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Common KRONOS Gold Questions
How do I configure the KRONOS Gold to send MIDI data to my DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)?
First, connect a USB cable from the KRONOS Gold to your computer. Then, in Global Mode, navigate to MIDI > MIDI Global and ensure 'MIDI Clock' is set to 'Internal' or 'External', and 'MIDI Filter' allows sending the desired messages; finally, configure your DAW to recognize the KRONOS Gold as a MIDI input/output device.
Where are my Combis and Programs saved on the KRONOS Gold, and how can I back them up to a USB drive?
Combis and Programs are stored in Internal Memory and can be backed up by navigating to Disk Mode, selecting 'Save', choosing 'PCG', and then selecting the desired location on your USB drive. The KRONOS Gold also allows backing up specific sound banks, rather than all the sound data.
What is the easiest way to layer sounds on the KRONOS Gold to create complex patches?
The KRONOS Gold simplifies layering via the 'Combi' mode, which allows you to combine up to 16 Programs and assign them to different zones of the keyboard or trigger them via the sequencer; use the Zone/Octave settings for customized splitting and layering.
My KRONOS Gold screen is frozen and unresponsive; what can I do to fix it?
Try a soft reset by holding down the 'ENTER' and '0' buttons while powering on the KRONOS Gold; if this doesn't work, consult the manual for performing a factory reset as a last resort, noting this will erase user data, so be sure to back it up, if possible.
The KRONOS Gold boasts enhanced valve technology; how do I utilize it to achieve warmer, more vintage-sounding patches?
The enhanced valve technology is primarily accessed within the virtual valve reactor section of the VPM engine. You can adjust parameters such as drive, bias, and voltage to tailor the valve emulation's effect on the overall sound, introducing harmonic distortion and warmth.