An advanced platform with more features. The portable synth workstation that does it all.

KROSS 2, the long-awaited successor to KROSS, is a compact and portable workstation with a huge variety of sounds. Maintaining its identity as an ultra-lightweight, compact and battery-capable instrument, this new model greatly improves the functionality and sounds of the KROSS. In addition to a total of over a thousand preset sounds, PCM memory expansion has now been added. Also new, we have a Pad Sampler that allows full sampling, as well as USB Audio/MIDI interface functionality. The color scheme is even more elegant, and the user interface allows for intuitive operation, even for beginners.

Easily select the sound you want to play, shape it just the way you imagine, sample a sound, create phrases and rhythms, record your voice or guitar, take KROSS 2 on stage and perform. Whatever your artistic vision is, you will make it a reality. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer, designed with creative freedom in mind.

Specifications

• Keyboard:

  • KROSS 2-88: 88 keys NH (Weighted Natural Action) keyboard (without aftertouch)

• Keyboard Range:

  • KROSS 2-88: Normally A0 ─ C8 (adjustable in the range A-1…C7) ─ [A1…C9])

• System:

  • EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated)

• Sound Engine:

  • Maximum Polyphony:
    • 120 voices (120 oscillators), Single mode
    • 60 voices (60 oscillators), Dual mode
    • Maximum simultaneous polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings such as stereo multisampling and speed fades.

• PCM Preset Memory:

  • Approximately 128 MB (calculated as 48 kHz/16-bit Linear PCM equivalent)
  • 496 multisamples (including seven stereo), 1014 drum samples (including 49 stereo)

• PCM Expansion Memory:

  • Approximately 128MB (*when converted to 48 kHz 16-bit linear PCM)
  • Used when loading optional PCM

• Programs:

  • Oscillator: OSC1 (Single), OSC1+2 (Double): compatible with stereo multisamples, and four speed levels with switching, transition, and layers.
  • Filters: Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB), Two multimode filters per voice (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
  • Modulation: Two envelope generators (Filter & Amp), two LFOs, two keyboard tracking generators (Filter & Amp), two AMS mixers, Pitch EG, common LFO, two common keyboard tracking generators

• Combinations/Timbres:

  • Up to 16 ringers, switchable via Keypad and Speed ​​Zone Settings, can be used to change sounds, and the tone adjustment function allows program settings to be modified.

• Master Keyboard Functionality:

  • Pressed from control of external MIDI devices

• Drum Kits:

  • Stereo and mono drum samples. 4-speed switch zones with adjustable fades and shapes (Linear, Power, Layer).

• Number of Combinations / Programs / Drum Kits:

  • User Combinations: 896 (384 Preloaded)
  • User Programs: 1280 (768 Preloaded)
  • User Battery Kits: 58 Kits (42 Preloaded)
  • Preset Programs: 265 Programs (256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs)
  • Total number of preloaded programs and Preset programs: 1,075 (810 preloaded programs, 265 Preset programs

• Favorites:

  • Number of memories: 128 (16 favorites × 8 banks)

• Effects:

  • Insertion Effects: 5 Insertion Effects processed online; stereo in - stereo out.
  • Master Effects: 2 Master Effects, two Sends to Effects; stereo in - stereo out.
  • Total 134 types of Effects (selection of 74 types of Insertion Effects, 101 types of Master Effect 1, and 120 types of Master Effect 2)

• Polyphonic Arpeggiators:

  • Program Mode: An Arpeggiator
  • Combination Mode: Two Arpeggiators
  • Sequencer Modes: Two Arpeggiators

• Preset Arpeggio Patterns:

  • UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, RANDOM

• User Arpeggio Patterns:

  • Number of Arpeggiator patterns: 1280 (1024 Preloaded)
  • Number of tones: 12 tones
  • Number of steps: up to 64 steps

• Step Sequencer:

  • Program Mode
  • Combination Mode
  • Sequencer Mode
  • Total number of tones: 12 tones + 1 accent tone, Number of steps: up to 64 steps

• Sequencer:

  • 16 MIDI tracks
  • Up to 128 Songs
  • Resolution: 1/480
  • Time: 40.00–300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
  • Maximum Memory: Up to 210,000 MIDI events

• Pad Sampler:

  • 16 pads × 8 banks
  • Automatically saved on the SD card, and automatically loaded
  • Up to four pads can play simultaneously
  • Recording format: PCM audio format 48 kHz/16-bit

• Audio Recorder:

  • Recording Format: PCM audio format 48kHz/16bit
  • Export WAVE format (file name extension: .wav) 48kHz/16bit, stereo
  • Recording Time: Maximum continuous recording time: 3 hours
  • Number of Songs: Up to 200 songs

• Controllers:

  • General Control: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW1, SW2
  • Realtime Control: SELECT button, SWITCH button, KNOB1 knob, KNOB2 knob
  • Step Sequencer/Favorite/Pad Sampler/Pad Audio Play: Pads 1–16
  • Drum Track: DRUM TRACK button
  • Arpeggiator: ARP button
  • Audio Recorder: AUDIO REC button

• User Interface:

  • Display: 240 × 64 pixel LCD backlight
  • Adjustable contrast (hold the EXIT button and turn the VALUE dial)
  • Category, VALUE, MODE, COMBI, PROG, SEQ (GLOBAL/MEDIA), ENTER, FUNCTION, PAGE-, PAGE+, MENU buttons

• Control Input:

  • DAMPER (Supports piano-style half-damper pedals as well as standard foot switches)
  • ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
  • ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

• Audio Outputs (Analog):

  • AUDIO OUTPUT L/MONO, R
    • Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks (TS unbalanced)
    • Output Impedance: 1.1k ohm stereo, 550 ohm mono (L/Mono only)
    • Maximum Level: +10.0 dBu
    • Load Impedance: 10k ohm or greater

• Headphone Output:

  • Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack
  • Output Impedance: 33 ohm
  • Maximum Level: 40 + 40 mW

• Audio Inputs (Analog):

  • LINE IN
    • Connectors: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini phone jack
    • Input Impedance: 1.1k ohm
    • Maximum Input Level: -42 to 0 dBu
  • MIC IN
    • Connectors: 6.3 mm (1/4") phone jacks (TS unbalanced)
    • Input Impedance: 33 ohm
    • Maximum Input Level: -48 to -6dBu
    • Phantom power or plug-in power is not supported.

• MIDI:

  • IN, OUT

• USB:

  • USB connector TYPE B x 1, USB-MIDI interface, USB audio interface

• SD Card Slot:

  • One card slot
  • Capacity recognized: SD memory cards up to 2 Gigabytes (GB). SDHC memory cards up to 32 Gigabytes (GB). SDXC memory cards are not supported.

• 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):

  • KROSS2-88: 1,448 mm × 383 mm × 136 mm / 57.01" × 15.08" × 5.35"

• Weight:

  • KROSS2-88: 12.3 kg / 27.12 lbs (excluding batteries)

• Included Items:

  • AC adapter, Quick Start Guide