The sound quality of KORG synthesizers is endorsed by top-ranking musicians around the world. The evolved KROSS 2 expands
polyphony from 80 to 120 voices, and dramatically powers-up the number of internal programs from 809 to 1,075 programs.
Including multi-layered pianos and electric pianos, thick strings and other new sounds that will work well with any band, as well as
the latest drum kits to cover current styles such as EDM. The wide selection of programs covers your needs from live performance to
studio production.
Built-in expansion PCM memory, and support for optional libraries
The KROSS 2 now provides 128 MB of built-in expansion PCM memory. By selecting from optional libraries that will be released
following KROSS 2, you can expand KROSS 2’s internal sounds to meet the needs of your performing style or situation.
The rich expressive power of the EDS-i sound engine, with a full complement of effects
The high-quality EDS-i Enhanced Definition Synthesis-integrated sound engine is inherited from KORG’s professional synthesizers.
You can use a total of seven effects units simultaneously: five insert and two master. Rich expressive power is available from the
selection of 134 high-quality effects, including standard effects such as delay and reverb as well as amp modeling, vintage effect
units, and even a vocoder.
Superb sampling function and a pad sampler
As a first in its class, the KROSS 2 is newly equipped with a unique sampling function that provides 16 playable pads. You can record
the input from the LINE IN jack and assign a stereo sample of up to 14 seconds to each pad. Up to four pads can be triggered
simultaneously. You can edit the sample waveform using functions such as start/end loop point settings and normalize, and even
resample within the KROSS 2, allowing you to perform extensive sampling without requiring any additional equipment. Long audio
files from an SD card can also be assigned to these pads.
Straightforward access to the sounds and functions you need
It's easy to get around on KROSS 2, thanks to a user-friendly layout. The panel of the KROSS 2 has been further improved since the
first KROSS, ensuring that anyone can quickly access desired sounds and functions from the enormous range of choices.
Realtime control section
The new realtime control section lets you directly control KROSS 2’s main parameters without having to navigate through a menu
hierarchy. In addition to realtime control of the sounds and effects, and simple editing of programs, you can use the knobs to easily
control the vocoder settings or adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator and sequencer.
Favorites function
The favorite function lets you register frequently-used programs and combinations and recall them at a single touch, and has even
been expanded to allow 128 favorite locations, twice the number of the first generation of KROSS. This function is ideal for live
players that need quick access to a specialized set of sounds on stage.
Quick layer/split
The layer/split function, which lets you layer two sounds or assign separate sounds to the left and right regions of the keyboard, is
now easier to set up, thanks to a dedicated quick layer/split button.