The super matte black Korg KROSS 2 is a mobile synthesizer workstation with a 61-key, velocity-sensitive keyboard. Combining a synth, sequencer, sampler, recorder, and audio interface in one compact and lightweight unit, it provides musicians and composers alike with the tools for writing and recording original music, or for performing as a one-man band or in a group.
The KROSS 2 offers 1000+ preset sounds, 120 voices of polyphony, 134 effects, and 128MB of built-in expansion PCM memory for optional sound libraries as they become available (available separately). The workstation is equipped with a sampling function that provides 16 playable pads for triggering samples or full audio tracks.
For production applications, the KROSS 2 comes with a 16-track MIDI sequencer, a step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and a drum track. A stereo audio recorder enables you to record your performance or overdub an external input source-such as vocals-directly to an SD card (available separately).
The workstation features a user-friendly layout with real-time controls that let you easily access desired sounds and functions on the fly. You can quickly store and recall your favorite programs and combinations, and layers/splits are simple to set up thanks to a dedicated button.
In addition to USB MIDI interface functionality, the USB audio interface enables you to connect the KROSS 2 to your Mac or Windows computer and enjoy DAW recording. You can also use the instrument for playing in conjunction with your iPad or iPhone. The keyboard is powered by either six AA batteries or with the included AC adapter.
Portable Design for the Gigging Musician
Rich Selection of Presets
1000+ Preset Sounds
- Wide selection of sound programs covers your needs from live performance to studio production
- 1075 internal sound programs
- Multilayered pianos, electric pianos, thick strings, and more
- Drum kits, including EDM grooves
- 120-voice polyphony
Built-In Expansion PCM Memory
- 128MB of built-in expansion PCM memory
- Expandable with optional libraries as they become available (available separately)
EDS-i Sound Engine with Effects
Sampling Function and Pad Sampler
User-Friendly Layout
Real-Time Control Section
- Directly control the main parameters without having to navigate through a menu hierarchy
- Provides real-time control of the sounds, effects, and simple editing functions
- Use the knobs to quickly control the vocoder settings, or adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator and sequencer
Favorites Function
- Register frequently used programs and combinations, and recall them at a single touch
- 128 favorite locations
- Ideal for live players who need quick access to a specific set of sounds on stage
Quick Layer/Split
- Layer two sounds or assign separate sounds to the left and right regions of the keyboard
- Dedicated Layer/Split button
Category Dial
Audio Player/Recorder
Sequencer
16-Track MIDI Sequencer
- Sequencer records your keyboard performance and controller movements as MIDI data
- Allows you to record your pad sampler performance
- Ideal for recording musical ideas or sketching songs
Step Sequencer
- Use the 16 pads to intuitively and quickly create original rhythm patterns with up to 64 steps
Drum Track
- Choose from 772 preset drum patterns in a wide variety of styles
- Add rhythm to your performance simply by pressing a button
Arpeggiator
Microphone Input/Line Input/Vocoder
USB Audio/MIDI Interface
- Connect the KROSS 2 to your Mac or Windows computer and enjoy DAW recording
- The Korg Module (available separately) sound module app can be used as an external sound module played from the KROSS 2
- Perform along with the backing of tracks you created using the Korg Gadget DAW app (available separately)
- Dedicated KROSS 2 Editor and Plug-In Editor (free downloads, available separately) 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
Korg KROSS 2 Specs
Keyboard
Kross 2-61 | 61 x Keys (Velocity-Sensitive, No Aftertouch) Normally C2 to C7 (Adjustable in the Range C1 to C6 and C3 to C8) |
System
Technology | EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) |
Sound Engine
Maximum Polyphony | 120 x Voices (120 x Oscillators), Single Mode 60 x Voices (60 x Oscillators), Single Mode Actual Maximum Polyphony Varies Depending on Oscillator Settings such as Stereo Multisamples and Velocity Crossfading |
Preset PCM Memory | Approximately 128 MB (at 48 kHz / 16-Bit Linear PCM Data Equivalent) 496 x Multisamples (Including Seven Stereo) 1014 x Drum Samples (Including 49 Stereo) |
