This Synth is Simply Padtastic!

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  • @timerunner9844
    @timerunner9844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    They sounded synthly amazing!! Awesome vid as always.

  • @Maxxarcade
    @Maxxarcade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Pads are probably my favorite too. I've always been drawn to them, even when they are buried in a mix. Adding some 80's chords and riffs is the icing on the cake.

  • @XavierRadix
    @XavierRadix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Incredible sounds to come from such an affordable synth! Korg knows what they're doing.

  • @PeterWalkerHP16c
    @PeterWalkerHP16c 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    1:14
    The first one had the ELP feel. (Fanfare for the common man).
    Pads, strings and 'ethereal' wind will keep me entertained for hours.

  • @Barry101er
    @Barry101er 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the pad demo Woody, I bought the Kross 2 for my daughter, she is still making her way through it. Quite a step up from what she has had previously!

  • @arcanics1971
    @arcanics1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's my baby! I'm so used to seeing it in front of me that it looks bizarre when I see Woody on video with one! There's some great voices on the Kross 2, and the tweakability makes it endlessly inspiring!

  • @jsaldert
    @jsaldert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have the Kronos (first generation). Bought the Kross and was blown away, great sounding machine. My problem was the keys, the difference between 88 Kronos keys and 61 Kross keys made it feel weird to play it. Solution: I bought the Triton, thanks to your channel. If you’ll like to borrow my Kronos and try it out, I’m living outside of Helsingborg.

  • @daves041
    @daves041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Woody - I have had the original Kross for about 5 years or more and the pads can still bring a tear to my eye - just an epic synth for the money. Its one of those synths that inspire you the minute you start playing it. Apart from a weak acoustic piano its damn near perfect, but hey we can't have everything! If anyone is watching this liking what they hear, but haven't got space for another keyboard, take a look at the Korg Triton VST. If I could only have one VST this would be it - just incredible. And no, I don't work for Korg, just a huge fan!

  • @anijon
    @anijon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So happy to see you back.

  • @rickmcquillis6626
    @rickmcquillis6626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved watching you Woody, as you were demonstrating the marvelous pad sounds on the Korg Kross 2. Your smile, reminds me of a kid turned loose in Willy Wonka's candy factory! Great to see you so happy! I can't wait, my very own Kross 2, arrives in a few days. I can't wait to be this happy too!! 🤗🎶♥️

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh wow, congrats on your kross, which you should have received by now! thanks for teh complimentary words, means a lot.

  • @ShotecMusic
    @ShotecMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You Woody for this video! I'm considering myself a Roland person, but KORG had really mastered the pad sounds since the time of mighty WAVESTATION and they are still going strong.

  • @paulhedley2864
    @paulhedley2864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome demo of the pads on the korg Kross 2. Great video 👍

  • @HighlandStudio91
    @HighlandStudio91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Kross 2( the 61 key in particular)....is the best workstation Korg has ever created, in my opinion. Reasons being is essentially...it's feature set across the board, is unmatched....for it's price point. A recessed and angled display screen, rubberized coating on the chassis, audio interface, beautiful overall design & build quality, ultra compact & lightweight, sampling, audio exporting and almost twice as many physical controls than the Nautilus! What I would really love to see at Winter Namm 2023, is a successor to the Kross 2(with a Kross 3!)

  • @markkilley2683
    @markkilley2683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Korg sound. Nice.

  • @DerekPower
    @DerekPower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    KORG definitely has great sounds, especially with pads. But honestly, I’ve heard great pad sounds from all the various synth manufacturers and designers. In the end, it’s a matter of sound design. And even deeper, it’s about what notes you play and when =]

  • @vanessajazp6341
    @vanessajazp6341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Although I’m a Yamaha girl, I’ve always considered Korg as having the absolute best synth pad sounds and architecture.
    Nothing can beat the old Moog mini for a pure synth experience, but Korg is best IMO for overall synth capabilities and sounds.

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a Mini Moog software emulsion sound good.

