Review Synthesizers Korg Kronos 61. Where to buy it?

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  • With 61 lightly-weighted keys
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.): as much as maximum. 200 sounds (dependent on synthesis motor)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Keyboard and velocity Split (Split the keyboard into two different instruments)s
  • Layers and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) products
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16 MIDI Sequencer + 16 Track HD recorder + Master monitor
  • 8″ TouchView color show
  • Set-List work
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/mono, R), 4x specific out 6.3 mm jack balanced, S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI in/out/thru
  • Connectors for pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.)s: Damper pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) (half damper supported)
  • Assignable switch
  • Assignable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Wooden side panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1040 x 364 x 134 mm
  • Weight: 14.3 kg

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This keyboard usually has a price around 2610.00 €

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Korg Kronos 61 vs Sequential Prophet 6

The synthesizer Korg Kronos 61 is usually 220 € more expensive than Sequential Prophet 6.

Korg Kronos 61

Sequential Prophet 6
  • With 61 lightly-weighted keys
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 sounds (dependent on synthesis motor)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Keyboard and velocity splits
  • Layers and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external MIDI products
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16 MIDI Sequencer + 16 Track HD recorder + Master monitor
  • 8″ TouchView color show
  • Set-List work
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/mono, R), 4x specific out 6.3 mm jack balanced, S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI in/out/thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (half damper supported)
  • Assignable switch
  • Assignable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Wooden side panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1040 x 364 x 134 mm
  • Weight: 14.3 kg
  • 49 Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive secrets with after-touch
  • 6 Voice polyphony
  • Analogue signal path
  • Two discrete VCOs and Filter per voice
  • Multi mode arpeggiator
  • Step-Sequenzer with up to 64 actions
  • Dual digital effect-section with true bypass (effects: Reverb, delay, chorus and period shifter)
  • Analogue stereo distortion
  • Pitch and modulation wheel
  • LED show
  • Sync to external MIDI clock

Connections

  • Analogue Line-output 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/R)
  • Stereo headphone-output 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI in/out/thru
  • USB
  • Volume- and sustain pedal input
  • Weight: 9.3 kg
  • Dimensions: 820 x 323 x 117 mm

And then a video of the synthesizerSequential Prophet 6

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Sequential Prophet 6 review

Korg Kronos 61 vs Dave Smith Instruments OB-6

The synthesizer Korg Kronos 61 is usually 20 € more expensive than Dave Smith Instruments OB-6, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Korg Kronos 61

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6
  • With 61 lightly-weighted keys
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 sounds (dependent on synthesis motor)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Keyboard and velocity splits
  • Layers and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external MIDI products
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16 MIDI Sequencer + 16 Track HD recorder + Master monitor
  • 8″ TouchView color show
  • Set-List work
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/mono, R), 4x specific out 6.3 mm jack balanced, S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI in/out/thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (half damper supported)
  • Assignable switch
  • Assignable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Wooden side panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1040 x 364 x 134 mm
  • Weight: 14.3 kg
  • 49 Semi-weighted keys with velocity and after-touch
  • 500 Factory and 500 individual presets in 10 banking institutions
  • Analogue signal path
  • Two discrete VCOs + sub-oscillators per sound with constantly variable waveforms
  • Vintage SEM inspired adjustable filter (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch) per voice
  • Digital twin effects section with 24 bit / 48 kHz resolution including reverb, wait, chorus and Tom Oberheims stage Shifter and band modulator
  • Multi-mode arpeggiator and polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps (up to 6 markings per action)
  • Cross modulation
  • LED display
  • Pitch and Modulation wheel
  • 2 Line-outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone production: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • USB
  • 2 Pedal inputs
  • 2 Foot-switch inputs
  • Integrated power adapter
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 807 x 323 x 117 mm
  • body weight: 9.5 kg

And then a video of the synthesizerDave Smith Instruments OB-6

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Korg Kronos 61 vs Access Virus Ti2 Darkstar

The synthesizer Korg Kronos 61 is usually 220 € more expensive than Access Virus Ti2 Darkstar.

Korg Kronos 61

Access Virus Ti2 Darkstar
  • With 61 lightly-weighted keys
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 sounds (dependent on synthesis motor)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Keyboard and velocity splits
  • Layers and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external MIDI products
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16 MIDI Sequencer + 16 Track HD recorder + Master monitor
  • 8″ TouchView color show
  • Set-List work
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/mono, R), 4x specific out 6.3 mm jack balanced, S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI in/out/thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (half damper supported)
  • Assignable switch
  • Assignable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Wooden side panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1040 x 364 x 134 mm
  • Weight: 14.3 kg
  • Dual DSP system with over 80 stereo voices
  • USB 2.0 port
  • Virus Control VST / AU integrates VIRUS in PC/Mac
  • MIDI I/O
  • 129 Results
  • 6 Analog output jacks 6.3 mm
  • 2 analogue 24 bit inputs
  • SPDIF I/O
  • Programmable arpeggiator
  • 512 RAM patches + 2048 ROM patches
  • Quality Synth Action keyboard with 37 secrets
  • Aftertouch
  • 2 Ports for pedals

And then a video of the synthesizerAccess Virus Ti2 Darkstar

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Korg Kronos 61 vs Vermona ’14 Analog Synthesizer

The synthesizer Korg Kronos 61 is usually 220 € more expensive than Vermona ’14 Analog Synthesizer.

Korg Kronos 61

Vermona ’14 Analog Synthesizer
  • With 61 lightly-weighted keys
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 sounds (dependent on synthesis motor)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Keyboard and velocity splits
  • Layers and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external MIDI products
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16 MIDI Sequencer + 16 Track HD recorder + Master monitor
  • 8″ TouchView color show
  • Set-List work
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/mono, R), 4x specific out 6.3 mm jack balanced, S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI in/out/thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (half damper supported)
  • Assignable switch
  • Assignable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Wooden side panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1040 x 364 x 134 mm
  • Weight: 14.3 kg
  • 44 Keys, semi-weight (Fatar) with aftertouch
  • Waveforms VCO 1 and 2: sine, saw, rectangle
  • Pulse-width-modulation through LFO (up to 100% pulse-width) and glide with legato function
  • Octaves: 16′, 8′, 4′, FIX
  • Mixer: Volumes of both oscillators and sub-oscillators could be controlled separately; sound generator (white sound); volume control for external input
  • Filter: lowpass with resonance; Slope: 12, 18, oder 24 dB/octave; Modulation sources: LFO, EG 1, Sinus-Wellenform of VCO 1 (can additionally be controlled by EG 1)
  • VCA: Modes: in, EG 2, EG 2 + LFO, specific amount controls for main outputs and headphone outputs
  • Envelope Generators EC 1 and EC 2: ADSR
  • LFO waveforms: saw up, saw down, square, triangle, sine, sample & hold
  • Vibrato generator waveforms: Sinus or Dreieck
  • Pitchbender
  • Arpeggiator: ARP, SEQ
  • Line-output 6.3 mm jack
  • Balanced line output XLR
  • Stereo headphone production 3.5 and 6.3 mm jack
  • Line-input 6.3 mm jack
  • CV / Gate outputs (3.5 mm and 6.3 mm jack)
  • Sustain pedal input
  • Volume pedal input
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): approx. 770 x 310 x 150 mm
  • Weight: 6.5 kg
  • Incl. damper pedal, printed manual, certification, dirt cover and cleansing cloth

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Where to buy the synthesizer Korg Kronos 61

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