Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
From acoustic instruments to gritty analog synths, the Korg Kronos's nine synthesis engines can provide every sound you need. The SGX-2 acoustic piano engine captures every nuance of real German and Japanese grand pianos, from damper resonance to mechanical noise. Then there's the EP-1 electric piano engine, which uses Multi-Dimensional Synthesis to let you tweak, morph, and totally customize the wide range of classic electric piano sounds. These two synthesis engines are worth the price of admission alone - and they're just the beginning!
Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive soundsThe incredible sounds found in the Kronos simply wouldn't be possible without powerful new synthesis technologies. That's why Korg equipped this flexible workstation with components such as solid-state flash-based storage. The ultra-fast streaming possible with solid-state memory is the driving force behind Korg's Virtual Memory Technology, which provides you with high polyphony and incredible unlooped samples. It also allows the Kronos to perform smooth sound transitions, so you can hold sustain notes while switching sounds or modes - just what you need for seamless transitions.
A studio of music production gear onboardMore than just an amazing performance keyboard, the Korg Kronos is a complete 32-track music creation workstation. In addition to a robust 16-track sequencer, Korg gave Kronos the capacity to record up to 16 audio tracks as well - all in studio-standard 24-bit/48kHz quality! What's more, Kronos gives you an entire studio rack full of effects to enhance your music. You can run up to 16 fantastic effects at once, each of which more than rivals dedicated standalone effects units. And thanks to the Kronos's Open Sampling System, you can instantly sample and resample any sound you create, allowing you to come up with amazing new sounds.
Easy-to-use hands-on environmentLong known for their easy-to-use workstation environments, Korg raised the bar again by loading Kronos with hands-on controls. Starting with the large 8" TouchView display, you'll find navigating through the Kronos environment to be absolutely intuitive. Kronos also provides you with an entire dedicated control surface, complete with channel-strip-style sliders, knobs, and buttons. Plus, you get great performance controls, including a ribbon controller and one of Korg's fantastic vector joysticks. What's more, Kronos comes loaded with Korg's top-of-the-line KARMA technology, making it a truly impressive performance keyboard as well as a first-class keyboard workstation!
Korg Kronos 88-note Keyboard Workstation Features:The latest rendition of Korg's beastly keyboard workstationKorg's 88-note RH3 Graded Hammer Action keybedNew SGX-2 piano engine captures every nuance of premium German and Japanese grandsPiano engine features new, fully tweakable sympathetic resonance and una corda samples256 new programs, re-creations of legendary keyboard sounds that are searchable by song titleNew combinations; bank of 128 programs from KaProSleek new look with aluminum body, mesh back panel, and lacquered wood end cheeksUser Sample Bank feature lets you create extremely large sample librariesNumerous artist signature sounds created by top musicians16-part Combis allow all engines to function together in perfect harmonyDynamic Voice Allocation keeps polyphony highUse up to 16 premium-quality effects at once; individual effects rival dedicated unitsOnboard sequencer offers 16 MIDI tracks and 16 audio tracks (24-bit/48kHz)Open Sampling System - instant sampling and resampling from any mode (Program, Combination, or Sequencer)Onboard KARMA technology generates infinitely variable performance-driven phrases and backing tracksExpanded Drum Tracks for play-along grooves and inspirationSet List mode lets you organize Programs, Combis, and Songs into a single, easy-to-select screenSmooth Sound Transition allows held or sustained notes to keep sounding when changing sounds or modesDirect support for playing drums and chords from Korg pad-equipped USB controllersGeneral support for all class-compliant USB controllers, including the Korg nano series and microKEY seriesSupport for Kronos Editor and Plug-in Editor softwareUSB Ethernet adapter compatibility enables high-speed data transfer between Kronos and your computerComprehensive interface based around a large 8" TFT TouchView displayTech Specs
Sound Engine Type(s) 9 x Sound EnginesNumber of Keys 88
Type of Keys Weighted
Other Controllers 1 x 4-way joystick, 1 x vector joystick, 1 x ribbon controller, 9 x sliders, 8 x knobs
Polyphony Variable per engine, with dynamic allocation
Number of Presets 1792 memory programs, 78 drum kits
Expansion Expandable to 2560 user programs
Number of Effects 197
Effects Types Various
Arpeggiator Yes
Sampling Yes
Audio Playback 16-track playback (RAM)
Sequencer 16-track (MIDI), 16-track (Audio)
Audio Inputs 2 x 1/4" (mic/line switch)
Audio Outputs 2 x 1/4" (left, right), 4 x 1/4" (individual outs), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
Digital Inputs 1 x S/PDIF (Toslink)
Digital Outputs 1 x S/PDIF (Toslink)
USB 2 x Type A, 1 x Type B
MIDI I/O In/Out/Thru/USB
Pedal Inputs 1 x damper, 1 x switch, 1 x expression
Power Supply Standard IEC AC cable
Height 5.83"
Width 56.42"
Depth 14.61"
Weight 53.13 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number KRONOS8
