KORG Introduces NEW More Powerful Korg Kronos

Published on Nov 12, 2014

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"The most powerful synthesizer on the planet just became more powerful. The beautifully redesigned new Kronos features an expanded SGX-2 piano engine, adding a gorgeous 9GB Berlin grand with dedicated una corda (soft pedal) samples, plus sympathetic string resonance that also works with the revered Kronos German, Japanese, and optional Austrian grand pianos. An improved Set List mode offers users the capability to color-code Set List slots, and resize their custom text either onscreen or via an external USB keyboard. Hundreds of new sounds are easily identified by famous song titles. All sounds are now searchable by title, and they are all powered by an unparalleled nine distinct synth engines:

SGX-2 Premium Piano

EP-1 MDS Electric Piano

CX-3 Tonewheel Organ

HD-1 High Definition PCM Synthesizer

MS-20EX & PolySixEX Legacy Analog Modeling

AL-1 High-Fidelity Analog Modeling

MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer

STR-1 Plucked Strings Physical Modeling

Add one-cable USB DAW integration for MIDI and Audio, system-wide Touch/Drag via Kronos’ huge color TouchView™ screen, powerful effects processing with up to 16 effects at a time, a 16 MIDI/16 Audio track sequencer, 16-part Combinations, a tremendous assortment of real time controllers, legendary KARMA phrase generating technology, vector control, and a brand new look featuring real wood end caps, and you have an unrivaled instrument for production and performance today, tomorrow, and beyond.

It’s Kronos. Evolved."

And the official press release:



"KORG Introduces the New Kronos;

More Powerful Version of Its Flagship Music Workstation

Expanded Piano Engine, Improved Touch Panel Navigation, Improved Set List Mode, Search by Song Title Functionality, Redesigned Exterior

(MELVILLE, NY—November 12, 2014)--On November 12, KORG USA introduces the new KRONOS, the most powerful version of its flagship keyboard Music Workstation to date; it was announced by James Sajeva, Brand Manager for Korg products at KORG USA.

“The new Kronos features the unrivaled 9-engine structure from previous versions, with numerous improvements to both sound capability and overall functionality. Truly, this is the most powerful synthesizer on the planet just got more powerful”” Sajeva said.

“Our SGX piano engine, already revered for its German and Japanese grands, now also includes a 9GB Berlin grand with dedicated una corda (soft pedal) samples, plus sympathetic string resonance that works on all the SGX pianos” he continued. “It’s truly an amazing piano experience. There are new banks of sounds based on famous song titles for our cover players and those looking for ‘that’ sound for their recordings, plus a ‘best of’ bank from KaPro, who has created numerous libraries for the Kronos line.”

Other new features include system-wide Touch/Drag via the Kronos’ huge color TouchView™ screen; allowing the user to edit onscreen parameters faster and more naturally than ever.

An evolved Set List mode provides the capability to resize their custom text per set list entry, and enter text via either an onscreen QWERTY or external USB ASCII keyboard. Entries can also be color-coded for better organization and visibility, and users can even decide how many set list entries appear on the screen at time, allowing for more (and larger) onscreen text to remind you of lyrics, changes, or other notes.

An improved search function helps users to find the perfect sound faster than ever.

Other improvements include onscreen metering in Combination and Sequencer modes, along with the ability to edit Programs within a Combination to hear the edits in context with other parts.

The improvements don’t end with the software, either; the new Kronos also boasts a new look, including natural wood side panels, easier-to-read silkscreened text, a sophisticated – and functional – vented back panel, and gold-plated audio I/O jacks.

About KORG

Since it was founded in 1963, Korg’s goal has been to create new experiences in music and performance. That was what drove the creation of Japan’s first disc-based rhythm machine, the Doncamatic, and then led to the development of Japan’s first synthesizer and the world’s first needle-type tuner, followed by numerous unique instruments that have brought the enjoyment of musical performance to many people around the world. More information may be obtained at http://www.korg.com/us/"