Yamaha MOX8 vs Korg Krome 88

Stuart Smythe at instruments2go plays a bunch of tunes on the mighty MOX8 and Krome 88 side by side. Which do you like best? Let us know in the comments!

[@VeronicaMcCarrison]

My message is for the Musician playing: Your playing is wonderful you make these keybaords sing..

[@catedraldamusica2487]

Verdade veronica acho q vc falou tudo ...

[@steevee1945]

I like the sounds of the Korg over the Yamaha on almost every sample. I own a Yamaha MO8. Thinking of trading.....

[@Alaskajail]

I went and bought both. I have the Korg Krome 61 key and the MOX8. The best of both worlds.

[@ryk1265]

They both have their own unique sampling, hard to choose!

[@ChrisGill]

Both keyboards sound great and shine in different areas! MOX8: Clean/Bright synth sounds. Drum patterns seem to be more 'current' according to current music trends. Organ sounds VERY nice! Krome: Much brighter piano sounds, which would do well for cutting through a live performance mix. Synth sounds are much more suited for being layered under a piano to add body. I'd go with the Krome, but that being said, both are amazing and I'm sure could be 'tweaked' to fit any situation!

[@KimnHenley]

I'm looking to convince my 'other half' that I need another keyboard and this was a great comparison. For me the Korg is a clear winner with generally a much more transparent and cleaner sound.

[@johnvimal1]

I just love the Korg's piano... its awesome...

[@BrandonElliotSmith]

Korgs new piano really does sound good!

[@Wallabynge]

Yeah, I'm sold on the Krome grand. The MOX nylon guitar was perfect, though :-)

[@cristiancruz9840]

Wallabynge el que hizo el video no le puso mucha onda a la busqueda del mejor sonido de guitarra acustica en el krome,hay mejores sonidos que ese te lo aseguro!

[@majamusic14]

I have mox8! but now I want korg krome too!!!!

[@manuelcarneiro4866]

What an amazing set!!!!!! I use a Roland A-33 Midi Keyboard Controller and I have previously played an Yamaha PSR 77 Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) before it was replaced by the first one!!!!! Congratulations, Hamilton Musical Instruments Team!!!!!!

[@otisskopik1400]

korg is better on synths. yamaha is better on acoustics

[@caseyhenderson7661]

well said. i think that probably .. pretty much .. maybe .. just about .. says it all .. perhaps :)

[@HighlandStudio91]

+Zount Master Generally speaking,this is true...but in the case of the Krome,Korg's pianos,e.pianos and drums(absolutely destroy and put to shame,the MOXF's)

[@Armz316]

Philo Beddoe well said & spot on!

[@whatamericamademe]

Korg seems better on guitars too. Yamaha had more low end on the synths too

[@jayvoclassic2880]

Hard choice to choose but I'll go with the korg

[@lgkmusic2445]

This is why im getting the MOXF 88 and Krome 61 as a top board.... perfect combination

[@JAHJAH1974]

I have Korg Krome and was about to get the Mox8 but you clearly showed that the krome is all I need for crisp sound

[@Victor.Frigillana]

Overall, I find that Yamaha's sound are a rich amalgamation of sound, meaning the characteristics of Piano, Strings, Organ etc, are sort of blending with each other irregardless of the type instrument chosen. Korg on the other hand, has a rich diversity of sounds, meaning that the instruments are distinctively different from each other and the success of the blending depends on the choice of instrument. Korg is richer in its low keys, while Yamaha has a rich tone in its medium keys.

[@gamutt1]

I have both keyboards , the Yamaha MOX8 sounds are more rich sounding no big surprise for a lot of you out there. I also think a lot depends on what kind of music you play .Right now I'm playing a lot of contemporary Gospel so I'm leaning towards the MOX8 .Having said that, the krome is a breeze to operate the Seq/workstation for those just starting out . I'm very happy with both keyboards they compliment each other.

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Both are great.... But I am with Korg🎹✌👍

[@flotopo]

I completely agree with you! As a producer I own for now Korg, but I intend to get the Yamaha Motif XS rack and the Roland Integra 7 sound module, that way I'd have 3 of the 4 major flavors for my sounds. Also, as a main controller and synth, I'd also like get the Kurzweil PC3K, so I'd actually have access to 4 major flavors of sounds and technologies and many different types of effects. Lots of power, sounds and effects for those who need many options for their creativity.

