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Korg Kross 2-61-MB 61-key Synthesizer Workstation - Super Matte Black

61-key Synth Workstation with Synth-action Keybed, EDS-i Sound Engine, Audio Recorder, Step and MIDI Sequencers, Drum Track, Arpeggiator, and Mic/Line Inputs - Black
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Bring Your Music to Life with the Korg Kross 2

The Korg Kross synth workstation has been a huge hit at Sweetwater. Now the Korg Kross 2 raises the bar with more power, more presets (1075), more polyphony (120 voices), a new sampling engine, sample trigger pads, and more. Still amazingly affordable, the Korg Kross 2 61 packs 61 synth-action keys, a boatload of class-leading sounds — including Sweetwater's exclusive KR2-B3 Organ and Bonus Banks — and a bevy of intuitive and powerful production tools into a svelte, eye-catching chassis that weighs in at under 10 pounds. It will even run on six AA batteries, for impromptu busking in the park. With a mic input, a built-in audio recorder, a 16-track MIDI sequencer, drum track, arpeggiator, and Electribe-derived step sequencer, the Korg Kross 2 61 will bring your music to life.

Korg Kross 2 is the only instrument you need

The Korg Kross 2 is the only instrument you need. With its class-leading soundset, Kross 2 is your one-stop music production machine. Korg Kross 2 delivers a broad range of sounds that leave even previous-generation flagship models in the dust. And the quality is simply stunning, bolstered by PCM data that's approximately twice as large as predecessors like the X50 and the PS60. For your gigging pleasure, Korg has lavished attention on frequently-used sounds such as rock/jazz organ, strings, brass, and synth sounds. But you also get ear candy flavors like toy piano, accordion, combo organ, church organ, and even a vintage tape sampler, along with cutting-edge dance music/electronica sounds — unique sounds you won't find in any other synth at this price. And with Sound Selector and a favorites function, finding and organizing your sounds for instant onstage deployment is a piece of cake.

Korg's pro-level EDS-i sound engine with 134 killer effects

Korg's EDS-i is a studio-grade sound engine distilled from the EDS/EDS-X sound engines found on Korg's most advanced instruments. EDS-i lets you use a total of seven effects simultaneously: five insert effects plus two master effects. You get essentials such as delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, and rotary speaker, but there's also amp modeling powered by Korg's REMS modeling technology. There's even a robot voice vocoder! With 134 different high-quality effects onboard, you'll never run out of sonic inspiration.

Gorgeous sounds to make your music sound lush

Korg Kross 2 61 is loaded with piano, electric piano, and drum sounds that have been taken from flagship Korg instruments used by the pros — giving the Korg Kross 2 a soundset that surpasses other instruments in its price range. The grand piano, for example, includes lavishly-sampled decays with three different levels of velocity. Korg has even sampled damper pedal noises, juicing your performances with the ultimate in realism and nuance. And for the ultimate in sonic versatility, we've included Sweetwater’s KR2-B3 Organ and Bonus Banks.

Sweetwater-exclusive KR2-B3 Organ and Bonus Banks

Your Korg Kross 2 comes with Sweetwater’s KROSS II Bonus SD card that includes our Director of Product Optimization Daniel Fisher's gig-worthy B-3 Organ simulation, four Bonus Expansion Program Banks (with 512 additional Programs), up-to-date owners manuals and guides, and USB drivers for both Mac and Windows. To kick-start your creativity, you'll also get 24 of Daniel's full-fidelity, stereo WAV files of Blues/Jazz jams, in all 12 keys, at both slow and fast tempos. That's a truckload of extra premium content — only available at Sweetwater!

Korg Kross 2 61 Synth Workstation Features:

  • Great-feeling 61-key synth-action keybed
  • Pro-quality EDS-i sound engine built-in, with a total of seven effects available simultaneously
  • 1075 killer presets, including amazing piano, EP, and drum patches
  • Includes Sweetwater-exclusive KR2-B3 Organ and Bonus Banks
  • 120 voices of polyphony eliminates note stealing
  • Many sounds utilize twice as much PCM memory as previous instruments
  • Powerful sampling engine and sample trigger pads
  • Ideal for a broad range of musical styles
  • Extremely lightweight (under 10 pounds); may be powered by 6 AA batteries
  • Ideal for a broad range of musical styles
  • Sound Selector makes it easy to find the sound you're looking for
  • Favorites function lets you register 64 sounds or audio songs for one-touch access during gigs
  • External input jacks let you connect a mic or external audio source
  • Quick Layer/Split function for on-the-fly versatility
  • Stereo audio recorder allows you to record and overdub your performances and vocals
  • Step sequencer inherited from the Electribe
  • Onboard 16-track MIDI sequencer, drum track, and arpeggiator
  • Connects to your computer via USB for plug-in integration with your favorite DAW
  • Stylishly distinctive red and black two-tone design looks great onstage
  • Kross 2 Editor and Plug-In Editor may be downloaded from the Korg website

