The KROME-73EX embodies the KORG workstation spirit: a versatile instrument oriented towards performance and production, emphasizing modern, ready-to-play sounds. This EX version enriches the palette with carefully selected new sounds, including ethnic instruments (steel pan, kalimba, kokyu) and cinematic-type atmospheres, while retaining KORG's DNA: efficiency, inspiration, and direct access to essential functions.
The new grand pianos, recorded under the supervision of Seigen Ono, provide a particularly musical response for solo parts, pop accompaniment, composition, and arrangement.
With its 73 semi-weighted keys, the KROME-73EX targets musicians wanting an agile and expressive touch, suitable for electric piano parts, leads, pads, and left/right hand splits. It suits both experienced keyboardists and producers looking for a workstation that is easy to use, effective in the home studio, and reliable live.
Its sound universe naturally covers electro, pop, synthwave, funk, film music, ambient, as well as modern arrangements where drums, pianos, and synth textures coexist seamlessly.
The KROME-73EX relies on the EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) engine, designed to deliver dense polyphonic sounds, "loaded" with effects and suited for contemporary productions. The pianos and drums benefit from unabridged and non-looped samples based on the Kronos, including an 8-step velocity switch on electric piano sounds for greater realism. On the rhythm side, the Drum Tracks offer realistic grooves played by professionals, and the drum kits rely on a vast sample base for dynamic patterns. For creation and arrangement, there is a 16-track MIDI sequencer, an arpeggiator, as well as a complete effects section (inserts, masters, total) and an EQ per track/timbre. The interface centers around the large TouchView touchscreen, complemented by a joystick and 4 rotary knobs, to quickly sculpt sound, manage combinations, and control performance.