but have grown children that live in New York. If I'm ever up there visiting I will try and look you up. Thank you so much brother and blessings to you for what you do and provide. BTW you and Randy need to hit up Korg because I was on the fence between the Yamaha Montage and the Korg Kronos. You guys just sold me the Kronos. Getting it this February. Thanks again.

[@narfsounds]

Yamaha Motif guys always find the Korg workstations hard to use, and vice versa. It's not hard to use; the workflow is just completely different from Yamaha. It's just a matter of getting used to the interface. The Kronos isn't just a rompler either, of 9 synth engines, two of which are based on sample playback, the rest are physical modelling, analog modelling and FM synthesis. With the HD streaming, you can sample your favorite sounds from other synths and VSTs and play them through the Kronos. It's the ultimate.

[@jerry77028]

I know this is an old video, but first I'd like to thank you guys for creating it. I just bought the Korg Kronos with the wooden side panels three months ago. The only thing I can do without frustration, is load a sound. I got frustrated and have not turned it on since early last month. It took me two weeks to find out how to do that. If one of you could point me to instructions as how to FIND, LOAD, AND RECORD a sound onto a track I would be very grateful unto you. I currently own The New Kronos, and the Motif XF7 white. I've had both since March, but know the Motif like the back of my hand, it was easy to figure out,, but the Korg well please help me if you can. THANKS J. W. Carter

[@jerry77028]

I just got a notification that someone commented on my post but I don't see it anymore I'm still in need of help. I really would like to start actually using this Korg Kronos to

[@kevinpsalms]

+J. W. CARTER yea the kronos was a headache for me i loved the sounds but the software ugh!!! motif is just more intuitive

[@twalker3957]

This has been my favorite series for a minute. Great info! Keep it up!

[@CJeffers]

Hello all. I've been working trying to get the MKS20 EP2 sound into the Kronos and I found a pretty decent solution. Still tweaking and comparing it to the MKSensation from Jamal. Will keep you posted!

[@CJeffers]

Julius DeBerry Hey man. I would DEFINITELY need your help

[@snappleTnT]

Julius DeBerry i need help on the conversion i have translator korg edition and i still can't figure it out

[@snappleTnT]

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[@CJeffers]

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[@Paris2894]

[e-mail] is my e-mail. Please send me that info. Thanks so much.

[@heavenlydove1920]

This is major motivation! I have an old Korg ix300. Wish I could afford even the 61. The is so enlightening!! 26:10 - 27:44 is good advice. #gospelchurchmusician #goals

[@gsykes]

Question! So I'm having trouble deciding on what keyboard to get..... big surprise. It's mainly going to be for live performance as well as a creative writing tool, so I've narrowed it down to the Nord Stage 2 and the Korg Kronos. After doing a bunch of research, I suppose the only question I have left is, will the Korg work as well as the Nord in a live setting? I see guys like Cory Henry using the Kronos, along with a bunch of other major musicians right now, but like all artists that endorse certain products, they're paid to do it and their opinion can only mean so much. Appreciate the time to whoever replies to this post. Cheers!

[@zhugeliang1000]

hey, you two rock major hard...thanks for the excellent videos you put up! ok, i have just shelled out the money of the Motif XF6 over the Kronos. Little background: first keyboard-Korg 01/Wfd (sold it), Kurzweil K2500s (still have it). back in 2005 (or something like that) i went snooping around looking for my next workstation and was intent on the Korg Triton...I didn't even think of the Roland because their workstations have never struck a chord (or is that cord) with me...then i started clowning around with the Motif ES6. what struck me was the immediacy of pattern/song building, the live performance aspect of the thing, and the Mega Voices (their marketing favor of the day). i walked out that day with a Motif ES6 with that AMAZING mLAN card and a bunch of sample ram. Many, many years of productivity set on maximum drive. in 2008 i sold it for my first Macbook Pro...and i have regretted it ever since...dude, something to the tune of like almost every day regretting it.