[@MrVara411]

Wow. Gotta put in my vote for the Yamana MOX8 on this one.

[@examiner]

Funny how peoples perception is different. There is a comment saying the Yamaha piano is more realistic, but I found it was like listening with a blanket over my head! I love the Krome piano. Each to their own.

[@Musicklavier]

Both are fantastic, plus ponts for each one in their sounds, great motor sounds in every case. Points to qualify must be reviewing the editing controls and accesability, and of course the sound list, and poliphony in every one of their presets,

[@jjcomtech]

thanks for the great videos.. so we can make great final decision for buying the workstation keyboard..

[@josueruis11]

I personally Love yamaha because they make better piano sounds. Korg makes really good Synths, pad sounds than yamaha.

[@picturemyself1]

i think it's good to have both !!! i have the mox and the krome ! this is the perfect combination for all live concerts !!

[@albertpeka]

Right now i have yamaha mox8, which i use as a main keyboard and roland juno di as a second keyboard. My friend has korg krome And i borrowed it quiet a lot. So i'm planning to buy korg krome 61 because of some of their synth lead sounds, plus i find it easier to edit sounds and it gives more variety. Each of them has their ups and downs. Really Love these keyboards, but overall, yamaha is always my first choice. For me krome piano sounds very plastic and fragile. Yamaha has rich and warm piano sound. But that is just what i hear. After all, it all depends on our taste.

[@petergeorgemusic]

Albert Peka … Sounds about where I'm headed, using the Yamaha 88 for my core sounds and going with the KORG 61 as the non weighted top kb for additional sounds for a 2 tier gig & either one depending on the demands of a gig requiring only one keyboard... i've been the proud owner of both Korg and Yamaha KBs in different configurations as well as Roland gear too... and they all sound great in one way or another, or complement each other within a single rig...however as I said I do prefer Yamaha for acoustic and electric pianos and Hammond B3 sounds if you don't have a software B3.... i'm currently using the main stage Hammond B3 now and it's killer… I played The real deal back in the 70s and the main stage B3 is spot on… Except for the ungodly weight and the two Leslie's

[@robosdrumworld]

I want that Krome for real

[@timjacobs9543]

Yeah, Terminator... First Melody i figured out ON my keyboard äs á Kid :-) Great Video!

[@steevee1945]

The basic sample wave files in both of these instruments are likely very similar sounding. The differences in the sounds of these two keyboards, in many cases, can be attributed to the different settings of the filters and amplitude envelopes. Adjusting these settings could make them sound virtually identical.

[@jackstorts636]

I like both for different patches you cant go wrong no matter what you choose and things can be tweaked with the parameter controls for you ears pleasure

[@SoundDoc98]

I love my Krome *-* it sounds fantastic and all the sounds are really easy to edit...

[@DNGMaestro]

So, how did your shopping go? I have the Integra 7, the kronos and will go for a moxf in a couple of weeks !

[@benlemke9430]

I don't really have any experience with the Krome but I have an inclination to Yamaha sounds; still I'm impressed by the the Krome sounds, particularly the strings, organs and pads as they sound cool with no distortions; Yamaha Mox all the way with the very best of acoustic and realistic warm sounds. I think it's best to compare both keyboards based on how their various sounds can be modified while playing.

[@esongsore]

Hello brother...I am really leaning towards one of these. What is the difference in the feel of the keys? Which is stronger in its synth department? Which one of them seems more durable? The build of the krome makes it a more attractive option for a person like me who does lots of gigs and is always hauling gear. Please let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.

[@marike1100]

The piano and organ sounds on the MOX8 are outstanding.

[@factckzone7533]

Kudos to the person or persons programing the synths while you played the other one. Both sounds really great although the Yamaha sounds a little more harsh on my 8" near field studio speakers. I won't be buying either but if I did I'd buy the Korg.

[@masterstouchusj9]

Own a krome 88. Love it. Piano, EP and analog synths and strings are awesome!. I think Korg win this round. Don't get me wrong, Mox 8 have a few very good sound too!

