Overview

The Game is Still Changing!

Announcing SSD upgrade kits for all models of the Kronos Music Workstation, sold and installed at any Korg-authorized service center. One kit includes cables, mounting hardware, and an additional 30GB SSD. The other kit omits the SSD, allowing you to bring one to the service center. Korg officially supports installation of Intel 320 series (40GB or 80GB) or 520-series (60GB or 120 GB) SSDs. Kronos Operating System v2.0 is now available for all Kronos and Kronos X models.

Korg has always been a leader in developing new electronic sounds and textures, but the Kronos breaks new ground by packing in 9 (yes, nine!) independent synthesis engines. All-new acoustic and electric piano emulators with contributions from the likes of Herbie Hancock, a powerful engine for realistic plucked and bowed strings, and many more sound generators make the Kronos a one-stop-shop for keyboardists that aim to play and produce in a plethora of styles. If you play in a worship band, and you're also into ambient music, the Kronos has you covered. As a do-everything workstation, the Korg Kronos matches the audio quality and improves on the sonic flexibility of Korg's legendary OASYS synth

Prepare to be Amazed

For nearly half a century, Korg has set the standard for technical innovation, leadership, and superior sound. Korg has created entire categories of musical products, and has produced some of the top-selling synthesizers and keyboard instruments ever; the instruments favored by musicians around the globe. In 1988, Korg defined the workstation category with the revolutionary M1. Today, in 2011, Korg redefines and reimagines the music workstation, revolutionizing the capabilities of the hardware instrument and exceeding the demands of the modern player: introducing the Kronos Music Workstation.

 

Kronos Highlights

Use up to 16 premium-quality effects at once; individual effects rival dedicated units

The Game Has Been Changed

Nine Engines; a Universe of Sound


The Next-Generation Instrument for Live, Production, and Sound Design

LIVE – for the performing keyboard player

PRODUCTION – satisfying the producer, music director, and musician

SYNTHESIS – programming joy for the enthusiast and sound designer

Nine Synthesizer Engines, United in One Instrument

You’ve never heard pianos like this on any workstation. To accurately capture the rich character of a concert piano, Korg abandoned working within the limitations of existing sampling methods and took advantage of new technologies to play large samples directly from the internal high-capacity Solid State Disk (SSD). The SGX-1 Premium Piano sound engine offers two distinctive grand pianos; a rich German D piano, and a robust Japanese C model. Each uses superb, un-looped stereo samples sampled at eight velocity levels for each and every key. Thoughtful attention to detail preserves the realism and warmth of the piano sound; this extends even to sampling and reproducing the body resonances of the grand piano, as well as the mechanical noise that occurs when the keys are played, or the damper pedal is pressed and released. The foundation of any keyboard instrument is the piano; the SGX-1 engine allows Kronos to confidently deliver on this sonic ideal.

Our new EP-1 sound engine is dedicated to faithfully recreating six of the most popular classic electric pianos. The MDS (Multi-Dimensional Synthesis) technology eliminates the transitions between velocity-switched samples, and does away with the unnatural behavior of looped samples. It also provides the user with unique control over the tines, reeds, and noise elements that make up the essential character of these timeless and coveted electromechanical instruments. The MDS sounds respond smoothly to the subtleties of the player's keyboard touch. This technology also delivers an astounding dynamic range – far superior to what one might expect from digital technology – so that the energy of climactic passages is accurately preserved. Each of the six electric piano models provides realistic simulations of the period amp, cabinet, speaker, and even the hard-to-find vintage effects that gave the original instruments their distinctive sound. From the sounds, to the touch, to the effects; every element has been coordinated in a single package to create the ultimate electric piano experience.

The original Korg CX-3 combo organ went on sale in 1980. Loved by musicians around the world, this classic organ reappeared in 2000 as a new product with the same name, but using the latest technology of the time to faithfully model the tonewheel organ sound. In Kronos, the CX-3 engine precisely models this classic tonewheel instrument. Proprietary Korg technology has been used to perfectly reproduce the vacuum tube amp, and effects such as Vibrato/Chorus and the “must-have” rotary speaker. Even the instability, fold-back, leakage, and noise of the tonewheels have been obsessively analyzed and recreated. Take full advantage of Korg’s exclusive EX mode and switch from 9 to 18 drawbars (13 footages plus 5 to define the percussion) and generate even richer and more detailed sounds. The organ sounds heard in legendary performances – some recreated here by the original artists – are now yours for the playing. Go ahead and experience these classic organ sounds, reborn for the present day.

