KORG NAUTILUS Overview & Demo

[@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 !!!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@lalnunsangaasanga5801]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@erhanshukri]

Hello Woody from Macedonia, I would like to ask is it poissible to connect tripple pedal Korg PU-2 on Nautilus 88?

[@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 :)

[@janpieternieman5295]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@pixusphotographic]

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

[@madness8556]

Don't sell your Kronos for this.

[@joebarron4666]

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

[@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?

[@jean-gabrielclermont-tonne2475]

Super video. Merci bien. But are there some new and fresh KORG sounds ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes! there are loads of new samples and programs onboard

[@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?

[@FrankygoestoHobbywood]

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

[@johnphilipquinga9461]

Ohh hell yess to the prepared pianos 😍😍😍😍

[@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!!

[@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 😲

[@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!

[@bruin4937]

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

[@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.😊

[@jeffreyreid6981]

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

[@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

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! ✌️

[@Soiffie11]

Love the computerwelt piece

[@happyboar1019]

Thanks for the demo 👍 How to sample voice from an external microphone ? Only stero input on the back side ? Thanks

[@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.

[@marcomonchi9396]

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

[@nvillajuan]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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).

[@agostoncs3575]

Amazing synth and amazing performer! Thank you Woody

[@woopeedyscoop1858]

great stuff. thanks Woody

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@Musicology1975]

You are the Uncle i never had👍

[@E_Da_SoundGod]

Thanks for the breakdown

[@michelkeijzers]

Enjoy your Korg Nautilus! Very nice video.

[@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

[@cube206]

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

[@garyjones101]

Thanks for your review of the Korg Nautilus. I really appreciated everything you covered. If one was wanting to have the sounds of a Korg M1 available, do you feel this keyboard includes those sounds to some degree? Thanks!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes it has some recreations of m1 sounds, but a good and cheap alternative is the korg m1 vst synth, which is identical and often $25 on sale

[@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...

[@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!

[@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.

[@mikeflick4091]

Great demo! This would be a well-done "Kronos lite" - except for two things: 1) the cost is not competitive with similar "lite" boards such as the MODX; 2) the near total loss of physical controllers. I would have even considered the 88-key version as a suitable, gig-friendly complement to my Kronos 61 - but no. Not at the announced price.

[@xp50player]

I think it is worth more than the FA or MODX because of the pro linear sequencer with audio tracks, full sampling capabilities, and no drop in polyphony, effects or parts from the Kronos.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i would say the overall feel and quality is superior to the MODX, pro features like the individual outs and no wall wart and really solid metal construction. That's what you're paying the extra for, the MODX although I love it, doesn't feel premium with all that plastic. The MODX doesn't have much in the way of physical controllers either, it's comparable. But I won't lie, when removing physical controls and relying on touch screen instead, then it needs to be compensated for with much better displays then we are currently offered on synths.

[@irishmusico]

Sounds great! If you get all the wavesamples for the HD1 that the Kronos has then you can load in the M1 sounds and the Trinity, Triton, 01W etc. I also loaded a D50 set of samples into my Kronos. With the Mod7 you can also load in the original DX7. Way more than 9 synths. Great demo.Thank you.

[@n8goulet]

Even the Korg keyboards that followed the M1 could not load M1 sounds into them. This was a huge disappointment for me for my most beloved synthesizer. Yes, the MODX can load samples of any keyboard you want into the user memory just like the Kronos. The memory is limited to 1 gig. But keep in mind, the price of the keyboard. I sampled my favorite M1 sound which came off a $500 expansion board not made by Korg which contained rom samples. I now have it loaded into my MODX, thank Goodness. But for M1 sounds, I highly recommend Korg's VST software synth. You can get a laptop or tablet or even iPad and run all the samples & synth engines you care for. My combination of the MODX & a laptop full of soft synths seems far more powerful than just being limited to 9 engines on the Kronos. Plus many of Kronos engines I already have from Korg on my laptop as they are available as software synths. This is the route I highly recommend to people....if your not afraid of computers.

[@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.

[@davem8687]

the schumann took me way back wow!

[@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...