[@thelbm9873]

We've just bought the korg in church sounds very nice

[@bchow398]

Can't go wrong with either one. I was looking at the MOX6 at guitar center about a year ago, saw the other keyboards and wanted them all. Got an MOX6 a few months later.

[@flotopo]

Both are really good with different flavors of sound. I cannot say that one is much better than the other, it's all a matter of taste, but both are pretty much in the same category of sound quality. I think the decision of which one someone should buy may rest on more than just the sound of the boards. I think what may sell one or the other is the other features and functionality they have to offer. As a producer I could easily use and enjoy both just as much.

[@spada60]

With all due respect we are not talking about soft syths. We are talking about hardware synths, which the Roland RD 700NX really is. Believe me I have them all (the good ones anyway) Galaxy, East West, and more. I also have the s90es, kronos, krome, roland Jupiter 80, Integra 7, Roland FP7F, Motif XF. I play all these instruments and IMHO the s90es pianos are the most expressive & best sounding of the bunch. So no GB does not determine how good a sample is.

[@johnbris85]

This is why Yamaha and Korg are my top 2 favorite brands.

[@Digiphex]

I like the MOX. Which keybed feels more playable from day to day and more enjoyable?

[@jerinkuruvi]

kudos to the reviewer...great job!!!

[@meedee7]

Have had both MOX8 and Krome 73, Krome wins hands down for me. From this demo the only superior sound from the Yamaha was the acoustic guitar, but hey who wants to play a strummed guitar on a synth anyway?? Thanks for the comparison, helpful stuff

[@dr3vm3r44]

Could someone help me? I've got a big concert coming up and i'm wondering which keyboards better for black gospel (backup so I'll be playing brass, organs, strings, so on) and I really can't decide.

[@NarenMariappan]

My friends arguing on both the tools here remind me of the battle which goes on between Canon and Nikon DSLR users. Both are powerful and unique both users keep battling. :D Healthy way to grow your talent.

[@rickrodgers7805]

I have to say, after playing both at a music store, korg wins hands down on piano sound. their german grand is a sample of a bosendorffer and is spot on. I do like some of the sounds of the yamaha. My only thing against the yamaha is this, you have to be a flippin MIT engineer to navigate through their menus. Korgs are very simplistic, made for the working musician. If yamaha could change that, then they would be hands down the winner.

[@ShoumikChowdhuryTheBest]

How many arpeggios can simultaneously run in both Korg Krome and Yamaha Mox? And does Korg Krome have an option to change drumming pattern/rhythm like Mox?

[@deauvillevrienden]

I have the Krome 61 and the MOX6, they both have treir strenghts and i'm really not able to choose. I'm lucky to have both and the Roland Integra7 so the sounds of the big 3 are in the house: Korg, Yamaha and Roland

[@miguelrejas5034]

so lucky you... still, need a Kurzweil Forte. ;)

[@RetroMaticGamer]

Both boards are very different in the sounds sampled here. It's like comparing apples to oranges, unless you prefer the taste of one over the other. And this is such a limited display of what they're capable of... certainly an exhaustive analysis would take hours. But I don't think a buyer could go wrong to have either.

[@Armz316]

Retro-Matic Gamer well said & spot on!

[@benjaminmarquez4488]

Rounder not necessary means better, what it matters is if the sound cut through the mix, Yamaha MOTIF and MOX has a sound that tends to be too bassy, KORG and Roland has more balanced EQ settings on there sounds, plus, MOX is just a rompler, KROME has long samples.

[@synthof]

There's only one feature that makes Korg the winner for me; multi layer and split zone up to 16 timbres, thats a great feature especially for rich layers multi splits and for live gigs thats very useful. , you dont need to have 2 or 3 keyboards on stage, Yamaha sounds also great but If Im not mistaken Yamaha mOx series allows only up to 4 sounds to layer or split, Thanks for the video.

