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Korg KRONOS 2 88 MUSIC WORKSTATION KEYBOARD

Description

Nine Distinct Sound Engines
Each of the individual KRONOS sound engines is eminently qualified to operate as a stand-alone synthesizer. And each one represents the cutting-edge technology available for that type of sound creation. Exacting programming parameters, real-time controllers, integrated effects, and assignable modulation routings provide incredible control for the creating custom edits or for the ambitious sound designer

Enhanced SGX-2 Grand Piano Sound Engine
Choose your piano! In addition to the acclaimed German Grand and Japanese Grand provided in the SGX-1 engine, the enhanced KRONOS SGX-2 Premium Piano now includes the distinctive Berlin Grand. Un-looped stereo samples recorded for every key provide a natural, authentic decay. Improved 12-level velocity switching exceeds the previous 8-level data, and features such as nuanced extras as pedal string resonance and una corda sample data to recreate every detail of a grand piano performance.

Massive Sound Selection
KRONOS comes equipped with thousands of sounds, created using various synthesis modes and calling upon over approximately 21 GB of preset waveform data covering a variety of genres. Each one has been carefully crafted by the KORG Sound Design team. The internal SSD offers a generous 62*GB capacity, providing enormous space for user sampling or downloading KRONOS Sound Libraries. These optional expansion KRONOS Sound Libraries add new professionally programmed sounds—without the need to add any new hardware.

Artist Signature Programs provide the priceless sounds actually used by top-ranking musicians. Additional Song Programs are named for the classic rock and pop songs whose signature keyboard sounds these programs recreate. Use these universally well-known sounds to pay homage to the originals, or as the basis for personal sonic explorations.

Kronos Highlights:

* 9 Sound engines, each offering a unique sound-creation technology
* 16-part Combis allow all engines to function together in perfect harmony; Dynamic Voice Allocation keeps the polyphony high.
* The 88 key model features Korg's finest RH3 Graded Hammer Action.
* Comprehensive interface, based around a new large 8 TFT TouchView display
* A revolutionary sample playback system aided by a fast SSD (Solid State Disk) provides high polyphony and massive, ultra-long, and unlooped samples; offering unheard of performance from a hardware instrument
* Smooth Sound Transition: This often-requested feature allows held or sustained notes to keep sounding when changing sounds or modes.
* Set List mode: Organize the Programs, Combis, and Songs you need to perform your set in a single, easy-to-select screen including performance notes!
* Use up to 16 premium-quality effects at once; individual effects rival dedicated units, 12 Insert effects, 2 Master effects, 2 Total effects
* On-board sequencer offers 16 MIDI tracks + 16 audio tracks (24-bit, 48kHz recording quality)
* Open Sampling System Instant sampling and resampling from any mode: Program, Combination or Sequencer.
* Sophisticated KARMA technology generates infinitely variable performance-driven phrases, musical effects, and backing tracks to catalyze your creativity
* Expanded Drum Track for play-along grooves and inspiration
* Signature sounds created with guidance from world class musicians

Built-in PCM sound libraries

• EXs1 - ROM Expansion
  
• EXs2 - Concert Grand Piano
  
• EXs3 - Brass & Woodwinds
  
• EXs4 - Vintage Keyboards
  
• EXs5 - ROM Expansion 2
  
• EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano
  
• EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano
  
• EXs8 - Rock Ambience Drums
  
• EXs9 - Jazz Ambience Drums
  
• EXs17 – SGX-2 Berlin D Piano
  
• EXs18 – KORG EXs Collections