KORG / KROSS2-88-MB

This 88-key synthesizer from KORG features over 1,000 preset sounds, expandable PCM memory, and a 16-pad sampler. The real-time control section allows you to easily edit sound effects and programs, set the vocoder, adjust the arpeggiator and sequencer tempo, and more, all with knobs, without having to navigate through menus.

■Keyboard
KROSS 2-61
61 keys
(Velocity-sensitive, no aftertouch)
Standard C2 to C7 (variable between [C1...C6] and [C3...C8])

KROSS 2-88
88 keys
NH keyboard (Natural Weighted Hammer Action, Velocity-sensitive, no aftertouch)
Standard A0 to C8 (variable between [-A1...C7] and [A1...C9])
* The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the lower registers and a lighter feel in the higher registers.

■ System
EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)

■ Sound Generator
Maximum Polyphony: 120 voices (120 oscillators) in single mode
60 voices (60 oscillators) in double mode
* The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfade. Preset PCM Memory: Approximately 128 MB (48 kHz, 16-bit, linear PCM equivalent)
496 multisamples (including 7 stereo), 1,014 drum samples (including 49 stereo)
Expansion PCM Memory: Approximately 128 MB (48 kHz, 16-bit, linear PCM equivalent)
* Used for loading optional PCM

Programs: Oscillators: OSC1 (Single), OSC2 (Double): Supports stereo multisamples, each oscillator supports 4-stage velocity switching, crossfade, and layering
Filters: Four filter routings (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB), two multimode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Modulation: Two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), two AMS mixers, and Pitch EG, common LFO, two common key tracking generators
Combinations: Up to 16 timbres; key zone and velocity zone settings allow switching of sounds, layering, and crossfading; program settings can be changed using the Tone Adjust function
Master Keyboard Function: Controls external MIDI devices
Drum Kit: Stereo/mono drum samples can be assigned; 4-level velocity switching (with crossfade/layer function)

Number: User Combinations: 896 (384 preload combinations)
User Programs: 1,280 (768 preload programs)
User Drum Kits: 58 (42 preload programs)
Preset Programs: 265 (256 GM2 preset programs, 9 GM2 preset drum programs) Total Preload/Preset Programs: 1,075 (810 Preload Programs, 265 Preset Programs)
Favorites
Memory Capacity: 128 (16 Favorites x 8 Banks)

Effects
5 Insert Effects, 2 Stereo I/O Master Effects, Stereo I/O
134 Effect Types (74 Insert Effects, 101 Master Effects 1, 120 Master Effects 2)
Modulation: Dynamic Modulation
Effect Control Path: Stereo Sidechain (Limiter) (e.g., gate, vocoder)

■Polyphonic Arpeggiator
1 Program mode, 2 Combination modes, 2 Sequencer modes
5 Preset Arpeggio Patterns (UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, RANDOM)
1,280 User Arpeggio Patterns (1,024 preloaded)
Number of Tones: 12
Number of Steps: Up to 64

■Step Sequencer
Program Mode
Combination Mode
Sequencer Mode: 1
Number of Tones: 12 + 1 Accent Tone
Number of Steps: Up to 64
*Can be created for each Program, Combination, and Song.
Drum Track
772 Preset Patterns (Shared with Sequencer Patterns)
Other: Trigger Mode, Sync, and Zone Configurable

■ Sequencer
Tracks: 16
MIDI Tracks
Song Count: Maximum 128
Song Resolution: Quarter Note/480
Tempo: 40.00-300.00 (1/100 BPM increments)
Maximum Memory Capacity: 210,000
MIDI Event Counter: Measure/Beat/Tick
Template Songs: 16 Preset, 16 User Template Songs
772 Preset Patterns (Shared with Drum Track Patterns)
Format: Compatible with Korg (KROSS) format and SMF format 0 and 1

■ Pad Sampler
Specifications: 16 Pads x 8 Banks
Automatically saves and loads to SD card
Up to 4 Pads Can Play Simultaneously
Recording Format: PCM Audio Format (48kHz/16bit)
Recording Time: Maximum stereo sample per pad: Approximately 14 seconds
Import: WAVE Format (with extension .WAV) .wav) 44.1kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/16-bit, stereo
* 44.1kHz is automatically converted to 48kHz. Editing: Waveform display editing function, start address, loop settings, normalization, etc.

■Audio Recorder
Recording Format: PCM audio format (48kHz/16-bit). Import: WAVE format (extension .wav) 44.1kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/16-bit, stereo
* 44.1kHz is automatically converted to 48kHz. Export: WAVE format (extension .wav) .wav) 48kHz/16-bit, stereo Recording Time: Continuous Recording Time: Up to 3 hours
Total Recording Time: Depends on SD card used (approximately 90 minutes per 1GB)
Number of Songs: Up to 200
Multi-Track Playback: Depends on remaining SD card capacity
Counter: Hour/Minute/Second
Pad Audio Play: 16 pads x 8 banks
Direct playback of SD card data
Multiple pads cannot be played simultaneously

■Control Input
DAMPER (Half-damper supported)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

■Audio Output (Analog)
AUDIO OUTPUT L/MONO, R
Connector: 6.3mm phone jack (TS unbalanced)
Output Impedance: 1.1kΩ (L/Mono jack: 550Ω for mono output)
Maximum Output Level: +10.0dBu (standard)
Load Impedance: 10kΩ or greater
Controlled by VOLUME knob
HEADPHONE OUTPUT Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini phone jack
Output Impedance: 33Ω
Maximum Output: 40+40mW
Controllable with VOLUME knob

■Audio Input (Analog)
LINE IN Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini phone jack
Input Impedance: 1.1kΩ
Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0dBu
MIC IN Connector: 6.3mm phone jack (TS unbalanced)
Input Impedance: 33Ω
Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6dBu
Phantom Power/Plug-in Power Not Supported
Other
MIDI IN, OUT USB
USB Port (TYPE B) x 1: USB-MIDI Interface, USB Audio Interface
1 SD Card Slot
* Supports SD cards up to 2GB and SDHC cards up to 32GB (SDXC cards not supported)

■Major Specifications
Power Supply: AC Adapter
Power Terminal (DC 9V)
Six AA alkaline batteries or six nickel-metal hydride batteries
Battery life: Six AA alkaline batteries: Approximately 6 hours
Six AA nickel-metal hydride batteries (1900mAh): Approximately 7 hours
*Varies depending on batteries used and usage conditions.
Power Consumption: 5W

■Main Unit
KROSS 2-61
Dimensions: 935 (W) x 269 (D) x 88 (H) mm
Weight: 3.8 kg

KROSS 2-88
Dimensions: KROSS 2-88: 1,448 (W) x 383 (D) x 136 (H) mm
Weight: 12.3 kg

■Accessories
AC Adapter, Quick Start Guide

■Optional Accessories
Stand: Standard-S-ABK (61-key), Standard-L-SV (88-key)
Soft Case: SC-KROSS 2-61 (61-key), SC-KROSS 2-88 KROME-88 (88 keys)
Volume/Expression Pedal: XVP-20, XVP-10
Foot Controller: EXP-2
Damper Pedal: DS-1H
Pedal Switch: PS-1, PS-3