Korg Kronos 88 LS Music Workstation with SGX-2 Engine, Limited Edition
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Korg Kronos 88 LS Music Workstation with SGX-2 Engine, Limited Edition

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Korg Kronos 88 LS Workstation Specifications

  • Keyboard

    LS keyboard (Velocity-sensitive Semi-Weighted Keyboard)

  • Synthesis Method

    SGX-2 Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)
    EP-1 MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)
    HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer (PCM)
    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 Component Modeling Technology (Analog Modeling)
    PolysixEX Component Modeling Technology (Analog Modeling)

  • Polyphony

    SGX-2: 100 voices (100 dual-stereo notes)
    EP-1: 104 voices
    HD-1: 140 voices
    AL-1: 80 voices
    CX-3: 200 voices
    STR-1: 40 voices
    MOD-7: 52 voices
    MS-20EX: 40 voices
    PolysixEX: 180 voices

  • Multitimbral

    16-part

  • PCM Memory

    Preset
    314 MB (ROM 1,505 multisamples, 1,388 drum samples)
    Build-in Expansion PCM Libraries
    EXs1 - ROM Expansion
    EXs2 - Concert Grand Piano
    EXs3 - Brass and Woodwinds
    EXs4 - Vintage Keyboards
    EXs5 - ROM Expansion 2
    EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano
    EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano
    EXs8 - Rock Ambience Drums
    EXs9 - Jazz Ambience Drums
    EXs17 - SGX-2 Berlin D Piano
    EXs18 - KORG EXs Collections

  • PCM Memory (Contd.)

    RAM Capacity
    Approximately 2 GB
    Wave Sequences
    598 User memory, 187 preload
    Support for stereo multisamples, synchronization of individual notes, and tempo-based settings

  • Combination

    Number of Timbres
    16 Maximum
    Master Keyboard Functionality
    Keyboard and velocity splits, layers, and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external MIDI devices
    Tone-adjust parameter function modifies program settings, and the master keyboard function controls external MIDI devices

  • Presets

    User Memory Programs
    2,560 (1,792 or more [896 HD-1+896 EXi] preloaded)
    User Memory Combinations
    1,792 (512 preloaded)
    User Memory Drumkits
    264 (78 preloaded)
    256 GM Level 2 preset programs + 9 GM Level 2 drum preset programs

  • Set List

    128 Set lists
    128 Slots per set list
    Each set list provides a 9-band graphic EQ, and a Tone Adjust function that allows program settings to be adjusted
    Transpose setting
    Hold Time setting of Smooth Sound Transition (SST) supported for each slot

  • Sampling

    System
    Open Sampling System (resampling, in-track sampling)
    Bit Depth/Sampling Frequency
    RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
    Disc: 16- or 24-bit/48 kHz
    Sampling Time
    RAM: Dependent on available PCM RAM
    Disk: Maximum 80 minutes stereo (879 MB: 16-bit)

  • Sampling (Contd.)

    Sample Locations
    16,000 samples/4,000 multisamples (128 indexes per multisample)
    Ripping
    Direct sampling (ripping) from audio CD (CD-DA)
    Formats
    KORG format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with advanced Program parameter conversion), SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, and WAVE
    Editing
    Time stretch, time slice, crossfade loop, and other standard editing features

  • Effects

    Insert Effects: 12, stereo in/stereo out
    Master Effects: 2, stereo in/stereo out
    Total Effects: 2, stereo in/stereo out
    Timbre EQ: One 3-band EQ for each timbre/track
    Effect Types: 197
    Modulation: Dynamic modulation and common LFO
    Effects Control Busses: Stereo side-chaining for compressors, gates, vocoders, etc.
    Effect Presets: Total 783 preset, maximum 32 per effect (preset user)

  • KARMA

    Modules
    One module in program mode, 4 modules in combination and sequencer modes
    Generated Effects (GE)
    2,048 Presets,
    1,536 Users (96 preload)

  • KARMA (Contd.)

    Controllers
    On/Off
    Latch
    Chord
    Assign
    Module
    Control
    KARMA real time control sliders 1-8
    KARMA scene 1-8
    KARMA switches 1-8
    KARMA wave-sequencing
    GE sub category
    Freeze randomize
    Time signature control
    Tempo synchronize
    Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup

  • KARMA (Contd.)

    Controllers
    On/Off
    Latch
    Chord
    Assign
    Module
    Control
    KARMA real time control sliders 1-8
    KARMA scene 1-8
    KARMA switches 1-8
    KARMA wave-sequencing
    GE sub category
    Freeze randomize
    Time signature control
    Tempo synchronize
    Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup

  • Sequencer

    Tracks
    16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disc recorder + master track
    Songs
    200
    Resolution
    1/480
    Tempo
    40 to 300 (1/100 BPM resolution)
    Maximum Memory
    400,000 MIDI events or 300,000 Audio events
    MIDI Tracks
    16 tracks plus the master track
    697 Preset/100 user patterns (per song)
    18 Preset/16 user template songs

  • Sequencer (Contd.)

    Audio Tracks
    16-track playback
    4-track simultaneous recording
    WAV file format 16-bit/24-bit
    Other Functions
    RPPR (real-time Pattern Play and Record)
    1 Pattern set per song
    Auto song setup function

  • Controllers

    Control Surface
    Vector joystick
    Joystick
    Ribbon controller
    Switches 1 and 2
    Control Assign Switches:
    Assigns the control surface to timber/track, audio, external, real-time knobs/KARMA, or tone adjust/EQ

  • Controllers (Contd.)

