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Thank you for purchasing the Korg KROSS SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read. About this manual The manuals and how to use them The KROSS comes with the following manuals. • Quick Start Guide (printed) The manuals listed below can be downloaded from the Korg website. • Operation Guide (PDF) (this document) • Parameter Guide (PDF) • Voice Name List (PDF) • Quick Start Guide (PDF) You can also watch video manuals on the Korg website.
Table of Contents About the KROSS’s modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 An overview of the edit pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Basic oscillator settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Creating time-varying changes (LFO and EG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Saving your Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Drum Track function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Performing with the Drum Track function . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Drum Track function in Program mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Using the Drum Track function in Combination mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Loop playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Pad audio play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Importing or exporting WAVE files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 SD card-related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction to the KROSS Front and rear panels Front panel 2 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 * The battery compartment of the KROSS 61-key is located on the bottom panel. KROSS 61-key 1 4 5 9 10 16 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 1. Keyboard The KROSS 61-key has a 61-note keyboard (velocity sensitive, aftertouch not supported). The KROSS 88-key has a 88-note natural weighted hammeraction (NH) keyboard (velocity sensitive, aftertouch not supported).
Introduction to the KROSS toward yourself, the effect will be zero. The modulation wheel will stay in its position when you release it, and the effect will continue. The function that is controlled by the wheel is assigned by the program parameters or effect parameters. Although different effects are assigned for different programs and combinations, a vibrato effect which cyclically varies the pitch is typically assigned to the modulation wheel. 3.
Front and rear panels Front panel QUICK SPLIT DIALOG The currently selected program is assigned to the high range and a program of the bass category is assigned to the low range. Select the split program, swap the high and low programs if desired, and adjust settings such as the split point, volume, and octave. By pressing the MENU (WRITE) button you can save the settings to a user combination bank.
Introduction to the KROSS By using the EXIT button together with another button, you can perform the following functions. Button or dial used with EXIT SEQ button ( Functions ) Selects Global/Media mode. If while in Global/Media mode you once again press the EXIT button ( ) and SEQ button ( ), you'll jump to the MEDIA >FILE page. (start/stop) button AUDIO REC (play/pause) button ( ) Opens the AUDIO RECORDER SETUP window. This button starts or stops recording and playback.
Front and rear panels Front panel ACTIVE button ( ) Use this button to turn the Favorites function on/off, or to register sounds. (see page 53) To recall a sound that you've registered, turn this button on, and then use the BANK SELECT button and pads 1-16. To register a sound, select that program or combination; then hold down the EXIT button ( ) and press the FAVORITES ACTIVE button ( ), and finally use the BANK SELECT button and pads 1-16.
Introduction to the KROSS Rear panel The headphone jack of the KROSS 88-key model is located on the front of the unit on the left. 7 6 5 4 2 3 1 7 5 4 2 3 1 1. Power supply 3. Audio input Be sure to see the “Turning the power on/off” section on page 17 and follow the correct procedure described there. Note: The KROSS has an auto power-off function that automatically turns off the power when the keyboard or front panel buttons have not been used for a certain length of time.
Front and rear panels Items in the display 5. SD card SD card slot Items in the display a: Mode/Page title f: Radio buttons b: Page tabs You can insert an SD card here. An SD card can be used to store KROSS sounds and song data. (see page 25) Since the SD card is accessed directly when you use the audio recorder to play or record, an SD card is required in order to use this functionality. Note: When using the pad sampler function, we recommend that you use an SD card.
Introduction to the KROSS h: Check box * Text edit By selecting a check box parameter and pressing the ENTER button or turning the VALUE dial, you can select or clear the check box. You can enable or disable a parameter or function by selecting or clearing the check box. The parameter or function is enabled if the check box is selected, and disabled if it is cleared. When you select a parameter indicated by this icon and press the ENTER button, a text edit window will appear.
Basic Information About the KROSS’s modes Basic Information Plus, you can use up to five insert effects, and two master effects. Sequencer mode About the KROSS’s modes The KROSS has four modes The KROSS has numerous functions that let you play and edit programs or combinations, record and play back sequence data, and manage media. These functions are grouped into “modes.” The KROSS has four modes. Program mode Programs are the basic sounds of KROSS. In Program mode, you can: • Select and play Programs.