[@sreekanthpanicker4914]

I am stuck in between choosing the Nautilus 88/ FA-08/ PC4. My main intention is to get quality piano sounds with a great keybed, and occasional playing around with other tones as well. I nearly bought the FA08 until I saw the demo of the PC4 by Sweetwater. And now this! All seem to be equally good boards and I need to just blindly pick one and live with it.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

don't overlook the modx either, you can't go wrong with any of them! fa series most long in the tooth though, but still got those supernatural pianos and synths which sound excellent.,

[@sreekanthpanicker4914]

@@WoodyPianoShack yes, the modx was not overlooked at all, there isn’t one available anywhere near me where I stay in India. Infact, just to replace the adapter of my M50, I have to wait for a month. Strange times! Take care and keep up the good work.

[@ErraticFaith]

As long as you avoid Fantom, you can't really go wrong.

[@godzil42]

I'm impressed by the arpeggio thingy to replace the Karma engine, feel like a really nice toy! I don't know the price difference with the Kronos, but it feel worth it if cheaper! I wonder if the "seamless" transition is to compete with Roland Zencore where you can switch between patches without stopping the currently running notes. (Would love to see you demoing the Roland Fantom BTW)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, that's the idea of the SST, thanks for the request.

[@gerardvanderhorst2066]

The Kronos had this seamless transistion since the introduction in 2011! In fact they where probably the first to have this feature.

[@godzil42]

@@gerardvanderhorst2066 That's interesting that Korg put that in front like a brand new feature. I didn't know the Kornos had that

[@jwillis35]

Not quite the power of Kronos, but I think Korg sees this board as a scaled up Krome with sampling, audio recording, and 9 sound engines. You don't get all the faders and other hardware features, but most of that can be controlled via the touch screen, and the board works with MIDI controllers and of course DAW software. So to me this seems like a Krome replacement and my guess is the next Kross workstation will be ramped up as well. A Kronos 3 may be in the works, but to be honest how many people even buy those very high-end workstations anymore? The Nautilus, especially the 61 key version, seems like a good deal for live performers or studio use. For $2000 (and that price may come down to $1800 or less) you get a ton of sounds, 9 sound engines, sequencing, sampling, audio recording, great touch display, full MIDI control via hardware and DAW, and a clean, almost M1 type design. Honestly, that is not bad. Still probably more features than most people will use, but the minimalist design may appeal to live musicians, and the power under the hood with 9 engines, sequencer, sampler, audio recorder appeals to studio types. Not bad. If this price comes down to $1799 for the 61 key version it becomes a solid buy.

[@jgh548]

I think they should just upgrade the Kronos with this reskinned UI and new sounds and keep selling it.

[@jwillis35]

@@jgh548 I think there might be additional changes, but you might be right. To me the Nautilus is the new Krome. It's vastly superior to the Krome with 9 engines, sampling, audio, etc., yet it has a simple design without all the clutter on the board (knobs, sliders, etc.). Very clean front like the old M1.

[@jgh548]

@@jwillis35 Yes, reminded me of the M1 too. Very classy looking instrument, the M1. I have one sitting above my Kronos.

[@eugenm]

Yes. All true. And as I've read on their site, I'm also impressed by the new "4 Scenes" feature, and the new sampled sounds and sound ideas. The 4 Scenes can switch to new Arps and Rhythms inside a song. I think this is extraordinary ...I haven't watched Woody's video yet ...

[@martinkulik9466]

How does the krome compare? Have no idea what engines and samplers are

[@dulistanheman]

Nice demonstration Woody

[@pongsirisiribohdi5061]

Sounds Excellent!!!

[@Posijax]

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

[@johnphilipquinga9461]

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

[@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!

[@CrazedCrittic]

I want one of these.. badly!

[@MrYamaha413]

looks cheap and simple but sounds good... any news about new korg arranger ? perhaps pa5

[@aligator9552]

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

[@richikeys6535]

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

[@-Anthony.C-]

Thank you so much for this review ! Your videos are over the top ! I never had a Workstation and I would like to buy one of these. According to you, what's the best alternative between the brand new Nautilus and an used Kronos for the same price in 2022 ? Also, the smoothness of the Kronos touch screen seems to me to be better than the Nautilus. On the Nautilus it seems to be a little bit lagging. Is this an impression or a reality? Best regards

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thank you, you see right, the screen is very laggy at times, the CPU trying to keep up! don't have much experience of kronos to know if it's the same issue, but the screen is bigger, which is very important. don't forget to checkout fantom and fantom-0 before making decision.

