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Korg Kronos X 61

Item ID: KronosX61

61-key Workstation with Semi-weighted keybed, Solid-state Internal Drive, 8" Color TouchView Display, 4-way Joystick, Ribbon Controller, and 9 Sound Engines

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Kronos X - the "X" Stands for Expanded!

The Korg Kronos X 61 is juiced with boosted internal memory and SSD size, giving you even more of the beastly capabilities that made Kronos a game-changing keyboard workstation. Packed with an amazingly flexible environment and cutting-edge technology, Kronos gives you the freedom to create music in fun and exciting new ways. By taking advantage of nine independent synthesis engines, Kronos X puts virtually any sound you can think of (and many you've never dreamed of) well within your grasp. If you're ready to venture into all-new creative territory, the Korg Kronos X 61 is the keyboard for you!



Korg Kronos X Workstation Keyboard at a Glance:
  • Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
  • Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds
  • A studio of music-production gear onboard
  • Easy-to-use hands-on environment

Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities
From acoustic instruments to gritty analog synths, the nine synthesis engines onboard Korg's Kronos X can provide every sound you need. The SGX-1 acoustic piano engine captures every nuance of real German and Japanese grand pianos, from damper resonance to mechanical noise. Then there's the EP-1 electric piano engine, which uses Multi-Dimension Synthesis to let you tweak, morph, and totally customize the wide range of classic electric piano sounds. These two new synthesis engines are worth the price of admission alone - and they're just the beginning!

Amazing new technologies for smoother, more expressive sounds
The incredible sounds found on the Kronos X simply wouldn't be possible without powerful new synthesis technologies. That's why Korg equipped this flexible workstation with components such as solid-state flash-based storage. The ultra-fast streaming possible with solid-state memory is the driving force behind Korg's Virtual Memory Technology, which provides you with high polyphony and incredible unlooped samples. It also allows the Kronos X to perform smooth sound transitions, so you can hold sustain notes while switching sounds or modes - just what you need for seamless transitions.

A studio of music-production gear onboard
More than just an amazing performance keyboard, the Korg Kronos X is a complete 32-track music-creation workstation. In addition to a robust 16-track sequencer, Korg gave Kronos X the capacity to record up to 16 audio tracks as well - all in studio-standard 24-bit/48kHz quality! What's more, Kronos X gives you an entire studio rack full of effects to enhance your music. You can run up to 16 fantastic effects at once, each of which more than rivals dedicated standalone effects units. And thanks to the Kronos X's Open Sampling System, you can instantly sample and resample any sound you create, allowing you to come up with amazing new sounds.

Easy-to-use hands-on environment
Long known for their easy-to-use workstation environments, Korg raised the bar again by loading Kronos X with hands-on controls. Starting with the large 8" TouchView display, you'll find navigating through the Kronos X environment to be absolutely intuitive. Kronos X also provides you with an entire dedicated control surface, complete with channel-strip-style sliders, knobs, and buttons. Plus, you get great performance controls, including a ribbon controller and one of Korg's fantastic vector joysticks. What's more, Kronos X comes loaded with Korg's top-of-the-line KARMA technology, making it a truly impressive performance keyboard as well as a first-class keyboard workstation!

Korg Kronos 61 Keyboard Workstation Features:
  • Amazingly powerful synthesizer containing an nine separate sound engines
  • Great-feeling, responsive semi-weighted keybed
  • Approximately 2GB of available PCM RAM allows more sample data to be loaded at once
  • Doubled SSD capacity of 62GB allows support for ginormous sound library expansions
  • User Sample Bank feature lets you create extremely large sample libraries
  • You get numerous artist signature sounds created by top musicians
  • 16-part Combis allow all engines to function together in perfect harmony
  • Dynamic Voice Allocation keeps polyphony high
  • Use up to 16 premium-quality effects at once; individual effects rival dedicated units
  • On-board sequencer offers 16 MIDI tracks and 16 audio tracks (24-bit, 48kHz)
  • Open Sampling System - instant sampling and resampling from any mode (Program, Combination or Sequencer)
  • Onboard KARMA technology generates infinitely variable performance-driven phrases and backing tracks
  • Expanded Drum Track for play-along grooves and inspiration
  • Set List mode lets you organize Programs, Combis, and Songs into a single, easy-to-select screen
  • Smooth Sound Transition allows held or sustained notes to keep sounding when changing sounds or modes
  • Direct support for playing drums and chords from Korg pad-equipped USB controllers
  • General support for all class-compliant USB controllers, including the Korg nano series and microKEY series
  • Support for Kronos Editor and Plug-in Editor software
  • USB Ethernet adapter compatibility enables high-speed data transfer between Kronos X and your computer
  • Comprehensive interface based around a large 8" TFT TouchView display

Perform and record with a total beast of a workstation: the Korg Kronos X!
Specification Detail
Sound Engine Type(s) 9 sound engines
Number of Keys 61
Type of Keys Semi-weighted
Other Controllers 4-way joystick, vector joystick, ribbon controller, vector joystick, nine sliders, eight knobs, various switches
Polyphony Variable per engine, w/ dynamic allocation (eg: SGX-1 = 400 voices)
Wave Memory Variable
Number of Presets Preloaded: 1,536 programs, 480 combis, 78 drumkits, 265 GM
Expansion 9 (ROM, SGX-1, various instruments)
Number of Effects 185
Effects Types Various
Arpeggiator Yes
Sampling Yes
Audio Playback 16-track playback
MIDI Sequencer 16
USB 2 x Type A (for connection to ext USB devices), 1 x Type B (MIDI)
Number of Audio Inputs 2
Audio Input Types 2 x TRS
Number of Audio Outputs 6
Audio Output Types 6 x TRS
Number of Digital Inputs 2
Digital Input Types 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x USB (both 2-channel)
Number of Digital Outputs 2
Digital Output Types 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x USB (both 2-channel)
MIDI I/O In, Out, Thru, USB
Pedal Inputs 1 x damper (half-damper supported), 1 x assignable switch, 1 x assignable pedal
Height 5.28"
Width 41.42"
Depth 14.25"
Weight 27.56 lbs.
Power Supply 120V, int
Manufacturer Part Number KRONOSX61

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Reviews

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BADDEST KEYBOARD ON THE PLANET

by Lloyd Trammell from Thousand Oaks, CA
May 18, 2013
Music Background: Lifetime musician
I knew this thing was incredible after seeing it at a local music store, but nothing can prepare you for this thing except owning one. I spoke with my Sweetwater sales person and now have one. Besides... read more [+] being an incredible sounding keyboard, this thing samples and is a 16 track sequencer and 16 track audio recorder. I don't think the word "workstation" accurately describes this incredible keyboard. If you are a serious play, get one... you won't regret it! Sounds unbelievable and easy to navigate. close [-]

Korg Kronos X 61

by Rick from Stroudsburg, Pa
February 12, 2013
Music Background: Sound engineer and musician
I love this keyboard. The versatility is outstanding. I had narrowed down my choice to Yamaha motif XF (sounds and versatility) and the Kurzweil (sounds - strings and piano). The outstanding versatil... read more [+]ity and screen won me over on this unit. I figured I could get the Karo libraries for better strings and piano. close [-]

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