Introduction to the KROSS PAD SAMPLER Using this function, external input audio or phrases that you perform can be recorded and saved as sample data, and assigned to pads 1-16 for playback. Up to four samples can play back simultaneously, while you use pad operations to play samples as one-shot or as a loop. Control the data filer function (save and load MIDI exclusive data).
Basic Information About the KROSS’s modes Relational diagram of the KROSS’s modes 16 Pads PROGRAM MODE Insert / Master Effect OSC 1 STEP SEQ Multisample 1 Drum Kit IFX 1 MFX 1 MFX 2 Multisample 2 FAVORITES IFX 5 Multisample 3 Arpeggiator Multisample 4 SAMPLER FILTER1 PITCH1 AMP1 OSC 2 Drum Track Multisample 1 DRUMS PROGRAM AUDIO PLAY Multisample 2 Step Sequencer Multisample 3 STEP SEQ PROGRAM Multisample 4 Pad Sampler Audio Recorder PITCH2 FILTER2 AMP2 COMBINATION MODE SD Card
Introduction to the KROSS 4. Press the PAGE+ button or the PAGE– button to select a tab. Basic operations After you’ve turned on the KROSS, here’s how to perform basic operations, such as selecting modes and pages. As an example here, select KEY ZONE. 5. Press the MENU (OK) button. The C-ZONE/DELAY> KEY ZONE page will appear. Selecting modes In order to use a particular function on the KROSS, you must first select the appropriate mode.
Basic Information Basic operations ENTER button and ▲▼ cursor buttons When you select a parameter and press the ENTER button, a ▲▼ symbol will appear beside the value ( → ), and you can use the ▲▼ cursor buttons to increment or decrement the value in steps of one. When you’ve specified the value, press the ENTER button once again to confirm it. This method is convenient when you want to make small changes. Note: If you decide not to change the value, press the EXIT button.
Introduction to the KROSS Selecting and executing functions Writing/saving After editing, you should write or save your changes as necessary. For example if you’ve edited a program, your changes will be lost if you select another program or turn off the power. The same applies to a combination. Settings that you edit in Global/Media mode, songs and Favorites will be remembered as long as the power is on, but your changes will be lost when you turn off the power, unless you write these changes into memory.
Basic Information Basic operations REALTIME CONTROLS When you're playing a program or combination,you can use these to adjust the sound or the effects in real time, or to make simple edits. You can also adjust settings for external audio input and the vocoder function, and adjust the tempo of the arpeggiator and sequencer. Here's how to use REALTIME CONTROLS to adjust the tempo. 1. Press the SELECT button several times to make the TEMPO light.
Introduction to the KROSS Sets the tempo via tap tempo. This LED will blink at quarter-note intervals of the current tempo. Tap tempo control is available whenever the KNOB1 knob (TEMPO) can be used.For example it cannot be controlled during songplayback if the Sequencer mode Tempo Mode is set to Auto. (see page 103 of the Parameter Guide) Note: You can use the tap tempo control function by pressing the SWITCH (TAP) button and also by pressing a foot switch that’s connected to the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack.
Setup Turning the power on/off The KROSS can be powered either by an AC adapter or by using batteries. Connecting the AC adapter 1. Make sure that the power is turned off. Make sure that nothing is shown on the display, and that the LEDs are unlit. 2. Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter to the DC9V (power supply) jack on the KROSS’s rear panel. You must only use the included AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter might cause malfunctions. 3. Connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet.
Setup 2. Press the PAGE+ (or PAGE–) button to access the GLOBAL> PREF 1(Preferences 1) page. Turning the power off 3. Use the cursor ▼▲ buttons to select the Auto PowerOff parameter. When you turn off the power, unsaved data will be lost. Be sure to save any important data such as edited sounds or global settings. (see page 14) If the KROSS’s auto power-off function is enabled, its power will automatically turn off if there has been no user input for a certain length of time.
Turning the power on/off Using batteries Using batteries KROSS 88-key: While pressing the ||| area of the cover(a.), slide it diagonally upward (b.), and open the battery compartment (c.). Batteries that can be used Note: The battery compartment cover is located on the left side of the front panel. Use six AA nickel-metal hydride batteries or alkaline batteries. Zinc-carbon batteries cannot be used. Note: Batteries are not included. You’ll need to obtain them separately.