[@thecommentator4960]

Synth 1 - Korg Synth 2 - Korg Piano - Yamaha Nylon Guitar - Yamaha Jazz Combo - Tie Electic Piano - Yamaha Organ - Yamaha Synth Combo - Korg

[@scottcjohnson59]

as someone who owned a Yamaha MOX6 I gotta say the KROME SMOKES!!! :) ... I wasn't really content with my Yamaha and am taking a GOOD HARD LOOK at KROME ... I've yet to really kick the tires on her though but what what I've seen and heard she's gonna be my next axe

[@LAKERSRISE]

That krome sounds amazing

[@AlexCBrandon]

The synth patches are really apples and oranges since there isn't a 1 to 1 patch comparison. From the very first demo it appears that a phat brassy sound was used on the Yamaha and a far more wispy choir on the Kronos. However, after hearing the acoustic instruments it's a clear win for Yamaha. More full frequency range and definitely more texture based on velocity.

[@clementwarrior]

can't decide, I want both!!!

[@cristiancruz9840]

Decidete por KORG!!!NO TE ARREPENTIRAS!!

[@MrTurbine777]

Having a hard time deciding between the Krome and the MOXF8 (don't look at the MOX anymore, it's the MOXF you want, upgraded version). I'm mainly looking for piano and key feel. I still have and use my Korg Triton Pro so basically don't need more synth. My being used to the Korg interface is a huge factor, but not a deal breaker. With the Krome you can change sounds on the fly without the previous sound being cut off. Does anyone know if the same can be said about the MOXF8? My last 88 was the Roland RD-500 (weighted keys). Both the MOXF8 and Krome have different keyboard types. I need to take a road trip (2 hrs) to test them out one of these days.

[@samueladams7]

To me, they BOTH sound great. A little different, yes but both sound fantastic in this video. I would think other factors would come into play about a final decision plus price-point differences. FWIW, I'd be happy with either one.

[@loopy20000]

Both machines are very good, depending on how you're using it, and each one has its own Sound-Fingerprint. There is no better or worse, they are just different and will always be different. Choose what you like and feel better with, the one you can work with easily and be more productive.

[@jordanwilliams7044]

The piano sounds more brighter on the korg which make it sound a little less clustered compared to the the Moxf and think the bass sounds Better on the Moxf than on the krome

[@petara45]

...and you have to use Master mode if you want to control other keyboards. You have to use Song Mode if 4 parts are not enough for you. And if you have filled all 64 user locations up, you have to (ab)use the pattern mode. Let's sum it up: song mode, pattern mode, performance mode, master mode. That's 4 modes for those who work beyond simple bass/piano splits. All that is covered by one single mode on Korg and you even have much more user memory.

[@ElSage]

I think I preferred the Mox8 in most of the comparisons. The Krome sounds kind of hollow in comparison. I suspect that the Mox8 has more reverb in almost all of the defaults, though, making it sound more realistic/warm.

[@marianhoffmann3067]

"You never give me your money" - Beatles! :) Cheers from Germany!

[@nickydp1322]

I'm thinking of purchasing the Krome sometime soon more because I wouldn't be taking it to the club or anything but quite the opposite, probably church lol. Plus, the Korg piano samples are much better. I got to test one out..it's unbelievably SO lightweight you could take it to a friend's house and not have a care in the world about something heavy. If you aren't a professional but want professional performance and sound capabilities with a great feel to the weighted keys (not the sticky workstation type) with a budget under $2000, definitely the Krome.

[@mateuscarvalho2579]

I preferred Korg Krome in almost everything (Synth, piano....). The design of both are beautiful

[@DanielOrtiz-fm5lq]

The Korg Krome is Millions Years Light Ahead in the Outer Case,it has a luxury elegant look.and the synth sounds are crispier and munch more clear than the Mox.Its not not that the Krome's Acoustic Sounds Are Bad,But The Mox Acoustic Sounds Are Pretty Usable.

[@samjoynermusic]

Sound is a matter of personal taste. Which keyboard is a matter of needs. Both are nice boards. I need aftertouch. I play left hand bass so I need that feature to control the leslie When playing organ. I like Yamaha Organs, and Love the Rhodes and Wurli electric pianos... I like the Korg Acoustic Piano, and Organ...I also like the variety of edits that I can make on the Korg Bass. Its all a matter of taste, needs, and finances.

[@MarekVacula]

Mox8 is winner:))

[@SergeySedlovsky]

Both seem to be great, Korg Krome is a light Kronos, you can tweak sounds quite a bit on that.