[@boriplatano08]

For those who don't want to wait for the video, there are two versions that Jamall has for that MKSensation, Ver1 and Ver2.Version one is actually pretty easy all you need is the chicken system translator 6 does all the work for you and once you've converted it basically all you have to do is put it in a USB and then you have to copy it to the SSD on the Kronos and then once you do that it'll load just like any other PCG file

[@steelers6641]

U guys are very knowledgeable,what I would love to see is Randy aka Gospel Guy do some vids on the V_Synth GT.Especially since I have one (a gift) and don't know how to use it. I keep hearing how awesome it is.So I'm waiting on u 2 show what it can do & sound like.Peace & Blessing 2U both :-)

[@boriplatano08]

Can you post a video on converting Jamal's MKS sound and any other VST, etc sounds using translator and uploading it on the Kronos thanks

[@CJeffers]

I second this request. I would definitely love to get Jamal's MKS EP2 with the chorus into my Kronos!!!

[@AddyMaxwell404]

I third this lol

[@AwesomeMan2696]

yeah bro if we all knew how to do vsts like that im sure we would ALL buy this board. please do this for us sebastian! wheatworkspro

[@officialjerel]

I fifth this..lol

[@rapturejazz1477]

Call me crazy, but I think there's a patch on the board that sounds just like the MKS EP. I was at Guitar Center tonight and found it.

[@warlordpriest1]

Thanks for sharing this! So much information here! Helped make my decision to get a Kronos easy, knowing all this support is available. Inspiring too, hearing from you cats who are deep into this synth stuff, maximizing the potential. Peace and Light!

[@KellBailey]

what records have randy jenkins done I'm interested in hearing what he sounds like on a record he's so DOPE!!!!!!!!

[@ChurchDee]

Korg has always been a favorite

[@Jvaldes609]

Finally!!!! I've been waiting too hear his take on the kronos! Plus first.

[@logiclab1]

I really like Randy's patch at 27:45. Can you tell me what sounds did you combine to get that? Thanks for the great vid's Sebastian and Randy,.

[@byoung7]

+logiclab1 It sounds like he's layering the Grand with the adjusted release, the roland EP2, and the pad he was using throughout the video.

[@logiclab1]

Brian, thanks for the reply. I was able to follow him all the way thru and have the nice pad and adjusted the release. I am editing various piano and el. pianos but can't quite get the right combo. Randy recreated the Motif sound and it is really very close if not spot on. I am not sure I understand what you mean re: the Roland EP2. It was my understanding that everything was coming from the Kronos.

[@dashman26]

Yo!!! Listening to you guys just gave me the confirmation to get the Kronos... I am also a Roland guy but I tell you what, I am going to order it right now!!! Thanks!!!

[@chrisglaister9303]

Mine's arriving tomorrow, but what a great video to see on the eve of its delivery!

[@dashman26]

That's what's up!!! I ordered it that day which was a Friday I saw the video and it came in 3 days later. I am so happy with it!!! Enjoy!!!

[@kevinpsalms]

wow i have a kronos x 73 and didnt know about translator...thats dope will be buying....i have been using a 61 key midi directly into the usb port of the kronos to do my splits or send 1 sound to the midi board and another to my kronos....Hate to tell folks but kronos is the way to go...Yamaha is gonna have to step it up

[@corpeningd]

I must agree with the GospelGuy: The Kronos is simply the best sounding 'all-in-one' synth available by far. Randy called it a 'rompler' but it is much more because of its modeling engines (EP & Analog). Randy gave it one knock because of its complexity. Some functions could be simpler BUT because of the deepness of the board, there is a trade off. I've had Kurz, Roland, Yama (Motif) boards: The Kronos aces them all by far. And still no Motif answer after several yrs?!? Oh well, the Kronos will be the last bd that I will have to buy for many years. A PC with plugins is the only growth path from here. Try this with any other bd: (all sounds from the Kronos) Korg Kronos Demo - Extreme Sound - Fernando Draganici

[@boriplatano08]

Sorry about the incorrect spellings I was rushing out of excitement. I wanted to put the info out there

[@warfus1]

I was in Keyboard Magazine Jan 2010 Geek Out super studios with 75 synths i now have 100+ thanks to my friend john who gave me his Kronos i think it is the Space X of keyboards good thing i had 99 under my belt Go Korg Go Kronos!