Setup In order for the remaining battery amount to be displayed correctly, you must set the Global/Media mode GLOBAL> PREF 1(Preferences 1) page Battery Type setting to specify the type of battery that you’re using. Specifying the type of batteries you installed After you’ve installed the batteries, turn on the power and specify the type of batteries you’re using. 1. In the GLOBAL>PREF 1 (Preferences 1) page, select the Battery Type parameter.
Connections Audio connections Connections Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless usage may damage your speaker system or cause other malfunctions. LINE IN, MIC IN AUDIO OUTPUT USB B R, L/MONO ASSIGNABLE MIDI OUT, IN DAMPER, SWITCH, PEDAL SD card slot AC adapter (Included) Insert an SD card to an AC outlet DC plug SD card Connect input devices Mic MIDI cable MIDI IN MIDI OUT Audio player, etc.
Setup 3. Connect a dynamic mic to the MIC IN jack. Note: This jack does not support condenser mics or other mics that require phantom power or plug-in power. Such types of mic must be connected via a mic amp. FUNCTION button while the popup screen is shown during steps 2 and 3, the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box appears. Connecting a guitar Connect your guitar to the MIC IN jack. Please see the “Connecting a mic” section above. Note: Most guitars and basses (i.e.
Connections Connecting foot controllers Connecting foot controllers If you connect an optional damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal, you’ll be able to control the KROSS using your feet. The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box can be opened from the FUNCTION (QUICK SETTING) button shown in the lower left when you operate an audio-related parameter in REALTIME CONTROLS.
Setup Using a foot switch to select Programs You can select programs by using a foot switch connected to the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. By assigning the appropriate function, you can increment or decrement the program number in steps of one. This lets you change Programs without using your hands– which is great for quick Program changes in live performance situations. There are two ways of doing this: by assigning the foot switch to Program Up/Down, or to Value Inc/Dec.
Connections Using an SD card If you need to perform these procedures, you must first set the switch to its original position. Using an SD card You can use an SD card to save or load programs, combinations, and song data, and also for audio recording and the pad sampler function. Types of SD card you can use SD card specifications SD memory cards up to 2GB and SDHC memory cards up to 32GB are supported. SDXC memory cards are not supported.
Setup Connecting via the MIDI connectors You can connect the KROSS to your computer via MIDI by using a commercially available MIDI interface. Note: For more about MIDI interfaces, please see the owner’s manual of the MIDI interface that you’re using. Some USB-MIDI interfaces may be unable to transmit or receive the KROSS’s MIDI exclusive messages.
Playing and editing Programs About the KROSS’s Programs Programs are the basic sounds of the KROSS; you can play and edit them in Program mode. Tip: The sound select list will also appear when you press the ENTER button. You can also use the cursor buttons ◄► to switch categories. You can play them by themselves, layer them together in Combinations, or play a different Program on each of the 16 MIDI tracks, either from the internal sequencer or from external computer-based sequencers. 3.
Playing and editing Programs Program categories and numbers The sounds of the KROSS are organized by type into categories; within each category, an index number is assigned to each sound. All programs are also assigned a bank and program number that are used to recall that program via MIDI. Note: Depending on the bank, there are limitations on where a program can be saved. For details, please see “Bank numbers and conditions for saving” on page 121.
Quick Layer/Split function Quick Layer Quick Layer/Split function Quick Layer is a function that makes it easy to set up a layer, letting you play two sounds that are layered together. You can also adjust the volume balance. Quick Split is a function that lets you create split settings so that you can play different sounds on the left and right regions of the keyboard. You can select each of the two programs, and adjust their volume and octave. Note: The sound you create will be saved as a combination.
Playing and editing Programs Quick Split A typical example of a split is when you play a piano or electric piano with your right hand (in the upper region) and a bass sound with your left hand (in the lower region). As an example, here’s how to create this sound. 1. In Program mode, select a piano program. Please see steps 1–2 of the “Quick Layer” section on page 29. Note: The procedure will be smoother if you first select the sound that you want to play in the upper region of the keyboard. 2.
Easy program editing Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions Easy program editing EG Intensity Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions The fastest way to create the sound you need is to find a preload program that’s close to what you want, and then modify its settings to your taste. This adjusts the filter EG intensity (the depth of how the EG affects the filter).
Playing and editing Programs Saving your edits Internally, one controller modifies several parameters. Saving the program does not save the values of these controllers; it saves the edited state of the various parameters. Using REALTIME CONTROLS to adjust the sound or effects When the program has been written, the previously edited values will become the “new” reference values, meaning that the saved sound will be reproduced when these controllers are at +00.