[@jebarajsamuel]

Could someone suggest a good amplifier for the Yamaha MOX8 keyboard?. How about Roland KC-350, we have it in our church. I want to use it for home purpose and in concerts/churches as keyboard monitor. Do suggest. thanks..

[@cristiancruz9840]

El que eligió los sonidos del korg no buscó lo mejor que tiene,se nota la preferencia del mismo por yamaha,por suerte tengo un krome y suena fantastico!!!!Mucho mejor de lo que se escucha en éste video poco serio,aguante KKKKKKKOOOOORRRRGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juncena2000]

A HUEVO CUAL TE COMPRASTE ? YO EL DE 88 TECLAS XD

[@modalrenic]

y si te compraste korg es obvio que vas a alentar korg xD pero bueno con tanta variedad es difícil elegir. Lo que más importa a la hora de decidir es el tipo de música que hagas

[@elorejonfic1]

Cada teclado tiene lo suyo. Pero no creo que usar directamente los sonidos de fábrica sea lo mejor, para eso tenemos multis o combis en donde podemos ajustar estos sonidos o juntar varios y darle la textura, el brillo o la calidad deseada. A título personal es lo que siempre hago. Toma su tiempo pero es lo mejor.

[@angelyameltorresortega7503]

El krome es MEJOR QUE ESA COSA SOLAMENTE QUE ESE MEN ELIGIÓ LOS SONIDOS

[@LighthalzenSS]

Me gusta más Yamaha, siento que en acusticos nadie le gana en su sistema de sampleo.

[@Obsidian456]

I prefer the Krome out of the 2 but thought the MOX8 sounded good still. I was considering a Krome to replace my Triton Studio but a few missing features put me off, such as no ribbon controller or optical out. It also doesn't seem like that much of an upgrade, but more of a side step. Some of the sounds are a lot better than the TS but it hasn't persuaded me to change. I think I am going to save and get the Kronos instead as that is a massive upgrade. For now I'm happy with the VSTs I use.

[@JulienSimoni]

Thanks for this demo, I thought both are great. I think the Krome is much better in all the sounds except the piano and the acoustic Guitar which I prefer on the Yamaha

[@Iryon87]

I owned a Motif ES for many years but now I own a Kronos....they have different "flavours", still hard to compare. Despite of common tastes I still love Yamaha sounds, even the synth section.

[@phillipwood5900]

I keep Yamaha, Korg, and Roland synths in my arsenal at all times so i pretty much have the best of all worlds. Thats not to say that Nord, and some of the others arent as good.

[@ciscosri]

I believe a musician should always have Yamaha, Korg, Roland Synths and use the best tones to get you the best performance or combination

[@0lvl]

Both sound great, it's a matter of taste here. I prefer Korg Krome.

[@KhMerMusician253]

I own a Yamaha Motif XF7 since it was released. But this keyboard has gotten allot of my interest, Because of price and sound quality.

[@Armz316]

Though I used to work at Yamaha. I find the sound of MOXF harsh while Korg sounds pleasant to my ears. That's my own opinion. Peace out!

[@paulfearn4070]

i have played both and considered both. the korg was by far in my opinion easier to use and felt better to play. everything is at hand quickly and user memory is perfect for live performance enabling easy and quick changes realtime with the touch screen. the piano is the kronos piano which is brill. its not a kronos but well worth the money. both boards are light enough to gig and lugg about which is perfect for me when i was lugging gear about. this keyboard has replaced 3 synths and i dont miss the versality in having other boards live.

[@ZicoTutoriais]

nylon guitar is ridiculous on the krome & perfect in MOXF , but The Piano Krome is very superior

[@cristiancruz9840]

te puedo asegurar que en krome hay mejores guitarras acusticas que esa que puso el que subió el video!

[@johnnykilroy9394]

Both sound good to me... I have a MOX6 and wouldn't mind having the Krome 61 to go along with it.