    • @anonymoushuman8344
      @anonymoushuman8344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      HOLLA SOUNDS - Me too. I still get plenty of enjoyment from the Arturia Mini. Nice autocorrect error there, by the way: "Mini Moog software emulsion." Sounds like a promising new concept. :)

    • @ChrisCebelenski
      @ChrisCebelenski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, now I want to layer my Moog Mini and my Kronos and see what I can get! Thanks for that time-sink idea! (I suspect putting the Moog on lowest note duty would be very cool)

    • @vanessajazp6341
      @vanessajazp6341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anonymoushuman8344 There’s a couple of aps you can get that give a great digital emulation of the mini-Moog. I have the proprietary Moog version on my iPad.

    • @vanessajazp6341
      @vanessajazp6341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisCebelenski Let me know how it sounds!

  • @yvesbouillet1290
    @yvesbouillet1290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great pleasure to listen to you on keys !!

  • @godzil42
    @godzil42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I clearly don't have enough synth. Now I want to buy a Kross 2.
    Thank you Woody!

    • @stevegold5249
      @stevegold5249 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you won't be disappointed I have the Kross but am now updating to this new keyboard... love the action of the weighted keys

  • @Cefshah
    @Cefshah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful sounds!! Nice playing (as usual)!!! 🙂

  • @edjones3390
    @edjones3390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kross sounds surprisingly great! Loving the trip down amnesia lane - so good to hear many of the 80s tracks that got me hooked on synths!

  • @allanrosenthal3019
    @allanrosenthal3019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the kind of instrument I love! Because you can sound like a pro audio producer without needing to do much work or spend piles of money... plus, you can make it sound like SimCity4, the best ambient soundtrack in the world.

  • @TranceJedi
    @TranceJedi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That sounds pretty cool Woody , lots of brilliant synth sounds , You could easily spend the day playing around with the Korg and not notice time flying by , excellent demo too and another brilliant share ... big thumbs flying high , enjoy the weekend over there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hi ak, yeah, you're right. weird thing is though, i've never actually played this thing yet without the cameras rolling we need to spend some quality time together, off camera!

  • @paulmicrox7574
    @paulmicrox7574 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another fantatstic video as always Woody! I was so undecided what to get and you have helped me choose one. i always come to your channel for advice take care

  • @musicbycandlelightmbc3225
    @musicbycandlelightmbc3225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And you get instant reverb in that room hahaha. Hi ya Woody!!! I love Korg products. My Korg M-50 has a lot of textural pads and evolving soundscapes. These keyboards were ahead of the game. It was only later to my understanding that such libraries like Omnisphere and now so many other sample libraries have all clambered to put out similar pads and extreme multi evolving and pulsing waves of sounds. I think the market is saturated with them. I have those two buttons on the left above the mod wheel and SW1 and SW2 switches are used to control the programs or effect parameters, or to turn the joystick/mw lock function on/off. Loved the video Woody. Always interesting and explorative. Love seeing your happy in-the-moment smiles of musical bliss.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love my M-50, too. I also love my Kross2 as well.

  • @ZoeSummers1701A
    @ZoeSummers1701A 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don’t like the synth but I love your video and you and your energy and your explanations so thank you again for uploading!

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's much more important to me than if you like the synth or not, thanks! :D

  • @locomotive536
    @locomotive536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great demo. Thanks.

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers Woody, lovely stuff.

  • @amsterdamned6209
    @amsterdamned6209 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, those are beautiful choir aaaaah's !

  • @ChrisP3000x
    @ChrisP3000x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds really good.

  • @JeffPalmer83
    @JeffPalmer83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds great, and fantastic improvs.

  • @HD7100
    @HD7100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That Korg sounds great. Woody you are so funny when you criticize your own playing. I can relate to that. This afternoon I have to play an hours worth of music for our local Theatre Pipe Organ club here at home on my 1928 Wurlitzer. I have been practicing for six weeks and I still stumble around here and there. Where are the music gods when you need them. One can always say- a stumble or wrong note is merely a spontaneous improvisation.

  • @zoomzoom3950
    @zoomzoom3950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed that!

  • @bachcontra3606
    @bachcontra3606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish you would do more instrument vids again, Woody. You were (and are) the best.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      too kind bach, thanks! we're doing it!

  • @JL-creativeart
    @JL-creativeart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice ! You should make a 80's instrumental album, I'd buy it !

