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I have had a few 88-key boards through my studio (Nord Stage 2 88, Kawai MP11, etc.) and they all have their merits. This new Korg Kronos does it all and works very well for stage or studio. Not as heavy as some, if weight is an issue. The internal sounds are superb and it works great as a studio controller for VST's , too. Beautiful Keyboard feel. I'm getting used to the joystick instead of the wheel for pitch and modulation, but it works well. Overall, a real winner. I can't see anyone being less than very happy with this one!
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2 weeks later, a key came loose, it arrived with a different psu adaptor, not the original one that came with Korg R3, the goose neck microphone was not provided. I must have overlooked this in the specs.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Probably the most versatile synth without spending another $300. Mine did ship with an audio problem, but a little googling turned up a fix: http://jahgee.xanga.com/724820233/korg-r3-sound-problem-only-one-output-works/ No problems since. Not a ton presets, so you will definitely learn to create your own sounds. Vocoder is excellent and very configurable. Plastic construction is pretty standard at this price point and isn't flimsy but I wouldn't bang this thing around. Menu system has a nice "best of both worlds" feel to it, giving you plenty of options but still retaining knob-twiddling fun. A lot of people compare this to the MicroKorg XL since they have very similar features. I prefer the menu system on the R3, the MK relies a lot more on navigating a single LCD screen through menus/submenus. I like to tweak my sound while I'm playing and the R3's knobs make that easier. As for the sound, go to your local music store and compare. A lot of people will tell you that the MK sounds grittier but honestly they have the same sound engine and it's all a matter of learning to make the sounds you want. Admittedly, the presets on the R3 are brighter than the MK, but keep in mind you can actually download the presets for the MK converted to the R3 on Korg's forums. R3 also has more effects (reverb) and a better keyboard. However, no battery power on the R3 so the MK definitely has it beat for portability. Some other similarly priced and featured synths to consider: Novation K-Station, Akai MiniAK. Also, Korg MS2000s seem to be going for around the same price range if you're hankering for a full keyboard and many more knobs with similar(ish) synth features. Anyway, to sum things up - the R3 is a great little feature-rich synth and I would highly recommend it to beginner and intermediate players. That's not to say it won't sound amazing in the hands of an expert (just check youtube) but an expert would probably get a lot more out of the bells and whistles included in the more expensive synths.Read full review
the korg r3 is a fantastic entry level synth based on their mmt engine found in their pricier radias. unfortunately it does not feature the same amount of virtual patch destinations or eq found in the radias which is pretty crucial to really making amazing patches. the microkorg xl does have these features and makes it a much better overall synth. i would only recommend the r3 over it if you refuse to give the xls microkeys a try and want full sized keys. like all of korgs other vas it is still a better synth than any vas in their pr range like novations plugin sounding stuff.
korg r3 is an excellent synth player for those who want an affordable, portable synth. The synth sounds vary from simple to complicated, yet they are all very stylish and usable. There are many good features on this synth especially when considering the size of the product. The R3 is very fun to play and has a medium learning curve.
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