[@pedroneves9351]

when go out the part 2 ? thanks for all

[@pedroneves9351]

Where i can find the part 2 ? thanks for all ! props From Portugal !

[@snappleTnT]

also what is that tone and the settings of it on slider 1 and could you post the file for the entire performance ?

[@snipperbesfelixje]

Great review! Love this kind of in-depth, balanced discussion. One question: How does the Kronos hold up in an amplified live setting (i.e. anything that's not the studio or with headphones)? Do the sounds blend well with the accoustics in, say, your local church?

[@boriplatano08]

Hey everyone hope all is well, I just want to let everyone know that I actually figured out how to put Jamall MKSensation on the Korg Kronos. I'm going to be posting a video soon on how to do it.

[@CJeffers]

Hello Fares Del Valle. Any progress with the video as well? Thanks

[@DarylWiseJr]

Fares Del Valle Hey Fares, just in case you are still in need of a professionally sampled, high quality full MKS-20 sounds pack for your Kronos, you can get just that with my new product called iKS20. It is the classic MKS-20 sounds and more on your iOS devices and your Kronos. It includes, Piano 1, 2 and 3, EP 1 and 2 with chorus, and 3 extra high quality sounds. The classic PowerGrand, the classic DX7 EP, and the original Dyno. Check it out here! www.vgsgyt.com/vgsg-s-iks20

[@zhugeliang1000]

point is: I can drive soft synths with the Motif XF snappy sequencer, mute on the fly 16 parts without having to switch between 1-8/9-16 mute button bs...the Motif coupled with Logic or Live or Mainstage is a force to be reckoned with in a spontaneous, performance situation. then ya sprinkle on the K2500 and that new Electribe...smokin' yeah, Kronos v. Motif will be an argument for all time and it does come down to individual points of reference...but for me, while the Kronos is undeniably a monster, the Motif wins my heart (and money) with its physical button functionality, less reliance on menu diving, less squinting on touch screens and seeing around a finger or stylus...blowing 16 channels of audio through FW is something to behold (especially if you have a secondary computer doing multi-tracking duties...i do)...i can load samples into the Motif and get the stuff i need...Live runs rings around anything for sample manipulation galore (the K2500s would drop you in your tracks too)

[@mushasho]

not too long ago we spoke about "synth engines" and how each hardware had it's own characteristic... today seem like we're using the Kronos as ROM-pler... even mentioned loading up Omnisphere & the "infamous" MKS into the board!!! I predict the GospelGuy going back to a laptop soon... at least the XF review dug into the internal factory sounds and not stuff brought in from other sources... no talk on how the action compares to XF or how it integrates with a DAW... I'd wanna see part 2 of the KRONOS once he gets his "geek" on with it...

[@bairahrecordings]

I agree.

[@snappleTnT]

hey thanks for sharing how do i get jamals mks in the kronos i already have the contact version how do i convert it?

[@DSchopz]

ASAP im using this board tomorrow, who do i layer aounds on it???!!!!

[@twalker3957]

Just ordered my Kronos Saturday!

[@pedroneves5015]

this work well for church ? on next video Randy says that isn't so good for church ! Best regards

[@dynamitekid8967]

Pedro Neves yes it works well at church too Bro.

[@givemore658]

how many sounds comes with the kronos

[@edgarvalera2276]

please do more tutorials on the motif xf

[@1ness714]

I can't find the exact mks on korg kronos, how do i get hold of it? or was it tweaked? and the pads too? Please help... :(

[@boriplatano08]

Version one was loaded on the Krono's it was okay version two was loaded on the Krono's and had a nice buttery sound just like the real deal

[@mjenkinsboy]

Can you send me the detail insructions on how to get ver.2 into my Kronos, please?

