Essential Information About the Korg Kross 2 Synthesizer
- EDS-i engine inherited from Korg's pro models, 1,417 ready-to-play sounds and 134 effects including amp simulations and vocoder
- All-in-one workstation: 16-track MIDI sequencer, multitrack audio recorder on SD card, dual arpeggiator, and drum track
- 16 sampling pads to capture, loop, and trigger WAV files, with automatic saving
- Ultra portable (61 or 88 NH keys), powered by AA batteries or mains, USB audio/MIDI interface and software editors
The Mobile Workstation That Extends Korg's DNA
The Kross 2 continues Korg's expertise with the
EDS-i engine and a vast library inspired by the brand's classic sounds. It features a
multilayer piano with pedal resonance for expressive playing, all housed in a lightweight chassis designed for both road and studio use.
For Which Musicians and Uses?
Ideal for keyboardists from
beginners to advanced seeking a versatile and fast workstation, the Kross 2 shines both
live and in
studio/DAW environments. The "Quick Layer" and "Quick Split" functions, favorites, and 16 pads provide instant sound changes, perfect for pop, electro, synthwave, techno, ambient, or soundtrack music.
Features and Innovations
Based on
PCM-powered subtractive synthesis, the Kross 2 combines
2 oscillators per program,
2 multimode filters, dedicated envelopes, and LFOs for precise sound design. Its
polyphony up to 60/120 voices is complemented by a suite of
effects (up to 5 inserts, 2 sends, 2 masters) including vocoder and sidechain. For production, you have a
16-track MIDI sequencer, a
16-bit/48 kHz audio recorder, a
dual arpeggiator, a rich drum track, and a
step sequencer for quick programming.
Realtime Controls provide hands-on control over filters, effects, audio input/vocoder, and tempo, while the USB
audio/MIDI facilitates integration into a
DAW via dedicated editors. Powered by mains or batteries, with 61 or 88 NH keys, the Kross 2 packs a true mobile studio without compromise.
Technical Specifications
Keyboards
- 61 velocity-sensitive keys, adjustable range C1-C8 (default C2-C7)
- Or 88 NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keys, adjustable range A1-C9 (default A0-C8)
- No aftertouch
Sound Engine
Polyphony
- 60/120 voices/oscillators depending on settings (stereo multisamples, velocity crossfading)
Memory
- 128 MB PCM, 496 multisamples (including 7 stereo) and 1,014 drum samples (including 49 stereo)
- PCM expansion memory: 128 MB
Oscillators
- 2 oscillators, supports stereo multisamples
- 4 velocity zones per oscillator (switching, crossfade, layers)
Filters
- 2 multimode filters per voice: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch
- 4 routings: single, series, parallel, 24 dB
Envelopes and Modulations
- 2 envelope generators (filter, amp) per voice, 2 LFOs
- Keyboard tracking generators (filter, amp), 2 AMS mixers
- Pitch generator, common LFO, and 2 common keyboard trackers
Multitimbrality
- Combis up to 16 switchable timbres
Drum Kits
- Kits based on stereo and mono samples, adjustable crossfade shapes (linear, power, layer)
Sounds and Banks
- 1,280 user Programs (768 preloaded)
- 896 user Combis (384 preloaded)
- 58 user drum kits (42 preloaded)
- 265 preset Programs (256 GM2 and 9 GM2 drums)
- 8 banks of 16 favorites (128 total)
Effects
- 5 inserts (75 types), 2 sends, and 2 masters (101 for Master 1, 120 for Master 2)
- 134 effect types total, dynamic modulation, stereo sidechain (limiter, gates, vocoders)
Arpeggiator
- Polyphonic for Programs, dual for Combi and Sequencer
- Directions: up, down, alt1, alt2, random
- 1,280 patterns over 12 keys, up to 64 steps
Sequencer and Pads
- Step sequencer: 64 steps, 12 keys, 1 accent
- Rhythm track: 772 patterns, Trigger and Sync modes, zone parameters
- 16-track MIDI sequencer: up to 128 Songs, ~210,000 MIDI events
- 8 banks of 16 sampling pads, auto-save on SD card
- PCM playback/sampling 16-bit / 48 kHz (~14 s stereo per pad), waveform display, editing (start, loop, normalization)
Audio Recorder
- PCM 16-bit / 48 kHz, up to 3 hours (depending on SD card)
- Up to 200 Songs
Controls and Interface
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels, 2 switches, Select button, 2 realtime control knobs
- 240 x 64 pixel LCD with adjustable contrast
- Layer/Split button, mute pedal/footswitch input
Connectivity
- Audio outputs L/Mono and R on 6.35 mm jacks
- Headphone output mini-jack 3.5 mm
- Line input mini-jack 3.5 mm
- Microphone input 6.35 mm jack
- MIDI In/Out
- USB Type-B (audio and MIDI interface)
- SD card slot
Power Supply
- 9 V DC power adapter or 6 AA batteries
Dimensions / Weight (61 keys)
- 935 x 269 x 88 mm / 3.8 kg
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