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Keyboard Workstation
  • Sound Engine: EDS-i
  • Analog/Digital: Digital
  • Number of Keys: 61
  • Type of Keys: Synth Action
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod wheel
  • Pads: 16 x pads (8 banks)
  • Polyphony: 120 Notes (mono), 60 Notes (stereo)
  • Number of Presets: 1075
  • Oscillators: OSC1, OSC1+2 (double)
  • LFO: 2 x LFO
  • Filter: 2 x Multi-mode Filters per voice
  • Envelope Generator: Filter, Amp
  • Number of Effects: 134 Types, 2 x Master Effects, 5 x Insert Effects
  • Arpeggiator: Yes
  • Sequencer: 16-track MIDI, 64 step, 128 songs, 16 user template songs
  • Sampling: 14 second stereo sample per pad
  • Audio Recording: PCM Audio, 16-bit/48kHz
  • Audio Playback: Import WAV 16-bit/48kHz, SD card playback
  • Memory: 128MB expansion PCM memory
  • Storage: SD/SDHC card slot
  • Audio Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (mic), 1 x 1/8" (line)
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (damper), 1 x 1/4" (assignable switch), 1 x 1/4" (assignable pedal)
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (included) / 6 x AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH)
  • Height: 3.46"
  • Width: 36.81"
  • Depth: 10.59"
  • Weight: 8.38 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KROSS261MB

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Herbie Hancock I Am Not

Bravo Korg! My sales rep at Sweetwater was right on the money recommending the Korg Kross 2. I have a vintage Roland keyboard that has retro sounds that just were not doing it for me. The Korg Kross 2 is affordable, extremely lightweight, and with YouTube tutorials, very easy to learn. I look forward to years of fun and creativity with this little gem.
Rated 5/5

Great keyboard

Love this keyboard! It sounds great and the controls are very intuitive.
Rated 5/5

Of all my keyboards The Kross is the best !!

My fellow musicians. You won't find a better keyboard for this price. Upon arrival I opened the box, powered it up and started playing piano sounds. I tapped a button that when I struck a note it immediately played a drum rhythm that matched the sound. I had not tried any other feature and I was already jamming and improving on this keyboard. The actual keys are a tad bit larger than most in this class. That was a welcomed improvement. Add to this the ease of use, the excellent sound engine and the list goes on. I have a Roland DS-61 that is in this class and price range. The Roland product is excellent, however this keyboard trumps that one easily. Way to go Korg! you really out did yourself with this Synth.
Music background: Piano (30+ Yrs) Sax and Guitar performer
Rated 5/5

Lite weight but powerful workstation

I just bought mine a few days ago. I have an M3 and a Kronos 2 so I'm biased, but I liked this over the other equivalent options because I already know how Korg organizes programs and combis. The synth engine is known to me as is derived from the previous workstations and it even have some sounds from the microstation (which I owned but sold because I wanted an option with normal size keys). The sounds feel a bit lite compared to the Kronos but it weights like 5 times less, which I appreciate given that I have back and neck chronic pain, and lifting an M3 or a Kronos it's a real workout. I also liked the quick layer/split feature (which the Kronos have as well). It's a shame we didn't get something like that for the M3. Anyway, I'm happy with my purchase!
Music background: Worship group musician
Rated 5/5

Fantastic Keyboard

The last time I bought a new keyboard was 1996. I needed an update. Well, I got one in the Korg Kross 2. weighing in at a little over 8 Lbs. It Is a breeze to set up and play. The sounds it has are wonderful and with the extra 8 GB card that Sweetwater gives you, you would be hard pressed to be wanting more sounds to use on your gig. Drums, Sequencer, audio recorder, split your keyboard and Favorites to call up instantly gives you a working musician lots of options to use.
Bottom line are the sounds it provides. B3, Bass, Piano, Synth, Pads all very usefull. Dynamite in a small package.
I highly recomend this Korg Kross 2 for your next gig and you can"t beat the price.
Music background: Season road veterian
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