KROSS 2, the long-awaited successor of the KROSS, is a compact, portable workstation with a huge range of sounds. 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.

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. Whatever you artistic vision, you can make it happen. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer platform made with creative freedom in mind.

Keyboard

KROSS 2-61 61 keys (velocity sensitive; aftertouch not supported)
Normally C2–C7(adjustable in the range [C1…C6]–[C3…C8]

System

EDS-i?Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated?
Sound Engine

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
Favorites

Number of memories 128 (16 favorites × 8 banks)
Effects

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.
Polyphonic arpeggiators

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
Step sequencer

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.
Drum Track

Preset Patterns 772 patterns (Held in common with sequencer patterns.) Other Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone settings can be specified
Sequencer

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
Pad sampler

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
Audio Recorder

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

File, Utility, Information, additional PCM data management functionality
Controllers

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
User Interface

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

DAMPER (Supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard foot switches)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL
Audio Outputs (Analog)

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
Audio Inputs (Analog)

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.
Others

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.
Main Specifications

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"

Included Items AC adapter, Quick Start Guide