[@-Anthony.C-]

@@WoodyPianoShack You confirm what I thought. It doesn't make sense. Why remove all the controls from the Kronos if it's going to be an unpleasant touch screen to use... And yes, the Kronos screen is bigger and it also seems to work better, maybe not the same CPU? We'd need feedback from people who own both. Finally, thanks for the advice, the Roland Fantom is exceptional, it clearly has the best sequencer, as well as being very easy to use. But I don't like the Roland sounds... I much prefer Korg on this point.

[@albinzajac8019]

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

[@WoodyPianoShack]

gosh, don't cry!

[@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.

[@cristobaltribu7567]

Nice video Woody. WHy don"t you give us your pros and cons thougths ?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

not in the intro video, i've only used it for a few hours, too early to conduct a reviewl it'll come...

[@harmonystudioz]

Amazing keyboard I must buy 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@JayTheLane]

Pleased for you Woody and well deserved mate 👍🏼

[@WoodyPianoShack]

appreciate that, thank jay!

[@ambarai]

Nice work Woody! First glance it looks like the same shape and layout as the Yamaha Genos inc the touchscreen...Looking forward to Korg releasing th PA5x (if thats what it is called) as I can imagine a similar chassis!

[@TechGently]

Nice! I have the 88 key Korg Kross (1) laying against the wall here, hardly used because of the insane menu diving. But this looks cool. Loved the Jeff Lorber tune btw.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, not sure if my kross 61 will be getting much attention in coming months... :(

[@2HimTru]

What may I ask is the brand & model of external speaker monitor are you using or would you use for addressing a larger audience? I take it you are using "built-in speakers" in this video? Thanks.

[@Muzik4life1234]

I’ve owned a Korg Kronos since 2012 and just got 2017 model and they are rough at first but production power equals to that of Thor’s hammer. Especially, when an ssd and memory are added. I feel this is an easier version perhaps, worth something to those who don’t own a Kronos.

[@eugenm]

Yes, but Korg specifies these on their site : "The NAUTILUS features sounds that were sampled for the first time just for this instrument including “found percussion” sounds made by turning ordinary items into instruments to be struck ... It has the most dazzling and expansive collection of sounds EVER PUT into a Korg synthesizer !" ...

[@godders7594]

Great demo Woody

[@U.N.]

Thank you for this video!

[@JabasteenJaba]

That DX7 sound 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@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.

[@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]

@Wilderness Music 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.

[@EduardoRohdeEras]

@Wilderness Music the original library have around 17 velocity layers, I selected five of them to use in the MODX

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

A step above ? How so? It seems like there’s enough pro and cons that would at least bring it to a stalemate.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cds8137]

Thanks. Great video as always. I love Korg but this is a missed opportunity i believe. Price is far too near Kronos with less control and inferior screen. I was hoping for a competitor to the Modx.... at more than twice the price, sadly not. Let’s see what the future pricing brings.

[@taucetus3657]

Korg's answer to Yamaha's Modx

[@simonlegrec]

Amazing synth...and tube

[@ringodingo6945]

I think I'm really liking it. Proper Kettle Plug ( Better than my MODX8 ) Love the individual Outs as well. Sounds Fabulous and I'm wondering if the price point would be the same or slightly higher than the MODX in their respective 61 71 or 88 Keys.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes, a few hundred bucks more for the Naut, but that's at launch prices, normally the price drops in the months afterwards so maybe similar price in 2021.

[@ringodingo6945]

@@WoodyPianoShack well let's wait n see eh. Another set of keys is a good thing right? Thanks Woody.

[@timbrandon1466]

Yet another great video.

[@garyroberts1073]

Yamaha GENOS also has professional built in Vocal 🎤 mic FX. 😃

[@dvamateur]

I am looking for a brand new condition M1, or T3, or T2. Are they going to reissue? I've been lucky enough to acquire a MINT, serviced, 01/W Pro, and I am looking to upgrade to a higher quality Korg synthesizer, which is the M- and T-series, of course.

[@madness8556]

I had a T3EX for over 25 years and sn O1WFD on loan from a friend for over 15 years and they were awesome. Saying that, I actually preferred the sound of the T3EX despite it being the previous model.

[@dvamateur]

@@madness8556 I actually got the M1, T3, and T2 in not too bad of a condition. But I also got the Nautilus (73-key and 88-key weighted without aftertouch), and the whole M- and T- series ended up leaning against the wall, which is a total mess. Even the unweighted keys Nautilus ended up being unused since I got the JUPITER-X. But I guess it was all necessary for me to do to get those original Korg instruments to see what they are, and realize that the currently produced instruments are not so bad after all.