We named the HD-1“High Definition” because of its superior sound, starting with Korg’s proprietary low-aliasing sample playback oscillators, full-bandwidth multimode resonant filters, and extraordinarily fast & smooth envelopes and LFOs. Once again, our SSD gives the HD-1 access to a larger sample set – gigabytes in size – than could be normally stored using internal memory. The HD-1 covers all of the essential sounds in exquisite detail, from orchestral to classic rock to hip-hop, all instantly available. The extensive array of samples provided by Kronos is unparalleled by previous hardware synthesizers or samplers, and is a superb fit for film, video and sound effect work.

- Wave Sequencing

First introduced on the Korg WAVESTATION, and used here as part of the HD-1, Wave Sequences play a series of samples over time, creating distinctive rhythmic timbres or smooth, complex evolving sounds. Additionally, step-sequencer modulation outputs allow Wave Sequences to control any modulate-able Program parameter

-Ambient Drums

The HD-1 sound engine also includes our "Ambient Drums." Take advantage of this rich sample content to create incredibly realistic drum parts. The Ambient Drums feature two kits. Each provides three different mic'ing positions, capturing the whole kit, (with the snare on and off), plus the individual hits. The HD-1 voice architecture allows the custom blending of the drum's direct sound and ambient sound layer, adding a finished quality to the track.

Feature-packed, the AL-1 is the same premium analog modeling sound engine that was first featured on the Korg OASYS, the Open Architecture Synthesis Studio back in 2005. Its patented ultra-low-aliasing oscillators (using completely different technology than the HD-1) recreate all the power and glory of true analog synthesis— without the artifacts that can plague lesser instruments. Morphing waveforms allow you to change the oscillator shapes in real-time. Resonance modeling lets you choose between classic filter sounds, and the extraordinarily flexible MultiFilter lets you create your own hybrid filter shapes. Hard sync, analog-style FM, drive, low-boost, and ring modulation offer plenty of tone-twisting power.

Debuting in 1978, the MS-20 unified a 37-note keyboard with a vertically oriented control panel, and was easily obtainable by those smitten by expensive and gigantic furniture-sized synthesizers. With a thick and solid sound, aggressive filters, and patching that opened up limitless potential for creating sounds, the MS-20's rich personality captivated countless synth freaks. Using Korg’s CMT (Component Modeling Technology) the MS-20EX faithfully reproduces the MS-20 while dramatically expanding its patch panel functionality. Modulate filters with audio-rate oscillators; turn audio inputs into control signals; control all of the original knobs with mod sources including additional envelopes, LFOs, and real-time controllers. It’s a tweaker’s dream, but even without the patch panel, the MS-20EX would make waves with its unique, aggressive tone—due in large part to its signature filters, which are completely different from those in either the AL-1 or the PolysixEX. And of course the Kronos version is now majorly polyphonic.

The Polysix first appeared in 1981, offering six-voice polyphony, program memory, and a surprisingly competitive price tag. With its self-oscillating four-pole filter, smooth analog oscillator and sub-oscillator, plus a lush Chorus/Ensemble effect, the PolysixEX extends the abilities of the original in many creative ways. The strings and pads that were such a major feature of the Polysix will be invaluable when you need the sounds of the early '80s. The classic arpeggiator built into the original Polysix is also provided. We’ve added modulation of every control on the front panel, for a world of sounds impossible on the original. It’s also very well-suited to hands-on control via the Kronos’ Tone Adjust; with a knob, slider, or switch for almost all of the original Polysix controls. As a bonus, it’s also capable of extremely high polyphony.

