Korg 61-Key Dynamic Synthesizer Workstation with 9 Distinct Sound Engines
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Korg 61-Key Dynamic Synthesizer Workstation with 9 Distinct Sound Engines
The Ultimate Stage Icon Returns.
The legend is back. Meet the KORG KRONOS 61-Key Music Workstation, the flagship instrument trusted by musicians on stages and in studios around the world. Combining nine powerful sound engines, thousands of inspiring sounds, and professional performance tools, KRONOS gives you everything you need to bring your musical vision to life.
Now refreshed with 256 additional sound programs, an enhanced interface, and a refined design, KRONOS delivers the expressive sound, creative freedom, and reliability that demanding musicians expect. From your first musical idea to your biggest performance, the possibilities are virtually endless.
Designed for Professionals
Unmatched Sound. Unlimited Expression.
Explore an extraordinary range of musical possibilities with nine dedicated synthesis engines. From breathtaking acoustic grand pianos and vintage electric keyboards to legendary organs, analog synthesizers, and expressive physical modeling, KRONOS delivers authentic sounds for virtually any genre.
Discover thousands of ready-to-play programs and combinations, plus 256 additional sound programs in this refreshed KRONOS generation. Enjoy a stunning Italian grand piano, the expressive Tine EP I Early electric piano, rich FM keyboards, atmospheric pads, soaring synth leads, and more.
The 61-key Natural Touch semi-weighted keyboard delivers responsive, expressive playability for everything from fast synth leads to detailed keyboard performances. Enjoy the flexibility and control you need to perform confidently across a wide variety of musical styles.
Take command of your sound with eight real-time knobs, nine sliders, and an advanced performance control surface. Shape sounds, adjust mixes, and manage your music intuitively, while the responsive 8-inch color TouchView display puts essential functions right where you need them.
Move effortlessly between sounds without interrupting your performance. Smooth Sound Transition (SST) technology helps preserve sustained notes and effect tails as you change programs or combinations, making KRONOS a powerful partner for complex live performances.
Create in the Studio. Own the Stage.
From complex studio arrangements to high-energy live shows, KRONOS brings your instruments, sounds, effects, and performance settings together in one powerful workstation. Spend less time managing equipment and more time making music.
Incredible Sonic Versatility
Nine Legendary Sound Engines
Instead of limiting your creativity to a single synthesis technology, KRONOS gives you nine specialized engines, each designed to recreate and explore a different world of sound.
Experience expressive grand piano sounds with detailed resonance and authentic acoustic character, including a premium Italian grand piano.
Recreate the warmth, character, and expressive response of classic electric pianos, from vintage tine sounds to modern keyboard tones.
Bring classic organ performances to life with authentic tonewheel modeling, rich drawbar sounds, and expressive organ textures.
Explore an extensive world of detailed PCM-based sounds, from acoustic and orchestral instruments to contemporary synthesizer textures.
Capture the distinctive character of a legendary analog synthesizer with powerful filters, experimental textures, and classic electronic sounds.
Create lush vintage pads, rich analog textures, and timeless synthesizer sounds inspired by a classic polyphonic instrument.
Design expressive synth leads, powerful basses, atmospheric pads, and evolving electronic sounds through high-fidelity analog modeling.
Discover the creative depth of FM-style synthesis and waveshaping, from distinctive digital keyboards to intricate evolving textures.
Explore expressive plucked-string sounds through physical modeling, creating rich textures inspired by acoustic instruments and beyond.
Professional Performance Tools
Everything You Need to Create and Perform
Take control of every performance with Set List Mode. Organize sounds, combinations, and song settings in one convenient interface, with up to 128 set lists containing 128 slots each. Switch between musical moments quickly and confidently, without navigating through complicated menus.
Turn inspiration into finished arrangements with the integrated 16-track MIDI sequencer and 16-track audio recorder. Compose, arrange, record, and refine your music directly on KRONOS, with dedicated tools to capture both MIDI performances and audio tracks.
Shape and polish every sound with 16 onboard effect processors, including 12 Insert, two Master, and two Total effects. Choose from 197 effect types to add spatial depth, warmth, movement, and professional finishing touches to your performances.
Explore powerful sampling tools with KORG's Open Sampling System. Capture external audio, import compatible sample formats, and customize sounds with editing functions such as time stretching, time slicing, and crossfade looping.
