Korg KROSS 2｜Synthesizer Workbench

KROSS 2 is a compact, portable workstation with a wide sonic range. It enhances the sound and functionality of the original KROSS while remaining ultra-light, compact and capable of running on batteries. In addition to more than a thousand preset sounds, it also adds expanded PCM memory. Also new is the Pad Sampler, which enables comprehensive sampling and USB audio/MIDI interface capabilities. The color scheme is more stylish, and the user interface is intuitive even for beginners.

Easily select the sound you want to play, shape it according to your imagination, sample sounds, create phrases and rhythms, record your vocals or guitar, whatever your artistic vision, you can realize it with KROSS2. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer platform designed with creative freedom in mind.

Features

• Choose from over 1,000 startup presets
• Built-in 128MB extended PCM memory, supports option library
• The rich expressiveness of the EDS-i sound engine and 134 rich effects to choose from
• Excellent sampling capabilities and 16 sampler pads
• Panel layout allows easy access to features
• Instant Controls section for quick parameter editing
  
• Favorites feature lets you register and instantly call up to 128 of your favorite sounds
  
• Quick layering/splitting can be assigned with a single button
  
• Ultra-lightweight and compact body; the 61-key model weighs only 3.8 kg, the lightest in its class
  
• Long life, up to 7 hours on six AA batteries
  
• Unrivaled color range that exceeds similar products
• Audio player/recorder that can be easily triggered by the pads
  
• Sequencer, drum track and arpeggiator support your song production
  
• Extensive input jacks allow singers, instrumentalists or vocoders to perform without additional equipment
  
• Can also be used as a USB audio interface

Detailed Introduction

More than 1,000 rich and diverse preset sounds
KROSS 2 expands the polyphony from 80 to 120 voices and dramatically increases the number of internal programs from 809 to 1,075. Includes layered and electric pianos, thick strings, and other new sounds perfect for any band, as well as the latest drum kits covering current styles like EDM. A wide selection of programming to suit your needs from live performances to studio productions.

Built-in extended PCM memory and supports optional libraries
KROSS 2 now offers 128 MB built-in expansion PCM memory. By choosing from the optional libraries released after KROSS 2, you can expand KROSS 2's internal sounds to suit the needs of your performance style or situation.

EDS-i sound engine with rich expressiveness and complete 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 effects units and two master effects units. Choose from 134 high-quality effects, including standards like delay and reverb, as well as amp modeling, vintage effects units, and even a vocoder for rich expression.

Excellent sampling capabilities and pad sampler
KROSS 2 is newly equipped with a unique sampling function, providing 16 playable pads. You can record 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 sample waveforms using features such as start/end loop point settings and normalization, and even resample within KROSS 2, allowing you to perform large-scale sampling without any additional equipment. Long audio files from the SD card can also be assigned to these pads.

Direct access to the sounds and features you need
1. Instant Control Section
The new Instant Control section gives you direct control over the main parameters of KROSS 2 without having to navigate through menu hierarchies. In addition to instant control of sounds and effects and simple editing of programs, you can also use the knobs to easily control vocoder settings or adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator and sequencer.
2. Favorites function
The Favorites feature lets you register frequently used programs and combinations and call them up with a single click, and has even been expanded to allow 128 favorite locations, double the number of the first generation KROSS. This feature is ideal for live performers who need quick access to a specialized set of sounds on stage.
3. Fast stratification/segmentation
The layer/split function is now easier to set up thanks to a dedicated quick layer/split button, which allows you to layer two sounds or assign separate sounds to the left and right areas of the keyboard.
4. Category dialing
A category dial is provided so you can instantly find the sound you are looking for among the vast selection. Simply select a general sound type, such as piano or organ, and make your selection quickly and efficiently.

Specification

size:
[61-key type] 935(wide)x 269(deep)x 88(high)mm
[88-key type] 1448 (width) x 383 (depth) x 136 (height) mm
weight(Battery not included): 3.8 kg (61-key type) / 12.3 kg (88-key type)
keyboard:
[61-key type] 61 keys (force sensitive; does not support aftertouch)
Typically C2–C7 (adjustable in the range [C1…C6]–[C3…C8]
[88-key type] 88-key NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard (no aftertouch)
Typically A0–C8 (adjustable in the range [-A-1…C7]–[A1…C9])
* NH keyboards offer a similar touch to an acoustic piano, with heavier bass and lighter treble.
system:EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Integrated)
Maximum polyphony:
120 voices (120 oscillators), single mode;
60 voices (60 oscillators), single mode
*Actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings (such as stereo multisampling and tempo crossfading).
Default PCM memory:
Approximately 128 MB (48 kHz/16-bit linear PCM data equivalent);
496 multisamples (including 7 stereo), 1014 drum samples (including 49 stereo)
Expand PCM memory:
Approximately 128MB (when converted to 48 kHz 16-bit linear PCM)
*Used when option PCM is loaded
program:
[Oscillator] OSC1 (single), OSC1+2 (dual);
Each oscillator supports stereo multi-sampling of 4 velocity zones with switching, cross-fading and layering capabilities.
[Filter] Four types of filter routing (single, series, parallel, 24 dB)
Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop)
[Modulation] Two envelope generators (filter and amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (filter and amp) and two AMS mixers per voice, plus pitch EG, generic LFO and two generic pitch tracking generators
Timbre:
Up to 16 tones, switchable by key area or velocity area, support layers and crossfade, pitch adjustment function allows program-set offset
Drum Kit:
Stereo and mono drum samples. 4-way speed switch with crossfade and adjustable crossfade shape (linear, power, layered).
Number of combinations/programs/kits:
[User combinations] 896 combinations (384 preloaded)
[User Programs] 1280 programs (768 preloaded)
* 88 keys + 128 preloads
[User Drum Kits] 58 drum kits (42 preloaded)
* 88 keys + 5 preloads
[Preset Programs] 265 programs (256 GM2 programs + 9 GM2 drum programs)
Chord Arpeggiator
[Combination] Two arpeggiators
[Sequencer Mode] Two arpeggiators
[Preset Arpeggio Mode] Up, Down, ALT1, ALT2, Random
[User Arpeggio Mode] 1280 (1024 preloaded) arpeggio patterns; 12 tones; up to 64 steps
Step Sequencer: One unit; 12 tones + 1 accent; up to 64 steps
* Can be created for each program, group and song.
Drum Track：772 speciesdefaultMode (Same as sequencer mode.); Others can specify trigger mode/sync/region settings
Sequencer
[Track] 16MIDI
[Number of tracks] 128 songs
[Resolution] 1/480
[Tempo] 40.00–300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
[Maximum memory] 210,000 MIDI events
[Counter] Measurement/beat/scale
[Sample Songs] 16 default songs/16 user sample songs
[Preset Mode] 772 modes (shared with Drum Track Mode)
recorder:
[Recording format] PCM audio format 48kHz/16bit
[Input] WAVE format (file extension: wav) 44.1kHz/16bit, 48kHz/16bit stereo
* 44.1kHz automatically converted to 48kHz/i>
[Output] WAVE format (file extension: .wav) 48kHz/16bit, stereo
[Recording time] Maximum continuous recording time: 3 hours
Depends on the SD card used; approximately 90 minutes per 1 GB
[Song storage capacity] 200 songs
power supply: AC power supply DC 9V; AA alkaline batteries x 6, or NiMH batteries x 6
Battery Life:
[AA alkaline batteries x 6] Approx. 6 hours
[AA NiMH battery (1900mAh) x 6] Approx. 7 hours
power consumption: 5W
appendix: AC power adapter, Quick Start Guide

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3. This product comes with a 1-year limited warranty
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