Korg Kross2 61-key Synthesizer Workstation - Limited Edition Red Marble

Bring Your Music to Life with the Kross2
The Korg Kross synth workstation has been a huge hit at Sweetwater. Now the Kross2 raises the bar with more power; more presets (1075), more polyphony (120 voices), a new sampling engine, sample trigger pads, and more. Still amazingly affordable, the Kross2 61 packs 61 synth-action keys, a boatload of class-leading sounds, and a bevy of intuitive and powerful production tools into a svelte, eye-catching chassis that weighs in at under 10 pounds. It will even run on six AA batteries, for impromptu busking in the park. With a mic input, a built-in audio recorder, a 16-track MIDI sequencer, drum track, arpeggiator, and Electribe-derived step sequencer, the Korg Kross2 61 will bring your music to life.











The only instrument you need
The Korg Kross2 is the only instrument you need. With its class-leading soundset, Kross2 is your one-stop music production machine. Kross2 delivers a broad range of sounds that leave even previous-generation flagship models in the dust. And the quality is simply stunning, bolstered by PCM data that's approximately twice as large as predecessors like the X50 and the PS60. For your gigging pleasure, Korg has lavished attention on frequently-used sounds such as rock/jazz organ, strings, brass, and synth sounds. But you also get ear candy flavors like a toy piano, accordion, combo organ, church organ, and even a vintage tape sampler, along with cutting-edge dance music/electronica sounds — unique sounds you won't find in any other synth at this price. And with Sound Selector and a favorites function, finding and organizing your sounds for instant onstage deployment is a piece of cake.




Korg's pro-level EDS-i sound engine with 134 killer effects
Korg's EDS-i is a studio-grade sound engine distilled from the EDS/EDS-X sound engines found on Korg's most advanced instruments. EDS-i lets you use a total of seven effects simultaneously: five insert effects plus two master effects. You get essentials such as delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, and rotary speaker, but there's also amp modeling powered by Korg's REMS modeling technology. There's even a robot voice vocoder! With 134 different high-quality effects onboard, you'll never run out of sonic inspiration.




Gorgeous sounds to make your music sound lush
Korg Kross2 61 is loaded with piano, electric piano, and drum sounds that have been taken from flagship Korg instruments used by the pros — giving the Kross2 a soundset that surpasses other instruments in its price range. The grand piano, for example, includes lavishly-sampled decays with three different levels of velocity. Korg has even sampled damper pedal noises, juicing your performances with the ultimate in realism and nuance.




Korg Kross2 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
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
Kross2 Editor and Plug-In Editor may be downloaded from the Korg website





Tech Specs



Type
Synthesizer Workstation


Sound Engine Type(s)
EDS-i


Number of Keys
61


Type of Keys
Synth, Velocity Sensitive


Other Controllers
Pitchbend, Mod wheel


Pads
16 x pads (8 banks)


Polyphony
120 Notes


Number of Presets
1075


Memory
128MB expansion PCM memory


Expansion
Support for future library releases


Storage
SD/SDHC card slot


Number of Effects
134


Arpeggiator
Yes


Audio Recording
16-bit/48kHz, WAV file, stereo


Audio Playback
Playback from SD card


Sequencer
16-track MIDI, 64 step, 128 songs, 16 user template songs


Audio Inputs
1 x 1/4" (mic), 1 x 1/8" (line)


Audio Outputs
2 x 1/4" (line out), 1 x 1/8" (headphones)


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)


Software
Kross2 Editor, Plug-in Editor


Power Supply
9V DC power supply / 6 x AA batteries


Height
3.46"


Width
36.81"


Depth
10.59"


Weight
8.38 lbs. (Shipping approx.12 lbs.)


Manufacturer Part Number
KROSS261RM




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