A state-of-the-art platform with ever greater functionality.
The mobile synthesizer workstation that does everything.
KROSS 2, the long-awaited successor of the KROSS, is a compact, portable workstation with a huge range of sounds. While maintaining its identity as ultra-lightweight, compact, and capable of running on batteries, this new model dramatically enhances KROSS’s sounds and functionality. In addition to a total of more than a thousand preset sounds, expansion PCM memory has been newly added. Also new is a pad sampler that allows full-fledged sampling, and USB audio/MIDI interface functionality. The color scheme is even more stylish, and the user interface allows intuitive operation even by beginners.
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.
Korg Kross 2 61 Synth Workstation Features:
- Great-feeling 61-key synth-action keybed
- Pro-quality EDS-i sound engine built-in, with a total of seven effects available simultaneously
- 1075 killer presets, including amazing piano, EP, and drum patches
- Includes Sweetwater-exclusive KR2-B3 Organ and Bonus Banks
- 120 voices of polyphony eliminates note stealing
- Many sounds utilize twice as much PCM memory as previous instruments
- Powerful sampling engine and sample trigger pads
- Ideal for a broad range of musical styles
- Extremely lightweight (under 10 pounds); may be powered by 6 AA batteries
- Ideal for a broad range of musical styles
- Sound Selector makes it easy to find the sound you’re looking for
- Favorites function lets you register 64 sounds or audio songs for one-touch access during gigs
- External input jacks let you connect a mic or external audio source
- Quick Layer/Split function for on-the-fly versatility
- Stereo audio recorder allows you to record and overdub your performances and vocals
- Step sequencer inherited from the Electribe
- Onboard 16-track MIDI sequencer, drum track, and arpeggiator
- Connects to your computer via USB for plug-in integration with your favorite DAW
- Stylishly distinctive red and black two-tone design looks great onstage
- Kross 2 Editor and Plug-In Editor may be downloaded from the Korg website
Tech Specs
- Type:Synthesizer Workstation
- Sound Engine Type(s):EDS-i
- Analog/Digital:Digital
- Number of Keys:61
- Type of Keys:Synth, Velocity Sensitive
- Other Controllers:Pitchbend, Mod wheel
- Pads:16 x pads (8 banks)
- Polyphony:120 Notes (mono), 60 Notes (stereo)
- Number of Presets:1075
- Oscillators:OSC1, OSC1+2 (double)
- LFO:2 x LFO
- Filter:2 x Multi-mode Filters per voice
- Envelope Generator:Filter, Amp
- Number of Effects:134 Types, 2 x Master Effects, 5 x Insert Effects
- Arpeggiator:Yes
- Sequencer:16-track MIDI, 64 step, 128 songs, 16 user template songs
- Sampling:14 second stereo sample per pad
- Audio Recording:PCM Audio, 16-bit/48kHz
- Audio Playback:Import WAV 16-bit/48kHz, SD card playback
- Memory:128MB expansion PCM memory
- Storage:SD/SDHC card slot
- Audio Inputs:1 x 1/4″ (mic), 1 x 1/8″ (line)
- Audio Outputs:2 x 1/4″ (L/Mono, R)
- Headphones:1 x 1/8″
- USB:1 x Type B
- MIDI I/O:In/Out
- Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4″ (damper), 1 x 1/4″ (assignable switch), 1 x 1/4″ (assignable pedal)
- Power Supply:9V DC power supply (included) / 6 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH)
- Height:3.46″
- Width:36.81″
- Depth:10.59″
- Weight:8.38 lbs.