Steve McNally is a great guy. Took time away from his busy schedule when in Chile to be picked up by me at the airport and give me a personal demonstration IN MY HOUSE of my new korg OASYS. Talk about product support!!!
@@stainlessdonkey4769 I bought it back in 2007 at a local dealer here in Chile. Obviously they weren't very knowledegable about the keyboard and it's multiple functions. What Steve showed me to do in 3 hours was far more than many training videos and hands-on by the dealership staff here. Great guy and even greater disposition to go to a perfect stranger's home and give out a free lesson on how to tame this beast. I´ve purchased the korg M3 76 and the Kronos 88 throughout the years but the Oasys is so incredibly well built that it's always that board I keep coming back to over and over again. Sure there are great software libraries for music scoring that with the years have surpassed this keyboard in sounds but it's hard to think of another all-aorund performer such as the Oasys. It covers so many things in just one instrument.
@@Pake154 Wow! Thanks for the reply! Speaking of the software libraries, I don't think that the OASYS has been surpassed. As a user of the Triton Rack, I can acknowledge that the PCM-based sounds have their own unique character. Since Korg has built machines based on the TR series PCM sampling core, starting with the Trinity, I think that every program has its unique character. I love to use my Triton regularly and really think that this generation of workstations is the best to ever exist. Being a beatmaker and producing for SoundCloud in my spare time, I can confirm that modern gear needs serious hardware and software capabilities to compete with the wealthy sharp programs of the Triton. Afterward, these days, people start to prefer to have hardware machines. They are just far more convenient than tweak a parameter in a VST plugin with a mouse as the only interface between your hand and the synthesizer. Sir, you have in your possession an absolute treasure of a machine. You should make youtube content about it! This is what I searched before landing on this video. The OASYS really need some more attention!
@phillc not really - I used to sell them years ago, and used them a little then, but have never owned one. Since it’s essentially a PC on the inside I’d want to find a way to make sure the data on the drive is backed up, and as with most things of the era the capacitors will need to be replaced by a competent technician at some point. Really awesome boards though, enjoy :) I’d love one if I found one for a sensible price near me.
Will KARMA ever be evolved or integrated as well into any other keyboard/workstation? I loved my M3 (My Baby OASYS) minus the touchscreen. I hope Stephen Kay does something wonderful here in 2025. He was always the future of music to me!
I’d grab an M3 (just the module part) if I found one for a good price. I don’t have much Korg gear. They were pretty awesome. No idea if they’ll reawaken KARMA or not :/
So as of 2024, is this 17 year old synth workable? Like I get that you can’t repair it, it’s completely normal with synths, most soviet instruments didn’t even have the possibility to be repaired, but if someone finds a lightly used oasis can they use it? Does the os still work?
Plenty still use them. The main issue likely stems from the mainboard inside is one from a PC, AOpen brand I believe, and over time it will need the capacitors replacing and so on. Many synths need this too, Roland XP series for example. There is also some copy protection with the software, so you’d want to keep the original board working if possible. But yeah I’ve read of people repairing them successfully without issue. I’m yet to own one myself sadly, but used to sell them (when new) and have used them a bit.
Oh no! Do you know what’s wrong? I’m sure it’s fixable. Inside they have what is largely a PC from that era. There is a Facebook group for them, probably other groups too. Good luck :)
Absolutely - times have changed. Their is aesthetic choice in the piano timbre and even the brand and model of piano sampled, but then the sample rom size and processing techniques used. How sympathetic string resonance is emulated and so on. I’ve never been a massive fan of many piano sounds but I really love my Nord Grand, since I can swap in so many instruments and the basic controls allow really significant changes to taste.
Yeah I couldn’t afford one either for the longest time. Eventually could. I really wish they’d make a small Nord Sound Module you could load their sounds into. But then they’d sell less keyboards I guess.
Unfortunately, it is getting like that with the Kronos too. I need a replacement right end cap for my 1st generation Kronos X88 (2011) and it is unobtanium.
The much cheaper Yamaha Motif ES megavoiced guitars left the Oasys for dead in that particular department sorry to say, even with all that HD1 action. You honestly didn't demo many of the HD1 programs with the exception of the piano, drums, Rhodes, strings, flute, nylon guitar and a couple of the Wavestation type programs. What about solo and ensemble brass, saxophones, solo strings, choirs, steel string and electric guitars, electric basses etc etc....
Although it had less ram the Roland Fantom G was eating this thing a few years later without the computer connectivity.Mad midi and audio with a computer daw style seq.
The Korg OASYS is a beautiful instrument. Timeless. It's packed with a great deal of Love, thought, and passion.
The Oasys is great but the karma is unmatched
Oasys still rules the keyboard universe👍🎹✌️
Steve McNally is a great guy. Took time away from his busy schedule when in Chile to be picked up by me at the airport and give me a personal demonstration IN MY HOUSE of my new korg OASYS. Talk about product support!!!
When did you get this machine ? You were lucky to have a personal demo !
@@stainlessdonkey4769 I bought it back in 2007 at a local dealer here in Chile. Obviously they weren't very knowledegable about the keyboard and it's multiple functions. What Steve showed me to do in 3 hours was far more than many training videos and hands-on by the dealership staff here. Great guy and even greater disposition to go to a perfect stranger's home and give out a free lesson on how to tame this beast. I´ve purchased the korg M3 76 and the Kronos 88 throughout the years but the Oasys is so incredibly well built that it's always that board I keep coming back to over and over again. Sure there are great software libraries for music scoring that with the years have surpassed this keyboard in sounds but it's hard to think of another all-aorund performer such as the Oasys. It covers so many things in just one instrument.
