Instrument Definition Question

I just got a Korg Kronos 88 and, of all things, I can't find an instrument definition file (.ins) on any of the disks the manufacturer provides.  This thing has zillions of sounds in it.  Can I define the instrument and load all its info without an INS file?  Doing it manually is not feasible.

Possibly.  The instrument came with three disks and four owner's manuals.  The manuals are also in PDF format and I might be able to do some copy and paste.  Isn't the INS file just a text file?

This may help for the build

http://www.tweakheadz.com/how_to_build_a_cakewalk_ins_file.htm

Got my Kronos 73 several weeks ago and created an INS file for the 14 program banks using the PDF voice name list and MS Word. It's a little time consuming, but as the previous poster commented, you only have to do it once. BTW, the old Insmaker utility which worked with the Tritons will not work with the Kronos. There is no INS file for Sonar supplied with the Kronos.

FBB depends on how many sounds / banks it is.. it can be a nightmare if it's loads 1000+ (e.g. a sound module) . [new paragraph] If you can ask korg to to provide you with the patch list (with bank numbers) as text, then it would speed up things. It's PAGES of patches, I just looked

UCG Musician


dlbachtell,
When you're back on-line, please advise if you would be willing to send me what you created!
Thanks,
UCG Musician

Would be glad to supply the INS file to you; however, I'm not sure how we do this on this forum. Ideas?

The Kronos INS file can be downloaded here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/urynd8
 
I've loaded the User G bank with the EXs3 Brass/Woodwind programs. The file includes programs for all 14 banks. I did not, however, bother with all the extra GM banks nor did I include all the drum mappings (would have taken forever). Since I included the category in the INS file, Sonar can find patches by name and/or by category.
 
Hope this helps.

dbachtell,

I downloaded the file and it works beautifully with Sonar.  You put a lot of work into this and I really appreciate you sharing it with me!

UCG Musician

Good afternoon. By any chance could you forward me the Kronos ins file that you downloaded when you first bought your Kronos. I need this file as you did when you first purchased your Kronos. Thanking you in advance, would you please forward to . My name is Andre and I am a brand new owner of the Korg Kronos using Sonar Platinum. Please help!!!!!