Korg N364 Indian Tones Free Download
Christain Cobb
Thanks for the review. Everything you said was right on.
The flimsy on off switch is a concern as well as the amount of time it takes to boot up.
I used it the other night for a gig and it showed an error. I didn't have time to read it because I had to start and knew it would be a bt before the keyboard was up. I assumed it would still workes and it did come back up I'm still in the deciding stage. I'm using it primarily for giging so the size and weight is great so far. I plan on using the splits for bass piano and sax/trumpet/recorder work and will add drums but I still have ot figure it all out.
I'm new to this. How would you rate the ease of learning and doin it?
I played around with a Yamah MM6 and was able to create the sound I wanted but it only split in the middle. From what I see I think I can have many sounds on differnt sections of the keyboard.
Let me know what you think!
Hi Carol,
Yes the boot up times are a bit annoying, but it doesn't bother me too much personally. Yes you can place the split wherever you want - you have to press Page and then you can set the split point (or they may call it zones I can't remember!) Its very flexible in that regard - just a shame about the power socket! :)
I am thinking about buying the krome to add to my solid korg n364 which is in great shape after 16yrs. my main concern now is the power connection and power button. If they hold up this sounds like it will be a great board for me. I split and layer a lot in comb mode on my n364 but only have 8 prog per comb but you have 16 prog per comb with krome combined with the levels of key volicity i cant wait..... saving up nowwwwww !!!!!
Hi Rob,
Sounds like it will be perfect for you. I wouldn't worry too much about the power socket and button - they're okay, its just they are notably less sturdy than my old N5 and don't feel like they've been made to last years. You'll just have to baby them a bit if you're gigging a lot.
Its a shame they chose to cut costs on the keybed and the power socket/button because otherwise its really a great keyboard.
Hi Rob, good idea. I'd strongly advise getting the Krome over the M50 if you can afford it though, the sounds are superb. The power socket isn't causing me any problems so far and I've been gigging quite a bit with it since I wrote this review.
i still prefer the strings in 01/W. I've owned Motif XS, N5, Kurzweil PC3, Karma. large ROM is just one factor. Krome stil have mid-range DA converters, hence the price. Too bad about the keybed. It's like playing air-keyboard. That's one huge turn off for me, unfortunately, because I do love the interface and sounds and am looking for light keyboard. Nord manages to do it but at way higher price. Incredibly nice keys at around 6-7kgs.
Its true that Nord does manage to do it - but my concern with their boards is the lack of other sounds. I do use the lead guitar sound at gigs (much to the amazement of people in the audience who think its a real lead guitarist!) So the Nord's few sounds just aren't really enough for me personally. But I do like everything else about them.
Darn Russ I am almost sold on the Krome. But that power adapter thingy is bothering me. Been there, done that, and ended up paying premiums for the adapter. When you gotta set up and take down fast or others are helping out, power chords take a lot of abuse.
I read another review about the lack of a save work reminder. Considering its pop up features. One could easily forget to save before hitting another menu. Any concerns regarding that?
Hi Wes,
Well, yes the adapter will cost a lot to replace, but personally I'm more concerned about the socket as the power cord wobbles a bit inside, feels like it could get broken by an over enthusiastic roadie very quickly. I tend to baby it and be really careful, but I usually set up alone so its not too big a problem for me, if I was in a hurry or in a bigger band I'd be more concerned.
On the other question, I don't tend to do a lot of work on the sequencer or programs, I use it more as a live board, so it isn't a problem for me but I can see how it would be annoying.
One thing I would say is - since my original post I've grown to love the keyboard a lot. The sounds are really nice esp the piano and EPs. The big touchscreen is also light years of Yamaha/Roland offerings which still look very 1995 with their two lined LCDs!
In a nutshell, I don't regret my purchase.
Hi Jayesh,
I'm pretty sure you can't use the TR sound banks on the Krome unfortunately. You could link the two keyboards up via midi cables, but there wouldn't be a lot of point in doing that. Korg do sometimes release legacy sounds via this page: under the "Soundware" section, so keep an eye on that. Russ
Hi Bency,
Unfortunately I don't think its possible. Personally I would like to load some N5/N1 sounds into the Krome as I miss the Monster Wah sound I used to use.
