We are digital piano & keyboard specialists, based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Stay up to date with the latest news, reviews, tips, and offers by joining our FREE newsletter (unsubscribe at any time).
The moment I sat at the Kronos 3 myself, I knew I was in trouble — the good kind. Korg have always been known for their high-quality samples, but this is something else entirely. The strings feel like you’re sat in Abbey Road Studio 1, soaking in the swell of a live orchestra. The drums? As real and alive as they sound on your favourite records. These aren’t just professional-grade voices; they’re inspiring. The kind of sounds that make you want to keep playing long after you were meant to stop.
The brass patches alone are enough to make you feel like Hans Zimmer on a deadline. You hit a chord and suddenly you’re commanding an army of French horns, trombones, and trumpets — cinematic power right at your fingertips. And while we’re talking about soundtracks, it’s worth noting: this thing isn’t a one-trick pony. Pop, R&B, classical, EDM… it’s all here, all beautifully rendered.
The built-in sequencer has long been one of Korg’s crown jewels, and with good reason. Many musicians prefer it to a DAW, not just because it’s powerful, but because it’s so immediate. As a pianist, I was also drawn straight to the new Italian Piano voice — rich, nuanced, and utterly addictive.
For me, the magic of the Kronos 3 lies in the control it gives you. Some days I like to start simple — maybe a single cello line, something soft, and build layer upon layer until it’s bursting with energy. Other times, I’ll hit “go” on a full orchestra from the first note, just to feel that wave of sound. And thanks to COMBI mode, it’s easy to set up complex, multi-layered performances without needing a degree in programming.
Yes, the Kronos 3 is a beast — and I’ll admit, as a lifelong Yamaha player, Korg’s operating system felt a little alien at first. But the learning curve isn’t steep. You can start creating instantly, and as you dig deeper, it rewards you with more and more possibilities.
By the time I’d finished my first session, I’d somehow wandered into composing the soundtrack for Interstellar 2 in my head. That’s the thing about the Kronos 3: it doesn’t just play notes, it pulls you into whole worlds.
If you’re a composer or performer in any genre, the Korg Kronos 3 could easily become the centrepiece of your setup. If you’re brand new to keyboards, I might suggest starting with something simpler — this much power can be a little overwhelming at first. But for those ready to step into a truly cinematic world of sound?
Kronos 3 — where epic sounds fight off uninspiration.
A Keyboard Built for the Big Screen
And if you want even more proof of just how cinematic this keyboard can be, check out when we handed the Kronos 3 to top Korg demonstrator Luke Edwards and challenged him to improvise entire movie soundtracks on the spot – from gritty 1980s cop thrillers to post-apocalyptic epics. The results were utterly ridiculous in the best possible way.
💡 Thinking of upgrading? We offer part-exchange against the Kronos 3, so you can trade in your current keyboard and step into a new league of sound.
Enter your email address below to receive our free weekly newsletter containing the latest piano, keyboard and organ demonstration videos, breaking news, special offers, invitations to our live video events, technical support articles and much more.
These items are sold on behalf of Yamaha, and are sent to us on a per-order basis, typically within 5-7 working days, unless an ETA is otherwise stated.
We'll contact you the moment your purchase arrives with us to organise delivery, based on your selected option.
Example products: Yamaha DGX670, Yamaha P-525, Yamaha YDP-S55, Yamaha Clavinova.
These items must be sent with a heavy-goods courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via Dachser.
Tracking will be provided by the haulier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
*If you have included the optional £180 "Yamaha Premium Service" home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will contact you regarding arrangements after purchase.
**The Yamaha CSP Series, Yamaha CVP905 & CVP909, Yamaha CLP875, 885 & 895GP, and Yamaha NU1Xa are all sold on behalf of Yamaha and arrive with us on a per-order basis. As soon as your piano has arrived, we will contact you to organise the appropriate dispatch method. ETA for stock is shown on the product page for those items.
***If you have included the optional £99 home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will send your details direct to the installation team, who will contact you within 48 hours to make arrangements.
Depending on which option is most appropriate, we will either contact you to discuss a bespoke ePianos delivery surcharge for goods we can’t package for a 3rd party courier, or otherwise dispatch goods via FedEx or APC.
If a courier is used, tracking will be provided by them directly, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Example products: Yamaha PSR-SX920, Yamaha P-225, Yamaha NP-15.
These items will be sent via courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via UPS or Parcelforce.
Tracking will be provided by the courier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Smaller items, such as books, discs, etc, will be dispatched via Royal Mail second class.
After purchase, you can download the file either from the order confirmation page or the "Downloads" tab in "My Account".
If you have selected the option to receive a pre-loaded USB stick, then this will be dispatched via Royal Mail.
We will contact you regarding any pre-ordered items, and let you know when they arrive so as to arrange delivery with you at a convenient time.
Used items can also be purchased using either of the following options (minimum loan amount of £250 after deposit):
Total amount payable: £893.32
Available finance options are displayed at checkout. Alternatively, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss the options, or email a finance application to you. Find out more by clicking here
Our seasonal opening hours are as follows:
We are closed on all bank holidays, therefore the processing of sales and deliveries will be delayed.
For orders of any stock displaying a 7-10 day lead time, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
This is a special order "agency" item, and comes to us directly from Yamaha on a per-order basis.
It typically takes 7-10 days for this item to arrive with us, whereupon we'll contact you to discuss the arrangement of delivery.
For any pre-orders, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you, and update you with an ETA.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
*Cashback amount varies product to product, as indicated.
Comments: