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      Korg Kronos 2 73 Special Edition
      This instrument is discontinued

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      The Kronos 2 73 has now been supercharged with the new Special edition model. 9 Different sound engines offering world class sounds now have a new added Ka Pro Showcase soundset offering more creativity and selection than ever before. To separate the SE model even further to the standard version, a new red to black faded metal casing adorns the front panel along with dark wooden sides to match. This workstation really does look at beautiful as it sounds.

      Huge Choice Of Sound

      Renowned for the massive selection of high quality sound engines, this special edition model is no different offering the same mighty sonic capabilities of the original. However these sound engines now have further choices in the form of strings, woodwind, brass and more all developed by KA Pro and added in to the factory sounds. The Sound engines include:

      • SGX-2: Premium piano sound engine with class-leading 12 layer velocity switching
      • EP-1: Virtual engine with six of the most popular classic electric pianos.
      • HD-1: High Definition Synth is the most powerful PCM based sound engine ever developed. Makes use of KORG`s proprietary low-aliasing sample playback oscillators
      • AL-1: Analogue Synthesizer using oscillator waveforms and filter morphing.
      • CX-3: Tonewheel Organ model of the CX-3 organ. Faithful to the legendary original with incredible rotary emulation, overdrive and full drawbar control
      • STR-1: Plucked String Physical Modelling Synthesizer shines at producing string sounds such as acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harpsichord, clavinet, harp, bell, as well as ethnic instruments
      • MOD-7: VPM/FM synthesis sound engine combines Variable Phase Modulation (VPM) from KORG`s classic Prohpecy and Z1, add in some wave-shaping, a little ring modulation, mix in a few samples, and add subtractive synthesis.
      • MS-20EX: Analog modeling sound engine faithful to the original instrument. Capable of patching cables virtually on the screen to create the famous sounds of yesteryear with rich filters and in-depth analogue controls.
      • PolysixEX: Analogue engine with self-oscillating four-pole filter, smooth analog oscillator and sub-oscillator, plus a lush Chorus/Ensemble effect.
      • KApro Showcase: Not a self contained sound engine but this sound collection includes orchestral strings as well as brass, woodwinds, choir, and phrases. It's a showcase of sounds from KApro, who has developed more than 100 titles of Korg sound libraries.

      Live Performance Tools

      Live set mode brings together all your desired programs and combinations in a single window for instant access. Colour coded blocks on the large LCD screen combined with customisable viewing options, make viewing on stage or in the studio extremely clear. You can even customise the display to show notes and information per selection with reminders fo whatever you want for cues, chords or anything you need.

      If that wasn't enough, the Kronos 2 SE utilises the SST (Smooth Sound Transition) technology allowing the performer to switch sounds without any glitch or hickup in the the current sound.

      Song Recording Tools

      A fully fledged 16 track MIDI and 16 track audio sequencer make the KRONOS 2 a complete all in one compositional tool. Everything you need to create your musical masterpiece is built-in - individual note edit, parameter listed editing, looping, copy/ paste measures or tracks, multi effect control and more.

      The audio track sequencer makes use of the rear input connectors so you can record guitars, microphones, or whatever instrument you want direct just like a normal hard disk audio recorder. There are dedicated effects and you can even bounce tracks or bounce the MIDI tracks into audio tracks. You can basically let your musical creativity run wild and end up with a mastered CD quality audio file.

      KARMA Technology

      KARMA is one of the most advanced arpeggiator systems ever created and KRONOS 2 packs in 4 modules in one unit. It allows for complex arpeggiator patterns to be played and tweaked in realtime offering a truly unique performance experience. Users can create their own variations with an almost infinite pallet of capabilities. There are 2,048 presets and 1,536 user slots to keep you busy.

      Solid Metal Casing

      The Kronos case has always been designed in a tough outer metal shell with Kronos 2 having wooden end caps as opposed to the original plastic. The Special Edition model here comes with a lovely red to black faded design on the metal case along with dark wood end panels which looks absolutely stunning.