  • @ChrisCebelenski
    @ChrisCebelenski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Korg does nail the pads, at least since the Wavestation. The Kronos/Nautilus/Kross progression is interesting too - they managed to keep the basic depth of the sounds while cutting back on areas that might not matter. I just did the Nautilus/Kronos decision myself, and went with the Kronos because of the keyboard and aftertouch being one thing I tend to use in my playing. I've had the Kronos for about a month, and I'm pleasantly surprised how deep it can be with the multiple synthesis methods.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tritons do pads better in general. I'd sy that's when they started rocking.

    • @ChrisCebelenski
      @ChrisCebelenski 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jason75913 I actually like the Trinity better than the Triton for pads at least. But both are newer than the wavestation, and that board changed the world.

  • @stone_voices
    @stone_voices 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just amazed by the magic sound of this synthesizer! His sounds are fabulous. Thanks to this video, I loved it from the first sound! Therefore, I made an order for its purchase and look forward to it. 👍🏻

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's great! yeah, it doesn't disappoint in the sounds, congrats on your incoming!

  • @1881Gordon
    @1881Gordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic 'off the cuff' demo woody. This Synth produces some real good value for money. Like you my 2nd port of call on any synth is the pads - Especially those which fizz quickly with warmth remaining. Love the way that thing sings in the end demo with the 'Follower Pad'. Brilliant stuff!

  • @alvaroiniguezdonoso
    @alvaroiniguezdonoso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    CPU it's not powerful enough for some complex modulations. In pads is less noticeable, but if you have a combi with a piano you will hear it. Also the drum track gets off sync sometimes in complex sounds. But hey, that's what you get for the price. Once you accept that, is a good synth for the price

    • @dwsel
      @dwsel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it's happening at (and after) 11:55, but it seems that the patch has a beat restarted every key press an it comes down to timing accuracy while playing

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      interesting with the timing thing, somebody else commented about that, i didn't notice myself, perhaps cpu underpowered, or just my playing... more likely.

  • @Maluband
    @Maluband 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice sounding demo of the Korg Kross.

  • @In-SoulProMusic
    @In-SoulProMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very lovely indeed mate! love a good pad sound that uses the filters and a nice modulated reverb woody amazing Hope your ok mate love the videos as always 🔥♥️💯👌 mate good to hear the sounds comming from this thing! Makes you smile when you play ♥️ korg have always been great with pad sounds to be honest 💯

  • @richardavalos4071
    @richardavalos4071 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very portable, nice progs & combis to edit, sampler mode, many other options, a great synth!

  • @nollattacykel
    @nollattacykel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bra Woody! Feels so good coming in with OMD music.

  • @thierryleroy1070
    @thierryleroy1070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It reminds me when I discovered the waveStation some years ago!..

  • @mr_floydst
    @mr_floydst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great overview! I like the "hide and seek" reference there at 4:44, one of my all time favs!

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been playing various interpretations ever since the track was released!

  • @marcThysebaert
    @marcThysebaert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    super demo

  • @grahamgartside1765
    @grahamgartside1765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the reply about the presets. Gives me an excuse to dust off the Kross

  • @lassel1644
    @lassel1644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I owned my Kross 2 for 2 years now currently not working with it because i bought a ModX ... however soundwise it is amazing. A bit complicated to work with especially in a DAW context using an MAudio soundcard...never figured out getting the arpeggiator in sync with DAW clock

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have to set the MIDI clock source in GLOBAL so it can work with a DAW properly.
      be sure to read the manuals, these workstation keyboards always have multiple manuals due to their complexity

  • @ToastandJam52
    @ToastandJam52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not bad for a synth that is 4 years old. It will be interesting to see what comes out at the NAMM show in June.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      nowt.

    • @ToastandJam52
      @ToastandJam52 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WoodyPianoShack I really wasn't expecting much and I wasn't disappointed. However, I was reminded of the ASM Hydrasynth which I got to try at a local music shop. It really is as good as the reviews say it is. I could have played with it for hours but... Maybe a Xmas present to myself.

  • @pontram
    @pontram ปีที่แล้ว

    From 13:01 to 13:18, Is there a slight delay on the beginning of a bar ? On some machines from the 80s that is an indication of CPU overload...hopefully it was just a bad swing factor...

  • @rthomas1031
    @rthomas1031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still remember why I got the Kross 1- because we tried it out at Guitar Center and were blown away by the sounds!

