Korg Kronos LS 88-key Synthesizer Workstation 88-note Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation with Semi-weighted Action, Solid-state Internal Drive, 8" Color TouchView Display, 4-way Joystick, Ribbon Controller, and 9 Sound Engines Korg Kronos LS 88 Keyboard Workstation Features: Comprehensive keyboard workstation with 9 sound engines, thousands of sounds and effects, extensive hands-on controls, and everything you need to arrange and create original music onboard 88-note semi-weighted action keyboard provides the quick response and recovery you need for fast-paced synth and organ performances, with enough resistance for piano parts as well SGX-2 sound engine takes a no-compromises approach to acoustic piano sound, featuring complex, full-sample synthesis to deliver the character of famous German and Japanese grands, including string resonance and una corda modeling EP-1 sound engine employs Korg's cutting-edge Multi-Dimensional Synthesis (MDS) technology to simulate the precise behavior of reed and tine electric pianos, along with effects and more CX-3 sound engine perfectly models timeless tonewheel organ sound, complete with a full complement of vintage effects, tube-amp warmth, and rotary speaker cabinet emulation HD-1 sound engine leverages decades of PCM digital synthesis developments to produce wavetable tones ranging from perennial classics to unparalleled futuristic synth sounds MS-20EX sound engine utilizes Component Modeling Technology (CMT) to recall Korg's classic MS-20 semi-modular monosynth down to its finest details, including external input routing PolysixEX sound engine faithfully re-creates the original 1981 Polysix, including its 6-voice polyphony, aggressive 4-pole filter, and onboard effects AL-1 sound engine puts legendary OASYS technology into action, mimicking the behavior and response of classic analog synth hardware while including modern functions such as filter morphing, complex waveforms, and more MOD-7 sound engine uses waveshaping VPM/FM synthesis to generate everything from the classic electronic piano sounds found in countless '80s ballads to unique and evolving pads and sound beds STR-1 sound engine uses advanced physical modeling to synthesize virtual plucked strings for guitar, harp, harpsichord, ethnic instruments, and many other creative sound-design applications Sounds include numerous artist signature programs created by top musicians and 16-part Combis with complex sounds covering multiple engines Massive 62GB solid-state storage comes pre-loaded with 21GB of sound content covering thousands of sounds, programs, and songs Dynamic Voice Allocation manages polyphony for realistic sound layering to keep your performances sounding natural Enormous 8" 800px x 600px SVGA TouchView display makes navigation easy while providing you with detailed feedback and parameter control Set List mode lets you organize Programs, Combis, and Songs into a single, easy-to-select screen Comprehensive onboard songwriting platform includes powerful 16-track sequencing and 16-track audio recorder, allowing you to create entire songs via an intuitive workflow Advanced Kay Algorithmic Real-time Music Architecture (KARMA) technology provides natural-sounding and responsive accompaniment that adapts to your style as you play Complex yet easy-to-use drum tracks from the M3 synthesizer allows you to quickly add compelling drums and rhythmic elements to your music Create your own unique sounds via the onboard Open Sampling System, which takes external sounds or internal samples to create new instruments Enhance your sounds with 16 extensive onboard effects processors and 12 insert effects, plus a 3-band EQ for every track USB/MIDI host ports let you instantly add MIDI control surfaces directly to your workstation for even greater hands-on control Onboard performance controls include Korg's classic 4-way Vector joystick and a responsive ribbon controller, as well as two pedal inputs with half-damper support Slim body looks great, travels well, and fits on any keyboard stand for comfortable live gigging — 16 pounds lighter than the standard Kronos 88! USB Ethernet adapter compatibility enables high-speed data transfer between Kronos and your computer and lets you access the Kronos Editor and Plug-in Editor software Tech Specs: Type: Synth Workstation Sound Engine Type(s): 9 x Synth/Modeling engines Analog/Digital: Digital Number of Keys: 88 Type of Keys: Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive Other Controllers: Joystick, Ribbon controller, Vector Joystick Polyphony: 180 Number of Effects: 197 (16 simultaneous, 12 insert effects, 2 master effects) Arpeggiator: Yes Sequencer: 16-track MIDI Sampling: Yes Audio Recording: 16-track Audio Memory: 2GB PCM RAM Storage: Onboard 62GB drive Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (mic/line) Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (main out), 4 x 1/4" (mono out) Headphones: 1 x 1/4" Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (S/PDIF) Digital Outputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (S/PDIF) USB: 2 x Type A, 1 x Type B MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru/USB Pedal Inputs: 3 x 1/4" (damper, switch, pedal) Expansion: Optional second internal SSD Software: Kronos Editor, Plug-in Editor OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.6.4 or later OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable Height: 5.28" Width: 56.14" Depth: 14.33" Weight: 39.2 lbs. Manufacturer Part Number: KRONOS288LS
Korg Kronos LS 88-key Synthesizer Workstation