@@Pake154 Wow! Thanks for the reply! Speaking of the software libraries, I don't think that the OASYS has been surpassed. As a user of the Triton Rack, I can acknowledge that the PCM-based sounds have their own unique character. Since Korg has built machines based on the TR series PCM sampling core, starting with the Trinity, I think that every program has its unique character. I love to use my Triton regularly and really think that this generation of workstations is the best to ever exist. Being a beatmaker and producing for SoundCloud in my spare time, I can confirm that modern gear needs serious hardware and software capabilities to compete with the wealthy sharp programs of the Triton. Afterward, these days, people start to prefer to have hardware machines. They are just far more convenient than tweak a parameter in a VST plugin with a mouse as the only interface between your hand and the synthesizer. Sir, you have in your possession an absolute treasure of a machine. You should make youtube content about it! This is what I searched before landing on this video. The OASYS really need some more attention!
That's awesome! Any advice for new owners of this beast?
@phillc not really - I used to sell them years ago, and used them a little then, but have never owned one. Since it’s essentially a PC on the inside I’d want to find a way to make sure the data on the drive is backed up, and as with most things of the era the capacitors will need to be replaced by a competent technician at some point. Really awesome boards though, enjoy :) I’d love one if I found one for a sensible price near me.
Still got mine. Works flawlessly. Absolute joy to sit down in front of it and compose.
I love my 88 Key OASYS and would not be without it.
Despite it weighing 32.5 kg 😀
I just got one 88key heavy weighted in like new condition, finally! :)
how much you pay
It's still the King--------
I always wanted this keyboard, but man, the price… I ended up with the Kronos 2
The new future Kronos with slightly modified looks of the Oasys and the name Oasys back.Korg you know what to do!😁
Will KARMA ever be evolved or integrated as well into any other keyboard/workstation? I loved my M3 (My Baby OASYS) minus the touchscreen. I hope Stephen Kay does something wonderful here in 2025. He was always the future of music to me!
I’d grab an M3 (just the module part) if I found one for a good price. I don’t have much Korg gear. They were pretty awesome. No idea if they’ll reawaken KARMA or not :/
I like how the volume slider cap is the same as the X5D I had in 1995
lol - that’s fantastic. Hadn’t noticed. I don’t own more Korg gear but I remember the X5D.
Thank you bro you explained awesome
This isn’t me in the video, it’s an old promotional video for the Oasys. But I’m glad it was helpful :)
How much time you went through to understand OASYS and explain to this superb level
So as of 2024, is this 17 year old synth workable? Like I get that you can’t repair it, it’s completely normal with synths, most soviet instruments didn’t even have the possibility to be repaired, but if someone finds a lightly used oasis can they use it? Does the os still work?
Plenty still use them. The main issue likely stems from the mainboard inside is one from a PC, AOpen brand I believe, and over time it will need the capacitors replacing and so on. Many synths need this too, Roland XP series for example. There is also some copy protection with the software, so you’d want to keep the original board working if possible. But yeah I’ve read of people repairing them successfully without issue. I’m yet to own one myself sadly, but used to sell them (when new) and have used them a bit.
@@darwiniandude thank you man, sad Korg isn’t into legacy updating….
Rockin
Os Engenheiros da Korg podem não ser os melhores Engenheiros do mundo, só que Também são Músicos.
My oasys HD died 😢
Oh no! Do you know what’s wrong? I’m sure it’s fixable. Inside they have what is largely a PC from that era. There is a Facebook group for them, probably other groups too. Good luck :)
Have you fixed it yet? It will be possible.
@@darwiniandude I ordered the disc drive for it but it's still sitting there in my ADHD shadow zone.
It's funny because the oasys piano sound is included in kronos and it sounds like crap compared to their new piano engine!
Absolutely - times have changed. Their is aesthetic choice in the piano timbre and even the brand and model of piano sampled, but then the sample rom size and processing techniques used. How sympathetic string resonance is emulated and so on. I’ve never been a massive fan of many piano sounds but I really love my Nord Grand, since I can swap in so many instruments and the basic controls allow really significant changes to taste.
@@darwiniandude I wish I could afford a nord lol
Yeah I couldn’t afford one either for the longest time. Eventually could. I really wish they’d make a small Nord Sound Module you could load their sounds into. But then they’d sell less keyboards I guess.
Korg screwed every owner by not supporting this anymore. No parts available for repair. Bye bye 5500€
Unfortunately, it is getting like that with the Kronos too. I need a replacement right end cap for my 1st generation Kronos X88 (2011) and it is unobtanium.
You literally can't get parts?
I’ve heard the PC components inside can be repaired.
@@darwiniandude and where is that then?
I don’t own an Oasys, but I used to have one at work I played with a lot. I saw discussion of PC board repair in the Oasys group on Facebook.
The much cheaper Yamaha Motif ES megavoiced guitars left the Oasys for dead in that particular department sorry to say, even with all that HD1 action. You honestly didn't demo many of the HD1 programs with the exception of the piano, drums, Rhodes, strings, flute, nylon guitar and a couple of the Wavestation type programs. What about solo and ensemble brass, saxophones, solo strings, choirs, steel string and electric guitars, electric basses etc etc....
Yeah, I’d agree with that. I have a Motif XS actually. No one keyboard is the best at EVERYTHIG, which makes it easy for me to have quite a few :)
Although it had less ram the Roland Fantom G was eating this thing a few years later without the computer connectivity.Mad midi and audio with a computer daw style seq.
@@Diddddumuch a shame that Roland abandoned the Fenton G so quickly.
He is such a lazy and boring person to review this superb instrument
I'll send your comment back to 2005, hope that helps👍
@@Dr.MSC.W.Krueger 😂