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Korg KROME-73EX

Description

Essential Information About the KORG KROME-73EX Synthesizer

  • 73-key Workstation with semi-weighted keys, velocity-sensitive, designed for expressive playing both in the studio and on stage
  • EDS-X Engine with a comfortable polyphony of 120 voices and a 4 GB PCM library for rich and detailed sounds
  • 7-inch (800 x 480) Color TouchView Touchscreen for quick editing of sounds, splits, layers, and sequences
  • Strong focus on pianos and drums: premium grand pianos, inspiring Drum Tracks, and studio-quality drum kits

A KROME EX Designed as the "Boosted" Version of the Series

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.

Who It's For: Creative Keyboardists, Bands, and Composers Seeking an All-in-One

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.

Features and Innovations

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.

Technical Specifications

Keyboard and Control

  • 73 semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys
  • Joystick
  • 4 rotary knobs

Sound Engine and Memory

  • EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) sound engine
  • Polyphony: 120 voices
  • PCM data library: 4 GB
  • Unabridged and non-looped piano and drum sounds based on the Kronos
  • 8-step velocity switching on electric piano sounds

Sounds, Programs, and Rhythms

  • 896 programs and 512 combinations
  • 80 studio-quality drum kits
  • Drum track with realistic and inspiring grooves

Display, Effects, and Sequencer

  • 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) color TouchView screen
  • Effects section: 5 inserts, 2 master, and 1 total effects plus EQ per track/timbre
  • 16-track MIDI sequencer
  • Arpeggiator

Connectivity

  • USB port for computer connection
  • SD card slot for data storage (SDXC memory cards not supported)
  • Stereo line input: 2 x 6.3 mm Jack
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini Jack
  • Expression pedal input (Half-Damper function supported): 6.3 mm Jack
  • Assignable switch pedal input: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Assignable sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm Jack
  • MIDI In/Out

Construction and Dimensions

  • Chassis with aluminum surface
  • Dimensions: 1191 x 313 x 93 mm
  • Weight: 8.2 kg
Brand reference number: KOH KROME-73 EX
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