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Korg Kronos3 73-Key Synthesizer Workstation
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Your Price: $4,799.99 CDN
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The Ultimate Stage Icon Returns
Since its debut in 2011, the groundbreaking KRONOS has earned complete admiration from musicians worldwide, evolving through model updates and innovations shaped by the feedback from so many professional musicians using KRONOS on the biggest stages and studios around the world. Revered as the definitive keyboard for professionals and discerning amateurs, the KRONOS has consistently set the gold standard in performance, power and versatility.
Now, by popular demand, the KRONOS is backrefreshed, refined, and ready to reclaim its place in the spotlight. With intuitive controls, access to over 300 premium Sound Libraries, and a suite of exclusive features, the newest KRONOS is designed to redefine what's possible on any stage and in any studio.
In addition to the thousands of included sound programs and combinations, the new KRONOS introduces 256 additional programs, carefully crafted to elevate your musical creativity. Central to this update are 128 brand-new sound programs, including a stunning Italian piano with gorgeous, transparent resonance, and the Tine EP I Early, an electric piano tone that authentically replicates the earthy, vintage sound of metal rod (tine) mechanisms. These additions, alongside FM electric pianos, versatile synth pads, lush leads, and more, give you a broad palette of truly useful sounds spanning every genrefrom timeless classics to modern chart-toppers.
Complementing these are 128 expertly curated sounds from the KRONOS Sound Libraries. Developed in collaboration with 12 world-class sound designers, these sound programs include the best of their creations, handpicked to inspire and expand your sonic palette. This selection also features new piano voices ensuring KRONOS remains your ultimate go-to keyboard.
Streamlined Control, Unparalleled Intuitiveness
The KRONOS control system has been meticulously refined over generations to deliver a performance interface as intuitive as it is powerful. Its layoutfeaturing eight real-time knobs, nine sliders, and a suite of performance controlsremains comfortably familiar, empowering musicians to focus on their craft and perform intuitively.
At the heart of the interface lies the large, responsive TouchView display, now faster and more responsive than ever and offering at-a-glance access to vital information and settings.
This seamless design ensures anyone familiar with previous KRONOS models can effortlessly dive in.
Enhanced Design for Modern Performance
While the hallmark features of KRONOS remain unchanged, its fourth-generation design introduces subtle yet striking updates. The powder-coated metal body offers exceptional durability and a premium tactile feel, while the refined black wood side panels add a sophisticated edge. These enhancements ensure KRONOS not only performs impeccably but also commands attention from any audience.
Legacy Support, Built to Last
KRONOS is more than an instrument - it's a commitment. Since its inception in 2011, every mode of KRONOS has received substantial updates while ensuring compatibility and continuity across generations. KORG's dedication to long-term support ensures all KRONOS systems can utilize the many and varied KRONOS Sound Libraries, preserving your investment and enabling seamless upgrades when hardware is refreshed.
• Enhanced SGX-2 Grand Piano Sound Engine with the addition of a premium Italian grand.
• Massive Sound Selection
• Nine Distinct Sound Engines
• Set List Mode
• Color TouchView Display
• Sequencer Composition Tools
• 16-Track MIDI Sequencer / 16-Track Audio Recorder
• 16 Onboard Effect Processors
• USB/MIDI Host Ports Accommodate MIDI Control Surfaces
• Smooth sound transitions that eliminate dropouts when changing sounds, regardless of the mode you're in
• Flagship RH3 Weighted Hammer Action
• Natural Touch Semi-Weighted Action
• Advanced Control Surface
• Nine Synthesizer Engines, United in One Instrument
• SGX-2 (Premium Piano) Piano sound engine
• EP-1 (MDS Electric Piano) Electric piano sound engine
• CX-3 Tonewheel organ sound engine
• HD-1 (High Definition Synthesizer) PCM sound engine
• MS-20EX (Legacy Analog Collection) Analog modeling sound engine
• PolysixEX (Legacy Analog Collection) Analog modeling sound engine
• AL-1 (Analog Synthesizer) High-fidelity analog modeling sound engine
• MOD-7 (Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer) VPM/FM synthesis sound engine
• STR-1 (Plucked Strings) Physical model sound engine
KRONOS System Version 3.2
Keyboard
73-Key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
Tone Generator
Synthesis Types: 9
Maximum Polyphony: SGX-2: 100 voices
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
Preset PCM: 314 MB (ROM 1,505 Multisamples, 1,388 Drumsamples)
PCM RAM Capacity: Approx. 3GB
Wave Sequences: 598 User memory, 207 Preload
Set List
Number of Set Lists/Slots: 128 set lists, 128 slots per set list
Transpose setting: Hold Time setting of Smooth Sound Transition (SST) supported for each slot.
