Korg Kronos 73 Music Workstation (first gen 2011) with flight case

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Still hanging around, actually. Got it a few months ago and after a quick look, realised it’s way more than I needed for my setup. I’m not into deep keyboard workflows or learning all that complex stuff — I’m more of a DAW guy, so I’ve mostly been using my laptop for music production. That said, I still love the thing and it’s been sitting in a corner, barely touched since I got it.

It’s the original 2011 model — the one that came out in April — with 9 sound engines, including KARMA, full drum tracks, sampling, audio recording, and a 16-channel MIDI sequencer. You can use it to compose songs straight from the keyboard or plug it into your DAW via USB (it shows up as a VST plugin). There’s also a mic input, and it has a USB Type B port for audio and MIDI, plus two Type A ports for connecting USB drives or external storage.

The previous owner upgraded the piano engine from SGX-1 to SGX-2, which is a big deal — the new Berlin Grand sound, better decay, soft pedal samples, and more natural resonance. I found out about this after reading up on it, and honestly, it’s a solid upgrade. The keyboard still looks neat and hasn’t seen much use over the years, which is why I bought it in the first place — it’s almost like new.

It comes with the original flight case, sustain pedal, and power cable. The case is solid and looks just like the ones sold by Thomann now, though I’m not selling it for that price — I’m just letting it go because it’s not really fitting into my current routine.

I’ve already registered it on the Korg ID site, and I’ll close that account once it’s transferred. No trade offers, no PayPal — just a collection or inspection from Gordon Road, Ealing, west London.

If you’ve never heard of the Kronos, I’d suggest a quick search — it’s been used by big names like Herbie Hancock and Jordan Rudess. I didn’t get into it deeply, but I can see why. It’s powerful, clean, and has a lot of range. If you’re into the kind of setup that lets you go from playing to producing without switching gear, it might just be a keeper.

But if you’re not into that kind of workflow, it’s definitely overkill. Still, I’m not sorry I kept it — it’s a solid piece. Just not the right fit for me anymore.