Korg Kross 2 61-Key Synthesizer Workstation (White)
Features
- 61 Keys, Velocity-Sensitive
- 1000+ Preset Sounds, 120-Voice Polyphony
- 128MB of Expansion PCM Memory
- Sampler with 16 Trigger Pads
- Built-In Stereo Audio Recorder
Description
The new pure white panel Korg Kross 2 61-key Synthesizer Workstation will further accentuate its stylish and compact body, making it shine and stand out even more on stage!
KROSS 2, the long-awaited successor of the KROSS, is a compact, portable workstation with a huge range of sounds. While maintaining its identity as ultra-lightweight, compact, and capable of running on batteries, this new model dramatically enhances KROSS’s sounds and functionality. In addition to a total of more than a thousand preset sounds, expansion PCM memory has been newly added. Also new is a pad sampler that allows full-fledged sampling, and USB audio/MIDI interface functionality. The color scheme is even more stylish, and the user interface allows intuitive operation even by beginners.
Effortlessly select the sound that you want to play, shape it to match your imagination, sample a sound, create phrases and rhythms, record your vocal or guitar, bring KROSS 2 on stage, and perform. Whatever you artistic vision, you can make it happen. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer platform made with creative freedom in mind.
Key Features
A rich variety of more than 1,000 preset sounds
The sound quality of KORG synthesizers is endorsed by top-ranking musicians around the world. The evolved KROSS 2 expands polyphony from 80 to 120 voices, and dramatically powers-up the number of internal programs from 809 to 1,075 programs. Including multi-layered pianos and electric pianos, thick strings and other new sounds that will work well with any band, as well as the latest drum kits to cover current styles such as EDM. The wide selection of programs covers your needs from live performance to studio production.
Built-in expansion PCM memory, and support for optional libraries
The KROSS 2 now provides 128 MB of built-in expansion PCM memory. By selecting from optional libraries that will be released following KROSS 2, you can expand KROSS 2’s internal sounds to meet the needs of your performing style or situation.
The rich expressive power of the EDS-i sound engine, with a full complement of effects
The high-quality EDS-i Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated sound engine is inherited from KORG’s professional synthesizers. You can use a total of seven effects units simultaneously: five insert and two master. Rich expressive power is available from the selection of 134 high-quality effects, including standard effects such as delay and reverb as well as amp modeling, vintage effect units, and even a vocoder.
Superb sampling function and a pad sampler
As a first in its class, the KROSS 2 is newly equipped with a unique sampling function that provides 16 playable pads. You can record the input from the LINE IN jack and assign a stereo sample of up to 14 seconds to each pad. Up to four pads can be triggered simultaneously. You can edit the sample waveform using functions such as start/end loop point settings and normalize, and even resample within the KROSS 2, allowing you to perform extensive sampling without requiring any additional equipment. Long audio files from an SD card can also be assigned to these pads.
Mic connection for the singer-instrumentalist or for vocoder performance, with no other equipment needed
The 1/4" phone MIC IN jack lets you connect a mic directly, so there's no need for a singer-instrumentalist to provide a separate mixer when performing live. A vocoder function is also built-in, and you can easily perform vocoder sounds with rapid access via the realtime control section. Also provided is a LINE INPUT stereo mini-jack that's convenient for connecting your audio player or for sampling.
Audio player/recorder that you can easily trigger from the pads
The built-in stereo audio recorder lets you record your KROSS 2 performance, or overdub an external input source such as vocals. There's also a pad audio play function that allows recorded sounds or audio files imported from an external source to be assigned to each of the 16 pads for playback. Unlike the sampling function, this allows extended recording and playback that is limited only by the capacity of the SD card; you can strike a pad to play back the backing of an entire song while you perform on the keyboard, or use the pads to trigger sound effects or background music.
Ultra-lightweight and compact body, with support for battery operation
The amazing mobility of the KROSS series is better than ever. The 61-key model features a new and stylish design, and its weight has been further reduced from the 4.3 kg of the previous model to an even more lightweight 3.8 kg. Additional improvements in power efficiency allow up to seven hours of battery-powered operation from six AA batteries. The 88-key model newly provides an accessory compartment that can hold spare batteries or cables, as well as an easily accessible front-located battery panel. On both models, the rear panel KORG logo is fully illuminated, letting you stand out on stage.
