I had the Krome EX, Kronos 2 61, and now I have the Nautilus 61. I think the Nautilus sounds more accessible and more pleasant to listen to. Playing this instrument is pure satisfaction. Kronos has a more severe character. It looks as if Korg engineers have given the Kronos an easier & nicer version. The keyboard is probably the same, but in Nautilus it feels a bit deeper. Between Kronos and Nautilus I had Krome EX, so maybe that's why I feel in Nautilus. To sum up, Korg Nautilus is the best equipment I've ever dealt with. Affordable price, something beautiful.

Sound very similar, with those particular selection of sounds , just shows you there's no need to get the latest stuff , just need to play it nicely

I have a lot of experience in synths and I find that the Korg Kronos is still the best, although it's many years old.

In some pieces, some moments appeared more volume in Nautilus. The quality of sound is good in Nautilus.

I have both of these keyboards: the Kronos, yes, does have just a little bit more "oomph" to it's sound, WHEN using the same sounds, however, the Nautilus has a ton of NEW sounds, some of which are simply spectacular! My intention was to replace the Kronos with Nautilus, but now, I am thinking I will just keep both of them.

"It sounds the same". Yes. Is it the same. No. I feel the sub frequencies a lot more on my krk subwoofer for the kronos. And the highs are shelved off a bit. Depending on the sound, the nautilus is "brighter" and more "clear", but the kronos is more "subby" "creamy" and "warmer"... Both are cool but i prefer kronos for studio-grade mixing.

Shows off the beautiful sounds of korg

The sound difference in volume could also be attributed to the keybed. The synth action requires a different touch. Maybe compare the 61key versions of both? Either way, I won't like. I like watching these videos for motivation to play my kronos 2-88. ;) I 'm a yamaha guy- have the modx8 too, but came across a SCREAMING deal on a kronos. Love playing both, but the kronos is SOO deep that it's almost not as much fun to just play.

Same sound. In some occasions Nautilus sounds different (psychologically) because he press differently the velocity and it sound brigther and a bit saturated, specially in the strings.

Pretty darn sure they are the same software synths internally. One uses a slightly faster CPU. Beyond the tunning of presets, it would be an illusion to say one sounds better based on fact of the reality behind the synths. They truly are all software based digital. Only thing I could imagine may have changed would be the audio interface? As a former owner of the Kronos 2 88, I could say that no other keyboard has ever come close to being as much of an inspiration work platform. I really enjoyed all the tactile controls. Prices coming down so low on the original Nautilus, tempting to grab at least a 61 version. IT is software in a box, but it was so well thought out and executed, there is value there for sure in ease of use and a ready to go solution.

Love these two keyboards, they play music so beautifully

korg kronos best quality sounds

I can hear the differences and the KRONOS is a better sounding keyboard and the feel of the KRONOS is much better. I give a (Nau) to Nautilus and it too is a great-sounding keyboard.

Sound exactly the same... I own both kronos and 2 nautilus.... If you dont look at video and scroll down at comments while hearing video, you really can't tell. They both sound amazing in a band environment....The both are beasts and the nautilus has newer circuits, battery and less wear, so I would advise anyone to get the nautilus, even to replace the kronos. The are the same inside. sonically.

Kronos is over eleven years old but sounds much better than the new Nautilus (maybe due to different settings). If I had to choose between these two, I would choose Kronos.

The Kronos is the best forever

After listening with eyes closed, I like the Kronos, but oh, the feel of the new keybed in the Nautilus makes me want it. So much smoother than my old Kronos.

Very similar but Kronos richer. I think scaled down versions will always be like that side by side across all brands. For instance I doubt that a Yamaha MODX would sound as rich as a Montage.

Nautilus has thinner sound, kronos is more organic sounding & bit more punch/attack regardless of the keybed used.w/c means better DAC is used in Kronos

The Nautilus sounds thinner than the Kronos.

Played the Nautilus 61 today. Very impressed, even the action feels pretty good. I really love some of the organ sounds in the Nautilus especially the tonewheel and massive sounding all stops open Pipe organs, are these already in the Kronos 1 or are they available for the kronos 1?

There are notable differences, nuances, clarity in sound. Both sound almost the same!! You have a lot synths my friend, I'm sooooooo jealous 😭

Nautilus sounds more thinner.

Hi Kronos and Nautilus owners, does the faders and additional Joystick on Kronos, which is absent on Nautilus make any difference or is it an important controllers lost ?

I was under the impression the Nautilus has new pianos? The C1 piano sample in the Kronos had a nasty buzz in it. Does it in the Nautilus?

Does anyone know why Korg stopped making the Kronos? Is there a newer version coming out? I like the KARMA feature the Kronos had. Why didn't Korg include that in the Nautilus? The new Roland Fanotm 0 series looks like something to look into but I like the Korg products, after all, Keith Emerson used them, need I say more.

Different sound, even on distorting small phone speakers ). As many said, Nau is thinner. Maybe its different key velocity responce (that may affect not only volume but also a filter cutoff. ) Wonder if they would sound less different when sequenced from DAW with identical midi signal. (or when midi controlled by each other)

So I see most people here would rather buy a old Kronos 2 than any new workstation that's out now. Is that what is best to do?

I am curious to find out if audio are triggered using the same MIDI track. Would the recorded audio be identical?

I can't believe they ditched the ribbon?

Do you know if I can use a Sipario X to change the sounds of the Nautilus (Prog/Combi Sysex)?.

По форме и звукам более Наутилус нравится. Он более компактный.

Kronos has analog sound qualities.

Sigh...if only the Nautillus put back the faders & had aftertouch....i would chose it over the Kronos as it also has just a tad better sound quality along with newer sounds....but for now...still the Kronos for me.

does the Korgs' have a better sound quality, than Roland fantom, i don't mean the kind of sound but the hifi qualiy of sound, maybe better preamp and reverbs , they seem larger in stereo feeld and fuller

Sounds the same. The settings on the sliders have to be the same. A lot of people who have the nautilus don’t know that the slider on the nautilus are in the screen.

Love you Kroni

Weighted keys will always sounds different than non weighted keys. Compare it with a korg Nautilus 88

Kronos is so much better than the Nautilus. I've the Nautilus and I regret to bought it. Even my old Krome has a more natural and musical sound. Certainly Nautilus was made with very cheap components.

esos sonidos ya bienen por defecto dentro del teclado?

Nautilus sounds like VST

Don’t think this requires a sound comparisson video…. The main difference is in the interface, the keybed and Karma..

Kronosnak szebb a hangtonusa😉

Kronos is far better. Korg have stepped backwards with the Nautilus by removing some very useful features one of which to me is the karma software. I will not be downgrading to the Nautilus.

Please dangdut

Well, since the sounds are virtually the same, I choose the Kronos based on its looks. Way prettier than the Nautilus..

Seriously, Nautilus looks like a uggly dwarf vs the beautiful Kronos

M3 still king.

Nautiluz no tiene artertosh y su sonido es muy tosco muy brilloso y suena a plastico

Nautilus liht version Kronos 2

🖤🤍👌

Why no KARMA shameful.

Sounds the same.