    Mixer Knobs Switch
    Assigns the mixer knobs to either channel strip or individual pan, reset control switch, solo switch, knobs 1-8, switches 1-8 (upper row), switches 1-8 (lower row), sliders 1-8, master slider
    KARMA Control
    On/off, latch, chord assign, module control
    DRUM TRACK
    On/off

  • General

    Disk Mode
    Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1
    Display
    TouchView graphical user interface, 8" (203 mm) color TFT, SVGA (800 x 600 dots), adjustable brightness
    MIDI
    3 x 5-pin DIN In, Out, Thru

  • General (Contd.)

    USB
    2 x USB Type-A
    1 x USB Type-B
    Disc Drives
    60 GB 2.5" SSD
    Option for installing second internal SSD
    Control Inputs
    Damper pedal (half damper supported)
    Assignable switch
    Assignable pedal

  • Electrical Characteristics

    Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz, +/-1.0 dB, 10-kOhm load
    THD+N: 0.01%, 10-kOhm load (typical), 20 Hz to 22 kHz
    S/N: 95 dB (typical)
    Dynamic Range: 95 dB (typical)
    Crosstalk: 95 dB, @ 1 kHz (typical)

  • Outputs

    ANALOG
    Main L/Mono, R
    2 x 1/4" TRS balanced
    Output Impedance: 350 ohm stereo, 175 ohm mono
    Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu
    Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohm or greater)
    Main volume knob controls Main Audio output only
    Individual 1-4
    4 x 1/4" TRS balanced
    Output Impedance: 350 ohm stereo, 175 ohm mono
    Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu
    Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ohm or greater)

  • Outputs (Contd.)

    Headphones
    1 x 1/4" TRS
    Output Impedance: 33 ohm
    Maximum Level: 60 + 60 mW (when load impedance is 33 ohm)
    Main volume knob (link with audio output main)

  • Outputs (Contd.)

    Headphones
    1 x 1/4" TRS
    Output Impedance: 33 ohm
    Maximum Level: 60 + 60 mW (when load impedance is 33 ohm)
    Main volume knob (link with audio output main)

  • Inputs

    ANALOG
    Audio Inputs 1 and 2
    2 x 1/4" TRS balanced
    Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
    Nominal Level Line: +4 dBu
    Nominal Level Mic: -22 dBu
    Maximum Level Line: +16 dBu
    Maximum Level Mic: -10 dBu
    Source Impedance: 600 ohm
    Signal to Noise Ratio: 95 dB typical
    Dynamic Range: 95 dB typical
    Crosstalk: 95 dB, @ 1 kHz

  • Inputs (Contd.)

    DIGITAL
    S/P DIF
    Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201
    Sample Rate: 48 kHz
    USB-B
    24-bit
    Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels

  • Power Requirements

    100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Consumption: 60 W

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    56.14 x 14.33 x 5.28" (142.6 x 36.4 x 13.4cm)

  • Weight

    39.24 lb (17.8kg)

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About Korg Kronos 88 LS Workstation

Kronos LS
With a newly-designed light touch keyboard for effortless playability, KRONOS LS lets you take a full-sized keyboard - and the power of KRONOS - anywhere.

Packed with nine versatile sound engines, up to 16 simultaneous effects, 16-part Combinations and so much more, KRONOS is KORG's most powerful synthesizer ever. To further unlock KRONOS' potential, KORG introduces a new light-touch 88-key model for a new level of playability - and portability.

Features

New light-touch keyboard for effortless, nimble playing
KORG's all-new light-touch keyboard makes it easy to play anything from rapid organ licks to synth phrases to glissandi. The mechanism of the keyboard itself has been redesigned so that the velocity is easier to control than on existing light-touch keyboards, even when playing complex chords or difficult phrases. The box-shaped keys share their look with KORG's premium RH3 action, while providing the faster playing feel of a synth keyboard. Since the keyboard is semi-weighted, it's also perfect for playing piano and electric piano in any style.

6.3 kg/14 lbs. lighter than KRONOS2-88 for increased portability
The new keyboard makes the instrument markedly lighter than KRONOS2-88 with KORG's RH3 action, making transport and setup much simpler. At under 19 kg/40 lbs., bringing a full 88-note KRONOS to a show just became more convenient.

New OS v3.1 includes new Quick Layer/Split functions
Along with its dynamic new keyboard, KRONOS LS features the latest KRONOS OS - v3.1 - which puts Quick Layer and Quick Split functions right at users' fingertips. Effortlessly create layers such as piano and strings, or splits such as electric piano and bass, effortlessly. Numerous additional OS refinements have also been made to further ensure stability and a stress-free performance environment.

A new look to complement its new feel
With its luxurious dark umber aluminum body and beautifully crafted sunburst wood side panels, KRONOS LS is designed to present as beautifully as it plays. KRONOS LS offers an elegant look that's perfect for home, stage, and studio.

Korg Kronos 88 LS Workstation Features

  • New light-touch keyboard for effortless, nimble playing
  • 6.3 kg/14 lbs. lighter than KRONOS2-88 for increased portability
  • New OS v3.1 includes new Quick Layer/Split functions
  • A new look to complement its new feel

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Key Features

  • New light-touch keyboard for effortless, nimble playing
  • 6.3 kg/14 lbs. lighter than KRONOS2-88 for increased portability
  • New OS v3.1 includes new Quick Layer/Split functions
  • A new look to complement its new feel

What's in the box:

  • Kronos 88 LS Music Workstation with SGX-2 Engine (Limited Edition-Gold)
  • AC Power Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Accessory DVD Disk
  • Korg 1 Year Limited Warranty