I have my doubts whether, to the diehard Korg user, another iteration of the Triton line will make the difference between a Genos purchase and staying in the Korg ecosystem.

But I equally doubt yet another tired Triton based arranger, without a significant bump up in power, is going to lure Yamaha users away from their machines…

Let’s face it, in the arranger segment, it’s a two horse race, Ketron has an uphill battle vying for bragging rights about sales and especially distribution, Roland have tapped out, Casio is an also-ran with a dubious soundset, but the odd interesting OS feature, but at the upper semi-pro and pro end of the market, we have two choices.

One of which is breaking new ground, one of which is mired in the past. I think if Korg trot out another Triton based arranger, it’s going to become a one horse race. We are a diminishing breed. To capture the same numbers as 1/3rd of the market 20 years ago, you’d have to corner 90% of the market today. The diehards are going to buy what they are used to (Donny’s return to the Yamaha fold after trying out everything and its uncle every time was so predictable!) but newer players are going to look for convenience and forward thinking,. Another 20+ year old hardware knockoff isn’t going to attract the younger player.

Crunch time, Korg….!

Thanks Frank! Good times on the way!!! -charley