  • @cuneytkaradeniz1142
    @cuneytkaradeniz1142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SÜPER FANTASIC MÜZIK 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

  • @soozikins
    @soozikins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having fun yet Woody? :D - Nice ambient sounds.

  • @ivanivkovicmusic
    @ivanivkovicmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think of Kurzweil? I have a PC3 and I love it.

  • @Carolina-mw4po
    @Carolina-mw4po 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:05 that's so EPIC!!,

  • @thaJeztah
    @thaJeztah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like you get a lot of bang for bucks on a relatively affordable synth; sounds really good, and (looking at the back) a nice set of connections as well.
    (Not a fan of external power supplies, but that seems to be the norm nowadays 😔 - wondering if it can be powered over USB)

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no, no USB power possible

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the plastic contruction and wall wart is a bit of a turn off, yes, but what you expect these days at this price.

  • @naturesrecovery4516
    @naturesrecovery4516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, must get one

  • @deauvillevrienden
    @deauvillevrienden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, as i already have a Triton rack, a TR rack, a Krome, Krome EX, Karma, MicroX, X50, and lots of older Korg modules... i think all of the Kross pad patches will already be in one or more available and buying a Kross would be double up. Would be great when you could mention the names of the pads you played.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kross2 would make a fine replacement for the X50, plus the Kross2 is stereo instead of mono like the X50, unless you configure it otherwise. I think the X50 has two pad patches that the Kross2 does not (but can otherwise fully dupe).

    • @deauvillevrienden
      @deauvillevrienden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jason75913 X50 is STEREO ;-)) as you can hear in this demo th-cam.com/video/uRO9x6wswl4/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=KraftMusic and i doublechecked in my studio, it's definitely STEREO :-))

  • @sandrodellisanti1139
    @sandrodellisanti1139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wonderful sounds, personally as a beginner i own a Roland jd-xi, but i'm not so satisfied with this, so you have some alternatives for me? many greetings from Brunswick in Germany and please stay safe from the Corona Virus :)

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      JD-Xi is awesome, but edit it with a PC, the front panel is only for performing with completed grooves, not trying to make new ones or edit existing ones. Kross2 or Juno-DS (or both) are great companions for the JD-Xi. I have all three, awesome trio. Or I may go JD-Xi + Ultranova + Venom.

  • @birdie17uk
    @birdie17uk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice sounds. Spotted Maid of Orleans by OMD at the start, Hide & Seek by HJ and It's A Sin by PSB. Sure there were more I missed.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      those old icons are always popular, I have some ideas to expand my repertoire with more of these golden oldies! thx for noticing and commenting.

  • @oscar_sheen
    @oscar_sheen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like your videos.

  • @jbridguk
    @jbridguk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would be great if you could make some of your epic synth wave tracks using the Kross. Sounds perfect for that.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hi john, thank you, it's part of my roadmap! can't guarantee epic but I'll give best shot

  • @Michael-qt3lo
    @Michael-qt3lo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    magic sounds

  • @HOLLASOUNDS
    @HOLLASOUNDS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:57 Drum and Bass Bass sound DETECTED.

  • @robertYTB78g
    @robertYTB78g 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea of just how much changing things like resonance does during these multi-layered performances, sometimes exposing unheard new layers of sound on my MODX. Thanks for posting. PS I'm not sure if you have done any videos on how to create some of your excellent performances - with a mind to chords used etc, but I will check and if not, I'm sure there would be plenty of newbies like me who would want to watch and learn.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi robert, thanks for the comment. no, I haven't covered that topic. it's very challenging to come up with a riff, chords or melody on the spot, and I don't always pull it off. often i just pull up the same old chord sequence or recognisable tune from the repertoire, often in C, F or g. I need to work on this myself, it would be good to have a bigger arsenal of songs to pull inspiration from.

  • @davidm3569
    @davidm3569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Woody,
    Another great, interesting video. I really like those pad/combi sounds. They are an instant source of inspiration. I am constantly discovering new ones on my many keyboards and modules.
    I just got some Ketron midi bass pedals ( as new in their case ) along with other pedals too for £40. Only tried them before watching your video today. I used a Roland xv2020 module and was amazed at the sounds still. I didn't remember many of the pads on it, wonderful. Oh well.......I'm off to play some Moog bass type sounds.....😁

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      have fun with that, i used to play some roland pedals with organ, fun, and challenging!

