Korg Kross 2 61-Key Synthesizer Workstation
| Keyboard | |
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| 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 | |
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| Technology | EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) |
| Sound Engine | |
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| 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 multi-mode 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 | |
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| Patch Memories | 128 (16 favorites × 8 banks) |
| Effects | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Preset Patterns | 772 patterns (held in common with sequencer patterns) |
| Other | Trigger mode/Sync/Zone settings can be specified |
| Sequencer | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Types | File, Utility, Information, additional PCM data management functionality |
| Controllers | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Foot Controllers | Damper (supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard footswitches) Assignable switch Assignable pedal |
| Analog Audio Outputs | |
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| 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 Maximum Level: 40 + 40 mW Controllable via volume knob |
| Analog Audio Inputs | |
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| Line In | Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini phone jack Input Impedance: 1.1 kOhms Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0 dBu |
| Mic Input | Connector: 1/4" / 6.3 mm phone jack (TS, unbalanced) Input Impedance: 33 Ohms Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6 dBu |
| Others | |
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| MIDI | In/out |
| USB | 1 x USB Type-B port USB MIDI interface USB audio interface |
| SD Card Slot | 1 x card slot SD memory cards up to 2 GB SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB (SDXC memory cards are not supported) |
| Main Specifications | |
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| Power | AC adapter, 9 VDC 6 x AA alkaline batteries 6 x NiMH |
| Battery Life | Approximately 6 hours with 6 x AA alkaline batteries Approximately 7 hours with 6 x AA NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) |
| Power Consumption | 5 W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 36.81 x 10.59 x 3.46" / 93.50 x 26.90 x 8.80 cm |
| Weight | 8.38 lb / 3.80 kg (excluding batteries) |
| Packaging Info | |
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| Package Weight | 12.2 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 41.5 x 14.0 x 6.0" |