[@Victor.Frigillana]

When I listened to Yamaha's Piano at 2:24 vs Korg's Piano at 3:16 I could say that Yamaha has a greater sense of expression. Korg's sound is richer though. So if you are after the nuances of the player's performance I'd go for Yamaha, but if I am after for richer sounds, I'd go for Korg

[@nico9313]

Have the moxf8 an d i love it. Recently purchased the krome 88key as well. Found it on lowered price since its been a while since it originally came out. Been watching KZbin and found it's pianos interesting to my ear. Hope I don't be disappointed when it arrives. I also have the korg kross and I can say that was a really big disappointment. Hope the krome do much better.

[@vitortalhadas]

First of all thanks so much for this comparison. It's not conclusive but it does give you an idea of what to expect. Personally, even though I think Korg has a better synth engine, Mox had the edge in 80% of the sounds but then again, like its been said here, it's relative to each musician and choice of sounds he or she makes.

[@lac19951]

What speakers or studio monitors or amps did u use or recommend?

[@cmdmd]

This is as subjective as it can get. If you like the Korg, get that one, if you like the Yamaha, get that one then. To me, they sound similar, although each has its unique traits. I saw both of these yesterday and I like the Krome's GUI and touchpad a lot. Seems more intuitive. Just pick the one you like more, don't look back.

[@gmcwww]

Thanks for your comment. Had a hard time to choose between Krome and MOXF6. I use cubase a lot and I guess you know how good the syncronisation is. I also have the advatange to connect a fizical instrument and thats useful too. I will only miss the screen and the OS of krome, but your advice is good, dont look back, both of them are good. thx.

[@J._Campbell]

I'm sure of Yamaha wins. Only in first comparison - Terminator - Korg's better (but may be it was because of different tembres).

[@ranaradic422]

But in my opinion, Yamaha is better at acoustic instrument such as piano, but Korg is better at effect and stuffs.

[@simeondowns3730]

I like them both but the krome has the edage because if you listen to the mox8 the polarity are being cut off on the notes alot of people look pass this on piano sounds. The piano sounds are on roland but korg has done an excellent job with the krome

[@petara45]

Regarding those light years comparisons, don't forget to compare the performance mode on the yamaha with the one on a korg and you'll see how quick the direction changes.

[@chriswilliams-tn7ii]

I feel that the Korg comes out on top but everyone has their own opinions

[@robertberentzen2990]

I like the Yamaha best (more sophisticated and you play more insprired on that) nice high octave piano tones (4:35) Thanks for ur demo

[@jordan2cut]

Can anyone tell me if I can use Korg Krome to hook up to audio interface so I can record sound off the keyboard internally into a DAW like fl studio or ableton???

[@Sequialtera]

I personally have an MOX6, things to buy : monitor speakers or headphones + Yamaha sustain pedal, non Yamaha sustain pedal might work inversely if they don't have polarity switches and of course a stand and a piece of cloth to protect your instrument. I love the sound of Yamaha presets but I am curious about the 40 gigs of sound in the Krome. please think before even buying, try them out first before splurging 1,100 for an instrument.

[@RoRosetree]

I'm quite sure the audio is recorded via line-in, as you don't hear any noises from the room even when he changes seats, and the sound and stereo image is very clear.

[@BlackBlofeld]

3) The MOX is a Motif XS without the sampler. Their sound engine is the best synth engine by far in the "Rompler" category. Each MOX program have 8 oscillators, 8+ filters, 9 LFO, 8 Amp. Envelope Generators, 8 Filter Envelope Generators & 8 Pitch Envelope Generators. This mean that each oscillator is a complete synth and that each program is like 8 independent synths, something that the other synths can do only in Combi mode! Krome has 2 oscs per program and each osc. isnt a complete synth.

[@syariefsynth]

Both are the best of sound quality, each others have any special sounds

[@StefaanG]

I own both, I realy like the easy interface of the Krome, the big screen, the good and very usable synths but the yamaha has defenitly the best accoustic sounds on board (pianos, organs, strings, EP, Brass, guitar) I wish these two could mate. I would definitly want to have the baby :-) Yamaha has quick layering/split options with the krome it's ok but it takes longer thru combi mode

[@TheOmnicell]

I like them both...

[@Moises-id1gg]

Som natural Yamaha, todos demais Korg!

[@JMRabil675]

Yamaha on those mids and lower semi tones are awesome, no mud at all it seems. You gotta have good speakers though