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
Sampling Time
RAM: Depends on the amount of available PCM RAM
DISK: Maximum 80 minutes stereo (879MB: 16bit)
Sample Locations: 16,000 samples/4,000 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: One 3-band EQ for each timbre/track
Effect Type: 197
Modulation: Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO
Effects Control Busses: Stereo side-chaining for compressors, gates, vocoders, etc.
Effect Presets: Total 783 preset, Maximum 32 per 1 effect (Preset User)
Sequencer/HDR
Tracks: 16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + 1 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
718 preset/100 user patterns (per song)
18 preset/16 user template songs,
Audio Tracks: 16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording, WAV file format 16bit/24bit.
Other Functions: RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Record) (1 Pattern set per song), Auto Song Setup function
Display: TouchView graphical user interface, 8 inch color TFT, SVGA (800x600 dots), adjustable brightness
Outputs
Analog
(MAIN) L/MONO, R:
1/4" TRS Balanced
Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono (L/MONO Only),
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)
MAIN VOLUME knob controls only AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
Individual 1-4:
1/4" TRS Balanced
Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono,
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)
Headphones:
1/4" stereo phone jack, Output impedance: 33 Ω, Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 Ω),
MAIN VOLUME knob (link with AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN))
Digital
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
USB-B:
24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels
(Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R)
Inputs
Analog
Audio Inputs 1 and 2:
1/4" TRS Balanced
MIC/LINE input level switches, LEVEL knobs
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Nominal Level: LINE
+4 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 36 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Nominal Level: MIC
22 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 62 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: LINE
+16 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 24 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: MIC
-10 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 50 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Source Impedance: 600 Ω
Signal to noise ratio: 95 dB (typical)
Dynamic range: 95 dB (typical)
Crosstalk: 95 dB, at 1 kHz (typical)
Digital
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz
USB-B:
24-bit, Sample Rate: 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 (QWERTY keyboards, MIDI controllers, ethernet adaptors, and storage)
USB B (TYPE B) x 1, MIDI/audio interface
MIDI: 1 (16 channel) input / 1 (16 channel) output
Audio: 2 channel input / 2 channel output
Disk Drives
120 GB SSD (2.5")
Frequency Response: 20Hz-22kHz, +/-1.0dB, 10k Ω load
THD+N: 20Hz-22kHz, 0.01%, 10k Ω load (typical)
S/N: 95dB (typical)
Dynamic Range: 95dB (typical)
Crosstalk: 95dB, at 1kHz (typical)
Power Consumption: 40W
Since its debut in 2011, the groundbreaking KRONOS has earned complete admiration from musicians worldwide, evolving through model updates and innovations shaped by the feedback from so many professional musicians using KRONOS on the biggest stages and studios around the world. Revered as the definitive keyboard for professionals and discerning amateurs, the KRONOS has consistently set the gold standard in performance, power and versatility.
Now, by popular demand, the KRONOS is backrefreshed, refined, and ready to reclaim its place in the spotlight. With intuitive controls, access to over 300 premium Sound Libraries, and a suite of exclusive features, the newest KRONOS is designed to redefine what's possible on any stage and in any studio.
In addition to the thousands of included sound programs and combinations, the new KRONOS introduces 256 additional programs, carefully crafted to elevate your musical creativity. Central to this update are 128 brand-new sound programs, including a stunning Italian piano with gorgeous, transparent resonance, and the Tine EP I Early, an electric piano tone that authentically replicates the earthy, vintage sound of metal rod (tine) mechanisms. These additions, alongside FM electric pianos, versatile synth pads, lush leads, and more, give you a broad palette of truly useful sounds spanning every genrefrom timeless classics to modern chart-toppers.
Complementing these are 128 expertly curated sounds from the KRONOS Sound Libraries. Developed in collaboration with 12 world-class sound designers, these sound programs include the best of their creations, handpicked to inspire and expand your sonic palette. This selection also features new piano voices ensuring KRONOS remains your ultimate go-to keyboard.
Streamlined Control, Unparalleled Intuitiveness
The KRONOS control system has been meticulously refined over generations to deliver a performance interface as intuitive as it is powerful. Its layoutfeaturing eight real-time knobs, nine sliders, and a suite of performance controlsremains comfortably familiar, empowering musicians to focus on their craft and perform intuitively.
At the heart of the interface lies the large, responsive TouchView display, now faster and more responsive than ever and offering at-a-glance access to vital information and settings.
This seamless design ensures anyone familiar with previous KRONOS models can effortlessly dive in.
Enhanced Design for Modern Performance
While the hallmark features of KRONOS remain unchanged, its fourth-generation design introduces subtle yet striking updates. The powder-coated metal body offers exceptional durability and a premium tactile feel, while the refined black wood side panels add a sophisticated edge. These enhancements ensure KRONOS not only performs impeccably but also commands attention from any audience.
