Korg Kross 2 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation - Matte Black w/ Adjustable Bench

The definitive 'do-everything' synth workstation, with a huge variety of sounds and a new matte black finish. Keys, drums, sequences, sampling, and a performance powerhouse. The 88-key model of the all-in-one KROSS 2 synthesizer is now available in a "super matte black" rubberized finish. Packed with all the immediacy and huge sound of the KROSS 2, it features an additional expansion that adds all-new programs including a beautifully resonant acoustic piano.

Designed to be your main keyboard, Kross 2 features everything a performer needs, far exceeding its class in power and usability.

Rubberized matte black finish is sleek and uniquely durable: The KROSS 2-88-MB features a great-feeling rubberized finish in "super matte black," simultaneously sleek and elegant, but also durable and comfortable.

Rich sounds powered by added PCM: A diverse array of more than 1,000 preset sounds has been supplemented by additional PCM with 128 new programs that include piano and electric piano, and also fulfill your needs for cutting-edge EDM with synth and drum sounds plus 27 drum track patterns.

Piano weight keybed for natural performance: The KROSS 2-88-MB features KORG?ÇÖs NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keybed. The NH keybed has a realistic and comfortable piano-style hammer, with a heavier feel in the lower register and a touch that becomes lighter as you move into the high register, allowing the subtle nuances of your fingertips to show through in your performance. This keybed is perfect for playing piano and electric piano sounds while being light and portable for bringing KROSS 2 to your gigs!

PRODUCT SPECS

Keyboard
88 keys NH (Natural weighted hammer action, no aftertouch) keyboard. Normally A0-C8 (adjustable in the range [-A-1...C7]-[A1...C9]) * The NH keyboard delivers a playing feel similar to that of an acoustic piano, with low notes being heavier and high notes being lighter.

Sound Engine
User Combinations: 896 Combinations (384 Preload)
User Programs: 1280 Programs (768 + 128 Preload)
User Drum Kits: 58 Drum Kits (42 + 5 Preload)
Preset Programs: 265 Programs (256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs)
Total number of preload programs and preset programs1,208 (943 preload programs, 265 preset programs)
Maximum Polyphony: 120 voices (120 oscillators), single mode - 60 voices (60 oscillators), single mode
Preset PCM Memory: Approximately 128 MB (calculated as 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM data equivalent) - 496 multisamples (including seven stereo), 1014 drumsamples (including 49 stereo)

Program
Oscillator: OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported 4 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades and layers.
Filters: Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB) - Two multi-mode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Modulation: For each voice, two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp), and two AMS mixers. In addition, pitch EG, common LFO, and two common key tracking generators

Combination
Timbres: Up to 16 timbres, switchable via key zone or velocity zone, layer and crossfade supported, Tone Adjust function allows program settings to be offset
Master Keyboard functionality: These allow you to control external MIDI devices

Drumkits: Stereo and mono drumsamples. 4-way velocity switches with crossfades and adjustable crossfade shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).

Effects
Insert effects: 5 Insert Effects In-line processing; stereo in - stereo out.
Master effects:2 Master Effects Two effects sends; stereo in - stereo out.
Effects types: Total of 134 types (select from 74 types for insert effects, 101 types of master effect 1, and 120 types for master effect 2)
Modulation: Dynamic Modulation
Effects Control Bus: Stereo side-chaining for limiter, gates, vocoders, etc.

Polyphonic arpeggiators
Program mode: One arpeggiator
Combination mode: Two arpeggiators
Sequencer modes: Two arpeggiators
Preset arpeggio patterns: UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, RANDOM
User arpeggio patterns: Number of arpeggio patterns: 1280 (1024 preload), Number of tones: 12 tones, Number of steps: up to 64 steps

Main Specifications
Power: AC adaptor power supply DC 9V, AA alkaline batteries x 6, or nickel-metal hydride batteries x 6
Battery Life: AA alkaline batteries x 6: Approximately 6 hours, AA nickel-metal hydride batteries (1900mAh) x 6: Approximately 7 hours * Varies depending on the batteries used and the conditions of use.
Power Consumption: 5 W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1,448 mm ? 383 mm ? 136 mm / 57.01" ? 15.08" ? 5.35"
Weight: 12.3 kg / 27.12 lbs (excluding batteries)
Included Items: AC adapter, Quick Start Guide