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#311912 - 01/12/11 05:09 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Dnj]
miden Offline
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I have just had a little birdy tell me Roland are releasing a new RA90 style arranger module at NAMM. To include MP3 and audio playback as well as styles.

Apparently the reason is that the digital pianos are going so well, and they have no onboard arranger, and Roland are not releasing any more major keyboard based arrangers. This is the reason for the release, sort of a big value ad-on package.

And there IS a counter on the Roland website to NAMM.......

Dennis

PS: apparently came from the Roland rep that looks after this area

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#311913 - 01/12/11 05:11 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Nick G]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43707
Originally Posted By: Nick G
haha we are suckers for the hype. but we cant help it!

I sold My PSR S910 last week for a good price. My money is burning a massive hole in my pocket right now!

you know what its like? LOL



Nick sorry to hear the S910 didn't do it for you ....
may I inquire why? Although I continue to enjoy mine I still look forward to something new that can fill "more" of my needs.

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#311915 - 01/12/11 05:13 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: miden]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43707
Originally Posted By: miden
I have just had a little birdy tell me Roland are releasing a new RA90 style arranger module at NAMM. To include MP3 and audio playback as well as styles.

Apparently the reason is that the digital pianos are going so well, and they have no onboard arranger, and Roland are not releasing any more major keyboard based arrangers. This is the reason for the release, sort of a big value ad-on package.

And there IS a counter on the Roland website to NAMM.......

Dennis

PS: apparently came from the Roland rep that looks after this area


I used an RA90 for years on stage with a KORG M1...great rig..

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#311916 - 01/12/11 05:22 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Dnj]
Nick G Offline
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Registered: 11/16/05
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Loc: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Could not handle the shallow spongy keybed.

The sounds are not clear and punchy enough to my liking.

no editing for drum kits

I want an arranger that allows me to import MIDI files as arranger style parts and also something with more in depth sound editing.

At least 3 part EQ (preferably 5) for all keybaord parts including the 8 style parts is a must!

I also want something that doesn't have on board speakers
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Roland G70 / Roland BK9 / Roland GW8-L / Yamaha Motif XS / Technics KN6500

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#311919 - 01/12/11 05:44 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Nick G]
FransN Offline
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Registered: 05/16/09
Posts: 1415
Loc: Netherlands
Originally Posted By: Nick G
Could not handle the shallow spongy keybed.

The sounds are not clear and punchy enough to my liking.

no editing for drum kits

I want an arranger that allows me to import MIDI files as arranger style parts and also something with more in depth sound editing.

At least 3 part EQ (preferably 5) for all keybaord parts including the 8 style parts is a must!

I also want something that doesn't have on board speakers


Sound like you want a Korg arranger smile
Are you still dry Nick?

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#311920 - 01/12/11 05:49 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Dnj]
Nick G Offline
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Registered: 11/16/05
Posts: 1121
Loc: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Fran I use to own a PA 800 and I loved everything about it except for the synth leads. They werent usable enough for the music I play.

I want big trance hooks, punchy fat dance leads etc. The Korg M3 definitely has it so I am hoping the new Korg Arrangers will have a big upgrade in the synth voice department.

what do you mean by still dry?
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#311922 - 01/12/11 05:53 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Nick G]
FransN Offline
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Registered: 05/16/09
Posts: 1415
Loc: Netherlands
Yes you are right about the leads. That is one of the reasons I bought a Roland GW8 as second board.

With dry I mean a great deal of your country is under water.
I saw it on the news.

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#311923 - 01/12/11 05:57 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Dnj]
Nick G Offline
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Registered: 11/16/05
Posts: 1121
Loc: Sydney, NSW, Australia
oh yes. I am in Sydney NSW which is about 10 hours south south of QLD.

I am safe smile

the flood news is on TV almost 24-7 here.

I used to own a GW8 as well. top keybaord but I prefer to have everything in one keyboard...
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#311927 - 01/12/11 06:18 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Dnj]
Robbo Offline
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Registered: 07/31/08
Posts: 583
Loc: Urangan, Queensland, Australia
What ever it is, and hope it's great, I hope that it's priced to grab a market, not bury it in very expensive gear with lots of promises, and no real delivery

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#311928 - 01/12/11 06:26 PM Re: NEW "KRONOS Arranger & Synth Workstation Combined? [Re: Dnj]
124 Offline
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Registered: 01/01/09
Posts: 2195
Originally Posted By: Dnj
http://www.korg.com/


what does "9" mean in this Kronos video?


Some sort of countdown, maybe?

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