Kross-61

EVEN MORE POWERFUL PRESET SOUNDS, WITH SPECIALIZED OPTIONAL EXPANSION SOUNDS

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.

STRAIGHTFORWARD ACCESS TO THE SOUNDS AND FUNCTIONS YOU NEED

It's easy to get around on KROSS 2, thanks to a user-friendly layout. The panel of the KROSS 2 has been further improved since the first KROSS, ensuring that anyone can quickly access desired sounds and functions from the enormous range of choices.
Realtime control section

The new realtime control section lets you directly control KROSS 2's main parameters without having to navigate through a menu hierarchy. In addition to realtime control of the sounds and effects, and simple editing of programs, you can use the knobs to easily control the vocoder settings or adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator and sequencer.
Favorites function

The favorite function lets you register frequently-used programs and combinations and recall them at a single touch, and has even been expanded to allow 128 favorite locations, twice the number of the first generation of KROSS. This function is ideal for live players that need quick access to a specialized set of sounds on stage.

Quick layer/split

The layer/split function, which lets you layer two sounds or assign separate sounds to the left and right regions of the keyboard, is now easier to set up, thanks to a dedicated quick layer/split button.
Category dial

A category dial is provided, allowing you to immediately find the sounds you're looking for amid the vast range of choices. Just choose the general type of sound, such as piano or organ, and then make your selection quickly and efficiently.

KROSS 2-88 - THE BATTERY CASE

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.
The ultimate body finish that exceeds its class

The evolved KROSS 2 also features high quality in its body finish. First, the 88-key model uses a stylish and cool "dark blue" color. The 61-key model uses a "super matte black" color with a high-quality rubberized finish that is durable and feels great to the touch. Lavish use of this sophisticated rubberized finish gives the instrument a highly professional appearance. The 61-key model is additionally available in a limited-edition "red marbled" color. The special marbled red finish is unique and different on each KROSS 2 unit.

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.
Supports your song production, turning inspiration into reality

16-TRACK MIDI SEQUENCER

The 16-track MIDI sequencer records your keyboard performance and controller movements as MIDI data. It can also record your pad sampler performance, providing an easy way for you to create sketches of ideas for songs.
Step sequencer

This lets you use the 16 pads to intuitively and quickly create original rhythm patterns of up to 64 steps.
Drum track

The drum track lets you add rhythm to your performance simply by pressing a button. Choose from 772 preset drum patterns that cover a variety of styles.
Arpeggiator

This function is a great way to generate ideas for songs; simply hold down keys to generate rhythmic chords, bass phrases, or guitar strumming.
Mic connection for the singer-instrumentalist or for vocoder performance, with no other equipment needed

1/4" phone MIC IN

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.
Also operates as a USB audio interface

A USB AUDIO INTERFACE

In addition to USB MIDI interface functionality, USB audio interface functionality has been newly added. You can connect the KROSS 2 to your Mac or Windows computer and enjoy DAW recording, or easily use the instrument for playing in conjunction with your iPad or iPhone. The KORG Module high-quality sound module app can be used as an external sound module that's played from the KROSS 2, or you can perform with the backing of tracks that you created using the KORG Gadget DAW app, all with the ease of connecting a single cable.

A dedicated KROSS2 Editor and Plug-In Editor are also provided. These let you edit while viewing numerous parameters at a glance on your computer, or allow you to use the KROSS 2 as a software synthesizer from within your DAW.

*For connection to PC, use the USB cable (sold separately).
*For connection to the iPad/iPhone, use the Apple Lightning - USB camera adapter (sold separately)

Keyboard:

61-Key Velocity Sensitive Keyboard
Standard C2 to C7 (Transposable in the Range of {C1 to C6} to {C3 to C8})
System EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated)

Polyphony: Maximum:

80 Voices (80 Oscillators)/Single Mode
40 Voices (40 Oscillators)/Double Mode
The maximum simultaneous voice polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multi-samples and velocity crossfading

PCM Memory:

112 MB, Approximate (In Case of 48 kHz, 16-Bit Linear PCM Converted)
421 Multi-Samples, Including 6 Stereo Multi-Samples
890 Drum Samples, Including 49 Stereo Drum Samples

Oscillator:

OSC 1 (Single)
OSC 1 + 2 (Double)
Stereo multi-samples are supported, and four levels of velocity switching, crossfading, and layering are possible for each oscillator

Filter:

Routing: Single, Serial, Parallel, 24 dB
2x Multi-Mode Filters Per Oscillator: Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, Band Reject

Modulation:

2x Envelope Generators Per Oscillator (Filter & Amp)
2x LFOs
2x Key-Tracking Generators (Filter & Amp)
2x AMS Mixers
1x Pitch Envelope Generator
1x Common LFO
2x Common Key-Tracking Generators

Combination:

16x Timbres (Maximum)
Key zone and velocity zone settings can be used to switch sounds, and the Tone Adjust function allows Program settings to be modified
Master Keyboard Functionality: External MIDI Device Control

Drum Kits:

