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Korg Kronos X User Manual

Korg Kronos X
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Operation Guide
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Korg Kronos X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound Engines9
SamplingOpen Sampling System
TypeWorkstation
PolyphonyUp to 200 voices
Display8-inch Color TouchView Display
Sequencer16-track MIDI sequencer
Storage62 GB SSD
Effects12 Insert Effects, 2 Master Effects, 2 Total Effects
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI, Audio Inputs/Outputs
Power Supply100-240V, 50/60Hz

Summary

KRONOS Operation Guide

About This Manual

Provides an overview of the KRONOS manuals, including the Quick Start Guide, Operation Guide, and Parameter Guide.

Introduction to KRONOS

Details the front and rear panels of the KRONOS, including descriptions of various controls and connectors.

TouchView User Interface

Explains the KRONOS's graphical interface, including on-screen elements like buttons, sliders, and menus.

Basic Information About KRONOS Modes

Outlines the KRONOS's seven modes: Set List, Program, Combination, Sequencer, Sampling, Global, and Disk.

Setup and Connections

Covers powering on/off the KRONOS and making essential audio, MIDI, and USB connections.

Update Information

Details new features and improvements in KRONOS software versions 2.0 and 1.5.

Playing and Editing Programs

Explains how to select, play, and edit Programs, including using controllers and basic editing techniques.

Using Controllers

Describes how to use KRONOS controllers like the joystick, ribbon, switches, and control surface.

Using the Chord Pads

Details how to assign notes and chords to pads, play them, and use Chord mode for musical expression.

Easy Program Editing

Provides quick editing methods using the front panel knobs, sliders, and switches for Programs.

Detailed Program Editing

Explains in-depth editing of KRONOS Programs, covering oscillators, filters, envelopes, and effect parameters.

Playing and Editing Combinations

Covers selecting, playing, and editing Combinations, including layers, splits, and velocity switches.

Easy Combination Editing

Explains how to change Programs within a Combi and adjust mix parameters using the control surface.

Creating Songs (Sequencer Mode)

Details the KRONOS sequencer overview, mode structure, MIDI recording, and audio recording capabilities.

Playing Songs

Explains how to play songs in the sequencer, including playback controls, mute/solo functions, and locate settings.

MIDI Recording

Covers MIDI recording procedures, including real-time, step, and multitrack recording methods.

Audio Recording

Provides an overview of audio recording, including track setup, events, regions, and variations like bouncing.

Song Editing

Details various editing operations for Songs, MIDI Tracks, and Audio Tracks.

Using RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play/Record)

Explains how to assign patterns to RPPR, play, and record RPPR performances.

Sampling (Open Sampling System)

Covers sampling overview, audio settings, preparing for sampling, and sampling in Sampling mode.

Sampling and editing in Sampling mode

Details sampling and editing within Sampling mode, including creating multisamples and basic examples.

User Sample Banks

Explains how to load, edit, and save User Sample Banks, including KSC files and memory management.

Connecting to computers via USB Ethernet and FTP

Provides instructions for connecting to a computer using USB Ethernet and FTP for file transfer.

Global Settings, Wave Seq., Drum Kits

Covers Global mode settings for master tune, MIDI, controllers, category names, Wave Sequences, and Drum Kits.

Using Wave Sequences

Explains Wave Sequence overview, programming basics, creating rhythmic and crossfaded sequences, and modulation.

Using Drum Kits

Details Drum Kit overview, editing drum kits, velocity crossfades, exclusive groups, and saving drum kits.

Loading & saving data, and creating CDs

Covers saving data to internal memory, disks, CDs, and USB media, and creating audio CDs.

Editing names

Explains how to change names of various KRONOS elements like Programs, Set Lists, and files.

Saving data

Provides methods for saving data, including to internal memory, disk, or via MIDI data dump.

Using Effects

Covers effects overview, types, and how to use them in Programs, Combinations, Sequencer, and Sampling modes.

Detailed effects editing

Explains how to edit effects parameters, including dynamic modulation and MIDI/Tempo Sync.

Using KARMA

Provides an overview of KARMA, its structure, modules, GE, and real-time parameters.

Performing with KARMA

Details how to perform with KARMA in Program and Combination modes, including tempo and controller settings.

Editing KARMA

Explains how to edit KARMA settings in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes.

Using the Drum Track

Covers Drum Track overview, selecting patterns, setting tempo, and using it in Program, Combination, and Sequencer modes.

Using KARMA and the Drum Track together

Explains how to link KARMA with the Drum Track for synchronized start/stop and scene settings.

Appendices

Contains troubleshooting guides for power, LCD, touch-screen, modes, audio, MIDI, disks, CDs, and USB media.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common issues related to power, LCD, touch-screen, modes, audio, MIDI, and media.

Error and confirmation messages

Lists and explains various error and confirmation messages encountered during KRONOS operation.

Specifications

Details the KRONOS system, keyboard, tone generator, sampling, effects, KARMA, and sequencer specifications.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Provides a detailed chart of MIDI messages transmitted and recognized by the KRONOS.

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