Select and play Combinations.
Use multiple timbres to play arpeggio patterns generated by two arpeggiators.
Use one or more timbres to play back the patterns in the drum track.
Use the KROME as a 16-part multitimbral tone generator.
Edit Combinations
You can use the tone adjust function to easily edit the program of each timbre. You can assign Programs to each of
the 16 Timbres, each with separate volume, pan, EQ, and keyboard and velocity zones; adjust settings for effects,
arpeggiator and the drum track. Plus, you can use up to five insert effects, two master effects, and one total effect.
Sequencer mode
Sequencer mode lets you record, playback, and edit MIDI tracks. You can:
Use the sixteen-track MIDI sequencer to record and play back songs. Record a single MIDI track at a time, or
record as many as all sixteen tracks simultaneously. You can also record exclusive messages.
Use multiple tracks to record and play back performances generated by two arpeggiators.
Use one or more tracks to play back the patterns in the drum track.
Edit songs.
Use the KROME as a 16-track multi-timbral sound module.
GM/GM2 playback is also supported.
Use the Tone Adjust function to easily edit the program of each track.
Use up to five insert effects, two master effects, and one total effect.
Record patterns and assign them to individual keys, using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Recording).
Create a Cue List that will play back multiple songs in the order that you specify. You can also combine these
songs into a single song.
Create user Drum Track patterns.
Global mode
Global mode lets you adjust overall settings for the entire KROME, and edit drum kits and arpeggio patterns. In
Global mode, you can:
Adjust settings that affect the entire KROME, such as master tune and the global MIDI channel.
Create user scales.
Create drum kits using drumsamples.
Create user arpeggio patterns.
Rename program and combination categories.
Set the function of the assignable pedals and assignable switches.
Transmit MIDI System Exclusive data dumps.
Media mode
You can save or load data using an SD card. In Media mode, you can:
Save and load Programs, Combinations, Songs, and Global setup data.
Format an SD card, copy and rename files, etc.
Perform file operations such as copying data to or from media.
Export and import sequences to and from SMF (Standard MIDI Files).
Use the Data Filer function to save or load MIDI System Exclusive data.
Playing sounds
Playing Programs and Combinations
Selecting Programs by bank and number (A)
Here’s how to select a program. For more about the features and functions of Program mode, see “Program mode”
on page 11.
1. Press the front-panel PROG button (the LED will light up) to enter Program mode.
The upper left side of the LCD screen shows the name of the current page, PROG P0: Play. This is a good home
base for playing Programs. Notice the large, highlighted characters in the upper part of the LCD display. These are
the name and number of the current Program. When these are highlighted, you can press the INC/DEC buttons to
select the next or previously numbered Program. You can also turn the VALUE dial to move through the Programs in