[@boriplatano08]

Videos are made there being uploaded

[@markpolynice7795]

What is that sound on the first fader?

[@Paris2894]

Where do I get the Chicken System 6? Love all your videos by the way.

[@projb]

samplerzone.com (150.00)

[@Paris2894]

Thanks Jason B.

[@josephvulaca259]

how did he get the mks on there!!..is it in the kronos

[@MrBassdog]

I feel good as a new Kronos X owner !

[@tedjones1509]

please review the tavrbscroft275 for ud!

[@AudioFixProductions]

The main guy looks like Treach from Naughty By Nature LOL .. I can't wait for my Kronos 2 though

[@CliffordAllison]

Can you do a review of the new MainStage 3?

[@magustin]

The piano sounds are beautiful. Are those just stock piano sounds or were these tweaked patches?

[@johwatava]

Great review

[@descargamusicalny]

Why don't you just use the channels that come out of the usb port of the kronos instead of using analog cables?

[@alphasxsignal]

The new Kronos 2 with new OS which you can install now and that might make it easier to get around in the machine for you.

[@givemore658]

I NEED AN ORIGINAL GOSPEL SONG PLAYED ON THE PIANO DELIVER TO ME IN MIDI AND WAV FILE FORM FROM YOU. I WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE VOCALS AND YOU WILL MAKE THE COMPOSITION BASED OFF THE VOCALS.. CAN YOU DO THAT?.. LET ME KNOW RIGHT AWAY

[@bentleycoupe6265]

What was that second sound mixed with the EL

[@bentleycoupe6265]

*EP

[@Waynyce]

I disagree with the difficulty. I find korgs easier to navigate than the yamahas

[@pedroneves9351]

iam waiting for part 3 Men !god bless

[@RashadAmand]

What's the biggest difference between the Kronos, and the Krome?n

[@esongsore]

The Kronos is way more advanced. The Krome is no where close to the Kronos in terms of sounds and functionality. I have the Krome and have tried the kronos.

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Rashad Amand krome would be great if u cant afford the kronos. But if u can afford the kronos, go for it coz its 10x better

[@RashadAmand]

Jade Pascual Thanks for your responses! I guess I need to save! Also, I guess you can't tweak the piano like he did here, right?

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Rashad Amand u can tweak piano on the krome but the keybed of the krome is really cheap like m50. The kronos has great pianos and u actually dont need to tweak alot.

[@esongsore]

Jade Pascual totally...you are right

[@crandallexpo0648]

Do a video on the jupiter 80!!

[@grober06]

What pad is he using on the first slider?

[@snappleTnT]

yo i have no idea am dying to find out I've been looking in my kronos ever since i saw this video if you find out let me know bruh

[@grober06]

I'm looking to buy the 73 X and I need that sound

[@andrewswiftmusic]

Randy programs a lot of his own sounds and tweaks presets - he has a VERY thorough understanding of synthesis. lol

[@zhugeliang1000]

fast forward to now: after watching tons of youtube reviews between the Kronos and the Motif XF i chose the Motif...why? so much dang menu driving either with a finger of with a tiny stylus with the Kronos...i do enough of that finger on touchscreen (with KILLER synths) on one of my many generation iPads. tedious just watching all those videos of the Kronos, to the point of agitation. i NEVER had that problem with the Motif of yesteryear or of today. i can get a performance orientated song (with feeling and heart...not a bunch of techno arps) up and running in zero time. shoot, i have fired up my K2500 after a 6 year haitus and once you physically work with something (menu diving, programming and so forth) it becomes second nature and it seems your body retains all the movements and workflow logic of particular closed hardware environments. sure, the Kronos has big numbers and 9 engines...but i too have Omnisphere 2, Blue 2, Dune 2, Serum, Korg Analog & Digital Collection, NI Komplete