Samples: Stereo and Mono
1x Velocity 4-Zone Switch (Crossfades and Layers)
Programs: 640 User (512 Preload)
Combination: 384 User (256 Preload)
Drum Kit: 48 User (32 Preload)
Program: 256 GM2 Presets and 9 GM2 Drums Program

Preset:

User: 64 (16 x 4 Banks)

Effects:

5x Insert Effects (Stereo In/Out)
2x Master Effects (Stereo In/Out)
Modulation: Dynamic Modulation
Effect Types:
74x Types for Insert Effects
101x Types for Master Effect 1
120x Types for Master Effects 2
Effect Control Busses: Stereo Side Chain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder)

Arpeggiator:

Polyphonic Arpeggiator Program Mode: 1 Unit
Combination, Sequencer Mode: 2 Units
Patterns: 1,028 User Arpeggio Patterns (916 Preload), 5 Preset Arpeggio Patterns
12x Tones
64x Steps (Maximum)

Sequencer:

Step Sequencer Program Mode: 1 Unit
Combination Mode: 1 Unit
Sequencer Mode: 1 Unit
12x Tones
64x Steps (Maximum)
Drum Tracks: 700 Preset Patterns, Trigger/Sync/Zone Settings
Sequencer Tracks: 16-Track MIDI Sequencer
1x Pause Button
1x REW Button
1x FF Button
1x Locate Button
1x REC Button
1x Start/Stop Button

Songs:

128 (Maximum)
Resolution: 1/480
Tempo: 40.00 to 300.00 (1/100 BPM Resolution)
Template Song: 16 Preset, 16 User

Memory:

210,000 MIDI Events (Maximum)

Counter:

Measure/Beat/Tick
Hour/Minute/Second

Preset:

700x Patterns (Shared with Drum Track Patterns)

Format:

Korg (KROSS) Format, SMF Format 0 and 1

Recording Format:

PCM Audio Format, 48 kHz/16-Bit
Import: WAV, 44.1 kHz/16-Bit, 48 kHz/16-Bit (Stereo), Automatic Conversion from 44.1 kHz to 48 kHz
Export: WAV, 48 kHz/16-Bit
Continuity Recording Time: 3 hours (Maximum)
Recording Time: Approximately 90 Minutes Per 1 GB (Depending on SD Card Used)
Songs: 200 (Maximum)
Multi-Track Recording: Depends on Space Remaining on SD Card

Media:

File, Utility, Information

Controllers:

General Control:

1x Pitch Bend Wheel
1x Modulation Wheel
1x SW 1
1x SW 2
1x Tempo Knob
1x Tap Button

Step Sequencer/Favorite:

1 to 16 Buttons
1x Step Seq Button
1x Set Up Button for Control
1x Run Button
1x Favorite Button
1x Bank Button for Control
LED: A/B/C/D

Drum Track:

1x Drum Track Button

Arpeggiator:

1x Arp Button

Effect On/Off:

1x Master FX Button

Audio Recorder:

1x Setup Button
1x Play/Pause Button

Display:

240 x 64 pixel LCD w/backlight, with adjustable contrast

Category:

1x Category Dial
1x Select Dial

Mode:

1x Combi Button
1x Prog Button
1x SEQ Button
1x Global/Media Button

Value:

1x Value Dial
Cursor Left/Right/Up/Down Buttons
1x Exit Button
1x Enter Button
1x Function Button
1x Page + Button
1x Page - Button
1x Menu Button

Tempo:

1x Tempo Knob
1x Tap Button

Layer:

1x Split Button
1x Layer Button

Control Input:

Damper (Half Damper Supported)
Assignable Switch
Assignable Pedal

Output:

2x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Phone Jack, Unbalanced
1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Mini Phone Jack Headphone Output
1x 5-Pin DIN MIDI Output

Output Impedance:

1/4" Outputs: 1.1 k, Mono Output 555
Headphone Output: 33 , Maximum Level 40 + 40 mW

Input:

1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Mini Jack Line Input
1x 1.4" (6.35 mm) Phone Mic Input
1x 5-Pin DIN MIDI Input
1x USB Type B

Input Impedance:

Line Input: 1.1 k
Mic Input: 33

Maximum Input:

Line: -42 to 0 dBu
Mic: -48 to -6 dBu

SD Card Slot:

1 slot
2 GB Maximum SD Memory Card is supported
32 GB Maximum SDHC Memory Card is supported
SDXC Cards are NOT Supported

Power Supply:

AC Adapter (9 V DC)
6x AA Alkaline or Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

Battery Life:

Alkaline Batteries: 4 Hours (Approximate)
Ni-MH Batteries: 5 Hours (Approximate)

Power Consumption: 5 W

Compatibility:

Windows:
XP Home/Professional SP3
Vista SP2 (All Editions)
7 SP 1 (All Editions)
8 (All Editions)
USB Port Required

Mac OS X
OS X 10.5
OS X 10.6
OS X 10.7
OS X 10.8
Intel Processor and USB Port Required

Dimensions (W x D x H):

37.09 x 11.06 x 3.58" (942 x 281 x 91 mm)

Weight:

9.48 lb (4.3 kg)

Included:

Korg Kross-61 61-Key Music Workstation
AC Adapter
Limited 1-Year Warranty
User Manual PDF 2.7mb