Korg Kross 2 MB

A modern workstation in the lineage of acclaimed Korg models

The Korg KROSS2-88 continues the legacy of Korg workstations that have influenced many keyboardists, embracing the "all-in-one" spirit and a vast collection of sounds inherited from previous generations. This KROSS2 version advances the concept with an expanded library, increased polyphony, more PCM memory, and simplified studio integration via USB audio/MIDI.

Who the Korg KROSS2-88 excels for and its applications

Designed for the versatile keyboardist, the KROSS2-88 suits both band musicians and producers. It caters to pop, electro, techno, ambient, synthwave, film music, and worship styles through its combinations, arpeggios, and drum patterns. In the studio, it facilitates composition with its sequencer and audio recorder, while live it reassures with its mobility (battery-powered) and dedicated controls for layering or splitting sounds.

Technical specifications

Number of effects	134	Memory	128 MEGABYTE
Arpeggiator	Yes	Sound generator	PCM
Controller	Pitchbend, Modulation, Sustain, Pads	Envelope	ADSR
Sampler	Yes	LFO	1
Filters	Multimode filter	Backup type	SD card
User memories number	1280	Accessories included	Power supply
Max polyphony	120	MIDI I/O	IN, OUT (DIN), MIDI PAR USB
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Inputs	USB, Expression pedal, Sustain pedal, Midi, Jack, Line in, SD card
Synthesis type	Digital	Outputs	USB, Midi, 2 x jack
Vocoder	No	Color	Black
Category	Workstation	Sequencer	Yes
Number of keys	88	Preset number	768
Touch	Heavy	Display	Backlit display
Split & layer	layer, split	Number of pads	16
Key format	big	Weight	12.3 kg
Transposition	Yes	Dimensions (mm)	1448 x 383 x 136

Keyboard	61-key velocity-sensitive version (adjustable range C1 to C8, normally C2 to C7) or 88-key NH (Natural Weight Hammer Action) version (adjustable range A1 to C9, normally A0 to C8)	User Programs	1,280 (768 preloaded)
Aftertouch	no	User drum kits	58 (42 preloaded)
Synthesis engine	EDS-i	Preset Programs	265 (256 GM2 and 9 GM2 drum programs)
Polyphony	60/120 voices/oscillators depending on oscillator settings (stereo multisamples, velocity crossfading)	Favorites	8 banks of 16 (128 total)
PCM memory	128 MB, 496 multisamples (including 7 stereo) and 1,014 drum samples (including 49 stereo)	Insert effects	5 (out of 75)
Memory for PCM expansions	128 MB	Send effects	2
Oscillators	2, supporting stereo multisamples	2 master effects	effect 1 out of 101, effect 2 out of 120
Velocity zones	4 per oscillator (switching, crossfade, layers)	Total number of effect types	134
2 multimode filters per voice	low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-reject	Polyphonic Arpeggiator	1 for Programs, 2 for Combi and Sequencer
4 filter routings	single, series, parallel, 24 dB	Directions	up, down, alt1, alt2, random
Envelope generators	2 per voice (filter and amp)	Arpeggiator patterns	1,280 in 12 keys, up to 64 steps
Keyboard tracking generators	filter and amp	64-step sequencer	12 keys and 1 accent
Modulation sources	2 AMS mixers, pitch generator, common LFO and 2 common keyboard tracking generators	Rhythm track	772 patterns, Trigger and Sync modes, zone parameters
Drum kits based on stereo and mono samples, adjustable crossfade curves	linear, power, layer	16-track MIDI sequencer	up to 128 Songs, up to 210,000 MIDI events
User Combis	896 (384 preloaded)