Korg Kross 2 88 88-Key Synth Workstation with Synth-Action Keybed

OUR PART #: KROSS2-88 MFR #: KROSS288

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The Korg KROSS2-88 88-key synthesizer the sounds and songs that you've created at home and the system that you use every day can go with you onto the stage or into the street. ...Read more

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Korg Kross 2 88 88-Key Synth Workstation With Synth-Action Keybed
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Product Overview

The Korg KROSS2-88 88-key synthesizer the sounds and songs that you've created at home and the system that you use every day can go with you onto the stage or into the street. Featuring rich sounds that exceed its class, yet remaining highly portable, the KROSS is designed for practical usability. There's a convenient mic input and a built-in audio recorder, and it can run on 6 x AA batteries. It's a distinctive new standard in music workstations, with specs and style that set it apart from all others.

The KROSS Workstation has 384 diverse new sounds that are suitable for music production in a wide variety of styles, and feature refined sensitivity or velocity dynamics, along with different EQ settings or Low Cut depth, which will alter the overall atmosphere of the tone.

The remaining 128 Programs were converted from the internationally acclaimed KORG TRITON Music Workstation. Now, the TRITON sounds that built a generation of popular music are available to KROSS users - free!

Korg KROSS2-88 Includes:

  • AC Adapter
  • Quick Start Guide

Korg KROSS2-88 Features:

  • Stylish and distinctive red and black two-tone color design
  • The lightweight body is only 27.3 lbs (12.4 kg), and can be powered by 6x AA batteries
  • Piano, electric piano, and drum sounds that exceed its class
  • A wide variety of sounds that utilize twice as much PCM memory as previous instruments, and meet the needs of a broad range of musical styles
  • Sound Selector makes it easy to find the sound you're looking for
  • Favorites function lets you register 64 selected sounds or audio songs for one-touch access - a great feature for live performances
  • Pro-quality EDS-i sound engine built-in, with a total of seven effects available for simultaneous use
  • External input jacks allow a mic or external audio source to be directly connected
  • Quick Layer/Split function for on-the-fly versatility
  • Stereo audio recorder allows you to record and overdub your performances and vocals
  • Step sequencer inherited from the Electribe, a 16-track MIDI sequencer, a drum track, and an arpeggiator
  • Connects to your computer via USB for plug-in integration with yourfavorite DAW

Korg KROSS2-88 Specifications:

  • 88 keys
  • System: EDS-i(Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)
  • Sounds:
    • Maximum Polyphony:
      • 80 voices (80 Oscillators) / Single Mode
      • 40 voices (40 Oscillators) / Double Mode
    • Preset PCM Memory:
      • Approximately 112 MB (In case of 48 kHz, 16-bit Linear PCM converted)
      • 421 multisamples (including 6 Stereo multi-samples)
      • 890 drumsamples (including 49 Stereo drum samples)
    • Program:
      • Oscillator:
        • OSC1 (Single)
        • OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported, and fourlevels of velocity switching/crossfading/layering are possible for eachoscillator
      • Filters:
        • Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)
        • Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, bandpass, band reject)
      • Modulation: For each oscillator: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), Two LFOs, Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), Two AMS mixers, Pitch EG, Common LFO, Two common key tracking generators
    • Combination:
      • The Number of Timbre:
        • Max: 16 Timbres
        • 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 Kit:
      • Stereo and mono drum samples\
      • 4 velocity zones switch (crossfades and layers)
    • The number of Combination:
    • User: 640 Program (512 Preload)
    • The number of Program: 384 Combination (256 Preload)
    • The number of Drum Kit: 48 Drum Kit (32 Preload)
    • Preset: 256 GM2 Program + 9 GM2 Drums Program
  • Favorite: 64 (16 favorite x 4 bank)
  • Effects:
    • Insert Effects: 5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)
    • Master Effects: 2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)
    • Effect Types:
    • Total: 134 types
    • *74 types for Insert Effect
    • *101 types for Master Effect 1
    • *120 types for Master Effect 2
    • Modulation: Dynamic Modulation
    • Effects Control Busses: Stereo side chain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder, etc)
  • Polyphonic Arpeggiator:
    • Program Mode: 1 unit
    • Combination, Sequencer Mode: 2 units
    • Number of pattern: 1,028 User Arpeggio patterns (916 Preload)
    • Number of Arpeggio patterns: 5 Preset Arpeggio patterns
    • 1,028 User Arpeggio patterns (916 Preload)
    • Number of Tone: 12 tones
    • Number of step: 64 steps max
  • Step Sequencer:
    • Program Mode: 1 unit
    • Combination Mode: 1 unit
    • Sequencer Mode: 1 unit
    • Number of Tone: 12 tones
    • Number of step: 64 steps max
    • *Step sequencer settings can be created independently for each program, combination, and song
  • Drum Track:
    • Preset:
    • 700 patterns (shared with sequencer patterns)
    • Trigger Mode/ Sync/ Zone settings
  • Sequencer:
    • Tracks: 16-track MIDI Sequencer
    • Number of Songs: Max; 128 Songs
    • Resolution: 1/480
    • Tempo: 40.00 - 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
    • Counter: Measure / Beat / Tick
    • Number of tone: 12 tones
    • Template Song: 16 preset / 16 user template songs
    • Preset: 700 Patterns (shared with Drum Track patterns)
    • Format: KORG (KROSS) format, SMF format 0 and 1
  • Audio Recorder:
    • Recording format: PCM Audio format (48 kHz / 16-bit)
    • Import:
      • WAV (.wav): 44.1 kHz* / 16-bit, 48 kHz / 16-bit, Stereo
      • *Automatic conversion from 44.1 kHz to 48 kHz
    • Export: WAV (.wav): 48 kHz / 16-bit
    • Continuity recording time: Max: 3 hours
    • Recording time: Depends on the SD card that is used; approximately 90 minutes per 1 GB
    • Number of Songs: Max: 200 Songs
    • Number of multi-track recordings: Depends on the amount of space remaining on the SD card
    • Counter: Hour/ Min/ Sec
  • Media: File, Utility, Information
  • Controllers:
    • General Control: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW [1], SW [2], TEMPO knob, TAP button
    • Step Sequencer/Favorite: 1-16 buttons, STEP SEQ button, SET UP button for Control, RUN button, FAVORITE button
    • BANK button for Control, LED: A/B/C/D (It uses both as “STEP SEQ” and “FAVORITE”)
    • Drum track: DRUM TRACK button
    • Arpeggiator: ARP button
    • Effect On/Off: MASTER FX button
    • Audio Recorder: SETUP button, PLAY/PAUSE (> / II) button
  • User Interface:
    • Display: 240 x 64 pixel LCD w/backlight, with adjustable contrast (hold the EXIT button and turn the Value dial)
    • Category: [CATEGORY], [SELECT] dials
    • Mode: [COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL/MEDIA] buttons
    • VALUE controller: [VALUE] Dial, [Cursor (Left/Right/Up/Down)], [EXIT], [ENTER],[FUNCTION],[PAGE+],[PAGE-],[MENU] buttons
    • Sequencer: [PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START / STOP] buttons
    • TEMPO: [TEMPO] knob, [TAP] button
    • Split/Layer: [SPLIT], [LAYER] buttons
    • Others: [AUDIO IN] button, [VOLUME] knob
  • Control Input: Damper (Half Damper is supported), Assignable Switch, Assignable Pedal
  • Outputs:
    • Audio Output (L/MONO, R):
      • Connector: 6.3mm Phone jack (Unbalanced)
      • Output Impedance: 1.1kOhm (L / Mono terminal: in case of Mono output, = 550Ohm)
      • Maximum level: +10.0 dBu, Load Impedance: more than 10 kOhm
      • [VOLUME] It is possible to control by knob
    • Headphone Output:
    • Connector: 3.5mm Stereo mini phone jack
    • Output Impedance: 33Ohm
    • Maximum level:
    • 40 + 40 mW
    • [VOLUME] It is possible to control by knob.
  • Inputs:
    • AUDIO INPUT (Line In):
      • Connector: 3.5mm Stereo mini phone jack
      • Input Impedance: 1.1 kOhm
      • Maximum level: -42 - 0 dBu
    • MIC IN:
    • Connector: 6.3mm Phone jack (Unbalanced)
    • Input Impedance: 33 Ohm
    • Maximum level: -48 - -6 dBu
  • Other Connectors:
    • MIDI: IN, OUT
    • USB: Type B x 1 (USB-MIDI Interface)
    • SD Card Slot: 1 slot, Max: 2 GB SD Memory Card is supported, Max: 32 GB SDHC Memory Card is supported, (SDXC Memory Cards are not supported)
  • Power Supply:
    • Power Supply: AC Adaptor (DC9V), POWER button, AA alkaline battery x 6, or AA Ni-MH: Nickel metal hydride battery x 6
    • Battery Life:
      • In case of AA alkaline battery x 6 = Approximately 4 hours*
      • In case of AA Ni-MH: Nickel metal hydride battery (1900 mAh) x 6 =Approximately 5 hours*
      • *Varies according to the batteries used and the conditions of usage
    • Power Consumption: 5 W
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 57.01" x 15.08:" x 5.32" (1,448 x 383 x 135 mm)
  • Weight: 27.34 lbs. (12.4 kg)
  • Options:
    • XVP-10 Expression/Volume pedal
    • EXP-2 Foot Controller
    • DS-1H Damper Pedal
    • PS-1, PS-3 Pedal Switch
    • SC-KROSS 61 Soft case

NOTE:

Although great care was taken to preserve the original TRITON sound as closely as possible, due to the differences between the KROSS and TRITON architectures, some “TRITON” Programs may differ slightly from the original versions.

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