88-note Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation with Semi-weighted Action, Solid-state Internal Drive, 8" Color TouchView Display, 4-way Joystick, Ribbon Controller, and 9 Sound Engines
Korg Kronos LS 88 Keyboard Workstation Features:
Comprehensive keyboard workstation with 9 sound engines, thousands of sounds and effects, extensive hands-on controls, and everything you need to arrange and create original music onboard
88-note semi-weighted action keyboard provides the quick response and recovery you need for fast-paced synth and organ performances, with enough resistance for piano parts as well
SGX-2 sound engine takes a no-compromises approach to acoustic piano sound, featuring complex, full-sample synthesis to deliver the character of famous German and Japanese grands, including string resonance and una corda modeling
EP-1 sound engine employs Korg's cutting-edge Multi-Dimensional Synthesis (MDS) technology to simulate the precise behavior of reed and tine electric pianos, along with effects and more
CX-3 sound engine perfectly models timeless tonewheel organ sound, complete with a full complement of vintage effects, tube-amp warmth, and rotary speaker cabinet emulation
HD-1 sound engine leverages decades of PCM digital synthesis developments to produce wavetable tones ranging from perennial classics to unparalleled futuristic synth sounds
MS-20EX sound engine utilizes Component Modeling Technology (CMT) to recall Korg's classic MS-20 semi-modular monosynth down to its finest details, including external input routing
PolysixEX sound engine faithfully re-creates the original 1981 Polysix, including its 6-voice polyphony, aggressive 4-pole filter, and onboard effects
AL-1 sound engine puts legendary OASYS technology into action, mimicking the behavior and response of classic analog synth hardware while including modern functions such as filter morphing, complex waveforms, and more
MOD-7 sound engine uses waveshaping VPM/FM synthesis to generate everything from the classic electronic piano sounds found in countless '80s ballads to unique and evolving pads and sound beds
STR-1 sound engine uses advanced physical modeling to synthesize virtual plucked strings for guitar, harp, harpsichord, ethnic instruments, and many other creative sound-design applications
Sounds include numerous artist signature programs created by top musicians and 16-part Combis with complex sounds covering multiple engines
Massive 62GB solid-state storage comes pre-loaded with 21GB of sound content covering thousands of sounds, programs, and songs
Dynamic Voice Allocation manages polyphony for realistic sound layering to keep your performances sounding natural
Enormous 8" 800px x 600px SVGA TouchView display makes navigation easy while providing you with detailed feedback and parameter control
Set List mode lets you organize Programs, Combis, and Songs into a single, easy-to-select screen
Comprehensive onboard songwriting platform includes powerful 16-track sequencing and 16-track audio recorder, allowing you to create entire songs via an intuitive workflow
Advanced Kay Algorithmic Real-time Music Architecture (KARMA) technology provides natural-sounding and responsive accompaniment that adapts to your style as you play
Complex yet easy-to-use drum tracks from the M3 synthesizer allows you to quickly add compelling drums and rhythmic elements to your music
Create your own unique sounds via the onboard Open Sampling System, which takes external sounds or internal samples to create new instruments
Enhance your sounds with 16 extensive onboard effects processors and 12 insert effects, plus a 3-band EQ for every track
USB/MIDI host ports let you instantly add MIDI control surfaces directly to your workstation for even greater hands-on control
Onboard performance controls include Korg's classic 4-way Vector joystick and a responsive ribbon controller, as well as two pedal inputs with half-damper support
Slim body looks great, travels well, and fits on any keyboard stand for comfortable live gigging — 16 pounds lighter than the standard Kronos 88!
USB Ethernet adapter compatibility enables high-speed data transfer between Kronos and your computer and lets you access the Kronos Editor and Plug-in Editor software
Tech Specs:
Type: Synth Workstation
Sound Engine Type(s): 9 x Synth/Modeling engines
Analog/Digital: Digital
Number of Keys: 88
Type of Keys: Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive
Other Controllers: Joystick, Ribbon controller, Vector Joystick
Polyphony: 180
Number of Effects: 197 (16 simultaneous, 12 insert effects, 2 master effects)
Arpeggiator: Yes
Sequencer: 16-track MIDI
Sampling: Yes
Audio Recording: 16-track Audio
Memory: 2GB PCM RAM
Storage: Onboard 62GB drive
Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (mic/line)
Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (main out), 4 x 1/4" (mono out)
Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (S/PDIF)
Digital Outputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (S/PDIF)
USB: 2 x Type A, 1 x Type B
MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru/USB
Pedal Inputs: 3 x 1/4" (damper, switch, pedal)
Expansion: Optional second internal SSD
Software: Kronos Editor, Plug-in Editor
OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.6.4 or later
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later
Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable
Height: 5.28"
Width: 56.14"
Depth: 14.33"
Weight: 39.2 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: KRONOS288LS
