Korg - KROSS 2-61, 61-Key Synthesizer Workstation (Black)
Korg - KROSS 2-61, Ultra-Light Workstation, 61 Keys, 16 Sampler Pads, 128MB Expansion PCM Memory (Black)
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Korg - KROSS 2-61
61-Key Synthesizer Workstation (Black)
The mobile synthesizer workstation that does everythingThe Korg KROSS 2 is the new and improved successor of the original KROSS workstation. KROSS 2 is a compact and portable workstation featuring an extensive range of sounds. While maintaining its identity as ultra-lightweight and compact, with batter powered functionality. KROSS 2 dramatically enhances KROSS’s sounds and functionality. Along with a total of more than a thousand preset sounds, expansion PCM memory has been added, along with 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 offers intuitive operation, ideal for beginners.
Easily 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, take the KROSS 2 on stage, and perform. Whatever your artistic vision is, you can make it happen. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer platform made with creative freedom as a priority.
Amazing Features
• Ultra-lightweight compact body; the 61-key model weighs only 3.8 kg, the lightest in its class
• 128MB of expansion PCM memory is built-in, and option libraries are supported
• EDS-i sound engine, and a rich selection of effects with 134 types
• A vast selection of more than 1,000 powered-up presets
• Superb sampling functionality and 16 sampler pads
Even More Powerful Preset Sounds
Built-in expansion PCM memoryThe sound quality of KORG synthesizers is backed by world class musicians around the world. The enhanced KROSS 2 extends polyphony from 80 to 120 voices, and dramatically improves the number of internal programs from 809 to 1,075 programs.
KROSS 2 features multi-layered pianos and electric pianos, thick strings and other new sounds that work great with any band, along with the latest drum kits to cover current styles such as EDM. The wide variety of programs covers your needs from live performance to studio production.
The KROSS 2 also 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.
EDS-i Sound Engine
Superb Sampling Function & Pad SamplerThe high-quality EDS-i Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated sound engine is taken from KORG’s professional synthesizers. You can use up to 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. 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 at the same time and you can edit the sample waveform using functions such as start/end loop point settings and normalize, and also resample within the KROSS 2, enabling you to perform extensive sampling without requiring any additional equipment. Long audio files from an SD card can also be assigned to these pads.
Simple & Easy Access
Straight to sounds & functions you needThanks to a user-friendly layout, it's easy to navigate around KROSS 2. The panel has been further improved since the original KROSS, making sure that anyone can quickly access the sounds and functions they want from the huge range of options.
Realtime control sectionThe new realtime control section allows you to directly control KROSS 2’s main parameters without having to navigate through a complex menu. 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 functionThe favorite function lets you save frequently-used programs and combinations and recall them with a single touch, it 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/splitThe layer/split function, which enables you to 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 dialA category dial is available so you can instantly find the sounds you're looking for within 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.
Ultra-Lightweight & Compact Design
support for battery operationThe impressive mobility of the KROSS series is even better than ever. The 61-key model features a new and stylish design, and its weight has been reduced further from the 4.3 kg of the previous model to an even more lightweight 3.8 kg. Extra 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 illuminated entirely, so you can stand out on stage.
Audio Player/Recorder Function
trigger from the padsThe 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 enables recorded sounds or audio files imported from an external source to be assigned to each of the 16 pads for playback.
Different to the sampling function, this allows extended recording and playback that is limited only by the capacity of the SD card; you can hit 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.
Turn Inspiration Into A Reality
Supports your song productionThe 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.
The step sequencer lets you use the 16 pads to easily and quickly create original rhythm patterns of up to 64 steps. 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.
The Arpeggiator function is a fun way to generate ideas for songs; just hold down keys to create rhythmic chords, bass phrases, or guitar strumming.
Microphone Connection Included
no other equipment neededThe 1/4" phone MIC IN jack lets you connect a mic directly, without the 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.
Works As A USB Audio Interface
Unmatched FunctionalityAlong with its USB MIDI interface functionality, USB audio interface functionality his a new addition. 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 KROSS 2 Editor and Plug-In Editor are also available. 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.
Kross 2: More Features, More Sounds, More Possibilities
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Type | Keyboard Workstation |
|---|---|
| Sound Engine | EDS-i |
| Analogue/Digital | Digital |
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Type of Keys | Synth Action |
| Velocity Sensitive | Yes |
| Other Controllers | Pitchbend, Mod wheel |
| Pads | 16 x pads (8 banks) |
| Polyphony | 120 Notes (mono), 60 Notes (stereo) |
| Number of Presets | 1075 |
| Oscillators | OSC1, OSC1+2 (double) |
| LFO | 2 x LFO |
| Weight | 815g |
| Filter | 2 x Multi-mode Filters per voice |
| Envelope Generator | Filter, Amp |
| Number of Effects | 134 Types, 2 x Master Effects, 5 x Insert Effects |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | 16-track MIDI, 64 step, 128 songs, 16 user template songs |
| Sampling | 14 second stereo sample per pad |
| Audio Recording | PCM Audio, 16-bit/48kHz |
| Audio Playback | Import WAV 16-bit/48kHz, SD card playback |
| Memory | 128MB expansion PCM memory |
| Storage | SD/SDHC card slot |
| Audio Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (mic), 1 x 1/8" (line) |
| Audio Outputs | 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/8" |
| USB | 1 x Type B |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out |
| Pedal Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (damper), 1 x 1/4" (assignable switch), 1 x 1/4" (assignable pedal) |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (included) / 6 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH) |
| Dimensions | Height: 3.46" Width: 36.81" Depth: 10.59" |
| Weight | 8.38 lbs. |
