Korg KROSS 2 61-MB Super Matte Black

Korg KROSS 2 61-MB Super Matte Black
Product no: 9000-0038-1259 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

If you're a keyboardist who uses a lot of different sounds and you need to change between them quickly, KORG's KROSS 2 is an outstanding choice. It's the long-awaited follow-up to the successful first edition. This synthesizer workstation has more than one thousand preset sounds on board, yet it's compact and portable too. This version of the KROSS 2 has 61 touch-sensitive keys and a super matte black finish.

KROSS 2: more than before

This second edition of the KROSS has more features, more sounds and more possibilities than the original. The KROSS 2 has 128 MB of built-in expansion PCM memory so that you can add even more sounds on top of the 1000+ already available. The sampling function gives you 16 playable pads that can each hold a stereo sample of up to 14 seconds that you can record directly from the LINE IN jack. The KROSS 2 can function as a USB audio/MIDI interface too and despite everything you can do with it, it has a well-designed interface that makes it easy to use.

Creative freedom

Choosing sounds is quick and easy and they're fully customisable too. Your samples can include things like vocals or guitar giving you even more versatility and it's also possible to easily create phrases and rhythms. The fact that the KROSS 2 is compact makes it highly portable which is ideal for the travelling musician. With the KROSS 2 at your side, you'll have everything you need to make great music anywhere.

Tips or comments about this product

compatible with XVP-20, XVP-10, EXP-2, DS-1H, PS-1, PS-3, among others (none included).

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Synthesizer kind	standard
Synthesizer options	extensive
Difficulty level	intermediate
Vintage remake	no
Sound source	sample player
Number of keys	61
Arpeggiator/sequencer	arpeggiator, sequencer
19-inch rack size	not applicable
Synthesizer type	keyboard
Type of keys	keyboard action
Synthesizer inputs	microphone input, line in
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack, headphone
MIDI & other	MIDI in, MIDI out, MIDI over USB
Audio via USB	yes
Control	sustain (input), expression (input), switch pedal (input)
Polyphony	not specified

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	106,0 x 36,5 x 15,5 cm

Product specifications

KORG KROSS 2 61-MB Super Matte Black
synthesizer workstation
61 keys, touch-sensitive
colour: super matte black
standard range: C2-C7 (adjustable to C1-C6 or C3-C8)
system: EDS-i (enhanced definition synthesis - integrated)
max polyphony: 120 or 60 voices, mode dependent
user combinations: 896 (384 preloaded)
user programs: 1280 (768 preloaded)
user drum kits: 58 (42 preloaded)
preset programs: 265
favourite memories: 128 (16 x 8)
filters
modulation and other effects
arpeggiator
sequencer
drum samples
pad sampler
audio recorder
240 x 64 pixel LCD backlight
connectors:
- audio output l/mono, r (2x mono jack)
- head out (mini stereo jack)
- line in (mini stereo jack)
- mic in (mono jack)
- MIDI IN, OUT
- USB B
- SD card slot
power supply: 9V adapter (included) or 6x AA battery (not included)
dimensions: 935 x 88 x 269 mm
weight: 3.8 kg
included: adapter, quick start guide

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Eric de Vries March 11, 2023

Wrote the following about Korg KROSS 2 61-MB Super Matte Black

Geweldige Keyboard!

De review hieronder over de SD card die niet compatible is wanneer het groter is dan 1 GB is zeer foutieve informatie. 1 GB is wel heel weinig hoor, maar 2 ook hoor.
Dit is de juiste informatie van Google hieronder

Note: Make sure your SD card is compatible with the Kross. SD memory cards up to 2GB and SDHC memory cards up to 32GB are supported. SDXC memory cards are not supported. FAT16 or FAT32 formats are supported.

Wel uitkijken he ....als je een review schrijft. Je benadeeld dit mooie instrument en je zet potentiële kopers op het verkeerde been.

Alan A. September 22, 2021

Wrote the following about Korg KROSS 2 61-MB Super Matte Black

The Korg KROSS 2 provides endless possibilities to create music. This may be the most complete synth workstation you can get for this money, together with the Roland Juno DS. I went with the Korg since I owned an M50 before and I thought I wouldn't need to learn many new things (I wasn't wrong).
I haven't tried all the combis and programs yet, but so far it's meeting my expectations, good sound quality and more than enough sounds for my use.
It has a built in audio interface and this is a big plus for me since I wanted to transfer the synth sound directly to OBS, it worked out of the box without much configuration, just plugged it into my Mac and everything worked as expected.
As a MIDI controller I haven't tested it much, but I've tried Garageband and ChordieApp, both work perfectly. Next I'd like to try with a DAW such as Ableton Live and check the out of the box integration with the pads (I guess I can configure them if there is not a preset already for the Kross).
I'd say the main drawback is that the synth "cuts" the sound when you change from a program to the other.
Otherwise, it's exactly what I was looking for.

Marriaan V. February 2, 2021

Wrote the following about Korg KROSS 2 61-MB Super Matte Black

Een leuke instrument met veel mogelijkheden. Is complex om te leren, maar gelukkig heeft Korg een aantal video's om je te helpen. Een perfecte instap model om mee te beginnen. Houdt er rekening mee dat een SD kaart groter dan 1 GB niet compatibel is.

Marriaan V. February 2, 2021

Wrote the following about Korg KROSS 2 61-MB Super Matte Black