  • @e-conrecords4665
    @e-conrecords4665 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The pads on the Kross are quite epic. It doesn’t sound like there’d be much room left in the mix with some of these patches. It makes me wonder how nicely (or not) this plays with other electronics/instruments…

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      great point, I agree, and will be digging into the program mode (individual sounds) to see how the hold up in isolation, and their usefulness in a mix.

  • @UncleFreedom777
    @UncleFreedom777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Demo for the Kross! You have fun playing instead of talking much like others. I would like to see your demos of other parts of this synth.
    I let you an abo.

  • @ScoopexUs
    @ScoopexUs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems competent like recent Yamaha etc workstations, something you can have lots of fun playing! :) A synth has lots more knobs or at least parameters easily accessible, I think.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      realtime controls are actually a botched design on the Kross 😭
      I don't understand why they didn't just tie those controls to the ones in the ADJUST page of parameters.

  • @garysmith8455
    @garysmith8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow Woody, that sounds really nice. As a player of twin Kronos 73's I can appreciate what Korg has done here. My only concern is the 'clock' for the rhythm/drums seemed to be a bit taxed at 13:00 in your presentation. You must have felt that push, pull going on? Otherwise, very lush sounding instrument. Thanks for showing (O:

    • @samson8884
      @samson8884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think its because he is removing his hands from the keys... when changing the chords. @woody doesn't it have an arp hold option?

    • @garysmith8455
      @garysmith8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@samson8884 Yes, and it is overloading the processor......

    • @samson8884
      @samson8884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@garysmith8455 i feel the lag in the beat is because when he lifts his hands the ARP stops and when he changes to the next chord, it re-triggers. ARP hold would solve this

    • @garysmith8455
      @garysmith8455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samson8884 That is strange, the meter was VERY steady until he started playing those full handfuls of notes. Would not that drum patch be constant if he stopped playing? My 2 Kronos don't do that when a patch with rhythm is selected. Hmmmmm

    • @samson8884
      @samson8884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garysmith8455 that was just my guess. I don't own a Kross2 so can't confirm.
      I had a Yamaha MOX and i have seen this behaviour when the ARP hold option was off for a given combi. I don't know how it works with Korg. Woody could provide the correct answer.

  • @wasiuuu1
    @wasiuuu1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMD still strong, love your improvisation :-)

  • @edrumsense
    @edrumsense ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. I wanted to ask, what happens when you change presets, programs or "favorite" in de middle of a performance? does the audio cuts off or it keeps it until you release the sustain pedal like in the more premium korg workstations?

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  ปีที่แล้ว

      don't have it to hand, but pretty sure this one cuts out when switching. never found that to be a big deal personally.

  • @jaggass
    @jaggass 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    King Korg. I'm getting a Wavestation EX tomorrow and covering Aquatic Ambiance off Donkey Kong Country in the future..

  • @GerenM63
    @GerenM63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, I had a Kross 2 61 until just a couple of months ago. I do kind of regret selling it.

  • @philbjackson
    @philbjackson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you know my synth collection is full of heavy keyboards, I wish I would of purchase the 61 keys, I could of added more boards and the weight would of been lighter. Compared to the old, do the newer boards have newer sounds ? , lets say from early 80s to now. I can still created great music with the old. That keyboard looks comfy.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roland, Korg, and Yamaha have been repacking the same '90s and '80s presets for years. You can make old-fashioned stuff more easily, trying to make more modern music requires you knowing sound design relevant to your music and programming your own presets from scratch.

  • @PakBudiTarigan
    @PakBudiTarigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pls demo vintage synth like saw and pulse wave

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      search for demo(s) of the bass category and synth leads category

  • @casmirron
    @casmirron 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Last year I owned a Kross for a few weeks, but it didn't sound like this. So I decided to exchange it for the Yamaha Modx6.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like you should have picked up the MODX first, or a Krome, not an entry-level keyboard like the Kross. 🤣

  • @bachcontra3606
    @bachcontra3606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Woody. Great to see you doing this. I’ve got a (recent) Korg i3 arranger and I’m wondering if it has a similar sound engine to this Kross.