Specifications
Keyboard | |
Kross 2-61 | 61 x keys (velocity-sensitive, no aftertouch) Normally C2 to C7 (adjustable in the range C1 to C6 and C3 to C8) |
System | |
Technology | EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) |
Sound Engine | |
Maximum Polyphony | 120 x voices (120 x oscillators), single mode 60 x voices (60 x oscillators), single mode Actual maximum polyphony varies depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading |
Preset PCM Memory | Approximately 128 MB (at 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM data equivalent) 496 x multisamples (including seven stereo) 1014 x drum samples (including 49 stereo) |
Expansion PCM Memory | Approximately 128 MB (when converted to 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM) Used when loading option PCM |
Programme | Oscillator OSC1 (single), OSC1+2 (double) Stereo multisamples support 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades, and layers Filters 4 x types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB) 2 x multi-mode filters per voice (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band reject) Modulation For Each Voice: 2 x envelope generators (Filter & Amp), 2 x LFOs, 2 x key-tracking generators (Filter & Amp), 2 x AMS mixers Pitch EG, common LFO, two common-key tracking generators User Programmes 1280 (768 preloaded) Preset Programmes 265 (256 GM2 programmes + 9 GM2 drum programmes) |
Combination | Timbres Up to 16 timbres, switchable via key zone or velocity zone Layer and crossfade supported Tone Adjust function allows programme settings to be offset Master Keyboard Functionality Allows you to control external MIDI devices User Combinations 896 (384 preloaded) |
Drum Kits | Stereo and mono drum samples 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer) User Drum Kits 58 (42 preloaded) |
Favourites | |
Patch Memories | 128 (16 favourites × 8 banks) |
Effects | |
Insert effects | 5 x insert effects In-line processing Stereo in, stereo out |
Master Effects | 2 x master effects 2 x effects sends Stereo in, stereo out |
Effects Types | 134 x types (select from 74 types for insert effects, 101 types for master effect 1, and 120 types for master effect 2) |
Modulation | Dynamic modulation |
Effects Control Bus | Stereo sidechaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, and more |
Polyphonic Arpeggiators | |
Programme Mode | One arpeggiator |
Combination Mode | Two arpeggiators |
Sequencer Modes | Two arpeggiators |
Preset Arpeggio Patterns | Up, Down, Alt1, Alt2, Random |
User Arpeggio Patterns | Number of Arpeggio Patterns: 1280 (1024 preloaded) Number of Tones: 12 tones Number of Steps: Up to 64 steps |
Step Sequencer | |
Programme Mode | One unit can be created for each programme, combination, and song |
Combination Mode | Number of Tones: 12 x tones + 1 x accent tone |
Sequencer Modes | Number of Steps: Up to 64 steps |
Drum Track | |
Preset Patterns | 772 patterns (held in common with sequencer patterns) |
Other | Trigger mode/Sync/Zone settings can be specified |
Sequencer | |
Tracks | 16 x MIDI tracks |
Number of Songs | Up to 128 songs |
Resolution | 1/480 |
Tempo | 40.00 to 300.00 BPM (1/100 BPM resolution) |
Maximum Memory | Up to 210,000 MIDI events |
Counter | Measure/Beat/Tick |
Template Song | 16 x presets / 16 x user template songs |
Preset Patterns | 772 x patterns (shared with Drum Track patterns) |
Format | KORG (Kross) format, SMF format 0 and 1 |
Pad Sampler | |
Specifications | 16 pads x 8 banks Automatically saved on the SD card, and automatically loaded Up to four pads can play simultaneously |
Recording Format | PCM audio format 48 kHz / 16-bit |
Recording Time | Up to approximately 14 seconds of stereo sample for each pad |
Import | WAV format 44.1 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 48 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz |
Edit | Waveform-Display Editing Functionality: Start address, looping settings, normalise, and other editing operations |
Internal Audio Recorder | |
Recording Format | PCM audio format, 48 kHz / 16-bit |
Import | WAV format 44.1 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 48 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz |
Export | WAV format 48 kHz / 16- bit, stereo |
Recording Time | Maximum Continuous Recording Time: 3 hours Varies with type of SD card used (approximately 90 minutes / 1 GB) |
Number of Songs | Up to 200 songs |
Number of Overdub Recordings | Varies with remaining capacity of the SD card |
Counter | Hour/Min/Sec |
Pad Audio Play | 16 pads x 8 banks Directly play back data from SD card |
Media | |
Types | File, Utility, Information, additional PCM data management functionality |
Controllers | |
General Control | Pitch bend wheel Modulation wheel SW1, SW2 |
Real-Time Control | Select button Switch button Knob1 knob Knob2 knob |
Step Sequencer/Favourite/Pad Sampler/Pad Audio Play | Pads 1 to 16 Step Seq Active button, Run button Favourites Active button Sampler Active button, Hold button Audio Play Active button Bank LED A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H (also used by step sequencer, favourite, pad sampler, and pad audio play) |
Drum Track | Drum Track button |
Arpeggiator | Arp button |
Audio Recorder | Audio Rec button |
User Interface | |
Display | 240 x 64 pixel, LCD backlight Adjustable contrast |
Category | Category dial, Value dial |
Mode | Combi button, Prog button, Seq (global/media) button |
Value Controllers | Cursor buttons, Exit, Enter, Function, Page-, Page+, Menu buttons |
Sequencer | Rec button, Start/Stop button |
Quick Layer Split | Layer/Split button |
Other | Volume knob |
Control Inputs | |
Foot Controllers | Damper (supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard footswitches) Assignable switch Assignable pedal |
Analogue Audio Outputs | |
L/Mono, R | Connectors: 2 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm phone jacks (TS, unbalanced) Output Impedance: 1.1 kOhms stereo, 550 Ohms mono (L/Mono only) Maximum Level: +10.0 dBu Load Impedance: 10 kOhms or greater Controllable by volume knob |
Headphone Output | Connectors: 1/8"/ 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack Output Impedance: 33 Ohms Maximum Level: 40 + 40 mW Controllable via volume knob |
Analogue Audio Inputs | |
Line In | Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack Input Impedance: 1.1 kOhms Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0 dBu |
Mic Input | Connector: 1/4" / 6.3 mm phone jack (TS, unbalanced) Input Impedance: 33 Ohms Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6 dBu |
Others | |
MIDI | In/out |
USB | 1 x USB Type-B port USB MIDI interface USB audio interface |
SD Card Slot | 1 x card slot SD memory cards up to 2 GB SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB (SDXC memory cards are not supported) |
Main Specifications | |
Power | AC adapter, 9 VDC 6 x AA alkaline batteries 6 x NiMH |
Battery Life | Approximately 6 hours with 6 x AA alkaline batteries Approximately 7 hours with 6 x AA NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) |
Power Consumption | 5 W |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 93.50 x 26.90 x 8.80 cm |
Weight | 3.80 kg (excluding batteries) |
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Details
- Product: Korg Kross 2 61-Key Synthesizer Workstation (White)
- Manufacturer: Korg
- Model: KROSS2-61-WH
- SKU: KROSS2-61-WH
- RM Product #: 53718