Korg Kronos 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation

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Kronos, Re-loaded

Since
its introduction, Korg's Kronos has been the weapons-grade workstation
of choice for keyboard A-listers such as Jordan Rudess and Derek
Sherinian, as well as the no-compromise synth mavens here at Sweetwater.
Now Korg ups the ante with the re-voiced and revamped Kronos. Under the
hood of this beast, a new System 3.0 OS enhances functionality while
juicing your workflow. The beefed-up SGX-2 piano engine boasts, in
addition to its renowned German and Japanese grand pianos, a killer 9GB
Berlin grand, as well as uber-expressive sympathetic resonance and una
corda samples you can tweak to taste. Kronos also rocks sexy new visuals
with a sleek aluminum body, mesh back panel, and lacquered wood end
cheeks.

Korg Kronos 88-note Keyboard Workstation at a Glance:

Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds
A studio of music-production gear onboard
Easy-to-use hands-on environment

Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities

From
acoustic instruments to gritty analog synths, the nine synthesis
engines onboard Korg's Kronos can provide every sound you need. The
SGX-2 acoustic piano engine captures every nuance of real German and
Japanese grand pianos, from damper resonance to mechanical noise. Then
there's the EP-1 electric piano engine, which uses Multi-Dimension
Synthesis to let you tweak, morph, and totally customize the wide range
of classic electric piano sounds. These two synthesis engines are worth
the price of admission alone - and they're just the beginning!

Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds

The
incredible sounds found in the Kronos simply wouldn't be possible
without powerful new synthesis technologies. That's why Korg equipped
this flexible workstation with components such as solid-state
flash-based storage. The ultra-fast streaming possible with solid-state
memory is the driving force behind Korg's Virtual Memory Technology,
which provides you with high polyphony and incredible unlooped samples.
It also allows the Kronos to perform smooth sound transitions, so you
can hold sustain notes while switching sounds or modes - just what you
need for seamless transitions.

A studio of music-production gear onboard

More
than just an amazing performance keyboard, the Korg Kronos is a
complete 32-track music-creation workstation. In addition to a robust
16-track sequencer, Korg gave Kronos the capacity to record up to 16
audio tracks as well - all in studio-standard 24-bit/48kHz quality!
What's more, Kronos gives you an entire studio rack full of effects to
enhance your music. You can run up to 16 fantastic effects at once, each
of which more than rivals dedicated standalone effects units. And
thanks to the Kronos's Open Sampling System, you can instantly sample
and resample any sound you create, allowing you to come up with amazing
new sounds.

Easy-to-use hands-on environment

Long
known for their easy-to-use workstation environments, Korg raised the
bar again by loading Kronos with hands-on controls. Starting with the
large 8" TouchView display, you'll find navigating through the Kronos
environment to be absolutely intuitive. Kronos also provides you with an
entire dedicated control surface, complete with channel-strip-style
sliders, knobs, and buttons. Plus, you get great performance controls,
including a ribbon controller and one of Korg's fantastic vector
joysticks. What's more, Kronos comes loaded with Korg's top-of-the-line
KARMA technology, making it a truly impressive performance keyboard as
well as a first-class keyboard workstation!

Korg Kronos 88-note Keyboard Workstation Features:


The latest rendition of Korg's beastly keyboard workstation
Korg's 88-note RH3 Graded Hammer Action keybed
New SGX-2 piano engine captures every nuance of premium German and Japanese grands
Piano engine features new, fully tweakable sympathetic resonance and una corda samples
256 new programs, recreations of legendary keyboard sounds, searchable by song title
New Combinations; bank of 128 programs from KaPro
Sleek new look with aluminum body, mesh back panel, and lacquered wood end cheeks
User Sample Bank feature lets you create extremely large sample libraries
You get numerous artist signature sounds created by top musicians
16-part Combis allow all engines to function together in perfect harmony
Dynamic Voice Allocation keeps polyphony high
Use up to 16 premium-quality effects at once; individual effects rival dedicated units
On-board sequencer offers 16 MIDI tracks and 16 audio tracks (24-bit, 48kHz)
Open Sampling System - instant sampling and resampling from any mode (Program, Combination or Sequencer)
Onboard KARMA technology generates infinitely variable performance-driven phrases and backing tracks
Expanded Drum Track for play-along grooves and inspiration
Set List mode lets you organize Programs, Combis, and Songs into a single, easy-to-select screen
Smooth Sound Transition allows held or sustained notes to keep sounding when changing sounds or modes
Direct support for playing drums and chords from Korg pad-equipped USB controllers
General support for all class-compliant USB controllers, including the Korg nano series and microKEY series
Support for Kronos Editor and Plug-in Editor software
USB Ethernet adapter compatibility enables high-speed data transfer between Kronos and your computer
Comprehensive interface based around a large 8" TFT TouchView display



Perform and record with the best: Korg's Kronos!


Tech Specs



Sound Engine Type(s)
9 Sound Engines


Number of Keys
88


Type of Keys
Weighted


Other Controllers
1 x 4-way Joystick, 1 x Vector Joystick, 1 x Ribbon Controller 9 x Sliders, 8 x Knobs


Polyphony
Variable per Engine, w/ Dynamic Allocation


Number of Effects
197


Effects Types
Various


Arpeggiator
Yes


Sampling
Yes


Audio Playback
16-Track Playback


MIDI Sequencer
16 MIDI Tracks + 16 Audio Tracks


USB
2 x USB A (Type A): External USB Devices, 1 x USB (Type B): MIDI/Audio Interface


Number of Audio Inputs
2


Audio Input Types
2 x 1/4"


Number of Audio Outputs
7


Audio Output Types
6 x 1/4", 1 x Headphones


Number of Digital Inputs
2


Digital Input Types
1 x S/PDIF, 1 x USB


Number of Digital Outputs
2


Digital Output Types
1 x S/PDIF, 1 x USB


MIDI I/O
In/Out/Thru/USB


Pedal Inputs
3


Height
5.83"


Width
56.42"


Depth
14.61"


Weight
53.13 lbs.










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