I think this keyboard will remain in synth history as the one who killed the software synths.
It's a master stroke from Roland.
Also from a marketing point of view. It's not a Juno, so it's not an entry-level keyboard. It's not a Jupiter or a V-synth or a full-fledged Fantom, so it's not a top-level battleship either.
So what it is?
It's an intermediate level.
It masterfully creates a new niche on the market: people who would buy a non-expensive board yet did not want to be branded as "cheapskates". This board is the perfect opportunity to buy the best bang for the buck and still not be ashamed in front of all other keyboard players. They may be driving their Porsches, Buicks and Chevys but your new Prius keyboard is as smart as it can get.
Make no mistake: the Krome is no Prius. It's a fake Lambo.
alphaC wrote:it sounds very flat, even worse then I7. Second Hand FantomG is better choice.
If you're looking for build quality, definitely. However, used usually comes with hidden "perks" - you never know if and when the previous owner spilled the coffee inside it. Maybe it's a far-fetched thought, but nevertheless possible.
If you want the most portable version, you won't get the Fantom G, which is quite heavy. Even the smallest FG-6 variant is quite heavy at 15 kg.
I won't discuss the FA-08 variant which I see as a "mixed bag" approach. I personally don't see much of its utility as a workstation, but it's just me.
As regarding the poor quality of some demos, I think it's the video, not the keyboard's fault.
Judging from the Nevada demo, it's definitely friendlier towards the user than a Fantom-G. I'm not sure yet but I think that's the sequencer I'm going to like - and I don't think I'll be the only one.
