Korg KROME73EX Kronos Based 73-key Workstation W/Color Touchview – Korg

An evolved go-to synthesizer with a focus on “FUTURE BASICS”
KROME, the best-selling synth focused on packing the most usable sounds into an easy to use platform, has received a major refresh. Updated to meet the needs of the current music scene, KROME EX has a special emphasis on sounds that can immediately fit into productions of all types.

In addition to standard sounds that will never grow old, KROME EX provides numerous new programs and PCM data, including piano programs prepared specifically for this product. This instrument provides high-quality and immediately-usable sounds that take full advantage of the KROME’s high performance specs. The new body also features a newly revamped build and look to accompany the new sounds.

A music workstation for gigging musicians and producers of all stripes. The KROME EX.

Specifications

Keyboard:

• Semi-Weighted Keyboard
• Velocity-sensitive (aftertouch not supported)
• Standard C1 – C7 (transposable in the range [C0…C6]-[C2…C8])

System:

• EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded)

Sounds:

• Maximum Polyphony: 120 voices (120 Oscillators) / Single Mode, 60 voices (120 Oscillators) / Double Mode
• PCM Memory: 4 GB (48 kHz, 16-bit Linear PCM converted)
• 728 multisamples, 2,502 drumsamples

Program:

• Oscillator: OSC1 (Single); OSC1 + 2 (Double)
• Filters: Four types of filter routing, Two multi-mode filters per oscillator
• Driver: Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost
• EQ: Three bands, sweepable mid
• Modulation: Envelope generators, LFOs, key tracking generators, AMS mixers, Pitch EG, Common LFO

Combination:

• Timbre Number: Max 16
• Drum Kit: Stereo and mono drum samples, 8 velocity zones switch

Effects:

• Insert Effects: 5 (stereo in/out)
• Master Effects: 2 (stereo in/out)
• Total Effect: 1 (stereo in/out)
• Effect Types: 193 types

Polyphonic Arpeggiator:

• Program Mode: 1 unit
• Combination, Sequencer Mode: 2 units
• Number of patterns: 5 preset Arpeggio patterns, 1,088 User Arpeggio patterns

Drum Track:

• Preset Patterns: 710 patterns
• User Patterns: 1,000 patterns

Sequencer:

• Tracks: 16-track + 1 master track
• Number of Songs: 128
• Resolution: ♩=1/480
• Tempo: 40.00 – 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)

Media:

• Load, Save, Utility, Data filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data)

Controllers:

• Joystick, SW [1], SW [2]
• Realtime Control: [SELECT] Switch, 4 Knobs
• Drum Track: [DRUM TRACK] Switch
• Arpeggiator: [ARP] Switch

User Interface:

• Touch view graphical User Interface, 7-inch Color TFT LCD
• Mode Switches: [COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL], [MEDIA]
• VALUE controllers: [VALUE] Dial, [INC], [DEC] Switches, 10 key block
• BANK Switches: [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F]
• SEQUENCER switches: [PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START/STOP]
• TEMPO: TEMPO
• Others: [PAGE], [WRITE], [EXIT], [VOLUME] knob, Contrast knob

Outputs:

• AUDIO OUTPUT, L/MONO, R 6.3mm (Mono) Phone jack, Unbalanced
• Headphone Output: 3.5mm Stereo phone jack
• Control Input: DAMPER, ASSIGNABLE SWITCH, ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

Others:

• MIDI IN, OUT
• USB: USB-MIDI Interface (TYPE B) x 1
• SD Card Slot: Max 2 GB / SD Memory Card is supported, Max: 32 GB / SDHC Memory Card is supported (SDXC Memory Card not supported)

Principle Specifications:

• Power: Power supply (DC12V 3.5A), POWER switch
• Power Consumption: 13W
• Dimensions: 1,191 mm × 313 mm × 93 mm / 46.89 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches

Weight:

• 8.2 kg / 18.08 lbs.

Included Items:

• AC Adapter

Accessories (sold separately):

• Keyboard stand (model-specific)
• Soft shell cases (model-specific)
• Expression/volume pedal (XVP-20)
• Foot controller (EXP-2)
• Damper pedal (DS-1H)
• Pedal switch (PS-1, PS-3)