Korg Kronos2-73 Workstation Synth

KRONOS restores the magic, the thrill, and the promise that only a visionary new instrument can provide.

Article number 8010753

Highlighs:

  • Enhanced SGX-2 Grand Piano Engine featuring the new Berlin Grand
  • Massive sound selection: Master sound design team, KRONOS Expansion Sound Libraries, Artist Sound Libraries, Famous Song Sounds
  • Nine distinct sound engines
  • Innovative Set List mode with many new updates
  • Color TouchView display—now with TouchDrag capability
  • Sequencer Compositional Tools: KARMA, Drum Track, Open Sampling System
  • 16-track audio recording / 16-track MIDI sequencing
  • 16 onboard effects processors
  • USB/MIDI host ports accommodate MIDI control surfaces
    (KORG microKEY; etc.)
  • Flagship RH3 Graded Hammer Action keyboard (73 and 88 key models)
    Natural Touch semi-weighted action (61 key models)
  • Smooth Sound Transitions
  • Advanced Control Surface: Dual Joysticks (X-Y; Vector), Ribbon Controller, 8 rotary knobs
  • 9 sliders, 16 illuminated buttons

KRONOS comes equipped with thousands of sounds, created using various synthesis modes and calling upon over approximately 21 GB of preset waveform data covering a variety of genres. Each one has been carefully crafted by the KORG Sound Design team. The internal SSD offers a generous 60*GB capacity, providing enormous space for user sampling or downloading KRONOS Sound Libraries. These optional expansion KRONOS Sound Libraries add new professionally programmed sounds—without the need to add any new hardware. Artist Signature Programs provide the priceless sounds actually used by top-ranking musicians. Additional Song Programs are named for the classic rock and pop songs whose signature keyboard sounds these programs recreate. Use these universally well-known sounds to pay homage to the originals, or as the basis for personal sonic explorations.* SSD capacity is subject to change without notice.

Each of the individual KRONOS sound engines is eminently qualified to operate as a stand-alone synthesizer. And each one represents the cutting-edge technology available for that type of sound creation. Exacting programming parameters, real-time controllers, integrated effects, and assignable modulation routings provide incredible control for the creating custom edits or for the ambitious sound designer

The nerve center of the KRONOS is KORG’s enormous eight-inch (800 x 600 pixel) SVGA color TouchView display. In addition to simply selecting a sound or choosing a parameter with the touch of a finger, the enhanced Touch-Drag ability allows more detailed control of parameter values. Interactive instruments and panel graphics provide the ability to do everything from adjusting the lid of a grand piano to connecting patch cable on a semi-modular synthesizer model. The TouchView display also hosts a convenient new Search Function, allowing you to search for (and preview) sounds based on their titles.

In addition to MIDI and Audio tracks, the onboard sequencer is loaded with valuable tools to transform your musical ideas into a complete composition, using realtime and interactive techniques that are unavailable or cumbersome to use on a computer-based system.

Specifications

  • System: KRONOS System Version 3.0
  • Keyboard: 88 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), 73 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), 61 key: Natural Touch Semi Weighted
  • 9 Synthesis Types: SGX-2 Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)EP-1 MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer (PCM)AL-1 Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling)CX-3 Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling) STR-1 Plucked String (Physical Modeling)MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis)MS-20EX Component Modeling Technology (Analog Modeling)PolysixEX Component Modeling Technology (CMT Analog Modeling)
  • Maximum Polyphony SGX-2: 100 voices EP-1: 104 voicesHD-1: 140 voicesAL-1: 80 voicesCX-3: 200 voicesSTR-1: 40 voicesMOD-7: 52 voicesMS-20EX: 40 voicesPolysixEX: 180 voices
  • Preset PCM:314 MB (ROM 1,505 Multisamples, 1,388 Drumsamples)
  • Build-in Expansion PCM Libraries:EXs1 - ROM ExpansionEXs2 - Concert Grand PianoEXs3 - Brass & WoodwindsEXs4 - Vintage KeyboardsEXs5 - ROM Expansion 2EXs6 - SGX-1 German D PianoEXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C PianoEXs8 - Rock Ambience DrumsEXs9 - Jazz Ambience DrumsEXs17 - SGX-2 Berlin D PianoEXs18 - KORG EXs Collections
  • PCM RAM Capacity:Approx. 2GB : The memory available for Sampling Mode will change based on the use of Expansion PCM libraries and User Sample Banks. Approx. 760 MB is available when shipped from the facto(When loading the file named “PRELOAD.KSC”).
  • Wave Sequences:598 User memory, 187 Preload, Support for stereo multisamples, synchronization of individual notes, and tempo-based settings.
  • Dimensions: (W x D x H) 61 key: 1,040 x 364 x 134 mm / 40.94” x 14.33” x 5.28” , 73 key: 1,221 x 371 x 148 mm / 48.07” x 14.61” x 5.83” , 88 key: 1,443 x 371 x 148 mm / 56.42” x 14.61” x 5.83”
  • Weight: 61 key: 14.3 kg / 31.53 lbs., 73 key: 21.1 kg / 46.52 lbs., 88 key: 24.1 kg / 53.13 lbs.
  • Accessories: AC cord, Quick Start Guide, Accessory DVD Discs 1-3 (DVDs include KRONOS Operation Guide,
  • Parameter Guide, and Voice Name List PDF files; Video Manual; KORG USB-MIDI Driver; System Restore Data, etc.)
  • Options: EXP-2: Foot Controller , DS-1H:Damper Pedal, HC-KRONOS2-61: Hard Case with casters for KRONOS 61, HC-KRONOS2-73: Hard Case with casters for KRONOS 73, HC-KRONOS2-88:Hard Case with casters for KRONOS 88, EXs Expansion Samples series, KRS KRONOS Professional Sound series
  • Please check korg.com for all specifications.