Expansion PCM Memory | Approximately 128 MB (When Converted to 48 kHz / 16-Bit Linear PCM) Used When Loading Option PCM |
Program | Oscillator OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double) Stereo Multisamples Support 4 Velocity Zones per Oscillator with Switching, Crossfades, and Layers Filters 4 x Types of Filter Routing (Single, Serial, Parallel, 24 dB) 2 x Multimode Filters per Voice (Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, Band Reject) Modulation For Each Voice: 2 x Envelope Generators (Filter & Amp), 2 x LFOs, 2 x Key-Tracking Generators (Filter & Amp), 2 x AMS Mixers Pitch EG, Common LFO, Two Common-Key Tracking Generators User Programs 1280 (768 Preloaded) Preset Programs 265 (256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs) |
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 Allows You to Control External MIDI Devices User Combinations 896 (384 Preloaded) |
Drum Kits | Stereo and Mono Drum Samples 4-Way Velocity Switches with Crossfades and Adjustable Crossfade Shapes (Linear, Power, Layer) User Drum Kits 58 (42 Preloaded) |
Favorites
Patch Memories | 128 (16 Favorites 8 Banks) |
Effects
Insert effects | 5 x Insert Effects In-Line Processing Stereo In, Stereo Out |
Master Effects | 2 x Master Effects 2 x Effects Sends Stereo In, Stereo Out |
Effects Types | 134 x Types (Select from 74 Types for Insert Effects, 101 Types for Master Effect 1, and 120 Types for Master Effect 2) |
Modulation | Dynamic Modulation |
Effects Control Bus | Stereo Sidechaining for Limiter, Gates, Vocoders, and More |
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 | Number of Arpeggio Patterns: 1280 (1024 Preloaded) Number of Tones: 12 Tones Number of Steps: Up to 64 steps |
Step Sequencer
Program Mode | One unit can be created for each program, combination, and song |
Combination Mode | Number of Tones: 12 x tones + 1 x accent tone |
Sequencer Modes | Number of Steps: Up to 64 steps |
Drum Track
Preset Patterns | 772 patterns (held in common with sequencer patterns) |
Other | Trigger mode/Sync/Zone settings can be specified |
Sequencer
Tracks | 16 x MIDI tracks |
Number of Songs | Up to 128 songs |
Resolution | 1/480 |
Tempo | 40.00 to 300.00 BPM (1/100 BPM resolution) |
Maximum Memory | Up to 210,000 MIDI events |
Counter | Measure/Beat/Tick |
Template Song | 16 x presets / 16 x user template songs |
Preset Patterns | 772 x patterns (shared with Drum Track patterns) |
Format | KORG (Kross) format, SMF format 0 and 1 |
Pad Sampler
Specifications | 16 pads x 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 | WAV format 44.1 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 48 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz |
Edit | Waveform-Display Editing Functionality: Start address, looping settings, normalize, and other editing operations |
Internal Audio Recorder
Recording Format | PCM audio format, 48 kHz / 16-bit |
Import | WAV format 44.1 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 48 kHz / 16-bit (stereo) 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz |
Export | WAV format 48 kHz / 16- bit, stereo |
Recording Time | Maximum Continuous Recording Time: 3 hours Varies with type of SD card used (approximately 90 minutes / 1 GB) |
Number of Songs | Up to 200 songs |
Number of Overdub Recordings | Varies with remaining capacity of the SD card |
Counter | Hour/Min/Sec |
Pad Audio Play | 16 pads x 8 banks Directly play back data from SD card |
Media
Types | File, Utility, Information, additional PCM data management functionality |
Controllers
General Control | Pitch bend wheel Modulation wheel SW1, SW2 |
Real-Time Control | Select button Switch button Knob1 knob Knob2 knob |
Step Sequencer/Favorite/Pad Sampler/Pad Audio Play | Pads 1 to 16 Step Seq Active button, Run button Favorites Active button Sampler Active button, Hold button Audio Play Active button Bank LED A/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 | 240 x 64 pixel, LCD backlight Adjustable contrast |
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 Inputs
Foot Controllers | Damper (supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard footswitches) Assignable switch Assignable pedal |
Analog Audio Outputs
L/Mono, R | Connectors: 2 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm phone jacks (TS, unbalanced) Output Impedance: 1.1 kOhms stereo, 550 Ohms mono (L/Mono only) Maximum Level: +10.0 dBu Load Impedance: 10 kOhms or greater Controllable by volume knob |
Headphone Output | Connectors: 1/8"/ 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack Output Impedance: 33 Ohms In the Box
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