KORG Kronos 3 88

Kronos 3 technické specifikace

Keyboard

88 key: RH4 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)

73 key: RH4 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)

61 key: Natural Touch Semi Weighted

Tone Generator

Synthesis Types
9
SGX-2: Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)
EP-1: MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)
HD-1: High Definition Synthesizer (PCM)
AL-1: Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling)
CX-3: Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling)
STR-1: Plucked Strings (Physical Modeling)
MOD-7: Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis)
MS-20EX: Component Modeling Technology (Analog Modeling)
PolysixEX: Component Modeling Technology (CMT Analog Modeling)

Maximum Polyphony
SGX-2: 100 voices (100 dual-stereo notes, equivalent to 400 mono voices)
EP-1: 104 voices
HD-1: 140 voices
AL-1: 80 voices
CX-3: 200 voices
STR-1: 40 voices
MOD-7: 52 voices
MS-20EX: 40 voices
PolysixEX: 180 voices

*1: Polyphony may be reduced with processor-intensive effects, such as over 14 O-Verbs.
*2: The KRONOS dynamically allocates processing power between voices and effects.
*3: SGX-2 has 100 dual-stereo notes (equivalent to 400 mono voices).

Preset PCM

314 MB (ROM 1,505 Multisamples, 1,388 Drumsamples)

Build-in Expansion PCM Libraries

EXs1: ROM Expansion
EXs2: Concert Grand Piano
EXs3: Brass & Woodwinds
EXs4: Vintage Keyboards
EXs5: ROM Expansion 2
EXs6: German D Piano
EXs7: Japanese C Piano
EXs8: Rock Ambience Drums
EXs9: Jazz Ambience Drums
EXs17: SGX-2 Berlin D Piano
EXs18: Korg EXs Collections
EXs22: SGX-2 Italian F Piano LE
EXs23: 2 Church Pianos
EXs206: A2D 10 Selections
EXs207: Bolder 10 Selections
EXs208: K-Sounds 10 Selections
EXs209: KApro 10 Selections
EXs210: KARO 10 Selections
EXs211: Kelfar 10 Selections
EXs212: Kid Nepro 10 Selections
EXs213: PCreek 10 Selections Vol.1
EXs214: PCreek 10 Selections Vol.2
EXs215: Q Up Arts 10 Selections
EXs216: Soundiron 10 Selections
EXs217: SOP 10 Selections
EXs218: Irish Acts 10 Selections

PCM RAM Capacity

Approx: 3GB

*4: Available memory for Sampling Mode may vary with the use of Expansion PCM libraries and User Sample Banks. Approx. 760 MB is available at factory settings (When loading the file named “PRELOAD.KSC”).

Wave Sequences

Memory: 598 User memory, 207 Preload
Supports stereo multisamples, synchronization of individual notes, and tempo-based settings.

SGX-2 Program

Premium Piano
Virtual Memory Technology (VMT) plays large samples directly from the internal SSD
Full key stereo sampling, Chromatically sampled at up to 12 velocity levels, no looping.
Damper resonance and mechanical noise are reproduced.
Modeled String Resonance.
Una Corda sample support.

PCM
EXs6: SGX-1 German D Piano
EXs7: SGX-1 Japanese C Piano
EXs12: SGX-1 Austrian D Piano (Option Sound libraries)
8 velocity levels, no Una Corda samples
EXs17: Berlin D Piano, 12 velocity levels, includes Una Corda samples.

Piano Type
80 (With factory settings, the 16 varieties of EXs12 SGX-1 Austrian D Piano do not produce sound. The EXs12 option must be downloaded.)

Oscillator Control
Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, Mechanical Noise, Note Release, String Resonance, Una Corda

EP-1 Program

MDS Electric Piano
Tine and reed-type electric pianos powered by Multi-Dimensional Synthesis (MDS), and vintage effects.