Combine Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), wave-shaping, ring modulation, samples, and subtractive synthesis, plus a modular patch-panel system, and you have the MOD-7. Exceptionally versatile, it offers everything from classic FM keyboards, bells and basses (including the ability to import sounds from vintage DX synths) to rhythmic soundscapes and sparkling, epic pads. “Vast” sample-mangling capabilities, with incredible flexibility and power, let you create intensely rich processing environments: combine multiple stages of filtering, waveshaping, and ring modulation – even use samples as FM modulators – all patched together however you like.

Based on the physical modeling know-how Korg developed over the course of many years, this struck/plucked-string physical modeling sound engine takes advantage of cutting-edge technology. The STR-1 begins with highly playable sounds whose tone responds to your touch in ways that are difficult for a PCM sound engine to replicate. These include acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harpsichord, clavinet, harps, bells, and ethnic instruments. Then the STR-1 goes beyond, allowing the creation of sounds that obey physical laws, but that don’t exist in reality. Play harmonics on a metal bar “plucked” by a piano or sing into a guitar string; with the STR-1, it’s all possible. You can also process samples and live audio input through the physical model—including audio feedback from any of the Kronos effects! While some of the Kronos engines look back in time, this a sound engine of the future, one that allows the synthesizer programmer to construct truly new sounds.

In order to take full advantage of these nine sound engines, Korg called on respected musicians to guide our sound design team towards their individual ideals. Responding positively, numerous world-class players contributed their time, energy, and critical listening to help us zero in on making the sound respond the way they hear it! Certain artist signature sounds were tested, judged and tweaked by the likes of Jordan Rudess, Russ Ferrante, Lyle Mays, George Duke, Tom Coster, Frank McComb, John Novello and several other artists known for their serious love of sound and for their critical, demanding ears.


Korg’s Rock-Solid Workstation Integration Puts it all Together

KARMA

Drum Tracks

Open Sampling System

16-track MIDI sequencer / 16-track audio recorder

Premium-quality effects suite – use up to 16 simultaneously


New Performance Power!

Set List screen provides single-touch selection, regardless of mode

Smooth Sound Transition eliminates dropouts when changing sounds

Enhanced, color TouchView display

Comprehensive Control

Key and Connections:

  • Korg’s Finest Keyboard Actions

The 61-key version features the same great-feeling, responsive semi-weighted keybed found in the M3-61 Music Workstation. Acclaimed for their solid feel and tactile response, these keys provide a seamless, expressive connection to the many forms of synthesis Kronos provides. The 88-key model of the Kronos features the same RH3 real weighted hammer action keyboard used on Korg's upper-end piano models and on the SV-1. The hammer weighting is graded, providing a heavier feel in the lower register and a lighter feel in the upper register, just as on a grand piano, offering superb playability. Boldly, the 73-key model also features this same RH3 keyboard, creating a more compact and transportable instrument that still provides superior piano and electric piano sounds teamed with an authentic piano touch. Kronos is notable for its slim design, showing an integration of function and design.

  • Computer Connectivity

Kronos can send MIDI signals to and from your computer via USB. Using the Kronos Editor software (free download, coming soon), sounds and settings can be edited directly from your computer. The Kronos Plug-in Editor (free download, coming soon) lets you use Kronos from within many popular DAW systems, as if it were a plug-in instrument. Kronos can also be used as an audio I/O for your computer, sending and receiving two channels of audio via USB. In a music production system using your Kronos and a computer, there is no need to purchase any additional hardware, creating the simplest possible set-up.

  • Versatile Array of Audio Inputs and Outputs

The Kronos provides a total of six channels of audio input: 2 analog channels, 2 digital channels (S/P DIF optical, 48 kHz/24-bit), and 2 USB channels. As audio outputs, you have the 2 main channels (L/MONO, R) as well as four independent audio outputs, 2 digital channels (S/P DIF optical, 48 kHz/24-bit), and 2 USB channels (note: the 2 digital channels and 2 USB channels output the same signal as the main L/R output). All analog inputs and outputs support TRS balanced connections. The analog inputs provide a MIC/LINE select switch and an independent level control for each channel, offering the flexibility to meet any situation. In addition to the type-B USB connector used for communicating with your computer, there are two type-A USB 2.0 ports for use with external storage media such as flash memory, hard drives, or CD-R/RW and DVD drives. The output of the Kronos can be resampled to a USB storage device such as a hard drive, or connected to USB CD-R/RW drive to create audio CDs.

