Korg KRONOS2-61 User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
Contents
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections and power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TouchView user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing sounds in Set Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing Programs and Combinations . . . . . 18
Using controllers to modify the sound. . . . 19
Using KARMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Drum Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording MIDI and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Editing MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Template Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Saving and loading data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Saving your edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Saving to and loading from disk . . . . . . . . . . 25
Listening to the demo songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications (abbreviated) . . . . . . . . . 28

Korg KRONOS2-61 Specifications

General

Keyboard	61 keys
Sound Engines	9
Polyphony	Varies by sound engine
Display	8-inch color touchscreen
Sequencer	16-track MIDI sequencer
Effects	12 insert effects, 2 master effects
Sampling	Open Sampling System
Storage	62GB SSD
USB	USB
Weight	14.3 kg
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB, Audio In/Out

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

FCC Regulation Warning (for USA)

Radio frequency energy compliance and potential interference.

About this Manual

Quick Start Guide

Introduction to basic KRONOS features for rapid setup and operation.

Operation Guide

Detailed explanation of KRONOS functions, editing, and recording.

Parameter Guide

Main Features

Nine Synthesis Engines

Details the nine integrated synthesis engines offering diverse sound creation capabilities.

Optimized for Live Performance

Highlights features like Smooth Sound Transitions and Set Lists for live use.

Effects Processing

KARMA Music Generation

Explanation of KARMA, an interactive MIDI data generator for music.

Sampling and Audio Input

Audio and MIDI Sequencer

Description of the 16 MIDI and 16 audio tracks for song creation.

Superb Musical Interface

Front Panel Controls

Volume, Control Surface, and Data Entry

Key controls for volume adjustment, sound editing, and parameter input.

Disk Access, Mode, and Utility Buttons

KARMA, Drum Track, and Joystick Controls

Features for KARMA, Drum Track, joysticks, ribbons, and switches.

Sequencer, Tempo, and Sampling Controls

Buttons and knobs for sequencer, tempo, and sampling operations.

Touch View Display

The primary graphical interface for operating the KRONOS.

Connections and Power Management

Turning On the KRONOS

Step-by-step guide for safe power-up and initial connections.

Turning Off the KRONOS

Procedures for safe shutdown and saving user data.

TouchView User Interface

Touch Screen Calibration

Selecting Operating Modes

Program Mode

For selecting, playing, and editing individual sounds (Programs).

Combination Mode

Layering and splitting up to 16 Programs for complex sounds.

Sequencer Mode

Recording, editing, and playing MIDI and audio tracks.

Set List Mode

Organizing sounds for live performance and quick selection.

Sampling Mode

Recording, editing, and creating user samples and multisamples.

Global and Disk Modes

Playing Sounds in Set Lists

Set List Overview

Selecting Set Lists

Selecting Slots within a Set List

Choosing individual sounds (Slots) within a selected Set List.

Playing Programs and Combinations

Selecting Programs by Bank/Number

Finding and selecting Programs using banks and numerical order.

Selecting Programs by Category

Locating Programs based on their type or instrument category.

Selecting Combinations

Procedures for choosing and playing layered or split sounds.

Using Controllers to Modify Sound

Joysticks, Ribbon, and Switches

Real-time control of sound parameters using front-panel accessories.

Control Surface Functions

Real-time Knobs and Tone Adjust

Using KARMA

KARMA On/Off and Linking

Activating KARMA and synchronizing it with the Drum Track.

KARMA Controller Usage

Using the Sequencer

Recording MIDI and Audio

Steps for recording MIDI tracks and audio overdubbing.

Auto Song Setup

Adding MIDI and Audio Tracks

Saving and Loading Data

Understanding Write vs. Save

Writing Programs to Internal Memory

Saving and Loading to Disk

Data File Types (.PCG, .SNG, .KSC)

Saving All KRONOS Data

Loading Data from Disk

Sample Management and Demo Songs

Loading and Playing Demo Songs

Steps to load and playback the KRONOS's pre-installed demo songs.