Electric Piano Model Types
7 Types: Tine EP I Early, Tine EP I Late, Tine EP II, Tine EP V, Tine EP DMP, Reed EP 200, Reed EP 200A

Oscillator Control
Harmonic Sound Level, Attack Noise, Level, Release Noise Level, Attack Brightness, Hammer Width

Panel Control
Tine Type, Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (On/Off, Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)
Reed Type, Preamp Volume, Tone (Treble, Bass), Vibrate (Intensity, Speed), Amp/Cabinet (On/Off, Drive)

Effect Types
9 Types: Small Phase, Orange Phase, Black Phase, Vintage Chorus, Black Chorus, EP Chorus, Vintage Flanger, Red Comp, Vox Wah

HD-1 Program

Advanced Vector Synthesis
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Structure
Single: only OSC1, Double: OSC1 and OSC2.
Double mode allows layering two completely separate synth voices with their own settings.

Oscillators
Virtual Memory Technology (VMT) plays large samples directly from the internal SSD.
8 velocity zones per oscillator, with switching, crossfades, and layering.

Filters
Two multi-mode filters per voice (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-reject), Four-mode filter routings (single, serial, parallel, and 24dB mode).

Driver
Per voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit.

EQ
Three bands, with sweepable mid.

Modulation
Three envelope generators, two LFOs per voice, common LFO, four key tracking generators, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), two AMS mixers.

EXi Program Common

Advanced Vector Synthesis
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Modulation
Common Step Sequencer, AMS (Alternate Modulation Source), Common LFO, 2 Key Tracking Generators

EQ
Three bands, with sweepable mid.

AL-1 Program

Oscillators
Ultra-low-aliasing oscillators
OSC1, OSC2, Sub-oscillator and noise generator; ring modulation, FM and Sync

Audio Input
External audio can be processed through the ring modulator, filter, driver, amp, and EQ

Filters
Two multi-mode filters (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject) with four types of filter routings (single, serial, parallel and 24dB mode),
Multi Filter mode (only Filter-A; modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects)

Driver
Per-voice non-linear driver and low boost circuit

Modulation
Five Envelope generators, four per-voice LFOs, two AMS Mixers; Per-voice Step Sequencer.

CX-3 Program

Tonewheel Organ Modeling
Phase-synchronous tonewheels (clean and vintage modes), percussion, key click, wheel brake

EX Mode
Four additional, user-specified drawbars, and expanded percussion.

Internal Effects
Rotary speaker, vibrato/chorus, amp modeling with overdrive, 3-band EQ

Drawbar Control
Controlled via nine front-panel sliders (via Tone Adjust)

Split
Upper, Lower (even in EX mode)

Modulation
Two AMS mixers

STR-1 Program

Physically Modelled String
Includes physically modelled damping, decay, dispersion, nonlinearity, harmonics, dual pickups, and more.
Most string parameters can be controlled in realtime.

String Excitation
Three independent excitation sources can be used simultaneously: Pluck, Noise, and PCM.
16 preset “pluck” types, with modulatable width and randomization. Noise generator with saturation and dedicated low pass filter
PCM Oscillator:
Korg’s ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1;
4 velocity zones per oscillator;
Uses any mono Multisamples, including ROM, EXs, User Sample Bank, or Sampling Mode.
Supports Virtual Memory.

Excitation Filter
Dedicated 2-pole multimode filter for shaping the string excitation.
Filter can be enabled/disabled separately for each excitation source.
Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes

Audio Input and Feedback
Run real-time audio through the string, including feedback through effects.
Modeled feedback includes modulate-able instrument-to-amp distance and orientation.

Filters
Dual multi-mode filters per voice; Single, Serial, Parallel (with split stereo output), and 24dB (4-pole) configurations. Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes
Multi Filter Mode (Filter A only).
Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects

Modulation
5 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 2 Key Track generators, String Tracking generators, 4 AMS Mixers.

MOD-7 Program

Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer
Combines Variable Phase Modulation (VPM), Waveshaping ring modulation, PCM sample playback, and subtractive synthesis; Able to convert-load SYX files.

Oscillators
6 VPM/Waveshaper/Ring Modulation Oscillators:
Phase and modulatable pitch per oscillator.
101 Waveshaper tables plus modulatable Drive and Offset.
Use as oscillators, or as Waveshapers or Ring Modulators for other signals.
PCM Oscillator:
Korg’s ultra-low-aliasing technology, as introduced in the HD-1.
4 velocity zones per oscillator.
Uses any mono Multisamples, including ROM, EXs, User Sample Bank, or Sampling Mode. Supports Virtual Memory.

