Got my Kronos 2 about 9 month ago, shortly before Korg stopped selling those (only Kronos' which are already in stock of retailers are sold nowadays, to my knowledge. No new ones are delivered) Had to choose between a Montage or a Kronos. Couldn't be happier with my choice. I'm mostly into programing patches. But all in all, it the best value for money in this price range.
Hello, this Is a good tuto, thanks ! There is an easier way at the beginning : just open the *Menu* at the upper right and choose *Initialize Program* . You will directly enter to the very basic AL1 settings.
What I find interesting is that you can use also MOD7 (basically an OPsix) to mimic classic synth circuitry by using the modulators to manipulate filters and LFO as well as to produce tones, provided you understand how the circuitry works (usually written in the manuals.) That's something I find fascinating.
Very helpful video, there is quite some shortage of material on how to fully leverage the power of the Kronos for those who are not necessarily pro music producers. Thanks Alex! Can't wait to see more videos about your workflow
Great video! I love the PolysixEX. I have an old Polysix so I'm very familiar with it. The MS20EX is very good too. I really have to say that the Korg Kronos is probably the most powerful synth out there even to this day. Granted there are a lot of people who complain about it not doing this or that. In my opinion, there is still nothing that actually does as much well as what the Kronos does.
I totally agree Jeremy! It's the power of layering / splitting 16 sounds... 16? No one else can that. But, even more importantly, it's the quality of the output. It sounds amazing.
That was great. I'm not too bad say with using my DeepMind, but always found it difficult with lots of menu diving. This has shown me how to navigate much better. Thanks.
subbed. i own a korg kronos 2 - 88 keys since the 2015, from the beginning, its underrated............difficult but if you see inside of that beast its one of the best thing you can buy
There's a guy on Instagram who actually created the same sound on a prophet and a Kronos and played them next to each other. And the sound is exactly the same! But didn't show how to do it! Thank you for showing us the process
Now this was a good tutorial I think. And about the question if this is necessary spite all the presets - defintely YES. Cause as I've checked all my 1500+ presets - these kind of raw analog sounds are definitely missing! Loads of presets are drenched in effects and too much of everything, even with compressors to sound modern. But the ancient analog sounds were often pure and simple. If you go your own route and maybe even switch off effects completely both engines will offer the required rawness and simplicity.
Exactly! Thanks for your feedback Torben, I've always been fascinated with going the opposite way, taking a finished sound and remove modulation, effects, filter and go to its origin, is a great way to learn synthesis because you understand exactly what each of these stages does to the sound. I must say, the Kronos raw sound is really nice. I'll soon compare it to an actual analog synth - my prophet 5 - and we'll see how well it stands against the best (in my opinion) ☺️
Thx for the video. Simple and yet so complex. I’ve had my Kronos X 88 for about 10 years now and look forward to exploring these engines now. Definitely subbed too. 👍🎹😃
I saw many Korg keyboard like Korg Triton or Triton extreme or m3 or m50 because it has feature like register numeric buttons with hold button feature it is to change any tone within in second please add that feature on latest keyboard on your Korg Nautilus or Kronos 1 or Kronos 2 or any new Korg keyboard because I am having Korg Triton keyboard it is easy to register any tone on numeric buttons with hold feature and it easier than touch please add that feature
Hi Jim! It is a very good question. Hard to tell... I really hope that my Kronos never breaks or needs repairing, but to be honest if it did need repairing, I'm not the kind of guy that would try to order parts, get it fixed etc. I personally would try to sell it and buy something different, as much as I love it. It's just my deficiency: I love gear that can help us be creative and smoothen that process, make it easy. Thank you ☺️
I know, sorry 😂 I was using a new point and shoot for the first time (Sony ZV 1) and I didn't bother learning how you focus manually (not simply a switch on the lens as it's a fixed lens camera). Basically I was lazy 😭 My main camera is a Panasonic S5. Thanks for your feedback ☺️
Too many parameters. It’s like programming on a photocopier. The Fantom is so much easier with its simplified purpose-built interfaces for specific synth emulations. Even tho Kronos has the MS-20 and Poly-Six interfaces, they are still subject to the tabs and tabs of other parameters that affect the sound.
Got my Kronos 2 about 9 month ago, shortly before Korg stopped selling those (only Kronos' which are already in stock of retailers are sold nowadays, to my knowledge. No new ones are delivered) Had to choose between a Montage or a Kronos. Couldn't be happier with my choice. I'm mostly into programing patches. But all in all, it the best value for money in this price range.
Hello, this Is a good tuto, thanks !
There is an easier way at the beginning : just open the *Menu* at the upper right and choose *Initialize Program* . You will directly enter to the very basic AL1 settings.
Thank you for your tip Fred! 😊
What I find interesting is that you can use also MOD7 (basically an OPsix) to mimic classic synth circuitry by using the modulators to manipulate filters and LFO as well as to produce tones, provided you understand how the circuitry works (usually written in the manuals.) That's something I find fascinating.
One of the best videos out there.... You take it from the basic....
Many thanks, you're very kind 🙏😊
Thank you VERY MUCH for this, Alex! I’ve had my Kronos since 2012, and I learned more about it from your video than in all those years! 👍🎵
Very helpful video, there is quite some shortage of material on how to fully leverage the power of the Kronos for those who are not necessarily pro music producers. Thanks Alex! Can't wait to see more videos about your workflow
Many thanks for your feedback 😊
Good tutorial. Indeed, for a beginner, it's important to identify the essential parameters that will have the most effect on the sound.
Great video! I love the PolysixEX. I have an old Polysix so I'm very familiar with it. The MS20EX is very good too. I really have to say that the Korg Kronos is probably the most powerful synth out there even to this day. Granted there are a lot of people who complain about it not doing this or that. In my opinion, there is still nothing that actually does as much well as what the Kronos does.