Easy program editing Saving your edits Saving your edits After you’ve edited a program, you must save it if you want to keep the changes you’ve made. If you re-select the program or turn off the power after editing, your edits will be lost. For details, please see “Writing a Program or Combination” on page 122. You can also save programs on an SD card as .PCG files. For additional details, please see “Saving to SD card” on page 125.
Playing and editing Programs Detailed Editing with Programs OSC (oscillator) 1/2 The OSC (oscillator) generates the waveform that is the basis of the sound. On the KROSS, the oscillator consists of multiple sampled sounds, such as a multisample or a drum kit (drumsamples). You can create original sounds by editing a preloaded program or by editing an initialized program. For details, please see “Saving your edits” on page 33. The KROSS provides two oscillators; OSC1 and OSC2.
Detailed Editing with Programs An overview of the edit pages An overview of the edit pages In order to do detailed editing, you’ll need to access the edit pages in the display. The preceding section “Easy program editing” on page 31 explained how to use the PROG> TONE page to do simple editing. For more detailed editing, you’ll use the P-BASIC and following edit pages.
Playing and editing Programs Basic oscillator settings Working with Multisamples Here is where you can specify the type of program, select the basic waveform (multisample or drum kit), and specify whether it will play polyphonically or monophonically (poly/mono). What is a multisample? Program type setting (single, double, drum kit) For each oscillator, you can assign up to four multisamples and switch between them by velocity. Here is where you can specify the program type.
Detailed Editing with Programs Basic oscillator settings 2. Select Stereo as the Multisample Bank for multisample1 and multisample2. There are two main types of Multisample Banks: Mono, and Stereo. Note that stereo Multisamples will require twice as many voices as mono Multisamples. With these settings, Multisample2 will sound for notes played with a velocity of 79 or less, and Multisample1 will sound for notes played with a velocity of 80 or greater.
Playing and editing Programs Creating time-varying changes (LFO and EG) Using LFOs You can use the cyclic change produced by the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) to modulate numerous aspects of the sound. Each Program has two LFOs: LFO1 and LFO2. There is also a single Common LFO, shared by both Oscillators. While LFO1 and LFO2 are separate for each voice, the Common LFO is shared by all voices in the Program. This makes it useful when you want all of the voices to have an identical LFO effect.
Detailed Editing with Programs Diverse modulation settings (AMS and AMS mixer) Diverse modulation settings (AMS and AMS mixer) Finally, you can cascade the two AMS Mixers together, by using AMS Mixer 1 as an input to AMS Mixer 2. For details, please see “12: P–AMS MIXER” on page 45 of the Parameter Guide. Using AMS Tips for using AMS AMS (Alternate Modulation Source) lets you modulate program parameters using controllers, EG, or LFO as the modulation source.
Playing and editing Programs Portamento Controlling Pitch Portamento makes the pitch change smoothly when you play the next note before releasing the previous note. Pitch Bend Pitch bend smoothly changes the pitch upward or downward, similar to how a guitarist can “bend” strings. On the KROSS, you can use the pitch bend wheel to control this in real time.
Detailed Editing with Programs Using Filters Filter Types Using Filters The filters allow you to diminish or emphasize specified frequency areas of the sound. The tone of the sound will depend significantly on the filter settings. The basic filter settings, including the routing, type, cutoff frequency, and resonance, are set on the P-FILTER> BASIC page. Filter Type Filter Routing Resonance This selects the parts of the sound that will be affected by the filter, as described below.
Playing and editing Programs Resonance LFO modulation Resonance emphasizes the frequencies around the cutoff frequency, as shown in the diagram below. You can modulate the filter via LFO1, LFO2, and the Common LFO. Among other applications, LFO modulation of the filter can produce the classic “auto-wah” effect. When this is set to 0, there is no emphasis, and frequencies beyond the cutoff will simply diminish smoothly.
Detailed Editing with Programs Using the Amp section Using the Amp section The Amp section includes controls for volume, pan, and the driver circuit. You can control the volume using the Amp EG, LFO 1/2, Key Track, and velocity, along with other AMS sources. Each Oscillator has its own Amp section: Amp1 for OSC1, and Amp2 for OSC2. Amp modulation The basic volume level is set by the Amp Level parameter.
