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Keyboard
KROSS-61
61 key

*Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported

*Standard C2 - C7 (transposable in the range [C1...C6]-[C3...C8])
KROSS-88
88-key: NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard

*Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported

*Standard A0 - C8 (transposable in the range [A-1...C7]-[A1...C9])

*The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the upper register.
System
EDS-i（Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated）

Sounds

Maximum Polyphony
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 multisamples and velocity crossfading.
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 drumsamples )
Program
Oscillator
OSC1 (Single)
OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported, and four levels of velocity
switching/crossfading/layering are possible for each oscillator
Filters
Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)

Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, 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

User: 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)
1,028 User Arpeggio patterns (916 Preload)
Number of Tone
12 tones
Number of step
Max: 64 steps

Step Sequencer

Program Mode
1 unit
Combination Mode
1 unit
Sequencer Mode
1 unit
Number of Tone
12 tones
Number of step
Max: 64 steps
*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
1.1kΩ (L / Mono terminal: in case of Mono output, = 550Ω)
Maximum level
+10.0 dBu, Load Impedance: more than 10 kΩ.
[VOLUME] It is possible to control by knob.
Headphone Output
Connector
3.5mm Stereo mini phone jack
Output Impedance
33Ω
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 kΩ
Maximum level
-42 - 0 dBu
MIC IN
Connector
6.3mm Phone jack (Unbalanced)
Input Impedance
33 Ω
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

Others

Dimensions:
(W x D x H)
KROSS-61
37.09 x 11.06 x 3.58 inches / 942 x 281 x 91 mm
KROSS-88
57.01 x 15.08 x 5.32 inches / 1,448 x 383 x 135 mm
Weight
KROSS-61
9.48 lbs. / 4.3 kg
KROSS-88
27.34 lbs. / 12.4 kg
Accessories
AC Adapter, Quick Start Guide
Option: XVP-10 Expression/Volume pedal
EXP-2 Foot Controller
DS-1H Damper Pedal
PS-1, PS-3 Pedal Switch
* All products names and specification names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
* Appearance and specifications of products are subject to change without notice.

Computer System Requirements for the KORG USB-MIDI Driver

Windows
OS
Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Edition SP3, Windows Vista SP2 (all editions including 64-bit edition), Windows 7 SP1 (all editions including 64-bit edition), Windows 8 (all editions including 64-bit edition),
Computer
USB port (Intel USB Host Controller recommended）
Mac OS
OS
Mac OS X 10.5、10.6、10.7、10.8
Computer
Apple Macintosh that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and is equipped with an Intel processor and a USB port,

System Requirements for Kross Editor/Plug-In Editor

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