Expand your creative possibilities with access to over 300 KRONOS Sound Libraries. Explore professionally designed instruments and sound collections spanning a vast range of musical genres and production styles. Additional libraries may require separate purchase.
KRONOS combines its familiar performance-focused layout with a refreshed, premium exterior. A durable powder-coated metal body and elegant black wood side panels create an instrument that looks as impressive as it sounds.
Built on the KRONOS legacy, this generation also maintains compatibility with KRONOS Sound Libraries, helping musicians preserve and expand their existing sound collections.
At a Glance
Features You'll Love
Explore premium pianos, organs, analog synthesizers, FM synthesis, and more.
Discover newly created and carefully curated sounds alongside thousands of existing presets and combinations.
Enjoy responsive Natural Touch action for expressive live performances.
Navigate instruments, effects, and performance settings through an intuitive touchscreen.
Organize live performances and move between sounds while preserving sustained notes and effects.
Compose and arrange with 16 MIDI tracks and 16 audio tracks.
Enhance sounds with studio-quality processing and 197 effect types.
Connect external instruments, controllers, computers, and audio equipment through MIDI, USB, and professional audio connections.
Technical Details
KORG KRONOS 61 Specifications
- 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
Your Sound. Your Vision. No Compromises.
From breathtaking piano performances to groundbreaking electronic sound design, the KORG KRONOS 61 brings your musical world together in one extraordinary instrument. With nine sound engines, expansive performance tools, and professional production capabilities, KRONOS is ready to inspire your next great performance.
Specifications
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- System
- KRONOS System Version 3.2
- Keyboard
- 61-key Natural Touch semi-weighted
- Sound Engines
- 9 (SGX-2, EP-1, CX-3, HD-1, MS-20EX, PolysixEX, AL-1, MOD-7, STR-1)
- Display
- 8" Color TouchView TFT, SVGA (800 x 600), adjustable brightness
- Maximum Polyphony
- Varies by synthesis engine 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 and 1,388 drum samples
- PCM RAM Capacity
- Approximately 3 GB
- Wave Sequences
- 598 user memory, 207 preloaded
- Internal Storage
- 120 GB SSD
- Set Lists
- 128 set lists with 128 slots each
- Smooth Sound Transition
- Supported with adjustable hold time per Set List slot
- Performance Controls
- 8 real-time knobs, 9 sliders, and advanced control surface
- Sampling System
- Open Sampling System with resampling and in-track sampling
- RAM Sampling
- 16-bit / 48 kHz stereo or mono
- Disk Sampling
- 16-bit or 24-bit / 48 kHz
- Maximum Disk Sampling Time
- 80 minutes stereo (16-bit)
- Sample Locations
- 16,000 samples and 4,000 multisamples
- Supported Formats
- KORG, AKAI S1000/S3000, SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, WAV
- Editing Tools
- Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and additional editing functions
- Insert Effects
- 12 stereo processors
- Master Effects
- 2 stereo processors
- Total Effects
- 2 stereo processors
- Effect Types
- 197
- Effect Presets
- 783 presets
- Track EQ
- 3-band EQ per timbre/track
- Additional Processing
- Dynamic modulation, Common LFO, and stereo side-chaining
- MIDI Sequencer
- 16 tracks plus master track
- Audio Recorder
- 16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording
- Maximum Songs
- 200
- Tempo Range
- 40.00–300.00 BPM
- Sequencer Resolution
- 1/480
- Maximum Memory
- 400,000 MIDI events or 300,000 audio events
- Audio Recording Format
- WAV, 16-bit or 24-bit
- Additional Functions
- RPPR and Auto Song Setup
- Main Audio Outputs
- L/MONO and R, balanced 1/4" TRS
- Individual Outputs
- 4 balanced 1/4" TRS outputs
- Headphone Output
- 1/4" stereo
- Audio Inputs
- 2 balanced 1/4" TRS inputs with Mic/Line switches and level controls
- Digital Audio
- Optical S/P DIF input/output, 24-bit / 48 kHz
- USB Audio
- 24-bit / 48 kHz, 2-channel input/output
- MIDI
- MIDI In, Out, and Thru
- USB
- 2 x Type-A Host ports; 1 x Type-B MIDI/Audio interface port
- Pedal Connections
- Damper (half-damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz–22 kHz, +/-1.0 dB
- THD+N
- 0.01% typical
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- 95 dB typical
- Dynamic Range
- 95 dB typical
- Power Consumption
- 40W
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