Legacy Support, Built to Last
KRONOS is more than an instrument - it's a commitment. Since its inception in 2011, every mode of KRONOS has received substantial updates while ensuring compatibility and continuity across generations. KORG's dedication to long-term support ensures all KRONOS systems can utilize the many and varied KRONOS Sound Libraries, preserving your investment and enabling seamless upgrades when hardware is refreshed.
Features
• KRONOS Sound Libraries, a vast library of extended sounds• Enhanced SGX-2 Grand Piano Sound Engine with the addition of a premium Italian grand.
• Massive Sound Selection
• Nine Distinct Sound Engines
• Set List Mode
• Color TouchView Display
• Sequencer Composition Tools
• 16-Track MIDI Sequencer / 16-Track Audio Recorder
• 16 Onboard Effect Processors
• USB/MIDI Host Ports Accommodate MIDI Control Surfaces
• Smooth sound transitions that eliminate dropouts when changing sounds, regardless of the mode you're in
• Flagship RH3 Weighted Hammer Action
• Natural Touch Semi-Weighted Action
• Advanced Control Surface
• Nine Synthesizer Engines, United in One Instrument
• SGX-2 (Premium Piano) Piano sound engine
• EP-1 (MDS Electric Piano) Electric piano sound engine
• CX-3 Tonewheel organ sound engine
• HD-1 (High Definition Synthesizer) PCM sound engine
• MS-20EX (Legacy Analog Collection) Analog modeling sound engine
• PolysixEX (Legacy Analog Collection) Analog modeling sound engine
• AL-1 (Analog Synthesizer) High-fidelity analog modeling sound engine
• MOD-7 (Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer) VPM/FM synthesis sound engine
• STR-1 (Plucked Strings) Physical model sound engine
Specifications
SystemKRONOS System Version 3.2
Keyboard
73-Key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
Tone Generator
Synthesis Types: 9
Maximum Polyphony: SGX-2: 100 voices
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
Preset PCM: 314 MB (ROM 1,505 Multisamples, 1,388 Drumsamples)
PCM RAM Capacity: Approx. 3GB
Wave Sequences: 598 User memory, 207 Preload
Set List
Number of Set Lists/Slots: 128 set lists, 128 slots per set list
Transpose setting: Hold Time setting of Smooth Sound Transition (SST) supported for each slot.
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
Sampling Time
RAM: Depends on the amount of available PCM RAM
DISK: Maximum 80 minutes stereo (879MB: 16bit)
Sample Locations: 16,000 samples/4,000 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: One 3-band EQ for each timbre/track
Effect Type: 197
Modulation: Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO
Effects Control Busses: Stereo side-chaining for compressors, gates, vocoders, etc.
Effect Presets: Total 783 preset, Maximum 32 per 1 effect (Preset User)
Sequencer/HDR
Tracks: 16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + 1 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
718 preset/100 user patterns (per song)
18 preset/16 user template songs,
Audio Tracks: 16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording, WAV file format 16bit/24bit.
Other Functions: RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Record) (1 Pattern set per song), Auto Song Setup function
Display: TouchView graphical user interface, 8 inch color TFT, SVGA (800x600 dots), adjustable brightness
Outputs
Analog
(MAIN) L/MONO, R:
1/4" TRS Balanced
Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono (L/MONO Only),
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)
MAIN VOLUME knob controls only AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
Individual 1-4:
1/4" TRS Balanced
Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono,
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)
Headphones:
1/4" stereo phone jack, Output impedance: 33 Ω, Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 Ω),
MAIN VOLUME knob (link with AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN))
Digital
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
USB-B:
24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels
(Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R)
Inputs
Analog
Audio Inputs 1 and 2:
1/4" TRS Balanced
MIC/LINE input level switches, LEVEL knobs
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Nominal Level: LINE
+4 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 36 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Nominal Level: MIC
22 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 62 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: LINE
+16 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 24 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: MIC
-10 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), 50 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Source Impedance: 600 Ω
Signal to noise ratio: 95 dB (typical)
Dynamic range: 95 dB (typical)
Crosstalk: 95 dB, at 1 kHz (typical)
Digital
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz
USB-B:
24-bit, Sample Rate: 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 (QWERTY keyboards, MIDI controllers, ethernet adaptors, and storage)
USB B (TYPE B) x 1, MIDI/audio interface
MIDI: 1 (16 channel) input / 1 (16 channel) output
Audio: 2 channel input / 2 channel output
Disk Drives
120 GB SSD (2.5")
Frequency Response: 20Hz-22kHz, +/-1.0dB, 10k Ω load
THD+N: 20Hz-22kHz, 0.01%, 10k Ω load (typical)
S/N: 95dB (typical)
Dynamic Range: 95dB (typical)
Crosstalk: 95dB, at 1kHz (typical)
Power Consumption: 40W
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