 

Specifications:

[System]

System: Kronos

Keyboard:

88-key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)

73-key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)

61-key: Natural Touch Semi Weighted

[Tone Generator]

Synthesis Types: 9          

SGX-1    Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)

EP-1       MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)

HD-1      High Definition Synthesizer (PCM Virtual Memory Technology)

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              (CMT Analog Modeling)

PolysixEX             (CMT Analog Modeling)

Maximum Polyphony*1*2:        

SGX-1:  100 voices*3

EP-1:      104 voices

HD-1:     140 voices

AL-1:      80 voices

CX-3:     200 voices

STR-1:   40 voices

MOD-7:                52 voices

MS-20EX:             40 voices

PolysixEX:            180 voices

*A portion of the multicore processor in KRONOS is devoted to generating voices, and a separate portion is devoted to generating effects. KRONOS dynamically allocates the voice processing power between the engines as necessary. The quoted maximum numbers of voices apply when 100% of the voice processing power is devoted to a single engine.

*2 In rare cases, when a large number of processor-intensive effects are active simultaneously (for instance, more than 14 O-Verbs), polyphony may be slightly reduced.

*3 100 dual-stereo notes (It corresponds to 400 voices in the maximum.)

Number of Programs/Combinations/Drumkits:

1,664 user memory programs

(1,536 [768 HD-1+768 EXi] come preloaded)

1,792 user memory combinations

(480 come preloaded)

152 user memory drumkits

(78 come preloaded)

256 GM Level2 preset programs+ 9 GM Level2 drum preset programs

Preset PCM: 314 MB (ROM 1,505 multisamples, 1388 drum samples)

Build-in Expansion PCM Libraries:

EXs1 - ROM Expansion

EXs2 - Concert Grand Piano

EXs3 - Brass & Woodwinds

EXs4 - Vintage Keyboards

EXs5 - ROM Expansion 2

EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano

EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano

EXs8 - Rock Ambience Drums

EXs9 – Jazz Ambience Drums

Capacity of PCM RAM:

Approx. 1GB*4

*4 The memory available for RAM samples will change based on the use of Expansion PCM libraries. About 148MB is available when shipped from the factory (when loading the file named “PRELOAD.KSC”).

Wave Sequences:

374 user memory, 165

[SGX-1 Program]

Premium Piano:

PCM:

EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano; EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano

Piano Type:

32

Oscillator Control:

Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, Mechanical Noise, Note Release

[EP-1 Program]

MDS Electric Piano:

Electric Piano Model Types: 6

Tine EP I, Tine EP II, Tone EP V, Tine EP DMP, Reed EP200, Reed EP200A

Oscillator Control:

Harmonic Sound Level, Attack Noise, Level, Release Noise Level, Attack Brightness, Hammer Width

Panel Control:

Tine Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (On/Off, Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)*5

Reed Type: Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)*5

*5 Each electric piano type has own amp/cabinet character.

Effect Types: 9

Small Phase, Orange Phase, Clack Phase, Vintage Chorus, Black Chorus, EP Chorus, Vintage

Flanger, Red Comp, VOX Wah

[HD-1 Program]

Advanced Vector Synthesis: Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Structure:

Single: only OSC1, Double: OSC1 and OSC2.

Double mode lets you layer two completely separate synth voices, each with their own velocity-switched oscillator, dual filter, EGs, LFOs, etc.

Two completely separate drumkits.

