Keyboard
88-key: NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard
*Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard A0 - C8 (transposable in the range [A-1...C7]-[A1...C9])
*The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the upper register.
System
EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated)
Sounds
Maximum Polyphony:
80 voices (80 Oscillators) / Single Mode
40 voices (40 Oscillators) / Double Mode
*The maximum simultaneous voice polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multi-samples and velocity crossfading.
Preset PCM Memory:
Approximately 112 MB (In case of 48 kHz, 16-bit Linear PCM converted)
421 multi-samples (including 6 Stereo multi-samples)
890 drum samples (including 49 Stereo drum samples)
Program:
Oscillator
OSC1 (Single), OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multi-samples are supported, and four levels of velocity switching/crossfading/layering are possible for each oscillator
Filters
Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)
Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Modulation
For each oscillator: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), Two LFOs, Two key tracking generators
(Filter & Amp), Two AMS mixers, Pitch EG, Common LFO, Two common key tracking generators
Combination:
The Number of Timbre
Max: 16 Timbres,
Key zone and velocity zone settings can be used to switch sounds, and the Tone Adjust function allows Program settings to be modified
Master Keyboard Functionality
External MIDI device control
Drum Kit:
Stereo and mono drum samples
4 velocity zones switch (crossfades and layers)
The number of Combination / Program / Drum Kit:
User: 640 Program (512 Preload)
User: 384 Combination (256 Preload)
User: 48 Drum Kit (32 Preload)
Preset: 256 GM2 Program + 9 GM2 Drums Program
Favorite:
User: 64 (16 favorite x 4 bank)
Effects
Insert Effects:
5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)
Master Effects:
2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)
Effect Types:
Total: 134 types
*74 types for Insert Effect
*101 types for Master Effect 1
*120 types for Master Effect 2
Modulation:
Effects Control Busses:
Stereo side chain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder, etc)
Polyphonic Arpeggiator
Program Mode:
Combination, Sequencer Mode:
Number of pattern:
1,028 User Arpeggio patterns (916 Preload)
5 Preset Arpeggio patterns
Number of Tone:
Number of step:
Step Sequencer
Program Mode:
Combination Mode:
Sequencer Mode:
Number of Tone:
Number of step:
Max: 64 steps
*Step sequencer settings can be created independently for each program, combination, and song.
Drum Track
Preset: 700 patterns (shared with sequencer patterns)
Trigger Mode/Sync/Zone settings
Sequencer
Tracks:
Number of Songs:
Resolution:
Tempo:
40.00 - 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
Maximum memory:
Counter:
Template Song:
16 preset / 16 user template songs
Preset:
700 Patterns (shared with Drum Track patterns)
Format:
KORG (KROSS) format, SMF format 0 and 1
Audio recorder
Recording format:
PCM Audio format (48 kHz / 16-bit)
Import:
WAV (.wav): 44.1 kHz* / 16-bit, 48 kHz / 16-bit, Stereo
*Automatic conversion from 44.1 kHz to 48 kHz
Export:
WAV (.wav): 48 kHz / 16-bit,
Continuity recording time:
Recording time:
Depends on the SD card that is used; approximately 90 minutes per 1 GB
Number of Songs:
Number of multi-track recordings:
Depends on the amount of space remaining on the SD card
Counter:
Media
File, Utility, Information
Controllers
General Control:
Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW [1], SW [2], TEMPO knob, TAP button
Step Sequencer/Favorite:
1-16 buttons, STEP SEQ button, SET UP button for Control, RUN button, FAVORITE button,
BANK button for Control, LED: A/B/C/D (It uses both as 밪TEP SEQ� and 밊AVORITE�),
Drum track:
DRUM TRACK button
Arpeggiator:
ARP button
Effect On/Off:
MASTER FX button
Audio Recorder:
SETUP button, PLAY/PAUSE (> / II) button
User Interface
Display:
240 x 64 pixel LCD w/backlight, with adjustable contrast (hold the EXIT button and turn the Value dial)
Category:
[CATEGORY], [SELECT] dials
Mode:
[COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL/MEDIA] buttons
VALUE controller:
[VALUE] Dial, [Cursor (Left/Right/Up/Down)], [EXIT], [ENTER],[FUNCTION],[PAGE+],[PAGE-],[MENU] buttons
SEQUENCER:
[PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START / STOP] buttons
TEMPO:
[TEMPO] knob, [TAP] button
Split/Layer:
Others:
[AUDIO IN] button, [VOLUME] knob
Control Input
DAMPER (Half Damper is supported)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL
Outputs
AUDIO OUTPUT (L/MONO, R)
6.3mm Phone jack, Unbalanced
Output Impedance: 1.1kO (L / Mono terminal: in case of Mono output, = 550O)
Maximum level: +10.0 dBu, Load Impedance: more than 10 kO.
Headphone Output:
3.5mm Stereo mini phone jack
Output Impedance: 33O, Maximum level: 40 + 40 mW
Inputs
AUDIO INPUT (Line In):
3.5mm Stereo mini phone jack
Input Impedance: 1.1 kO
Maximum level: -42 ~� 0 dBu
MIC IN:
6.3mm Phone jack, Unbalanced
Input Impedance: 33 O
Maximum level: -48 ~ -6 dBu
MIDI
USB
Type B x 1 (USB-MIDI Interface)
SD Card Slot
1 slot
Max: 2 GB SD Memory Card is supported
Max: 32 GB SDHC Memory Card is supported
(SDXC Memory Cards are not supported)
Power Supply
AC Adaptor (DC9V), POWER button
AA alkaline battery x 6 or AA Ni-MH: Nickel metal hydride battery x 6
Battery Life:
In case of AA alkaline battery x 6 = Approximately 4 hours*
In case of AA Ni-MH: Nickel metal hydride battery (1900 mAh) x 6 = Approximately 5 hours*
*Varies according to the batteries used and the conditions of usage
Power Consumption
Dimensions (W x D x H)
KROSS-61 = 37.09 x 11.06 x 3.58 inches / 942 x 281 x 91 mm
KROSS-88 = 57.01 x 15.08 x 5.32 inches / 1,448 x 383 x 135 mm
Weight
KROSS-61 = 9.48 lbs. / 4.3 kg
KROSS-88 = 27.34 lbs. / 12.4 kg
Accessories
AC Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Option
XVP-10 Expression/Volume pedal
EXP-2 Foot Controller
DS-1H Damper Pedal
PS-1, PS-3 Pedal Switch
Computer System Requirements for the KORG USB-MIDI Driver
Windows
OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Home/Professional Edition SP3
Windows Vista SP2 (all editions including 64-bit edition)
Windows 7 SP1 (all editions including 64-bit edition)
Windows 8 (all editions including 64-bit edition)
Computer:
USB port (Intel USB Host Controller recommended)
Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Computer:
Apple Macintosh that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and is equipped with an Intel processor and a USB port
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.