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    Korg KROSS 2 61 Matte Black

    £699.00 RRP £899

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    The Korg KROSS 2 offers up a pallet of incredible sound choice and quality all in a compact and lightweight synth workstation. Finished in a rubberized matte black the unit looks as good as it sounds. with all the features you need such as audio recording, sampling, sequencer and DAW integration the KROSS 2 should be the center of your home studio or your go to live performance synth.

    Main Features

    • A rich selection of more than 1,000 powered-up presets
    • 128MB of expansion PCM memory is built-in, and option libraries are supported
    • The rich expressive power of the EDS-i sound engine, and a rich selection of effects with 134 types
    • Superb sampling functionality and 16 sampler pads
    • A panel layout that lets you access functions without confusion
    • Realtime control section for quick parameter editing
    • Favorite function lets you register and instantly recall up to 128 frequently-used sounds
    • Quick layer/split can be specified by a single button
    • Ultra-lightweight compact body; the 61-key model weighs only 3.8 kg, the lightest in its class
    • Long operating life, with six AA batteries allowing up to seven hours of use
    • A colour lineup with a peerless finish that exceeds its class
    • Audio player/recorder that can be easily triggered by the pads
    • Sequencer, drum track, and arpeggiator to support your song production
    • A rich array of input jacks for singer-instrumentalists or vocoder performance without requiring additional equipment
    • Also functions as a USB audio interface

    Effortlessly select the sound that you want to play, shape it to match your imagination, sample a sound, create phrases and rhythms, record your vocal or guitar, bring KROSS 2 on stage, and perform. Whatever you artistic vision, you can make it happen. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer platform made with creative freedom in mind.

    Even more powerful preset sounds

    The sound quality of KORG synthesizers is endorsed by top-ranking musicians around the world. The evolved KROSS 2 expands polyphony from 80 to 120 voices, and dramatically powers-up the number of internal programs from 809 to 1,075 programs. Including multi-layered pianos and electric pianos, thick strings and other new sounds that will work well with any band, as well as the latest drum kits to cover current styles such as EDM. The wide selection of programs covers your needs from live performance to studio production.

    Built-in expansion PCM memory, and support for optional libraries

    The KROSS 2 now provides 128 MB of built-in expansion PCM memory. By selecting from optional libraries that will be released following KROSS 2, you can expand KROSS 2's internal sounds to meet the needs of your performing style or situation.

    EDS-i sound engine And Powerful 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 and two master. Rich expressive power is available from the selection of 134 high-quality effects, including standard effects such as delay and reverb as well as amp modeling, vintage effect units, and even a vocoder.

    Superb sampling function and a pad sampler

    As a first in its class, the KROSS 2 is newly equipped with a unique sampling function that provides 16 playable pads. You can record the 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 the sample waveform using functions such as start/end loop point settings and normalize, and even resample within the KROSS 2, allowing you to perform extensive sampling without requiring any additional equipment. Long audio files from an SD card can also be assigned to these pads.

    Straightforward access to the sounds and functions you need

    It's easy to get around on KROSS 2, thanks to a user-friendly layout. The panel of the KROSS 2 has been further improved since the first KROSS, ensuring that anyone can quickly access desired sounds and functions from the enormous range of choices.

    Realtime control section

    The new realtime control section lets you directly control KROSS 2's main parameters without having to navigate through a menu hierarchy. In addition to realtime control of the sounds and effects, and simple editing of programs, you can use the knobs to easily control the vocoder settings or adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator and sequencer.

    Favorites function

    The favorite function lets you register frequently-used programs and combinations and recall them at a single touch, and has even been expanded to allow 128 favorite locations, twice the number of the first generation of KROSS. This function is ideal for live players that need quick access to a specialized set of sounds on stage.

    Quick layer/split

    The layer/split function, which lets you layer two sounds or assign separate sounds to the left and right regions of the keyboard, is now easier to set up, thanks to a dedicated quick layer/split button.

