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- 2023.04.10
- Updates - KROSS2 61, KROSS2 88 MB System Updater v1.2.2 is now available!
- 2021.12.10
- Updates - KROSS Editor / Plug-in Editor v1.1.0 (for Win10, Mac OS X 10.11 or later) is now available!
- 2019.09.13
- Long-awaited KROSS 2 Option Libraries now available!
- 2019.03.07
- If you can't record audio after installing macOS Mojave (10.14)
- 2019.01.24
- KORG announces new products at Winter NAMM 2019!
Keyboard
- KROSS 2-61
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61 keys (velocity sensitive; aftertouch not supported)
Normally C2–C7(adjustable in the range [C1…C6]–[C3…C8]
- KROSS 2-88
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88 keys NH (Natural weighted hammer action) keyboard (no aftertouch)
Normally A0–C8 (adjustable in the range [-A-1…C7]–[A1…C9])
* The NH keyboard delivers a playing feel similar to that of an acoustic piano, with low notes being heavier and high notes being lighter.
System
EDS-i(Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)
Sound Engine
- Maximum Polyphony
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120 voices (120 oscillators), single mode
60 voices (60 oscillators), single mode
* The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.
- Preset PCM Memory
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Approximately 128 MB (calculated as 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM data equivalent)
496 multisamples (including seven stereo), 1014 drumsamples (including 49 stereo)
- Expansion PCM Memory
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Approximately 128MB (*when converted to 48 kHz 16-bit linear PCM
* Used when loading option PCM
- Program
- Oscillator
- OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
- Filters
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Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)
Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject) - Modulation
- For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), and two AMS mixers. In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators
- Combination
- Timbres
- Up to 16 timbres, switchable via key zone or velocity zone, layer and crossfade supported, Tone Adjust function allows program settings to be offset
- Master Keyboard functionality
- These allow you to control external MIDI devices
- Drumkits
- Stereo and mono drumsamples. 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).
- The Number of Combinations/Programs/Drum Kits
- User Combinations
- 896 Combinations (384 Preload)
- User Programs
- 1280 Programs (768 Preload)
- User Drum Kits
- 58 Drum Kits (42 Preload)
- Preset Programs
- 265 Programs (256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs)
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* Total number of preload programs and preset programs:1,075 (810 preload programs, 265 preset programs
*Click here for KROSS 2-88-MB.
Favorites
- Number of memories
- 128 (16 favorites × 8 banks)
Effects
- Insert effects
- 5 Insert Effects In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out.
- Master effects
- 2 Master Effects Two effects sends; stereo in - stereo out.
- Effects types
- Total of 134 types (select from 74 types for insert effects, 101 types of master effect 1, and 120 types for master effect 2)
- Modulation
- Dynamic Modulation
- Effects Control Bus
- Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc.
Polyphonic arpeggiators
- Program mode
- One arpeggiator
- Combination mode
- Two arpeggiators
- Sequencer modes
- Two arpeggiators
- Preset arpeggio patterns
- UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, RANDOM
- User arpeggio patterns
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Number of arpeggio patterns: 1280 (1024 preload)
Number of tones: 12 tones,
Number of steps: up to 64 steps
Step sequencer
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Program mode
Combination mode
Sequencer mode -
One unit
Number of tones: 12 tones + 1 accent tone
Number of steps: up to 64 steps
* Can be created for each program, combination, and song.
Drum Track
- Preset Patterns
- 772 patterns (Held in common with sequencer patterns.)