I totally agree Jeremy! It's the power of layering / splitting 16 sounds... 16? No one else can that.
But, even more importantly, it's the quality of the output. It sounds amazing.
Agree, still to this date 2023.
I learnt along with you, and gained more appreciation of what I can do with Kronos, so cheers!! 🍻
Thanks for your kind comment, my pleasure...
Thx for sharing…i own a Kronos and it’s really hard to operate lol but glad to come across your vid
Thank you for making editing on course simple.
That was great. I'm not too bad say with using my DeepMind, but always found it difficult with lots of menu diving. This has shown me how to navigate much better. Thanks.
I’m distracted by your apartment. Looks so nice.
This video is very helpful. Thanks for the simple and effective explanation.
subbed. i own a korg kronos 2 - 88 keys since the 2015, from the beginning, its underrated............difficult but if you see inside of that beast its one of the best thing you can buy
Great video, man!! I have learned many things, thanks!!
Thank you for your feedback Luis, it really makes me happy being able to be useful 🙏😊
That is really simple and to the point. I could never figure out the LFO on the AL1. That is so simple. Thank you for this video.
My pleasure 😊
The first sound reminds me a lot of the the OB-Xa Eddie Van Halen used on "I'll Wait". Very nice video/tutorial.
Thank you for this. It can be quite intimidating at first but now I know it won't blow up on me when I'm fiddling around on it. 😂
Love these Breefy videos 🤓🤘🎹
🤣🤣🤣 Thank you ☺️
There's a guy on Instagram who actually created the same sound on a prophet and a Kronos and played them next to each other. And the sound is exactly the same! But didn't show how to do it! Thank you for showing us the process
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Now this was a good tutorial I think. And about the question if this is necessary spite all the presets - defintely YES. Cause as I've checked all my 1500+ presets - these kind of raw analog sounds are definitely missing! Loads of presets are drenched in effects and too much of everything, even with compressors to sound modern. But the ancient analog sounds were often pure and simple. If you go your own route and maybe even switch off effects completely both engines will offer the required rawness and simplicity.
Exactly! Thanks for your feedback Torben, I've always been fascinated with going the opposite way, taking a finished sound and remove modulation, effects, filter and go to its origin, is a great way to learn synthesis because you understand exactly what each of these stages does to the sound.
I must say, the Kronos raw sound is really nice.
I'll soon compare it to an actual analog synth - my prophet 5 - and we'll see how well it stands against the best (in my opinion) ☺️
Well said
Thx for the video. Simple and yet so complex. I’ve had my Kronos X 88 for about 10 years now and look forward to exploring these engines now. Definitely subbed too. 👍🎹😃
Thank you for all details. Very instructional video.
You're very welcome, thanks for your feedback 🙏😊
Great video very helpful Thank you 👍
❤❤❤ plz upload videos on guitar lead voice like Jordan ruddes
Well done!
Thank you Fabio!!
Just a word of advice. You can decide whether the Bank will be HD-1 or EXi. This can be done in the Global menu.
Thank you ☺️
This is useful, thanks
Many thanks for your feedback :)
Nicely done. Breefy! 😅Subscribed
Great tutorial. Thank you
Thanks Alex!
You're very welcome 😊
That's a cool TH-cam video
good video.
Thank you 👍
You're very welcome ☺️
great
What kind of camera and lens did u film this video on???🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was using two cameras: at the time I had a Panasonic S5 with a 16-35 lens, and a Sony ZV1
@@alpao74it keeps going in and out of focus
I saw many Korg keyboard like Korg Triton or Triton extreme or m3 or m50 because it has feature like register numeric buttons with hold button feature it is to change any tone within in second please add that feature on latest keyboard on your Korg Nautilus or Kronos 1 or Kronos 2 or any new Korg keyboard because I am having Korg Triton keyboard it is easy to register any tone on numeric buttons with hold feature and it easier than touch please add that feature
hi, can you tell me please how can you do this register numeric button, because i have a triton and i'd like to learn how to use it. thanks
What are your thoughts on the news of a discontinued Kronos? How long will Korg support the keyboard with parts?
Hi Jim! It is a very good question. Hard to tell... I really hope that my Kronos never breaks or needs repairing, but to be honest if it did need repairing, I'm not the kind of guy that would try to order parts, get it fixed etc. I personally would try to sell it and buy something different, as much as I love it. It's just my deficiency: I love gear that can help us be creative and smoothen that process, make it easy. Thank you ☺️
Come on dude...I feel like I need to cover one eye and keep one leg off the bed to keep from spinning while watching your camera's anti-focus feature.
Stop complaining about everything and learn something bro.
Haha a little annoying yes 😂
La tua parlata napoletana, tipica del quartiere di Forcella, è perfetta! 😁
Gaetano!!!! Amico mio!!!! Mi faccio vivo domani per Messenger ☺️
Nice video but please turn off the auto focus on your camera when doing closeups of the programming process. very distracting. ;-)
I know, sorry 😂
I was using a new point and shoot for the first time (Sony ZV 1) and I didn't bother learning how you focus manually (not simply a switch on the lens as it's a fixed lens camera).
Basically I was lazy 😭
My main camera is a Panasonic S5. Thanks for your feedback ☺️
@@alpao74fair enough 😅
Too many parameters. It’s like programming on a photocopier. The Fantom is so much easier with its simplified purpose-built interfaces for specific synth emulations. Even tho Kronos has the MS-20 and Poly-Six interfaces, they are still subject to the tabs and tabs of other parameters that affect the sound.
I prefer a real analog synthesizer instead of this workstation