KORG Kross 2 61
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Specifications KORG Kross 2 61
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| Main settings | |
| Tool type | synthesizer |
| Training | no |
| Keyboard | |
| Number of keys | 61 |
| Hammer action | no |
| Key size | full-size |
| Touch sensitivity of the keyboard | there is |
| Splitting the keyboard | there is |
| Sound controllers | |
| Pedals | pluggable |
| Right (damper) pedal | optional |
| Control pedal | optional |
| Pitch bend controller | there is |
| Modulation controller | there is |
| Design | |
| Housing | compact |
| Built-in speaker system | no |
| Display | there is |
| Memory card support | SD |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 935x88x269 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Functions | |
| Polyphony | 120 |
| Arpeggiator | there is |
| Transpose | there is |
| Metronome | there is |
| Number of effects | 134 |
| Vocoder | there is |
| Number of songs recorded | 128, up to 16 tracks each |
| Connectors and interfaces | |
| Number of headphone outputs | 1 |
| Number of line outputs | 2 |
| Inputs | microphone and line |
| MIDI connectors | entrance and exit |
| USB type A interface | no |
| USB type B interface | there is |
| Features: | |
| Powered by batteries or rechargeable battery | there is |
KORG Kross 2 61 reviews
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Advantages:
- multifunctionality, the instrument is sharpened for live performance. - Built-in sampler expands the keyboard player's capabilities. Fast loading of a set of samples, compared to the "iron" sampler akai mpx-16 (3-4 seconds versus 1 - 1.5 minutes). - built-in audio player allows you to start the backing track directly from the instrument, - microphone input - you can play and sing alone. - fresh sounds. Great fat strings, new disco sounds including pulsating ones. - convenient navigation through the categories of sounds - you quickly find the sound you want in Prog and Combi modes - the ability to connect 3 pedals at once. I really liked it, I hadn't used an expression pedal before. - lightweight - about 4 kg.
Disadvantages:
- it is not possible to load mono samples - only stereo. The instructions are not written about this. - in the "audio play" mode, the song does not start immediately after pressing the button, but after a while. Therefore, it will not work to start with the metronome. - just 14 seconds for each sample in. If more - cuts off. - not very detailed instructions. For example, in sampler mode, when you exit editing, the synthesizer automatically saves a set of samples. But in favorites mode, when you exit editing, it does not save anything - you need to do it manually through the functions button. The instructions do not say anything about this. - lack of software for editing presets via a computer. All editing - only from the instrument itself. - not very convenient and personally after Roland it is not clear to me how the effects section on presets is implemented. - the lower front part is rounded, so that when you put it on the upper tier at an angle - it can slide down - soiled soft-touch coating - fingerprints remain instantly and are very visible in stage light.
Comment:
I recommend cover bands for keyboardists.
18 November 2017, Kursk
Advantages:
Lightweight. Multitimbrality and mixing of sounds to each other. Effects, equalization, midi settings, split keyboard. There is a vocoder.
Disadvantages:
! There is simply no simple metronome, you have to go into the step sequencer and draw these unfortunate quarters with the right timbre.! You cannot additionally use an external midi keyboard to play it with a different tone. What is annoying - after all, the keyboard supports both multitimbrality and external control, and you cannot use it as an external synth. ! I don’t know about the other keys, but the section for grouping timbres by songs is really missing here. To create a song list and assign multiple Key Voices to them to quickly switch between them. It seems like this task should be performed by the Favorits section, but somehow everything is crammed into it.
Comment:
September 2, 2019, Moscow
Advantages:
Great sound. Fingers do not slide over the keys. The Yamaha MX-61 has slippery and narrow black keys. But the Yamaha MX-61 has a real grand piano sound with soundboard resonance. The KORG does not have a true grand piano sound - the piano tones in the lower two octaves have a bass guitar overtones. Because of this, chords in the left hand sound more expressive, but with an electronic overtones. Is it good - everyone decides for himself.
Disadvantages:
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Comment:
Nice modern instrument. Great sound. Weight 3.8 kg. Great opportunities for playing with accompaniment. Be sure to buy a sustain pedal. I recommend ROLAND DP-10.
September 2, 2019, Moscow