      Product Specification

      • Keys: 73 Note RH3 (Real Hammer) - Velocity sensitive with graded hammer system
      • Sound Engines: SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX, PolysixEX
      • Built-In ROM Expansion Libraries: EXs1 - ROM Expansion / EXs2 - Concert Grand Piano / EXs3 - Brass & Woodwinds / EXs4 - Vintage Keyboards / EXs5 - ROM Expansion 2 / EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano / EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano / EXs8 - Rock Ambience Drums / EXs9 - Jazz Ambience Drums / EXs17 - SGX-2 Berlin D Piano / EXs18 - KORG EXs Collections / KA Pro Showcase
      • Sample Memory: Approx. 2Gb **The memory available for Sampling Mode will change based on the use of Expansion PCM libraries and User Sample Banks. (When loading the file named PRELOAD.KSC).
      • Wave Sequences: 598 User memory, 187 Preload Support for stereo multisamples, synchronization of individual notes, and tempo-based settings.
      • No. Of Programs/Combinations/Drum Kits: 2,560 user memory programs (1,792 [896 HD-1+896 EXi] come preloaded)
        1,792 user memory combinations (512 come preloaded)
        264 user memory drum kits (78 come preloaded)
        256 GM Level2 preset programs + 9 GM Level 2 drum preset programs
      • Set List: 128 set lists, 128 slots per set list Each set list provides a 9-band graphic EQ, and a Tone Adjust function that allows program settings to be adjusted. Transpose setting. Hold Time setting of Smooth Sound Transition (SST) supported for each slot.
      • Sampling System: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
        Bit Depth/Sampling Frequency:
        RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
        DISK: 16 or 24-bit/48 kHz
        Sampling Time:
        RAM: Depends on the amount of available PCM RAM
        DISK: Maximum 80 minutes stereo (879MB: 16bit)
        Sample Locations:16,000 samples/4,000 multisamples (128 indexes per multisample)
        Ripping: Direct sampling (ripping) from audio CD (CD-DA)
        Formats:KORG format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with advanced Program parameter conversion); SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, and WAVE formats
        Editing: Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other standard editing features.
      • Effects:
        Insert Effects: 12 - Stereo in / stereo out
        Master Effects: 2 Stereo in / stereo out
        Total Effects: 2 - Stereo in / stereo out
        Timbre EQ: One 3-band EQ for each timbre/track
        Effect Types: 197
        Modulation: Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO
        Effects Control Busses: Stereo side-chaining for compressors, gates, vocoders, etc.
        Effect Presets: Total 783 preset, Maximum 32 per 1 effect (Preset User)
      • KARMA:
        KARMA Modules: One module in Program mode, four modules in Combination and Sequencer modes
        Generated Effects (GE): 2,048 presets, 1,536 Users (96 come Preload)
        Controllers: On/Off, Latch, Chord, Assign, Module, Control, KARMA Realtime Control Sliders [1] - [8], KARMA Scene [1] - [8], KARMA Switches [1] - [8], KARMA Wave-Sequencing, GE Sub Category, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Tempo Synchronize, Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup
      • Sequencer:
        Tracks: 16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + 1 master track
        Number of Songs: 200 songs
        Resolution: 1/480
        Tempo: 40.00 - 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
        Maximum Memory: 400,000 MIDI events or 300,000 audio events
        MIDI Tracks:16 tracks plus the master track 718 preset/100 user patterns (per song) 18 preset/16 user template songs,
        Format: KORG (KRONOS, OASYS) format, SMF formats 0 and 1.
        Audio Tracks: 16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording, WAV file format 16bit/24bit.
        Maximum Single-file Recording Time (mono): 80 minutes
        Automation: Volume, Pan, EQ, and Send1/2; 10,000 regions (max.), Event Anchors, BPM Adjust
        RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Record): 1 Pattern set per song, Auto Song Setup function
      • Controllers: Vector Joystick, Joystick, Ribbon Controller, Switches 1&2, Knobs 1-8, Sliders 1-8, Upper and lower row switches 1-8, master slider, KARMA On/off and module control switches. Drum track on/off
      • Graphic Display: Touch screen 8 inch colour TDT SVGA with adjustable brightness
      • Output Connections: MAIN OUT L/R, Individual 1-4 TRS balanced out, Headphones out, S/P Dif, USB-B (24bit 48kHz, 2 channels)
      • Inputs: Audio In TRS 1 and 2 (balanced), S/P Dif, USB-B, Damper Pedal in, Assignable switch, Assignable pedal
      • MIDI: In/ Out/ Thru
      • USB: Type A x2: To external storage devices, Type B x1: MIDI/ Audio Interface
      • SSD Drive: 62GB
      • Dimensions: 1,221 x 371 x 148 mm / 48.07 x 14.61 x 5.83
      • Weight: 21.1 kg / 46.52 lbs.
      Established in 1983 A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments maintains a healthy balance of traditional business values with a keen sense for new business ideas. Getting new customers and keeping existing customers are equally important to us. As the internet has changed all our lives we continue to grow from strength to strength applying the tried and trusted methods of traditional retail sales to this new world of internet sales and store sales. The world is a smaller place but we are all still individuals within it. It is so much more fun selling to some one you can have a chat with, either email phone or in the shop than just sending boxes via couriers. Our company has a solid financial basis to trade and all premises are owned in full by the directors.

      Our Music Shop is on the outskirts of Preston with forecourt parking for 8 cars. Our closest town is Blackpool and nearby is Lytham St Annes. Blackburn and Southport are close by. Lancaster, Morecambe, Wigan, Burnley, Ormskirk, Bolton, Leigh, Accrington are also near me. Manchester Liverpool and Cumbria are around an hour away.

      Our Address is : A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments 946-950 Blackpool Road Lea Preston Lancashire PR2 1XN

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