Oscillators:

 8 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layering

Each zone can play mono or stereo Multisamples or Wave Sequences

Filters:

Two multi-mode filters per voices (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject),

Four-mode filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode)

Driver: Per voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit

EQ: Three bands, with sweepable mid

Modulation: Three envelope generators, two LFOs per voice, common LFO, four key tracking generators, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), two AMS mixers

[EXi Program Common]

Advanced Vector Synthesis:

Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Modulation:

Common Step Sequencer, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), Common LFO,

2 Key Tracking Generators

EQ:

Three bands, with sweep-able mid

[AL-1 Program]

Oscillators: OSC1, OSC2, Sub-oscillator and noise generator; ring modulation, FM and Sync

Audio Input: Run real-time audio through the synthesis engine

Filters:

Two multi-mode filter (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject) with four types of filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode), MultiFilter mode (only Filter-A; modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects)

Driver: Per-voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit

Modulation:

Five Envelope generators, four per-voice LFOs, two AMS Mixers;

Per-voice Step Sequencer.

[CX-3 Program]

Tonewheel Organ Modeling:

Phase-synchronous tonewheels (clean and vintage modes), percussion, key click, wheel brake

EX Mode:

Four additional, user-specified drawbars, and expanded percussion.

Internal Effects:

Rotary speaker, vibrato/chorus, amp modeling with overdrive, 3-band EQ

Drawbar Control:

Controlled via nine front-panel sliders (via Tone Adjust)

Split:

Upper, Lower (even in EX mode)

Modulation:

Two AMS mixers

[STR-1 Program]

Physically Modeled String:

Includes physically modeled damping, decay, dispersion, nonlinearity, harmonics, dual pickups, and more

String Excitation:

Three independent excitation sources can be used simultaneously: Pluck, Noise, and PCM. 16 preset “pluck” types, with modulatable width and randomization. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated lowpass filter

PCM Oscillator:

Korg’s ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1; 4 velocity zones per oscillator; Uses any mono ROM, EXs, or RAM multisamples; PCM can either be used as an excitation signal, or layered with the output of the string.

Excitation Filter:

Dedicated 2-pole multimode filter for shaping the string excitation; Filter can be enabled/disabled separately for each excitation source. Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes

Audio Input and Feedback:

Run real-time audio through the string, including feedback through effects. Modeled feedback includes modulate-able instrument-to-amp distance and orientation.

Filters:

Dual multi-mode filters per voice; Single, Serial, Parallel (with split stereo output), and 24dB (4-pole) configurations. Low Pass, High Pass, and Band Reject modes

Multi Filter mode (Filter A only):

Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects

Modulation:

5 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 2 Key Track generators, String Tracking generators, 4 AMS Mixers.

[MOD-7 Program]

Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer:

Combines Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), waveshaping ring modulation, PCM sample playback, and subtractive synthesis; Able to convert-load SYX files.

Oscillators:

6 VPM/Waveshaper/Ring Modulation Oscillators:

Phase and modulatable pitch per oscillator; 101 Waveshaper tables plus modulatable Drive and Offset; Use as oscillators, or as Waveshapers or Ring Modulators for other signals.

PCM Oscillator:

Korg’s ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1. 4 velocity zones per oscillator; Uses any mono ROM, EXs, or RAM multisamples; PCM can be used as an FM modulator and/or layered with the VPM Oscillators. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated low pass filter.

Audio input:

Run real-time audio through the VPM Oscillators and filters.

Filters:

Dual multi-mode filters per voice. Parallel and 24 dB (4-Pole) configurations; Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes

Multi Filter mode (Filter A only):

Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects

Patch Panel:

Supports both algorithm (78 types) selection and free patching; Three 2-in, 1-out mixers for scaling and merging audio, fully modulatable, with phase inversion. Main 6-input stereo mixer, with modulatable pan and volume, plus phase inversion

Modulation:

10 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 9 Key Tracking generators, Per-voice Step Sequencer, 4 standard AMS Mixers plus 4 simple AMS Mixers.

[MS-20EX Program]

Oscillators:

Ultra-low-aliasing oscillators; VCO1, VCO2, Ring Mod, Pink and White Noise Generator

Audio Input:

Run real-time audio through the synthesis engine and ESP (External Signal Processor)

Filters:

12dB/octave High Pass and Low Pass self-resonant filters

ESP section:

24dB/octave Low Cut and High Cut filters, available per voice.

