Korg KROSS 2-88 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation (Super Matte Black)
Key Features
- 88-Key Natural Hammer Action Keybed
- 1000+ Preset Sounds, 120-Voice Polyphony
- 128MB of Expansion PCM Memory
- Sampler with 16 Trigger Pads
- Built-In Stereo Audio Recorder
- Step and 16-Track Sequencer, Arpeggiator
- Real-Time Controls
- Mic & Stereo Line Inputs
- USB Audio/MIDI interface
- Battery or AC Powered
Korg KROSS 2 Specs
Keyboard
Kross 2-88 88-Keys NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) Keyboard (No Aftertouch) Normally A0-C8 (Adjustable in the Range [A-1...C7]-[A1...C9])
System
Technology EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated)
Sound Engine
Maximum Polyphony 120 Voices (120 Oscillators), Single Mode
60 Voices (60 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 Multisamples (Including Seven Stereo)
1014 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 and 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 Playback 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 Kilohms or More
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
Line In Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Phone Jack
Input Impedance: 1.1 Kilohms
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
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
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 57.0 x 15.1 x 5.4" / 145 x 38.3 x 13.6 cm
Weight 27.1 lb / 12.3 kg (Excluding Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight 38.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 63.75 x 20 x 10.55"