    • @GizzyDillespee
      @GizzyDillespee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it does. I think they are both based on the Triton's generation. I'm having a brain fart about Korg's acronyms... was it called HD-1, or EX-1? I have that version on the KARMA, and the latest version (different acronym, but it's an evolution not a totally new thing) on the Kronos. The Kronos samples sound a little more detailed to me, but Kross and i3 (the newer i3 obv, not the 90s one) seemed similar sounding. I didn't hear them consecutively or side by side, though, so I can't be certain. The i3 seemed to be the cheapest Korg "workstation" keyboard with the decent sounds. Korg makes even cheaper intro "arranger" keyboards, but their sounds are quite a bit less than the i3, IMO. The Wavestate has really good samples, and you can add your own, but it's a different type of synth engine. Really, that one is all about using sequences of samples as playable instruments, and then layering up to 4 of those. Still, you can play individual sampled instruments like on a normal keyboard, but that's not its strength. It has top level sounds for the money. I think some of its samples might be a little better than the equivalent on i3 and Kross, but I bet many are the same, too. However, it only has 37 keys, and no workstation functionality. Have fun with the i3!

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes i second that, similar engine, but I don't think you have access to tweak very much on the i3, so more of preset machine, whereas kross allows you to sculpt your own sounds, especially when using PC editor.

  • @bingobaz6402
    @bingobaz6402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does sound great👍 you could use on many different tracks and still have room for something new with it.

  • @VidarW
    @VidarW 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So lush❤️🎹❤️

  • @mikewalker2274
    @mikewalker2274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shouldn't my Nautilus be able to produce everything as this Kross, or am I missing something? Regardless, it does sound fantastic.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah it should, it's much more powerful, but it seems to lack these fantastic hip kross combis, the kross beats it there for factory presets, but I'm sure you could program in something equally or more impressive. i find the kross does have a nice unique lo-fi vintage vibe to it tho.

  • @rockybalboa2526
    @rockybalboa2526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Woody, I have some questions about some keyboards used in some music, and thought you might be able to give me the correct answers!? ( since your musical taste is mostly 80s music ) Let me take you back to the early 80s with the music artist, SHANNON! She had two hits on her debut release. 1- GIVE ME TONITE and 2- LET THE MUSIC PLAY My question to you is, DO YOU KNOW WHICH SYNTH/S WERE USED IN MAKING THESE SONGS???? I love those sounds and im not sure which synth/s were used in creating them. Please give them a listen, and let me know if you can figure it out.? Thank you in advance!

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi rocky, sorry, i'm really useless at these guess the synth challenges. but my approach would be to figure out if FM and subtractive synthesis, fetch the synth and start tweaking!

    • @rockybalboa2526
      @rockybalboa2526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WoodyPianoShack That reply is ridiculous! You say you love 80s music! you say you love all synth sounds from the 80s music! So you should also be able to have a more clear idea of which synths were used for that music.. NEVER MIND!

  • @MyCoalField
    @MyCoalField 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the hide and seek !

  • @ianalen1687
    @ianalen1687 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would choose a synth sample, play few chords in the middle section, then in the low and in the high sections. Only then I would play some chord progresions using both hands.
    Adding drums is a distraction and this video is rather entertaing than useful.

  • @dannemachmar
    @dannemachmar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And how is it together with Logic?

  • @ТатьянаРузанова-ф1з
    @ТатьянаРузанова-ф1з 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Зеленыи цвет дерпвьев красота что отражает солнца свет как след летящиих небеса лучеи расыпаных вокруг

  • @jonmcknlegg
    @jonmcknlegg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my god. You're a Kross and a Grado user too

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I love my Kross and SR325is.

  • @summerlaverdure
    @summerlaverdure 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video Woody! quick question, is there any sound design aspects to this at all? or is it pretty much a "great sounds, but this is your lot" kinda board?

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no, like all pro romplers, you can edit everything down to the oscillators, and you get plenty of single-cycle waveforms if you want those (square wave, sawtooth, etc.)

    • @summerlaverdure
      @summerlaverdure 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jason75913 AWESOME thank you!!

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, you can tweak to your hearts content, but using the front panel menus is not a lot fo fun, a PC editor is available if you really want to dig deep.