You can install the original "M1 for Krome" and "Best of Triton" Sound Collections direct from the Krome page. They load into the F bank so do back up any user created sounds before installing. Click on the Soundware tab here:
Hi Russ,
thanks for a good, "real world" review. :-)
I've read many reviews of the Krome and watched lots of Utube, and I'm still not sure if you can access the Drum Track sounds independently, as thay only seem to play when you play the keyboard. So my q. is, can you access the drum patterns w/o playing the keyboard? Is this a dozy question? Does the Pope sit in the woods? :-)
Oh, and what about the synth sounds? I notice nearly 4gb are used on the piano, but it is a synth, after all! I can't find many previews of those sounds. Any views on the paddy, synthy, technoey sounds it surely must contain?
Hi Francis,
I know you can customise the drum track easily, patterns, timing and sounds etc. However, I don't know about starting it without playing any notes, but I do know you would only have to press one note lightly to get it started and then it would just keep going (might not be ideal).
The synth sounds I have tried are all good, although I don't tend to use those much (I tend to stick to the pianos, eps, strings and organ sounds). So I'm probably not the best person to ask, lots of clips on YouTube though so you can hear the sort of sounds it creates. Sorry my answer isn't more helpful, I will have a look at the drum track next time I'm at a gig and let you know.
Hi Peter,
There are lots of guitar sounds, including 12 string, nylon and steel guitars. Have you not found any that you like in the guitar sound section? Or do you mean an effect rather than a patch?
Hi Russ...thanks for the review. its quite insightful. please, i need a light help and insight. i have a M-50 66 korg that suddenly went "blank". once i put it on, this message appears on the screen and stays there...data abort r13=0x10001b94 r14=0x100245cc r15=0x10001b94. i have not been able to use it for a while now. do you by any means know what this code means? thanks
Hi Josh,
Oh that's hard luck, it may be a display problem, although it could be something with the capacitors. Definitely worth asking Korg, or taking to a Korg service centre. Just so you know, I did a quick search and found this forum post: -lab.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19857
Not sure if that's any help.
Hi Russ
Is there an easy way to program sounds in order for a gig on the KROME 61? Read lots of reviews and watched demos and nobody seems to explain clearly if this is or isn't possible and how to do it.
Hi Steve,
Yes, you can set up several sounds in a list. But Programs and Combis do need to be kept separate. In Program mode you can use F bank to store sounds in order. And in Combi mode you use D bank for those.
So for programs, I go to the sound I want in my list, and then I save it in F bank. Then I do the same for the combis I want and save those to D bank in Combi mode.
For example F000 Krome Piano, 001 Electric Piano, 002 Organ, 003 Strings etc. For combis I go to combi mode, then store them in order under D bank.
Hope that makes sense!
Hi Russ, thanks for your time. Do you know some other sites like korg heaven, where found sounds for our Krome?
i'm very grateful for your help and for your review free from prejudice, as often happens in instruments reviews.
I agree with you, a better keybed and this Krome would be the best.
Hey Russ,
First of all - thanks for the great review. I've long been a Roland fan and I do a lot of sequencing for song demos. To me, the Roland sequencer is a snap to use and the best on the market. That said, My old XP-80 finally died and I made the jump to a Yamaha MOX6. All in all it's a good board but, IMHO, does lack the "luster" of the Roland instrument.
That said, I love the DAW versatility of the MOX6.
I'm really thinking of adding a Krome to my setup to replace my old Ensoniq KT-88. (Which is like carrying a bag of concrete around - but it still works!!)
I've always liked Korg instruments, but have just never took the plunge.
Thanks for your thoughts on the Korg Krome!! Just wish it had USB Flash data storage and not the SD card.
Hi Mike,
Yeah its a shame about no USB, glad you liked the review. Sounds like you've been able to try out a fair few boards. I was very interested in the MOX6 actually. Now if Roland/Yamaha/Korg offered aftertouch on one of their smaller & lighter models I'd be sold. But for some reason they don't think we want it... strange!
Hi Ruben Paul,
Yes its suitable for live stage performance (I use it all the time). Yes you can bank the sounds in the order you want to use them.
Accompaniment wise, its not really aimed at that as its a synth workstation rather than an arranger keyboard. It does have a drum track for each sound though and an arpreggiator. If you're not sure what the difference is see this video: =UGANVTsDKH4
Thanks, Russ