Playing and editing Programs Piano Arpeggiator settings According to the note data that’s received from the keyboard or from the MIDI IN connector, the arpeggiator will automatically generate a wide range of phrases or patterns including arpeggios, guitar or keyboard backing riffs, bass phrases, or drum patterns. Organ Strings For more about the arpeggiator, please see page 73.
Playing and editing Combinations 2. Turn the CATEGORY dial to select the category of combination that you want to play. About the KROSS’s combinations Combinations let you split and layer up to 16 Programs at once. The sound select list will appear. A Combination is made up of 16 Timbres (Note that you don’t have to use all 16 Timbres). Each Timbre is assigned a Program, along with parameters for key range and velocity zones, mixer settings, MIDI channel and controller filtering, and so on.
Playing and editing Combinations Combination categories and numbers Using controllers to modify the sound The sounds of the KROSS are organized by type into categories; within each category, an index number is assigned to each sound. All combinations are also assigned a bank and combination number that are used to recall that combination via MIDI.
Editing a combination Summary of the edit pages Editing a combination Page Tabs You can edit any of the Combinations that were shipped with the KROSS. You can create your own combinations by editing a preloaded combination, or by starting from an initialized combination. C-FILTER C-ARP C-DRUM TRACK C-STEP SEQ Summary of the edit pages To perform detailed editing, you’ll need to access an edit page in the display.
Playing and editing Combinations A suggested approach for editing First select the program that each timbre will use, and set each timbre’s MIDI channel to Gch (global MIDI channel) and its Status to INT so that it can be played from the keyboard. Next, create any desired keyboard or velocity switch, layers, or crossfades between the different Timbres. After this, adjust the volumes of the Timbres, and set up any other Timbre parameters as desired.
Editing a combination Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions Using REALTIME CONTROLS to adjust the sound or effects The Tone Adjust function is an easy way to adjust the sound of each timbre. You can use the realtime controls to edit in a variety of ways. In the C-TONE ADJ> TONE ADJUST page you can adjust parameters such as the cutoff and resonance; in the C-TONE ADJ> EG ADJUST page you can adjust the attack time and release time.
Playing and editing Combinations As an additional possibility, you can set the slope for a key zone or velocity zone so that the volume diminishes gradually. This lets you change a split into a keyboard crossfade, or a velocity switch into a velocity crossfade. Program B Program A Keyboard X-Fade (keyboard crossfade): As you play from low notes to high notes, the volume of A will fade out, and the volume of B will fade in.
Editing a combination Status settings Status settings The MIDI filters don’t turn the functions themselves on or off. Instead, the filter just controls whether or not that MIDI message will be transmitted and received. Adjust these settings in the COMBI> PROG page. This controls the status of MIDI and the internal tone generator for each Timbre. Normally, if you’re playing an internal Program, this should be set to INT.
Playing and editing Combinations Normally, this should be set to OSC1&2. Portamento If the Program uses portamento, but you’d like to disable this for the current Combination, set this parameter to Off. Conversely, if you want to force the portamento to be on, or just to change the portamento time, set this to a value of 001–127. The portamento will change to use the newly specified time. Normally, this should be set to PRG.
Favorites function If you want to keep the registrations and settings that you made for the Favorites function, you must save them before you turn off the power. To save these settings, execute the Write Favorites function. (see “Saving your Favorites” on page 54) What is the Favorites function? Directly registering a favorite sound Here’s how the sound that you’ve selected in Program mode or Combination mode can be directly registered as a favorite.
Favorites function Favorite No. Specifying a program change 1. Access the edit page as described in steps 1 and 2 of the “Modifying an existing favorite registration” section on page 53. Favorite Mode Select Sound Setting Prog/Combi Select Note: If you decide not to make the change, press the EXIT button. 3. Select a sound. In the same way as usual when selecting a sound, use the CATEGORY dial and the VALUE dial to select a sound.
Sequencer Overview About the KROSS’s Sequencer Sequencer mode structure The sequencer brings together the KROSS’s numerous functions such as its arpeggiator, Drum Track, Step sequencer, high-performance effects, and controllers, allowing you to take advantage of these in a wide range of situations. Sequencer mode is structured as follows. This sequencer is a 16-track MIDI sequencer that can store up to 128 songs and 210,000 MIDI events.
Sequencer Playing back Specifying the playback start location Playback methods By pressing the EXIT button ( ) and the SEQUENCER (REC) button ( ), you can move (locate) to a specified location. By default, you’ll move to 001:01.000. In order to play back song data in the sequencer, you must first, load song data into the KROSS. You can use the song command “Set Location” to change this location.