Patch Panel:

Patchable audio and modulation, at audio rates

Patch Points:

Keyboard: Keyboard CV Out, Keyboard Trigger Out, VCO1+VCO2 CV In, VCO2 CV In

VCO: VCO1+VCO2 External Frequency Control In, VCO1 Out, VCO2 Out

VCF: External Signal In, External HP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, External LP Filter Cutoff Frequency Control In, HPF Out, LPF In, LPF Out 

VCO+VCF: Total External Modulation In

VCA: External Initial Gain Control In, VCA In

EG: EG1 Envelope Signal Normal Out, EG1 Envelope Signal Reverse Out, EG1+EG2 Trigger In, EG1 Trigger In, EG2 Envelope Signal Reverse Out

MG: Triangle Out, Rectangle Out

Noise Generator: Pink Noise Out, White Noise Out

Sample and Hold: Clock Trigger In, Sample Signal In, S/H Out

Modulation VCA: Control Voltage In, Signal In, Signal Out

Manual Controller: Control Wheel Out, Momentary Switch

ESP: Signal In, AMP Out, BPF In, BPF Out, F-V CV Out, Envelope Out, Trigger Out

Others: EXi Audio In, Mixer 1 In, Mixer 1 Out, Mixer 2 In, Mixer 2 Out

ESP (External Signal Processor): Use incoming audio as a trigger and/or CV source.

Modulation: Original DAR and HADSR EGs 1 & 2, original MG (with MIDI sync), Sample-and- Hold, MVCA; 4 additional multi-stage Envelopes, 4 additional per-voice LFOs, and 4 AMS Mixers

[PolysixEX Program]

Oscillators:

VCO: Saw, Pulse, PWM

Sub Oscillator: Off, 1 octave below, 2 octaves below

Filter: 24dB/octave Low Pass self-resonant filter

Effects: Integrated Polysix Chorus, Phase, and Ensemble

Arpeggiator: Integrated MIDI-synced arpeggiator, with adjustable Range, Mode, and Latch

Modulation:Original ADSR EG and MG (with MIDI sync), 2 additional multi-stage Envelopes, 2 additional per-voice LFOs, and 4 AMS Mixers

[Combination]

Number of Timbres: 16 Maximum

Master Keyboard Functionality: Keyboard and velocity splits, layers, and crossfades of up to 16 Programs and/or external MIDI devices

Advanced Vector Synthesis: Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

[Drumkit]

System: Assignable stereo/mono samples with 8 velocity zones per oscillator (with crossfade functions)

[Sampling]

System: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)

Bit Depth/Sampling Frequency:

RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling

DISK: 16 or 24-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling

Sampling Time:

RAM: Depends on the amount of availale PCM RAM

DISK: Maximum 80 minutes stereo (879 MB: 16-Bit)

Sample Locations: 4,000 samples/1,000 multisamples (128 indexes per multisample)

Ripping: Direct sampling (ripping) from audio CD (CD-DA)

Formats: Korg format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with advanced Program parameter conversion); SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, and WAVE formats

Editing: Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other standard editing features.

[Effects]

Insert Effects: 12 Stereo in / stereo out

Master Effects: 2 Stereo in / stereo out

Total Effects: 2 Stereo in / stereo out

Timbre EQ: High, low, and mid band

Effect Types: 185

Modulation: Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO

Effects Control Busses: Two stereo side chains

Effect Presets: 783 Maximum 32 per 1 effect (Preset User)

[KARMA]

KARMA Modules: One module in Program mode, four modules in Combination and Sequencer modes

Generated Effects (GE): 2,048 presets, 1,536 Users (96 come Preload)

Controllers:

On/Off, Latch, Chord, Assign, Module, Control, KARMA Realtime Control Sliders [1] – [8], KARMA Scene [1] – [8], KARMA Switches [1] – [8], KARMA Wave-Sequencing, GE Sub Category, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Tempo Synchronize, Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup

[Drum Track]

Drum Track Patterns: 697 preset (common with the preset patterns of the MIDI sequencer)

[Sequencer/HDR]

Tracks: 16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + master track.

