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Korg KROSS Quick Start Guide

Korg KROSS
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The display and the modes
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The display and the modes
Display
The display of the KROSS provides various types
of information.
Tip: If the surrounding conditions make the display difficult
to read, you can adjust the contrast. Hold down the EXIT
button and turn the VALUE dial to adjust the contrast at
any time.
Pages and functions
One screen of displayed information is called a “page.” To
access the page you want, you can use the PAGE- and
PAGE+ buttons, or you can press the MENU button and
choose from the page menu.
Each page also contains convenient “functions.”
In the page menu and on the function page, use the PAGE-
and PAGE+ buttons to choose an item, and press the MENU
button to view or execute that function.
When you’re at the page you want, use the cursor buttons
() to select a parameter and the VALUE dial to
adjust the value of that parameter.
Press the ENTER button to confirm the value, and press the
EXIT button to cancel.
Selecting a mode
The KROSS has four operating modes. You’ll switch to the
appropriate mode depending on whether you want to
perform, compose, or make overall settings.
Press a mode button to enter that mode
Creating and playing sounds
Program mode (PROG)
In this mode you can play or edit “programs,”
which are the basic sounds of the KROSS.
Combination mode (COMBI)
In this mode you can play and edit
combinations,” which are multiple sounds used
together.
You can combine programs in various ways; for
example you can make “layer” settings so that two programs
will be heard together, “split” settings that assign different
programs to different regions of the keyboard, or use layers
and splits together.
Creating phrases and songs
Sequencer mode (SEQ)
Here you can use a 16-track sequencer to create
phrases and songs.
Your performance using the keyboard and
controllers can be recorded as MIDI data, and then
played back.
Saving/loading your settings and data
Global/Media mode (GLOBAL/MEDIA)
In this mode you can select various settings for
the KROSS itself, such as keyboard transpose
and sensitivity, controllers, and MIDI.
You can also use an SD card to save or load
KROSS sound settings and song data.
DISPLAY
Page Page tab ParametersMode/Page title
Page menu
Function list
Move between
pages
Cursor buttons
: Choose a parameter
VALUE dial
: Change the value
Adjust the contrast
PROG
PROG
COMBI
COMBI
Drums
Bass
Strings
Piano
SEQ
SEQ
GLOBALGLOBAL
MEDIAMEDIA

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Korg KROSS Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSynthesizer Workstation
Keyboard61 keys (KROSS-61), 88 keys (KROSS-88)
Sound EngineEDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
Polyphony80 voices
Programs640 programs (512 preset, 128 user)
Drum Kits48 drum kits (preset)
Sequencer16-track MIDI sequencer
ArpeggiatorYes
USBUSB (MIDI interface)
StorageSD card slot
Power SupplyAC adapter (included)

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