I have both… Modx is better than Krome for piano sounds. For all the rest of patches Krome is better than Yamaha

I have both Krome EX and Yamaha MODX. Also, I own Roland Integra 7, Krog Kross 2 and Yamaha MX61. In my opinion, the sound, patches, dynamics and sample quality of the Krome EX is much better than any of the other synths, you hear it very clearly. In fact, I'm very dissapointed by the Yamaha MODX as the emulation of the acoustic and analog instruments is not realistic, it sounds dull and with a "plastic sound". I bought the ModX as I was very impressed by the Yamaha MX61 sound quality for its price, easy use and light weigth. So I was expecting something better for the MODX. Unfortunately, the MODX not only has very bad emulation of classic synths, sax sounds, strings but there is a lack of classical patches (for example, in the Krome you have many presents of famous songs like brass of "Jump", "In your eyes" Peter Gabriel, "Echoes" PInk Floyd, "Chariots of fire", and so on). In that sense, even the half-priced MX61 or Kross 2 are much better. Krome EX is even better that the Integra. The only frustration aspect of the Krome is the weight and maybe some workflows are easier in the MODX, but not patch editing. Also, the Krome has a free patch/comb editor while for the MODX you need to buy it. There are many Krome patches are available for free, while MODX most of the banks are not free. So, in conclusion, although in the paper the MODX sounds like a better idea (due to more memory, controls, super knob, etc.), the sounds are not good for a synth in such price range. In fact, I bought the MODX after the Krome after reading in the internet that it was "MODX to be much better", but it is not, sounds in the KROME are much better.

Thank you for sharing this video. I’m very close to buying the MODX7 but I was curious how it compares to the Krome. Both are very good sounding keyboards but I think the Yamaha is the one for me.

Krome doesn’t even have seamless sound switching but does have a much better sequencer. But I can’t stand switching between sounds and having cut offs so I go with modx. Also the modx has sliders to fade in sounds and the macro to color the sounds as you wish.

Thaks for a very good comparison! Well, Korg sounds more fat, deep, maybe it's a little darker than modx. Yamaha sounds more clear, dry - maybe sits better in the live mix. I think Korg sound is more interesting and complex. Didn't touch the modx but I'm a bit dissapointed its sound when I listen to this video. I do prefer Korg.

Depends on what you need. I need great acoustic piano sounds with semi weighted keys, bought the MODX 7 Plus, had problems updating the firmware (so did the big online seller I bought it from on a few others, so be aware), so I returned it. Replaced it with the Korg Krome 73, so glad I did. The Krome blows the MODX away when it comes to Acoustic Piano sounds, no comparison. The semi-weighted keys on both are pretty lame, I like the Korg a little better as the keys are truly full sized, on the MODX the black keys are a bit narrow.

The MODX clearly has more accurate authentic sounds than the Korg, which is what I need - the reason I have a Yamaha arranger workstation and not a Korg. However others may prefer the other things the Korg has to offer. It is down to personal choice really.

Very difficult, both have their own features, it comes down to personal preference.

Whoever said the Yamaha piano sound was better is just a Yamaha fan or have bad hearing. That sound like a PSR piano. See I listen for resonance and damper noises and string harmony, you know characteristics of a piano, and that Krome is delivery’s f crazy as if it’s an actual piano. I can hear the clear sample loop effect on ModX. Man kross one sounds better than ModX piano😂😂

Is it a sound bug on 00:37?

Korg x ever

One and a half years ago I was faced with exactly the same choice - whether to buy Korg Krome EX or Yamaha MODX. I chose MODX and I don't regret it :-) In my opinion, MODX is much better than Krome EX, but of course, every instrument, even the one with fewer possibilities, can sound beautiful in the hands of talented musicians - you showed it nicely :-)

Can modx do rock lead as krome? With wah effect

Yamaha & Korg are sister Companies.They share the same technology.

The perspective of the photography in this video does not allow you to fully enjoy the demonstration. It is important to be able to see the keyboard clearly.

Yo tenía un modx8 y no lo vale el precio si quieres sonidos de piano son muy apagados y se oyen plásticos, en eso le gana el Krome Ex que acabo de adquirir. Krome ex 88 $1800 Yamaha modx8 $2000 Fuente: Sweetwater

It's not even close. The MODX sounds much cleaner, more realistic and professional in literally every case. The difference was especially marked on piano, FM EP, flute, brass and strings. The Krome is usable, but it actually sounds much closer to the cheaper Yamaha MX than the MODX. However, pricing on the Krome is only a couple of hundred dollars less than the MODX and far more than the MX, so it's very expensive for the sound and features that you get. The MODX just blows it away.

Overall the sound of this video seems to be heavily compressed which is not helping for the accurate perception. Anyway, MODX has an undeniable sonic and expression superiority, on top of much greater controller depth and flexibility, and incomparable effects and routing power. Krome sounds like 10+ years old synth, muffled and drown in reverb to hide the lack of quality. It is so far off from the 2021 sonic soundscape. it's hard to imagine anyone can consider using it for anything but garage band rehearsals.

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Korg krome ex big piano sound 4 leyers! 👎 . Modx piano sound 8 layers 👍. And piano sound from korg krome original is 10 layers 👍👍👍 .

Nice.....modx8 sound better than krome ex...#&-)

The Modx sounds way better imho.

Yamaha MODX tones look naturalistic, clear and looks soulful . KORG krome tones look technical, loud, artificial in sounds.

On the contrary, I find the sounds of the Yamaha Modx much more "true" than all the Korgs put together (this is moreover a reality repeatedly highlighted by many specialists and players). The sounds of the Korg are much more synthetic, where it makes up for it is of course on the synthesis, where it dominates. But the classic sounds (piano, organ, guitar) are purer and more realistic on the Yamaha side.

The MODX sounds way better

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The Yamaha sounds better for a reason, the price is 50% higher than the Korg.

MODX eats Krome. Unfortunatelty... Korg guy here. Korg has that annoying high frequency and the factory instruments really s#&$, you have to edit the instruments to make them sound good, Yamaha by default has very rich and real sounds.

Who cares about piano.