Essential Facts About the Korg Kross 2 Workstation
- EDS-i engine inherited from Korg’s pro synths, 1,417 sounds and 134 effect types including amp simulations and vocoder
- Complete workstation: 16-track MIDI sequencer, multitrack audio recorder on SD card, dual arpeggiator and drum track
- Sampling pads (16) for sampling, triggering loops and importing WAV files, with automatic save
- Ultra portable (61 or 88 NH keys), powered by AA batteries or AC adapter, USB audio/MIDI interface and software editors
A Korg Legacy in a Modern Workstation
The Korg Kross 2 features the acclaimed
EDS-i engine from professional models, along with a vast library inspired by the sounds that made the M3 famous. It adds a
multi-layer piano with pedal resonance for convincing piano expressiveness, all in a lightweight, mobile chassis.
Who Is It For?
Designed for
live performance,
studio and
DAW production, the Kross 2 is aimed at keyboardists seeking a versatile and fast workstation. The
Quick Layer and
Quick Split functions, 16 sampling pads and favorites make it easy to switch sounds on stage or sketch detailed demos.
Creative Power, Immediate Workflow
The
Realtime Controls section lets you shape sounds and effects on the fly, control the external audio input and vocoder, or adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator and sequencer. The workstation combines a
16-track MIDI sequencer, an
audio recorder, a drum track packed with patterns, a
dual arpeggiator and even a dedicated
step sequencer for rhythm.
Mobility Without Compromise
Available in
61 or
88 NH keys, the Kross 2 is remarkably lightweight and can run on batteries. The
USB audio/MIDI connection ensures data exchange and integration into a
DAW via Kross Editor and Plug-In Editor.
Technical Specifications
Keyboards
- 61 velocity-sensitive keys, adjustable range C1–C8 (normally C2–C7)
- Or 88 NH keys (Natural Weighted Hammer Action), adjustable range A1–C9 (normally A0–C8)
- No aftertouch
Sound Engine
Polyphony
- 60/120 voices/oscillators depending on settings (stereo multisamples, velocity crossfading)
Memory
- PCM 128 MB, 496 multisamples (including 7 stereo) and 1,014 drum samples (including 49 stereo)
- PCM expansion memory: 128 MB
Oscillators
- 2 oscillators, stereo multisample support
- 4 velocity zones per oscillator (switching, crossfade, layers)
Filters
- 2 multimode filters per voice: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-reject
- 4 routings: single, series, parallel, 24 dB
Envelopes and Modulation
- 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 drum)
- 8 banks of 16 favorites (128 total)
Effects
- 5 inserts (75 types), 2 sends and 2 master (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 in 12 keys, up to 64 steps
Sequencer and Pads
- Step sequencer: 64 steps, 12 keys, 1 accent
- Drum 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 to SD card
- PCM playback/sampling 16-bit / 48 kHz (~14 s stereo per pad), waveform display, editing (start, loop, normalize)
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 real-time control knobs
- LCD screen 240 × 64 pixels with adjustable contrast
- Layer/Split button, damper pedal/footswitch input
Connections
- L/Mono and R audio outputs on 6.35 mm jacks
- Headphone output mini-jack 3.5 mm
- Line input mini-jack 3.5 mm
- Mic input jack 6.35 mm
- MIDI In/Out
- USB Type-B (audio and MIDI interface)
- SD card slot
Power Supply
- 9 V DC adapter or 6 AA batteries
Dimensions / Weight (61)
- 935 × 269 × 88 mm / 3.8 kg
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