- Other
- Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone settings can be specified
Sequencer
- Tracks
- 16MIDI Tracks
- Number of Songs
- Up to 128 songs
- Resolution
- 1/480
- Tempo
- 40.00–300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
- Maximum Memory
- Up to 210,000 MIDI events
- Counter
- Measure/Beat/Tick
- Template Song
- 16 preset/16 user template songs
- Preset Patterns
- 772 patterns (shared with Drum Track patterns)
- Format
- KORG (KROSS) format, SMF format 0 and 1
Pad sampler
- Specifications
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16 pads × 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
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WAVE format, file name extension: .wav, 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, stereo
* 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz/i>
- Edit
- Waveform display editing functionality, start address and looping settings etc., normalize and other editing operations
Audio Recorder
- Recording Format
- PCM audio format 48kHz/16bit
- Import
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WAVE format (file name extension: wav ) 44.1kHz/16bit, 48kHz/16bit stereo
* 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz/i>
- Export
- WAVE format (file name extension: .wav) 48kHz/16bit, stereo
- Recording Time
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Maximum continuous recording time: 3 hours
Depends on the SD card used; approximately 90 minutes per 1 GB
- Number of Songs
- Up to 200 songs
- Number of overdub recordings
- Depends on the remaining capacity of the SD card
- Counter
- Hour/Min/Sec
- Pad audio play
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16 pads × 8 banks
Directly play back data from SD card
Multiple pads cannot be played simultaneously
Media
File, Utility, Information, additional PCM data management functionality
Controllers
- General Control
- Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW1, SW2
- Realtime Control
- SELECT button, SWITCH button, KNOB1 knob, KNOB2 knob
- Step Sequencer/Favorite/Pad Sampler/Pad Audio Play
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Pads 1–16
STEP SEQ ACTIVE button, Run button
FAVORITES ACTIVE button
SAMPLER ACTIVE button, HOLD button
AUDIO PLAY ACTIVE button
BANK LEDA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H (also used by Step sequencer, Favorite, Pad Sampler, and Pad Audio Play)
- Drum Track
- DRUM TRACK button
- Arpeggiator
- ARP button
- Audio Recorder
- AUDIO REC button
User Interface
- Display
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240 × 64 pixel LCD backlight
Adjustable contrast (hold the EXIT button and turn the VALUE dial)
- 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 Input
DAMPER (Supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard foot switches)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL
Audio Outputs (Analog)
- AUDIO OUTPUT L/MONO, R
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Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks(TS unbalanced)
Output Impedance: 1.1k ohm stereo, 550 ohm mono (L/Mono only)
Maximum Level: +10.0 dBu
Load Impedance: 10k ohm or greater
Controllable by the VOLUME knob
- HEADPHONE OUTPUT
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Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack
Output Impedance: 33 ohnm
Maximum Level: 40 + 40 mW
Controllable by the VOLUME knob
Audio Inputs (Analog)
- LINE IN
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Connectors: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack
Input Impedance: 1.1k ohm
Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0 dBu
- MIC IN
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Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks(TS unbalanced)
Input Impedance: 33 ohm
Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6dBu
Phantom power or plug-in power is not supported.
Others
- MIDI
- IN, OUT
- USB
- USB connector TYPE B x 1, USB-MIDI interface, USB audio interface
- SD Card Slot
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One card slat
* Capacity recognized: SD memory cards up to 2 Gigabytes (GB). SDHC memory cards up to 32 Gigabytes (GB). SDXC memory cards are not supported.
Main Specifications
- Power
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AC adaptor power supply DC 9V
AA alkaline batteries x 6, or nickel-metal hydride batteries x 6
- Battery Life
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AA alkaline batteries x 6: Approximately 6 hours
AA nickel-metal hydride batteries (1900mAh) x 6: Approximately 7 hours
* Varies depending on the batteries used and the conditions of use.
- Power Consumption
- 5 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
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KROSS2-61: 935 mm × 269 mm x 88 mm / 36.81" × 10.59" × 3.46"
KROSS2-88 1,448 mm × 383 mm × 136 mm / 57.01" × 15.08" × 5.35"
- Weight
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KROSS2-61: 3.8 kg / 8.38 lbs (excluding batteries)
KROSS2-88: 12.3 kg / 27.12 lbs (excluding batteries)
- Included Items
- AC adapter, Quick Start Guide
Accessories (sold separately)
- Keyboard stand
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KROSS2-61: Standard-S-ABK61
KROSS2-88: Standard-L-SV88
- Soft case
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KROSS2-61: SC-KROSS 2 61
KROSS2-88: SC-KROSS 2 88 / KROME 88
- Expression/Volume Pedal
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XVP-20
XVP-10
- Foot Controller
- EXP-2
- Damper Pedal
- DS-1H
- Pedal Switch
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PS-1
PS-3
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