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Korg Kronos O/S Update 1.6 , Editor and Plug-In Editor

Korg Kronos O/S Version 1.6 and The Editor/Plug-In Editor software for the Kronos are now available with effect from the 6th April 2012 for download at www.korg.com/kronos/support . All you need to do is select  “Software” for the editor and select Operating System for O/S 1.6. You will also need to visit the “Drivers” section to download the latest USB-MIDI driver.

Korg Kronos OS v1.6, which is required to run the Editor/Plug-In Editor. In addition to various bug fixes, this update also adds an “Uninstall EXs” command, which will completely remove selected EXs data from the internal SSD.

Thank you very much for this free update

At Musikmesse in Frankfurt  today, a Korg demonstrator explained  that in a few weeks there will be a new operating system 1.6 with editor software. This will make it very easy to edit eveything on a PC or MAC instead of staring at the small screen – Great News.

Alongside this today, Korg is also pleased to announce that KARO EXs Expansion Sample Series and KRS Professional Sound Series libraries are now available for the Kronos Music Workstation. KARO is a sound design team based in Germany, who have been producing high-quality sounds for Korg workstations for several years. Korg is pleased to welcome KARO as the first third-party KRONOS sound developer in their store.
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Namm 2012 and it is amazing how many small items sound so huge. Korg have a couple of updated items with so much more but they have become very small – The Korg Kaossilator 2 which is a palm-size phrase synthesizer and the Korg Mini Kaoss Pad 2 a great little effects processor. I think this You Tube Clip says it all. Have a blast with these:-

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Well I am sure you are no stranger to the Korg SV-1 piano. At Namm 2012 they have presented a limited edition reversing the black and white keys. Don’t forget if you need some extra sounds for your SV-1 at an extreamely reasonable price – just go here:- http://www.tonylongmusic.co.uk/korg-sv1-sound-pack/

Well we have seen the Korg Monotron and the Korg Monotribe (both reviewed here at Tony Long Music) now Korg have released two new Monotrons; the Duo and Delay. Have a look at the key features below:-

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INTRODUCTION

Following my review of Korg’s Monotron Synth, I thought I would have a look at the new Korg Monotribe which is bit like taking the Monotron to the next level. With Sounds of the famous MS 20 and inspiration from the Electribes, I am hoping for a real treat here. Presumably it is why Korg used the word ‘Tribe’ in the name. The outside of the box states it is a Monotribe Analogue Ribbon Station.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE KORG KRONOS

For the synth players amongst you, 2011’s biggest highlight so far has got to be the release of the new Korg Kronos – a nine synth in one beast. In many ways it is an updated Korg Oasys but as I have discovered, it is much more besides. A synth of this much depth with its nine synth engines probably requires nine reviews therefore, rather than overload you with information you can easily get elsewhere, I am going to take you through some of my personal experiences so far – some good, some great and some not quite what I had expected. Unfortunately this is still a big article and I have hardly scratched the surface.

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CAUSE AND EFFECT

Released today is my new Sound Pack – CAUSE AND EFFECT – 36 New Sound Patches for your KORG SV1 STAGE VINTAGE PIANO. Packed with Electro – Mechanical sounds, making full use of Korg’s fantastic on board effects for vintage electric pianos, funky Clavs, classic Organs and String machines. This Sound Pack is an easy download and a great price. Enjoy these and make great music!

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To here a demo of the sounds, please click below:-

KORG SV-1 INTRODUCTION

Here is an instrument I have been longing to get my hands on – The Korg SV-1 Piano. The SV stands for “Stage Vintage” and that it exactly what it appears to be a Stage Piano that looks as if it would have felt very much at home in the Seventies. I know many people like me would wish it was a more of Synth and Piano but it is not. I therefore intend to concentrate this review on what it is rather than what it is not. I will be looking at the 73-note version which is a lovely rich burgundy colour with black rounded ends.

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The much awaited new Korg Kronos should be available in the shops in the UK in the next few weeks. This is sure to win keyboard of the year for 2011. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on one of these amazing workstations then you may like to watch the Video Manual which is in six parts. These cover 6 essential parts :- 1. Introduction and Navigation, 2. Program Mode, 3. Combination Mode, 4. Sequencer Mode, 5. Set List Mode and 6. Disk Mode.

Please click here and scroll down to watch:- http://www.tonylongmusic.co.uk/keyboards/