Number of Songs: 200 songs

Resolution: 1/480

Tempo: 40.00 – 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)

Maximum memory:

400,000 MIDI events

or 300,000 audio events

MIDI Tracks:

16 tracks plus the master track

697 preset/100 user patterns (per song)

18 preset/16 user template songs,

Format:

Korg (Kronos, OASYS) format, SMF formats 0 and 1.

Audio Tracks:

16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording, WAV file format 16bit/24bit. Maximum single-file recording time

(mono):

80 minutes

Automation:

Volume, Pan, EQ, and Send1/2; 5,000 regions (max.), Event Anchors, BPM Adjust

RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Record):

1 Pattern set per song.

[General]

Disk Mode:

Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1. *6

*6 Need to use with External USB CD Drive, etc.

Controllers: Vector joystick, joystick, ribbon controller, switches 1 & 2

Control Surface:

Control Assign Switches: Assigns the Control Surface to Timber/Track, Audio, External, Realtime Knobs/KARMA, or Tone Adjust.

Mixer Knobs Switch: Assigns the Mixer Knobs to either Channel Strip or Individual Pan, Reset Control Switch, Solo Switch, Knobs 1-8, Switches 1-8 (Upper Row), Switches 1-8 (Lower Row), Sliders 1-8, Master Slider

KARMA Control: On/Off, Latch, Chord Assign, module Control

Display: TouchView graphical user interface, 8 inch TFT, SVGA (800x600 dots), adjustable brightness

Outputs: 

L/MONO, R: 1/4” Balanced; 170 ohms Stereo; 85 ohms Mono (L/MONO Only), Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohms or greater)

Individual 1-4: 1/4” Balanced; 170 ohms Stereo; 85 ohms Mono, Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohms or greater)

Headphones: 1/4” stereo phone jack, output impedance: 33 ohms, Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 ohms),

S/P DIF: Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)

USB-B: 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels (the same signals as L/MONO, R)

Inputs:

Audio Inputs 1 and 2:

1/4” Balanced; Input Impedance: 10 kohms, Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu, Maximum Level: +16 dBu,Source Impedance: 600 ohms, S/N: 95 dB (Typical), Dynamic Range: 95 dB (Typical), Crosstalk: 95 dB (at 1 kHz, Typical)

S/P DIF: Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, 48 kHz

USB-B: 24-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels

Control Inputs: Damper pedal (half damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal

MIDI: In, Out, Thru

USB: USB A (TYPE A) x 2 (for connection to external USB devices)

USB B (TYPE B) x 1 (MIDI/audio interface, MIDI: 1(16ch) input / 1(16ch) output, Audio: 2 channel input / 2 channel output)

2 USB high-speed ports (supports 480Mbps)

Principal Specifications:

Frequency Response:

20Hz-22kHz, +/-1.0 dB, 10k Ohms load

THD+N:

20Hz-22kHz, 0.01%, 10k Ohms load (typical)

S/N:

95 dB (typical)

Dynamic Range:

95 dB (typical) 

Crosstalk:

95 dB, at 1 kHz (typical)

Disk Drives:

30 GB SSD (2.5”)

Power Consumption: 60 W

Dimensions: (W x D x H)

*88-key: 57.28” x 16.18” x 5.71”

1,455 x 411 x 145 mm

*73-key: 48.94” x 16.18” x 5.71”

1,243 x 411 x 145 mm

*61-key: 41.42” x 14.25” x 5.28”

1,052 x 362 x 134 mm

Weight:

88-key: 50.71 lbs. / 23.0 kg

73-key: 44.75 lbs. / 20.3 kg

61-key: 27.56 lbs. / 12.5 kg

Accessories:

AC cord, Quick Start Guide, Accessory DVD Disk (Restore Data, KORG USB Driver, Manual PDF, etc.)

[Option]

XVP-10: Expression/Volume Pedal

EXP-2: Foot Controller

DS-1H: Damper Pedal

PS-1: Pedal Switch

PS-3: Pedal Switch

*Developed under license of physical modeling patents (listed in www.sondiusxg.com) owned by Stanford University, USA, and by Yamaha Corporation.

*Appearance and specifications of this product are subject to change without not

Front Panel Features:


Rear Panel Features: