The Korg Kronos 88 offers a fully graded 88 note RH3 piano action which matches the elegance of the instrument itself. with 5 years of development behind it the Kronos is the most established and powerful workstation Korg have ever produced. Loaded with 9 different synthesis engines, huge touch screen interface, SSD (solid State Disk) and many other features this is most definitely a 1 stop instrument for creation, production and mastering.

9 Sound Engines

The most substantial sound powerhouse ever created in a music workstation, the Korg Kronos 88 houses a huge choice of 9 different synthesis types covering every genre you could imagine. The new sounds are access using Virtual Memory Technology (VMT), aided by a fast SSD (Solid State Disk) providing high polyphony and massive, ultra-long, and unlooped samples; offering unheard of performance from a hardware instrument.

Sound Engines:

• SGX-1 Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)
• EP-1 MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)
• HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer (PCM Virtual Memory Technology)
• AL-1 Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling
• CX-3 Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling)
• STR-1 Plucked String (Physical Modeling)
• MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis)
• MS-20EX (CMT Analog Modeling)
• PolysixEX (CMT Analog Modeling)

Versatile Sequencer

Korg have pushed workstation sequencing to a new level. 16 Track MIDI sequencer combined with a 16 track hard disk recorder. Upto 4 tracks can be recorded simultaneously on the audio recorder and both the MIDI and audio sequencer can access any one of the Korg Kronos 88s vast effects system. Up to 16 effects - 12 insert effects, 2 masters and 2 total effects can be used all at once opening up creative potential never before seen in a Korg workstation.

SST Technology

The Korg Kronos is the first Korg product to offer Smooth Sound Transition. On many instruments you can hear an uadible glitch in the sound when moving from one path to another. With the Korg Kronos SST technology this age old problem is no more. The new system allows the user to change between patches or performances and the sound smoothly transitions across to the next. It is the perfect feature for the live musician.

Korg Kronos 88 - Main Features:

• 9 Sound engines: SGX-1 Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano) / EP-1 MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano) / HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer (PCM Virtual Memory Technology) / AL-1 Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling) / CX-3 Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modelling) / STR-1 Plucked String (Physical Modeling) / MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis) / MS-20EX (CMT Analog Modelling) / PolysixEX (CMT Analog Modelling)
• Programs and Combinations: 2,560 (1,536 or more preloaded [768 or more HD-1+768 or more EXi]).
• User memory combinations:1,792 (480 or more preloaded)
• User memory drum kits: 264 (78 or more preloaded)
• 256 GM Level2 preset programs+ 9 GM Level 2 drum preset programs
• 88 Key fully weighted RH3 piano action - upgraded
• Comprehensive interface, based around a new large 8” TFT TouchView display
• Virtual Memory Technology (VMT), aided by a fast SSD (Solid State Disk) provides high polyphony and massive, ultra-long, and un-looped samples
• Set List mode: Organise the Programs, Combinations, 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.
• KARMA® technology in-built for instant rhythmic pattern and backing creativity
• Expanded Drum Track for play-along grooves and inspiration
• Signature sounds created with guidance from world class musicians
• Dimensions: 57.28" x 16.18" x 5.71" / 1,455 x 411 x 145 mm
• Weight: 23kg