    Ultra-lightweight and compact body, with support for battery operation

    The amazing mobility of the KROSS series is better than ever. The 61-key model features a new and stylish design, and its weight has been further reduced from the 4.3 kg of the previous model to an even more lightweight 3.8 kg. Additional improvements in power efficiency allow up to seven hours of battery-powered operation from six AA batteries. The 88-key model newly provides an accessory compartment that can hold spare batteries or cables, as well as an easily accessible front-located battery panel. On both models, the rear panel KORG logo is fully illuminated, letting you stand out on stage.

    Audio player/recorder With Trigger Pads

    The built-in stereo audio recorder lets you record your KROSS 2 performance, or overdub an external input source such as vocals. There's also a pad audio play function that allows recorded sounds or audio files imported from an external source to be assigned to each of the 16 pads for playback. Unlike the sampling function, this allows extended recording and playback that is limited only by the capacity of the SD card; you can strike a pad to play back the backing of an entire song while you perform on the keyboard, or use the pads to trigger sound effects or background music.

    Song Production Capabilities

    16-track MIDI sequencer - The 16-track MIDI sequencer records your keyboard performance and controller movements as MIDI data. It can also record your pad sampler performance, providing an easy way for you to create sketches of ideas for songs. Step sequencer -This lets you use the 16 pads to intuitively and quickly create original rhythm patterns of up to 64 steps. Drum track -The drum track lets you add rhythm to your performance simply by pressing a button. Choose from 772 preset drum patterns that cover a variety of styles.

    Arpeggiator

    This function is a great way to generate ideas for songs; simply hold down keys to generate rhythmic chords, bass phrases, or guitar strumming.

    Mic Connection

    The 1/4" phone MIC IN jack lets you connect a mic directly, so there's no need for a singer-instrumentalist to provide a separate mixer when performing live. A vocoder function is also built-in, and you can easily perform vocoder sounds with rapid access via the realtime control section. Also provided is a LINE INPUT stereo mini-jack that's convenient for connecting your audio player or for sampling.

    USB Audio Interface

    In addition to USB MIDI interface functionality, USB audio interface functionality has been newly added. You can connect the KROSS 2 to your Mac or Windows computer and enjoy DAW recording, or easily use the instrument for playing in conjunction with your iPad or iPhone. The KORG Module high-quality sound module app can be used as an external sound module that's played from the KROSS 2, or you can perform with the backing of tracks that you created using the KORG Gadget DAW app, all with the ease of connecting a single cable. A dedicated KROSS2 Editor and Plug-In Editor are also provided. These 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.

    Techincal Specifications

    Keyboard

    • Keyboard: 61 keys (velocity sensitive; after-touch not supported)

    Sound Engine

    • Maximum Polyphony: 120 voices (120 oscillators), single mode or 60 voices (60 oscillators), double mode
      * The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.
    • Preset PCM Memory: Approximately 128 MB (calculated as 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM data equivalent)
      496 multisamples (including seven stereo), 1014 drumsamples (including 49 stereo)
    • Expansion PCM Memory: Approximately 128MB (*when converted to 48 kHz 16-bit linear PCM
      * Used when loading option PCM
    • Program

    • Oscillator: OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
    • Filters: Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)
      Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
    • Modulation:
    • For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), and two AMS mixers. In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators

      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: These allow you to control external MIDI devices
    • Drumkits: Stereo and mono drumsamples. 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).
    • The Number of Combinations/Programs/Drum Kits

    • User Combinations: 896 Combinations (384 Preload)
    • User Programs: 1280 Programs (768 Preload)
    • User Drum Kits: 58 Drum Kits (42 Preload)
    • Preset Programs: 265 Programs (256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs)
      * Total number of preload programs and preset programs:1,075 (810 preload programs, 265 preset programs

    Favorites

    • Number of memories: 128 (16 favorites 8 banks)

    Effects

    • Insert effects: 5 Insert Effects In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out.
    • Master effects: 2 Master Effects Two effects sends; stereo in - stereo out.
    • Effects types: Total of 134 types (select from 74 types for insert effects, 101 types of master effect 1, and 120 types for master effect 2)
    • Modulation: Dynamic Modulation
    • Effects Control Bus: Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc.

