KORG KROSS2-88-MB 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation

88-Key Synth Workstation

The KORG KROSS2-88-MB is an 88-key synth workstation featuring a wide timbral palette, powerful performance, weighted keyboard, sequencer, and sampling, now available with a new matte black rubberized finish.
This new model naturally possesses all the immediate usability and sonic power of the KROSS 2, with the addition of expanded PCM memory including many new Programs, such as a dynamic and richly nuanced concert grand piano.
The KORG KROSS2-88-MB offers everything an artist needs, far surpassing other instruments in its class in terms of power and performance.
Elegant and extraordinarily durable matte black rubberized finish
The KORG KROSS2-88-MB is crafted with a new durable and resilient "super matte black" rubberized finish, which simultaneously gives the instrument an elegant and professional look.
New PCM Samples and 128 Programs have been added to the internal Presets of KROSS 2, featuring acoustic and electric piano sounds, synth sounds suitable for EDM, percussive sounds, and 27 new drum patterns.
The KORG KROSS2-88-MB utilizes KORG's NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keybed, which realistically simulates the mechanics and touch of a real acoustic piano, also reproducing the differences in hammer weight between the lower and upper registers of the keyboard itself. This allows the musician to control playing dynamics with extreme refinement during their performance. Despite the sophisticated features of the keybed, the KORG KROSS2-88-MB remains an extremely lightweight and practical instrument to transport.

Specifications

• Keyboard: 88 NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action, No Aftertouch) keys. Natural range A0–C8 (adjustable range [-A-1…C7]–[A1…C9])
• Sound Generation: EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)
• Number of Memories: 128 (16 favorites × 8 banks)
• Media: File, Utility, Information, additional PCM data management
• Power Supply: AC adapter DC 9 V
• Batteries: Alkaline AA x 6, or nickel-metal hydride batteries x 6
• Battery Life: With AA alkaline batteries x 6: approx. 6 hours; With AA nickel-metal hydride batteries (1900 mAh) x 6: approx. 7 hours
• Power Consumption: 5 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 935 mm × 269 mm × 88 mm / 36.81" × 10.59" × 3.46"
• Weight: 3.8 kg / 8.38 lbs (without batteries)
• Included Accessories: AC adapter, Quick Start Guide

Sound Generator

• Polyphony: 120 Voices (120 oscillators), Single Mode
• 60 Voices (60 oscillators), Single Mode
• Preset PCM Memory: Approximately 128 MB (calculated as 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM equivalent data), 496 Multisamples (including 7 Stereo), 1014 Drumsamples (including 49 stereo)
• Expansion PCM Memory: Approximately 128 MB (* when converted to 48 kHz 16-bit linear PCM)
• Oscillators: OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo Multisamples, 4 Velocity Zones per oscillator, with Switching, Crossfades, and Layers
• Filters: 4 Routing Types: single, serial, parallel, 24 dB; 2 Multi-Mode Filters per Voice: low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject
• Modulations: Per voice: 2 Envelope Generators (Filter & Amp), 2 LFOs, 2 Key Tracking Generators (Filter & Amp), 2 AMS Mixers. In addition: pitch EG, common LFO, and 2 Common Key Tracking Generators
• Timbres: Up to 16 timbres, selectable via Key or Velocity Zone. Layer and Crossfade functions supported. Tone Adjust function
• Master Keyboard Functionality: Ability to control external devices via MIDI
• DrumKits: Stereo and Mono Drumsamples. 4-way Velocity Switches, with adjustable Crossfades and Crossfade Shapes: Linear, Power, Layer.
• 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)

Effects

• Insert Effects: 5 Insert Effects In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out
• Master Effects: 2 Master Effects 2 Sends Effects; stereo in - stereo out
• Effect Types: 134 types in total (selectable from: 74 types of Insert Effects, 101 types of Master Effects for effect 1, and 120 types for Master Effect 2)
• Modulations: Dynamic Modulation
• Effects Control Bus: Stereo Side-Chaining for Limiter, Gates, Vocoders, etc.

Polyphonic Arpeggiator

• Program Mode: 1 Arpeggiator
• Combination Mode: 2 Arpeggiators
• Sequencer Mode: 2 Arpeggiators
• Preset Arpeggio Patterns: UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, RANDOM
• User Arpeggio Patterns: Arpeggio Patterns: 1280 (1024 preload); Number of Tones: 12 Tones; Number of Steps: up to 64 Steps

Step Sequencer

• Program Mode: 1 Unit
• Combination Mode: 12 tones + 1 accent
• Sequencer Mode: up to 64 Steps

Drum Track

• Preset Patterns: 772 Patterns (shared with Sequencer Patterns)
• Other:
• Can be set: Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone

Sequencer

• Tracks: 16 MIDI Tracks
• Number of Songs: Up to 128 Songs
• Resolution: 1/480
• Tempo: 40.00–300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
• 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), SMF formats 0 and 1

Pad Sampler

• Technical Specifications: 16 Pads × 8 banks; Automatic saving/loading to SD Card, up to 4 Pads playable simultaneously
• Recording Format: Audio PCM 48 kHz/16-bit
• Recording Time: Approximately 14 seconds of Stereo sampling per Pad
• Import: WAVE format (.wav), 44.1 kHz / 16-bit, 48 kHz / 16-bit, Stereo
• Editing: Waveform display, definition of Start/End points of the sample, setting Loop points, normalization and more.

Audio Recorder

• Recording Format: Audio PCM 48 kHz / 16 bit format
• Import: WAVE format (."wav") 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, 48 kHz / 16 bit stereo
• Export: WAVE format (."wav") 48 kHz / 16 bit, stereo
• 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: Dependent on SD Card capacity
• Counter: Hour / Min / Sec
• Pad Audio Play: 16 Pads × 8 Banks; Direct playback from SD Card; Multiple Pads cannot be played simultaneously

Controls

• General Controls: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW1, SW2
• Realtime Controls: SELECT button, SWITCH button, knobs: KNOB1, KNOB2
• 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 backlit LCD; Adjustable contrast (by pressing the EXIT button and rotating the VALUE Dial)
• Category: CATEGORY dial, VALUE dial
• MODE: COMBI button, PROG button, SEQ button (GLOBAL/MEDIA)
• Value Controls: Cursors, EXIT, ENTER, FUNCTION, PAGE-, PAGE+, MENU buttons
• Sequencer: REC button, START/STOP button
• Quick Layer Split: LAYER/SPLIT button
• Other: VOLUME knob

Control Inputs

• DAMPER (Supports both Half Pedal pedals and standard foot switches)
• ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
• ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

Audio Outputs (Analog)

• L/MONO, R: Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks (TS unbalanced); Output Impedance: 1.1 kΩ stereo, 550 Ω mono (L/Mono only); Maximum Level: +10.0 dBu
• Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or higher; Controllable via the VOLUME knob
• Headphones: Connectors: 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo Mini Phone Jack; Output Impedance: 33 Ω; Maximum Level: 40 + 40 mW; Controllable via the VOLUME knob

Audio Inputs (Analog)

• LINE IN: Connectors: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack; Input Impedance: 1.1 kΩ; Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0 dBu
• MIC IN: Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks (TS unbalanced); Input Impedance: 33 Ω; Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6 dBu; Phantom power or Plug-in Power not supported

Other

• MIDI: IN, OUT
• USB: USB TYPE B connector x 1, USB-MIDI interface, USB audio interface
• SD Card Slot: Slot for an SD Card