Korg KROSS 2 Synthesizer Workstation (88-Key, Black)
In addition to a total of more than a thousand preset sounds, expansion PCM memory has been newly added. Also new is a pad sampler that allows full-fledged sampling, and USB audio/MIDI interface functionality. The color scheme is even more stylish, and the user interface allows intuitive operation even by beginners. Effortlessly select the sound that you want to play, shape it to match your imagination, sample a sound, create phrases and rhythms, record your vocal or guitar, bring KROSS 2 on stage, and perform.While maintaining its identity as ultra-lightweight, compact, and capable of running on batteries, this new model dramatically enhances KROSS s sounds and functionality. In addition to a total of more than a thousand preset sounds, expansion PCM memory has been newly added. Also new is a pad sampler that allows full-fledged sampling, and USB audio/MIDI interface functionality. The color scheme is even more stylish, and the user interface allows intuitive operation even by beginners. Whatever you artistic vision, you can make it happen. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer platform made with creative freedom in mind.A rich variety of more than 1,000 preset soundsThe sound quality of KORG synthesizers is endorsed by top-ranking musicians around the world. The evolved KROSS 2 expands polyphony from 80 to 120 voices, and dramatically powers-up the number of internal programs from 809 to 1,075 programs. Including multi-layered pianos and electric pianos, thick strings and other new sounds that will work well with any band, as well as the latest drum kits to cover current styles such as EDM. The wide selection of programs covers your needs from live performance to studio production.Built-in expansion PCM memory, and support for optional librariesThe KROSS 2 now provides 128 MB of built-in expansion PCM memory. By selecting from optional libraries that will be released following KROSS 2, you can expand KROSS 2 s internal sounds to meet the needs of your performing styl
Product Features
- A rich selection of more than 1,000 powered-up presets 128MB of expansion PCM memory is built-in, and option libraries are supported The rich expressive power of the EDS-i sound engine, and a rich selection of effects with 134 types Superb sampling functionality and 16 sampler pads
- A panel layout that lets you access functions without confusion Realtime control section for quick parameter editing Favorite function lets you register and instantly recall up to 128 frequently-used sounds Quick layer/split can be specified by a single button Ultra-lightweight compact body; the lightest in its class
- Long operating life, with six AA batteries allowing up to seven hours of use/a> A color lineup with a peerless finish that exceeds its class/a> Audio player/recorder that can be easily triggered by the pads
- Sequencer, drum track, and arpeggiator to support your song production A rich array of input jacks for singer-instrumentalists or vocoder performance without requiring additional equipment Also functions as a USB audio interface
Would be amazing if it was more ergonomic. So far it’s is awesome. Would have gave a 5 star but the box it came in look to have been in war. The box had a hole in back big enough to put my arm in. But to my surprise and amazon good packaging it appears to be alright. But that’s wasn’t Amazon fault or Korg’s fault! It look to be the carrier’s but who knows. But like I said the keyboard is everything i hope for. Just hope I can live up to it! This keyboard does it all. So I’m going back and clicking the five star instead of the four,…
I tried the 88-key model out at the store. Everything is the same as the 61-key except for the weight and keys. There are some cool features on this board, but the interface has some serious corner-cuts that make the board a dealbreaker.- Pitch bend and mod wheel are small and narrow and not very comfortable on the fingers. Very easy to fumble. Would prefer a joystick anyway.- There are only 2 realtime control knobs and they are really small and VERY close to each other. They…