    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 preload)
      Number of tones: 12 tones,
      Number of steps: up to 64 steps

    Step sequencer

    • Program mode / Combination mode / Sequencer mode:
      Number of tones: 12 tones + 1 accent tone
      Number of steps: up to 64 steps
      * Can be created for each program, combination, and song.

    Drum Track

    • Preset Patterns: 772 patterns (Held in common with sequencer patterns.)
    • Other: Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone settings can be specified

    Sequencer

    • Tracks: 16MIDI Tracks
    • Number of Songs: Up to 128 songs
    • Resolution: 1/480
    • Tempo: 40.00-300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
    • Maximum Memory: Up to 210,000 MIDI events
    • Counter: Measure/Beat/Tick
    • Template Song: 16 preset/16 user template songs
    • Preset Patterns: 772 patterns (shared with Drum Track patterns)
    • Format: KORG (KROSS) format, SMF format 0 and 1

    Pad Sampler

    • Specifications
      16 pads 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: WAVE format, file name extension: .wav, 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, stereo (* 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz)
    • Edit: Waveform display editing functionality, start address and looping settings etc., normalize and other editing operations

    Audio Recorder

    • Recording Format: PCM audio format 48kHz/16bit
    • Import: WAVE format (file name extension: wav ) 44.1kHz/16bit, 48kHz/16bit stereo
      * 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz
    • Export: WAVE format (file name 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
    • Number of Songs: Up to 200 songs
    • Number of overdub recordings: Depends on the remaining capacity of the SD card
    • Counter: Hour/Min/Sec
    • Pad audio play:
      16 pads 8 banks
      Directly play back data from SD card
      Multiple pads cannot be played simultaneously

    Media

    • File, Utility, Information, additional PCM data management functionality

    Controllers

  • General Control: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW1, SW2
  • Realtime Control: SELECT button, SWITCH button, KNOB1 knob, KNOB2 knob
  • Step Sequencer/Favorite/Pad Sampler/Pad Audio Play:
    Pads 1-16
    STEP SEQ ACTIVE button, Run button
    FAVORITES ACTIVE button
    SAMPLER ACTIVE button, HOLD button
    AUDIO PLAY ACTIVE button
    BANK LEDA/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 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 Input

    • Connections:
      DAMPER: (Supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard foot switches)
      ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
      ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

    Audio Outputs (Analog)

    • AUDIO OUTPUT: L/MONO, R
    • Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks(TS unbalanced)
    • Output Impedance: 1.1k ohm stereo, 550 ohm mono (L/Mono only)
    • Maximum Level: +10.0 dBu
    • Load Impedance: 10k ohm or greater
    • Controllable by the VOLUME knob
    • HEADPHONE OUTPUT:
      Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack
      Output Impedance: 33 ohnm
      Maximum Level: 40 + 40 mW
      Controllable by the VOLUME knob

    Audio Inputs (Analog)

    • LINE IN:
      Connectors: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack
      Input Impedance: 1.1k ohm
      Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0 dBu
    • MIC IN:
      Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks(TS unbalanced)
      Input Impedance: 33 ohm
      Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6dBu
      Phantom power or plug-in power is not supported.

    Others

    • MIDI: IN, OUT
    • USB: USB connector TYPE B x 1, USB-MIDI interface, USB audio interface
    • SD Card Slot: One card slot
    • * Capacity recognized: SD memory cards up to 2 Gigabytes (GB). SDHC memory cards up to 32 Gigabytes (GB). SDXC memory cards are not supported.

    General Spec

    • Power: AC adaptor power supply DC 9V or AA alkaline batteries x 6, or nickel-metal hydride batteries x 6
    • Battery Life: AA alkaline batteries x 6: Approximately 6 hours
      AA nickel-metal hydride batteries (1900mAh) x 6: Approximately 7 hours
    • Power Consumption: 5 W
    • Dimensions (W x D x H): 935 mm 269 mm x 88 mm / 36.81" 10.59" 3.46"
    • Weight: 3.8 kg / 8.38 lbs (excluding batteries)
    • Included Items: AC adapter, Quick Start Guide

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