    • @summerlaverdure
      @summerlaverdure 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WoodyPianoShack thank you! I hope I'm not too late on getting one I noticed all the stores are out of stock of them hopefully when I get a chance I'll get one, thank you so much!

  • @markorendas1423
    @markorendas1423 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pads are like pancakes stack em up!!!

  • @berkut6313
    @berkut6313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been fantasizing for a while on the Kross series for live playing. Seemingly, it ticked 80% of the boxes, and intended to use my other controller keyboard for (the lack of) after touch (recognized though). However, as I entered a shop to play on it, I was rebute by its keyboard. Didn’t mind the overall build quality if it meant better portability, but the 61 version felt just like melting butter. I had the feel I was playing on a broken instrument, a toy perhaps...Even my old n364 (Korg as well) was better in this regard...

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ouch, yeah, i have to agree they don't make em like they used to. but probably they used to be more expensive too... :D

  • @silverbirch9502
    @silverbirch9502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Strange how the Kross 2 at approx £600 UK can have sliders, knobs and pads yet the Nautilus at four times the price doesn't.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nautilus is occasionally a bit clunkier to use than the Kross already is. :\

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      kross is pretty sparse really, only 2 knobs, whereas naut has 8 (iirc). both weak compared to fantom-0 with lots of front panel controls...

  • @freyjulundr
    @freyjulundr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    we should do a mix jamming session just for fun one day maybe you could have some fun with my emulator 2 ;P as always great to see you back !

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it would be! if only there was a way for me to jam with the viewers in real-time, that would be so much fun! still waiting for that tech to arrive.

  • @grahamgartside1765
    @grahamgartside1765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are these presets

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      they sure are, with some tweaking of the controls.

  • @barrystevens3550
    @barrystevens3550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Put together a concert (30 mins) based on this video it would be great. Drummer? (mime) vocals / You? . . .. .

  • @pcpanikMusik
    @pcpanikMusik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Despite two master effects and five insert effects, it is impossible to use delay and reverb effects at the same time with the Kross 2, as they are exclusively in the slot of the master effect 2 and only one can be selected there. If you use a so-called "double effect" in master effect 1, the master effect 2 is no longer usable and you can neither use delay nor reverb. There is also no delay and reverb for the five inserts, or the master effect 1.
    Unfortunately, this makes the Kross 2 unusable for me, because of course I want to be able to use both effects specifically for certain timbres. :-/ Unfortunately, that's not possible.

    • @Roboprogs
      @Roboprogs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Juno DS has similar effect “rationing”. I guess that’s typical for entry level synths?
      My new(ish) Nautilus has more generous effects allotments, and I suspect most other mid tier synths do as well.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Roboprogs The Juno is more limited in insert FX, yes, but it also givesyou a master EQ in System Settings, while the Kross2 does not, and the Juno can use both a delay insert FX + reverb from its master bus, you can even stack reverbs by using the master reverb + reverb insert.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, that's quite the limitation I suppose. but you can work around, add in your DAW, and these combis sound decent even with the limitation. thanks for sharing the nitty gritty anyway, much appreciated.

  • @stevevitella6995
    @stevevitella6995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nautilus forever!!!

    • @Roboprogs
      @Roboprogs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uh, ok. I like my Naughty, too 😁
      But this one costs less than half for people who can’t afford the upgrade.

    • @Jason75913
      @Jason75913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      several times more expensive, no pads, clunkier interface, weighs more, can't run on batteries, and simply overkill unless you are going to use it in a studio

  • @normalizedaudio2481
    @normalizedaudio2481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More banjo.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha, not a comment you see every day

  • @mascarapunk97
    @mascarapunk97 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you perform ? ok Vampire Hunter D !

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      not sure what the reference is here...

  • @maydaygoingdown5602
    @maydaygoingdown5602 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iridium all day long for pads mate.

    • @WoodyPianoShack
      @WoodyPianoShack  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha, yeah, appreciate that sentiment!

  • @HOLLASOUNDS
    @HOLLASOUNDS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not bad for £450 I dont need it but it's nice.

  • @inperfectsequence7840
    @inperfectsequence7840 ปีที่แล้ว

    The machine is great, but its silicone layer, after 5 years of use, has peeled its skin because of that silicone with a rubbery sensation.