Korg Kross 2 61

KROSS 2-61

61 keys (velocity sensitive; aftertouch not supported) 
Normally C2–C7(adjustable in the range [C1…C6]–[C3…C8]

KROSS 2-88

88 keys NH (Natural weighted hammer action) keyboard (no aftertouch) 
Normally A0–C8 (adjustable in the range [-A-1…C7]–[A1…C9]) 

* The NH keyboard delivers a playing feel similar to that of an acoustic piano, with low notes being heavier and high notes being lighter.

System

Maximum Polyphony

120 voices (120 oscillators), single mode 
60 voices (60 oscillators), single mode 

* The actual maximum polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.

Preset PCM Memory

Approximately 128 MB (calculated as 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM data equivalent) 
496 multisamples (including seven stereo), 1014 drumsamples (including 49 stereo)

Expansion PCM Memory

Approximately 128MB (*when converted to 48 kHz 16-bit linear PCM 

* Used when loading option PCM

Program

Oscillator

OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.

Filters

Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB) 
Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)

Modulation

For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), and two AMS mixers. In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators

Combination

Timbres

Up to 16 timbres, switchable via key zone or velocity zone, layer and crossfade supported, Tone Adjust function allows program settings to be offset

Master Keyboard functionality

These allow you to control external MIDI devices

Drumkits

Stereo and mono drumsamples. 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).

The Number of Combinations/Programs/Drum Kits

User Combinations

896 Combinations (384 Preload)

User Programs

1280 Programs (768 Preload)

User Drum Kits

58 Drum Kits (42 Preload)

Preset Programs

265 Programs (256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs)

* Total number of preload programs and preset programs：1,075 (810 preload programs, 265 preset programs

Number of memories

128 (16 favorites × 8 banks)

Insert effects

5 Insert Effects In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out.

Master effects

2 Master Effects Two effects sends; stereo in - stereo out.

Effects types

Total of 134 types (select from 74 types for insert effects, 101 types of master effect 1, and 120 types for master effect 2)

Modulation

Dynamic Modulation

Effects Control Bus

Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc.

Program mode

One arpeggiator

Combination mode

Two arpeggiators

Sequencer modes

Two arpeggiators

Preset arpeggio patterns

UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, RANDOM

User arpeggio patterns

Number of arpeggio patterns: 1280 (1024 preload) 
Number of tones: 12 tones, 
Number of steps: up to 64 steps

Program mode 
Combination mode 
Sequencer mode

One unit 
Number of tones: 12 tones + 1 accent tone 
Number of steps: up to 64 steps 
* Can be created for each program, combination, and song.

Preset Patterns

772 patterns (Held in common with sequencer patterns.)

Other

Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone settings can be specified

Tracks

16MIDI Tracks

Number of Songs

Up to 128 songs

Resolution

1/480

Tempo

40.00–300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)

Maximum Memory

Up to 210,000 MIDI events

Counter

Measure/Beat/Tick

Template Song

16 preset/16 user template songs

Preset Patterns

772 patterns (shared with Drum Track patterns)

Format

KORG (KROSS) format, SMF format 0 and 1

Specifications

16 pads × 8 banks 
Automatically saved on the SD card, and automatically loaded 
Up to four pads can play simultaneously

Recording format

PCM audio format 48 kHz/16-bit

Recording time

Up to approximately 14 seconds of stereo sample for each pad

Import

WAVE format, file name extension: .wav, 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, stereo 

* 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz/i>

Edit

Waveform display editing functionality, start address and looping settings etc., normalize and other editing operations

Recording Format

PCM audio format 48kHz/16bit

Import

WAVE format (file name extension: wav ) 44.1kHz/16bit, 48kHz/16bit stereo 

* 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz/i>

Export

WAVE format (file name extension: .wav) 48kHz/16bit, stereo

Recording Time

Maximum continuous recording time: 3 hours 
Depends on the SD card used; approximately 90 minutes per 1 GB

Number of Songs

Up to 200 songs

Number of overdub recordings

Depends on the remaining capacity of the SD card

Counter

Hour/Min/Sec

Pad audio play

16 pads × 8 banks 
Directly play back data from SD card 
Multiple pads cannot be played simultaneously

Media

General Control

Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW1, SW2

Realtime Control

SELECT button, SWITCH button, KNOB1 knob, KNOB2 knob

Step Sequencer/Favorite/Pad Sampler/Pad Audio Play

Pads 1–16 
STEP SEQ ACTIVE button, Run button 
FAVORITES ACTIVE button 
SAMPLER ACTIVE button, HOLD button 
AUDIO PLAY ACTIVE button 
BANK LEDA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H (also used by Step sequencer, Favorite, Pad Sampler, and Pad Audio Play)

Drum Track

DRUM TRACK button

Arpeggiator

ARP button

Audio Recorder

AUDIO REC button

Display

240 × 64 pixel LCD backlight 
Adjustable contrast (hold the EXIT button and turn the VALUE dial)

Category

CATEGORY dial, VALUE dial

MODE

COMBI button, PROG button, SEQ (GLOBAL/MEDIA) button

Value Controllers

Cursor buttons, EXIT,ENTER, FUNCTION, PAGE-, PAGE+, MENU buttons

Sequencer

REC button, START/STOP button

Quick Layer Split

LAYER/SPLIT button

Other

VOLUME knob

Control Input

AUDIO OUTPUT L/MONO, R

Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks(TS unbalanced) 
Output Impedance: 1.1k ohm stereo, 550 ohm mono (L/Mono only) 
Maximum Level: +10.0 dBu 
Load Impedance: 10k ohm or greater 
Controllable by the VOLUME knob

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack 
Output Impedance: 33 ohnm 
Maximum Level: 40 + 40 mW 
Controllable by the VOLUME knob

LINE IN

Connectors: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack 
Input Impedance: 1.1k ohm 
Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0 dBu

MIC IN

Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks(TS unbalanced) 
Input Impedance: 33 ohm 
Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6dBu 
Phantom power or plug-in power is not supported.

MIDI

IN, OUT

USB

USB connector TYPE B x 1, USB-MIDI interface, USB audio interface

SD Card Slot

One card slat 

* Capacity recognized: SD memory cards up to 2 Gigabytes (GB). SDHC memory cards up to 32 Gigabytes (GB). SDXC memory cards are not supported.

Power

AC adaptor power supply DC 9V 
AA alkaline batteries x 6, or nickel-metal hydride batteries x 6

Battery Life

AA alkaline batteries x 6: Approximately 6 hours 
AA nickel-metal hydride batteries (1900mAh) x 6: Approximately 7 hours 

* Varies depending on the batteries used and the conditions of use.

Power Consumption

5 W

Dimensions (W x D x H)

KROSS2-61: 935 mm × 269 mm x 88 mm / 36.81" × 10.59" × 3.46" 
KROSS2-88 1,448 mm × 383 mm × 136 mm / 57.01" × 15.08" × 5.35"

Weight

KROSS2-6: 3.8 kg / 8.38 lbs (excluding batteries) 
KROSS2-88: 12.3 kg / 27.12 lbs (excluding batteries)

Included Items

AC adapter, Quick Start Guide

Keyboard stand

KROSS2-61: Standard-S-BK61 
KROSS2-88: Standard-L-SV88

Soft case

KROSS2-61: SC-KROSS 2 61 
KROSS2-88: SC-KROSS 2 88

Expression/Volume Pedal

XVP-20 
XVP-10

Foot Controller

EXP-2

Damper Pedal

DS-1H

Pedal Switch

PS-1 
PS-3