[@boriplatano08]

Ver2 is a little more complicated because Jamall actually he put some sort of security block on it so it took a while to get around that. In order for you to use ver2 you're going to have to get around the security. A crack ver of kontakt is the best way to get around that. I will like to be clear with everyone I don't believe in piracy and I own a copy of complete eight which cost me $1000 so I exhausted all my resources before having to go the route of downloading A torrent version of Kontakt. Once you've downloaded the cracked version of Kontakt you have to create a new instrument and basically just copy in the edit section the EP way files into the new instrument and you can put all the settings that is currently being used after that save it and you'll see the wave files separate from the monolith into a separate folder now take that put into the chicken system translator convert it and put it on yours be copied to the SSD and everything else is history

[@ralphm422]

finally !!! lol thanks for the upload

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

I wish they'd(Korg) put more love into the interface into the Sequencer interface. Ala Roland Fantom G.. The current giu looks like a old DOS gui.. Non inspiring..

[@pedroneves9351]

Korg Kronos Tutorial: 07 Setup Kronos And VST Instruments for Live Performance and Recording that that channel that talk for tutorials about kronos ? thanks for all !

[@sifud3268]

Kronos 2 just came out

[@dynamitekid8967]

If I have the money to burn I would truly go for the Korg Kronos 2 since I use to own a Korg M1, but since Kronos 2 is expensive I would go for the Kurzweil PC3K8! Peace everyone!

[@MrPianodon]

Kronos is an awesome machine. Although, I would have liked to see him go the board in-depth like he did with the XF. i generally am not sold by specs and use my ears as the deciding factor. I personally use a Nord Stage 2 and Motif XF6 and feel that those two work really well together to cover many genres of music. FWIW - I think the Nord Stage 2 has by FAR the best pianos and EPs (also has a great user community that shares sounds). It also sounds and feels more like an organic instrument.

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

The Kronos is an scaled downed Korg Oasys..

[@DevinMcKellar]

The Kronos is a scaled down linux computer

[@AudoraAudio]

The Kronos is a scaled UP Oasys. The Oasys had 4 or 5 engines, the Kronos has 9. The Kronos has more polyphony, faster processor, SSD...

[@Wulfcry]

JJDPRO MEDIAPRODUCTION Scaled is pretty tricky when used.

[@jerry77028]

Having both the Kronos 2, and the Motif XF, sound wise, BOTH can be tweaked to your liking. Out the box, some sounds of the Kronos is better than the Motif XF, and vice versa. WORKFLOW, FROM START TO FINISH: The Motif XF wins hands down. I'm totally new to keyboards, started creating jams with them back in 2005. On the Kronos 2, you have to go through a stupid setup process, through different pages and menus just to record ONE TRACK into the sequencer. On the Motif XF, you push the button for the track, then hit record, wow, that's a wtf moment if I ever experienced one. I sware, the Korg Kronos 2 has KILLER PIANOS, AND GUITAR SOUNDS, but to get them on a track, within the board, kills the creative moment of inspiration. I mean, it has gotten so bad, that I've only turn this board on seven times since June of last year when I bought it. The ONLY way I see myself using it in a recording, is to simply record the audio into a daw, just wow. I've even thought about taking a 500-700 dollar loss and selling this thing. 3100+ dollars down the drain, because it's so darn complicated and confusing to simply record a drum beat on track one, that has fill in parts. That's how I start my creation, with a drum beat, this is too complicated. I found the Motif XF's workflow speedy and simple. Heck, sound wise, you can tweak either board, but workflow wise, Korg blew it. In the past ten years or so, I still find that KORG BLEW IT. People just want to jam, not create the instruments, they want to record the instruments fastly. WHO WANTS TO BUY THIS KORG KRONOS 2? Heck this is a long rant lol.

[@jerry77028]

+Dynamite Kid link?