Audio input
Run real-time audio through the VPM Oscillators and filters.

Filters
Dual multi-mode filters per voice. (Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and Band Reject modes)
Two types of filter looping (Parallel and 24 dB “4-Pole”)
Multi Filter mode (Filter A only):
Modulatable mix of Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, and dry input, for creating a wide variety of unique filter types and effects

Patch Panel
Supports both preset algorithm (78 types) selection and free patching.
Three 2-in, 1-out mixers for scaling and merging audio, fully modulatable, with phase inversion.
Main 6-input stereo mixer, with modulatable pan and volume, plus phase inversion

Modulation
10 Envelopes, 4 per-voice LFOs, 9 Key Tracking generators, Per-voice Step Sequencer, 4 standard AMS Mixers plus 4 simple AMS Mixers.

MS-20EX Program

Oscillators
Ultra-low-aliasing oscillators; VCO1, VCO2, Ring Mod, Pink and White Noise Generator

Audio Input
Run real-time audio through the synthesis engine and ESP (External Signal Processor)

Filters
12dB/octave High Pass and Low Pass self-resonant filters
ESP section:
24dB/octave Low Cut and High Cut filters, available per voice.

Patch Panel
Patchable audio and modulation, at audio rates

PolysixEX Program

Oscillators
VCO:
Saw, Pulse, PWM
Sub Oscillator:
Off, 1 octave below, 2 octaves below

Filter
24dB (4-Pole) Octave Low Pass self-resonant filter

Effects
Integrated Polysix Chorus, Phaser, and Ensemble

Arpeggiator
Integrated MIDI-synced arpeggiator, with adjustable Range, Mode, and Latch

Modulation
Polysix: Original ADSR EG and MG (with MIDI sync).
KRONOS: 2 additional multi-stage Envelopes, 2 additional per-voice LFOs, and 4 AMS Mixers.

Combination

Number of Timbres, Master Keyboard Functionality
16 Maximum
Keyboard and velocity splits, layers, and crossfades of up to 16 Programs and/or external MIDI Devices
The tone adjust parameter function lets you modify program settings, and the master keyboard function lets you control external MIDI devices

Advanced Vector Synthesis
Control oscillator volumes and synthesis & effects parameters via the Vector Joystick and the tempo-synchronized Vector Envelope.

Drumkit

System
Assignable stereo/mono samples with 8 velocity zones per oscillator (with crossfade functions)

Number of Programs/Combinations/Drum kits
User Memory Programs
2,560 (2,176 [1,152 HD-1+1,024 EXi] come preloaded)
User Memory Combinations
1,792 (768 come preloaded)
User Memory Drum Kits
264 (80 come preloaded)
256 GM Level2 preset programs + 9 GM Level 2 drum preset programs

Set List

Number of Set Lists/Slots
128 set lists, 128 slots per set list
Each set list provides a 9-band graphic EQ, and a Tone Adjust function that allows program settings to be adjusted.
Transpose setting.
Hold Time setting of Smooth Sound Transition (SST) supported for each slot.

Sampling

System
Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)

Bit Depth/Sampling Frequency
RAM: 16-bit/48 kHz stereo/mono sampling
DISK: 16 or 24-bit/48 kHz

Sampling Time
RAM: Depends on the amount of available PCM RAM
DISK: Maximum 80 minutes stereo (879MB: 16bit)

Sample Locations
16,000 samples/4,000 multisamples (128 indexes per multisample)

Ripping
Direct sampling (ripping) from audio CD (CD-DA)

Formats
Korg format, AKAI S1000/S3000 data (with advanced Program parameter conversion); SoundFont 2.0, AIFF, and WAVE formats

Editing
Time Stretch, Time Slice, Crossfade Loop, and other standard editing features.

Effects

Insert Effects
12
Stereo in / stereo out

Master Effects
2
Stereo in / stereo out

Total Effects
2
Stereo in / stereo out

Timbre EQ
One 3-band EQ for each timbre/track

Effect Types
197

Modulation
Dynamic Modulation and Common LFO

Effects Control Busses
Stereo side-chaining for compressors, gates, vocoders, etc.

