Regarding the LCD screen
The KROME LCD screen is a precision device, and careful attention has been paid to its product quality. Although
you may notice some of the issues listed below, please be aware that these are due to the characteristics of LCD
screens, and are not malfunctions.
There may be pixels in the screen that are always dark (unlit) or always bright (lit).
Depending on the displayed content, the brightness of the screen may appear uneven.
Depending on the displayed content, horizontal stripes of shading may be visible.
Depending on the displayed content, flickering or moire patterns may be visible.
Data handling
Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save
important data on USB storage devices or other media. Please be aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for
any damages which may result from loss of data.
COPYRIGHT WARNING
This professional device is intended only for use with works for which you yourself own the copyright, for which
you have received permission from the copyright holder to publicly perform, record, broadcast, sell, and
duplicate, or in connection with activities which constitute “fair use” under copyright law. If you are not the
copyright holder, have not received permission from the copyright holder, or have not engaged in fair use of the
works, you may be violating copyright law, and may be liable for damages and penalties. KORG TAKES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF KORG PRODUCTS.
The content that is built into this product or included with it may not be extracted, recorded, or stored in a form
similar to its original state, and distributed or made publicly available on the internet. The content of this product
(such as sound programs, style data, accompaniment patterns, MIDI data, PCM sample data, audio data,
operating system etc.) is the copyrighted property of KORG Inc. or is copyrighted material used by KORG Inc.
under license from a third party. You do not need permission from KORG Inc. to use the above content to
produce or perform musical works, or to record and distribute such works.
About this manual
The manuals and how to use them
The KROME EX comes with the following manuals.
Quick Start Guide (printed and PDF) (this document)
Supplementary Manual (PDF)
KROME Operation Guide (PDF)
KROME Parameter Guide (PDF)
Voice Name List (PDF)
A printed copy is included only for the Quick Start Guide.
Quick Start Guide
This provides a simple explanation of the KROME EX’s functions. Read this manual first.
Supplementary Manual
This explains the expanded functions and other features of the KROME EX, regarding the programs, combinations
and so on. Please read this as a supplement to be used with the KROME Operation Guide and the KROME
Parameter Guide.
KROME Operation Guide
Put simply, the Operation Guide is designed to answer the question, “How do I do this?”
It explains the names and functions of each part of the KROME, basic operation, an overview of each mode, how to
edit sounds, how to record on the sequencer, and how to sample. This guide also explains the basics of the
Arpeggiator, effects, Drum Kits, and the Drum Track.
Finally, it also contains a troubleshooting guide and supplemental information such as specifications.