Korg, Workstation, Krome EX-61 Keys Keyboard

KROME EX has a special emphasis on sounds that can immediately fit into productions of all types.

In addition to standard sounds that will never grow old, KROME EX provides numerous new programs and PCM data, including piano programs prepared specifically for this product. This instrument provides high-quality and immediately-usable sounds that take full advantage of the KROME’s high performance specs. The new body also features a newly revamped build and look to accompany the new sounds.

The best of the basics
Having bread-and-butter sounds that are always usable is a top priority for our sound designers. The KROME EX is equipped with sounds that are intended for longevity, such as the piano and electric piano that are the foundation of any keyboard, as well as drums that are indispensable for a workstation.

KROME EX’s piano sounds are crucial
Piano sounds are critically important for nearly every keyboard instrument. The KROME EX is equipped with new grand piano sounds. These sounds were recorded under the supervision of Seigen Ono, the authority on DSD recording and mastering, and provide a beautifully clear sound that builds on the success of the “German D Grand” that exemplifies the original KROME, further expanding the range of piano sounds. An upright piano frequently used in pop is also newly included.

Electric pianos with beautiful warmth and realism
For many keyboardists, a realistic electric piano sound is just as critical as an artisanal acoustic piano sound. KROME features three types of electric pianos. Eight velocity levels have been used to ensure faithful expression response. Lavish amounts of PCM memory have been used for this purpose, to the extent that just one of these electric piano types contains more sample data than the entire sound memory of a typical PCM synthesizer. In addition, the vintage amps, cabinets, and classic effects so important to these timeless sounds have been painstakingly modeled, offering a fully immersive electric piano experience.

Drum sounds with fine-tune control over resonance
When producing on a music workstation, the built-in drum kits play a major role. The KROME EX provides a massive collection of more than 2,500 drum samples to power its 48 preload kits. One of the notable kits is “Jazz Ambience Drums.” Its generous sound takes advantage of KROME EX’s high-capacity PCM memory to deliver a completely new level of clarity and realism. Adjusting the mix balance between the direct sound (a mic placed near the head or cymbal) and the ambient sound (recorded from a distant mic to capture the resonance of the room), allows you to create a rich drum sound that has exactly the balance and character that you want.

Specifications:

Keyboard
KROME EX-61 : Semi Weighted Keyboard. Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported.
Standard C2 – C7 (transposable in the range [C1…C6]-[C3…C8])

KROME EX-73 : Semi Weighted Keyboard. Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported.
Standard C1 – C7 (transposable in the range [C0…C6]-[C2…C8])

KROME EX-88 : NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard. Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported.
Standard A0 – C8 (transposable in the range [A-1…C7]-[A1…C9])
*The NH keyboard reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the upper register.

System

• EDS-X（Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded）

Sounds
Maximum Polyphony : 120 voices (120 Oscillators) / Single Mode, 60 voices (120 Oscillators) / Double Mode
*The maximum simultaneous voice polyphony will vary depending on oscillator settings, velocity crossfading and whether you are using mono or stereo multisamples.

PCM Memory

• 4 GB (In case of 48 kHz, 16-bit Linear PCM converted)
• 728 multisamples (including 44 Stereo multi-samples)
• 2,502 drumsamples (including 574 Stereo Drumsamples )
• Effects
  • Insert Effects : 5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)
  • Master Effects : 2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)
  • Total Effect : 1 Total Effect (stereo in/out) Timbre / Track EQ : 3-band EQ per in 1 Timbre / in 1 Track
  • Effect Types : 193 types (Usable as insert, master, or total effects. However, double-size effects cannot be used as a total effect.)
  • Modulation : Dynamic Modulation, 2 Common LFO Effects Control Busses : Stereo side chain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder etc.)
  • Effect Preset : 32 preset per effect

  Polyphonic Arpeggiator

  • Program Mode : 1 unit
  • Combination, Sequencer Mode 2 : units are available
  • Number of pattern : 5 preset Arpeggio pattern, 1,088 User Arpeggio pattern (960 Preload)

  Drum Track
   

  • Preset Patterns : 710 patterns (Common with the preset pattern of the Sequencer mode) User Patterns : 1,000 patterns (Pattern created in Sequencer mode can be converted to drum track user pattern)
  • Others : Configurable “Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone”

  Sequencer

  • Tracks : 16-track + 1 master track
  • Number of Songs : 128 Songs
  • Resolution : ♩=1／480
  • Tempo : 40.00 – 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
  • Maximum memory : 210,000 MIDI events
  • Template Songs : 16 preset / 16 user template songs
  • Cue List function : 20 Cue List
  • Songs can be arranged consecutively or repeatedly in up to 99 steps, a cue list can be converted back into a song.
  • Pattern / RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Recording) : 710 Preset / 100 User pattern (Per song). 1 pattern set per song
  • Format : KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1

  Media

  • Load, Save, Utility, Data filer functionality (Save and Load MIDI System Exclusive Data)

  Controllers

  • Controllers Joystick, SW [1], SW [2]

  Realtime Control

  • [SELECT] Switch: TONE, USER, ARP
  • 4 Knobs: Modulation, User, Arpeggio control

  Drum Track : Switch: On/Off
  Arpeggiator [ARP] : Switch: On/Off

  User Interface

  • Display : Touch view graphical User Interface, 7 -inch Color TFT LCD, 800 x 480 pixel, Onboard LCD brightness control
  • Mode Switches : [COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL], [MEDIA] Switch
  • VALUE controllers : [VALUE] Dial, [INC], [DEC] Switches, 10 key block ([0] – [9], [-], [.], [ENTER], [COMPARE])
  • BANK Switches : [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F] switches (in Combination mode, [A], [B], [C], [D] switches are available)
  • SEQUENCER switches : [PAUSE]、[REW]、[FF]、[LOCATE]、[REC]、[START／STOP]
  • TEMPO : TEMPO

   

  Others

  • [PAGE] switch, [WRITE] switch, [EXIT] switch, [VOLUME] knob, Contrast knob

  Outputs
  AUDIO OUTPUT, L／MONO, R

  • 6.3mm (Mono) Phone jack, Unbalanced.
  • Output Impedance: 1.1[kΩ] (L / Mono terminal: in case of Mono output, = 550[Ω]).
  • Maximum level: +16.0 [dBu], Load Impedance: more than 10 [kΩ].

  Headphone Output

  • 3.5mmStereo phone jack.
  • Output Impedance: 33[Ω].
  • Maximum level: 60 + 60 [mW] (In case of 33[Ω] Loaded)

  Control Input
   

  • DAMPER (Half Damper supported), ASSIGNABLE SWITCH, ASSIGNABLE PEDAL

  Others

  • MIDI : IN, OUT
  • USB : USB-MIDI Interface (TYPE B) x 1
  • SD Card Slot
  • Max 2 GB / SD Memory Card is supported
  • Max: 32 GB/ SDHC Memory Card is supported (SDXC Memory Card is not supported)

  Principle Specifications
  Power : Power supply (DC12V 3.5A), POWER switch

  Power Consumption : 13W

  Dimensions (W x D x H):
  KROME EX-61: 1,027 mm × 313 mm × 93 mm / 40.43 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches
  KROME EX-73: 1,191 mm × 313 mm × 93 mm / 46.89 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches
  KROME EX-88: 1,448 mm × 383 mm × 131 mm / 57.01 x 15.08 x 5.16 inches

  Weight
   

  • KROME EX-61: 7.2 kg / 15.87 lbs.
  • KROME EX-73: 8.2kg / 18.08 lbs.
  • KROME EX-88: 14.7kg / 32.41 lbs.

   

  Made in China