Effect Presets
Total 783 preset, Maximum 32 per 1 effect (Preset User)

KARMA

KARMA Modules
One module in Program mode, four modules in Combination and Sequencer modes

Generated Effects (GE)
2,048 presets, 1,536 Users (96 come Preload)

Controllers
On/Off, Latch, Chord, Assign, Module, Control, KARMA Realtime Control Sliders [1] – [8], KARMA Scenes [1] – [8], KARMA Switches [1] – [8], KARMA Wave-Sequencing, GE Sub Category, Freeze Randomize, Time Signature Control, Tempo Synchronize, Auto RTC (Real Time Control) setup

Drum Track Patterns
718 preset (common with the preset patterns of the MIDI sequencer)
1,000 user patterns
Patterns created in Sequencer mode can be converted to drum track user patterns.
Trigger Mode/Sync/Zone settings can be specified.

Sequencer/HDR

Tracks
16-track MIDI sequencer + 16-track hard disk recorder + 1 master track.

Number of Songs
200 songs

Resolution
1/480

Tempo
40.00 – 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)

Maximum Memory
400,000 MIDI events or 300,000 audio events

MIDI Tracks
16 tracks plus the master track
718 preset/100 user patterns (per song)
18 preset/16 user template songs

Audio Tracks
16-track playback, 4-track simultaneous recording, WAV file format 16bit/24bit.

Other Functions
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Record) (1 Pattern set per song), Auto Song Setup function

General

Disk Mode
Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1.

Controllers
Vector joystick, joystick, ribbon controller, switches 1 & 2

Control Surface
Control Assign Switches:
Assigns the Control Surface to Timber/Track, Audio, External, Realtime Knobs/KARMA,

Tone Adjust/EQ
Mixer Knobs Switch:
Assigns the Mixer Knobs to either Channel Strip or Individual Pan, Reset Control Switch, Solo Switch, Knobs 1-8, Switches 1-8(Upper Row), Switches 1-8 (Lower Row), Sliders 1-8, Master Slider

KARMA Control
On/Off, Latch, Module Control

DRUM TRACK:
On/Off

Display

TouchView graphical user interface
8 inch color TFT, SVGA (800x600 dots), adjustable brightness

Outputs

Analog
(MAIN) L/MONO, R:
1/4” TRS Balanced
Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono (L/MONO Only),
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)
MAIN VOLUME knob controls only AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R

Individual 1-4:
1/4” TRS Balanced
Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono,
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)

Headphones:
1/4” stereo phone jack, Output impedance: 33 Ω, Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 Ω),
MAIN VOLUME knob (link with AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN))

Digital
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
USB-B:
24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels
(Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R)

Inputs

Analog
Audio Inputs 1 and 2:
1/4” TRS Balanced
MIC/LINE input level switches, LEVEL knobs
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Nominal Level: LINE
+4 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –36 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Nominal Level: MIC
–22 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –62 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: LINE
+16 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –24 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: MIC
-10 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –50 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Source Impedance: 600 Ω
Signal to noise ratio: 95 dB (typical)
Dynamic range: 95 dB (typical)
Crosstalk: 95 dB, at 1 kHz (typical)

Digital
S/P DIF:
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz
USB-B:
24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels

Control Inputs

Damper pedal (half damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal

MIDI

In, Out, Thru

USB

USB*5
USB A (TYPE A) x 2, For connection to external USB devices (QWERTY keyboards, MIDI controllers, ethernet adaptors, and storage)
USB B (TYPE B) x 1, MIDI/audio interface
MIDI: 1 (16 channel) input / 1 (16 channel) output
Audio: 2 channel input / 2 channel output
*5 USB high-speed ports (supports 480Mbps)

Disk Drives

120 GB SSD (2.5”)

Power Consumption

40W

Dimensions(W x D x H)

61 key: 1,064 x 363 x 134 mm / 41.89” x 14.29” x 5.28”
73 key: 1,245 x 370 x 148 mm / 49/02” x 14.57” x 5.83”
88 key: 1,457 x 370 x 148 mm / 57.36” x 14.57” x 5.83”

Weight

61 key: 14.2 kg / 31.31 lbs
73 key: 20.4 kg / 44.97 lbs
88 key: 23.4 kg / 51.59 lbs

Accessories

AC cord