Playing back Playback methods Track Select: 01 Track Play Loop: On Play Intro: On Loop Start: M005 Muting a specific track/Monitoring a specific track (Mute/Solo functions) The KROSS provides a Mute function that lets you silence specified tracks between 1–16, and a Solo function that lets you hear the specified track or channel by itself. These functions can be used in various ways.
Sequencer Exclusive Solo Exclusive Solo is a function that limits the Solo function (described above) to a single track at a time. If Exclusive Mode has a check mark, only the track for which Solo was last turned on will play; all other tracks will be silent. Recording The sequencer of the KROSS can record your keyboard performance and use of controllers such as the modulation wheel and pitch bend wheel in real time. Usually you will use Single Track Recording to record one track at a time.
Recording Preparations for recording Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the track whose program you want to specify. Use the CATEGORY dial and VALUE dial to choose a program. The procedure is the same as when assigning a program to each timbre of a combination. (see page 48) Tip: You can copy various settings from Programs or Combinations. (see pages 138, 139 of the Parameter Guide) 2. Use Status to specify whether each track will play the internal and/or external sound generator.
Sequencer 4. Press the MENU (OK) button to load the template song, or press the FUNCTION (CANCEL) button if you decide to cancel. When you perform this operation, song settings other than Track Play Loop will be copied. 4. To execute the Auto Song Setup function, press the SEQUENCER (REC) button or the MENU (OK) button. If you decide not to execute, press the CANCEL button. 5. In the “From” field, select the pattern that you want to copy.
Recording Recording MIDI in real time Recording MIDI in real time When you’ve finished with the “Preparations for recording” section you can start recording. This is a method of recording what you’re playing on the keyboard and your controller usage, in real time. This method of recording is normally used one track at a time, and is called single track recording. As an alternative, multitrack recording allows you to simultaneously record multiple channels of data onto multiple tracks.
Sequencer An example of realtime recording In this example, we’ll assign a drum program to track 01 and create the following one-measure drum phrase. Hi-Hat: F#3 Snare: E3 Bass Drum: C3 1. Create a new song, and specify a drum program for track 01. Use Track Select to select track 01, and verify that you hear a drum program. (see page 58) 2. Access the SEQ> REC page. In Recording Setup, specify “Loop (Loop All Tracks)” and set it to M001M001. With this setting, measure 1 will be recorded repeatedly.
Recording Recording System Exclusive events Recording internal parameter changes You can use SysEx for automation of internal KROSS effects and Program parameters. Here we’ll explain how to record internal parameter changes. As an example, we’ll explain how parameter changes recorded on a different track can be used to modify the parameters of the insert effect (IFX1) applied to the program of track 1.
Sequencer Song editing You can apply a variety of editing procedures to a song. The available types of editing procedures are listed below. Copy Measure: This command copies the measures of musical data specified as the “From” source to the beginning of the measure specified as the “To” location. When you execute the Copy Measure command, the existing track data at the copy destination will be rewritten. Move Measure: This command moves the specified measures of performance data to another measure.
Saving your MIDI song Tracks Saving your MIDI song In order to ensure that the data you create is reproduced faithfully, we recommend that you save your data by using the Save All command so that the programs will also be saved. However if you have not changed the program numbers or sounds used in your song, saving only the songrelated data (.SNG) will minimize the size of the data. When you turn off the power, the Sequencer mode settings and the recorded songs data will be lost. 1.
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Using Effects An overview of the KROSS’s effects You can choose from 134 different types of high-quality digital effects. The KROSS provides five insert effects, and two master effects, together with a mixer section that controls the routing of these effects. All of these are stereo in/out.
Using Effects input settings of the KROSS in G-SET (Use Global Settings), or use the individual parameters of each mode to specify the BUS or Send settings. (see “Effect settings for audio input” on page 71) Depending on the type of effects that you’re using on the external audio input, and on their settings, it is possible for feedback to occur. If this occurs, adjust the input/output levels and the effect settings. Take special care when using high-gain effects.
Routing and effect settings Effect settings for a program 7. In the P-FX ROUTING> IFX page, edit the parameters of the insert effect you selected. Insert effects 1. Access the P-FX ROUTING> IFX page. Effect On/Off Effect Edit the parameters in the P-IFX> IFX 1–5 pages. Chain Chain To Effect On/Off Effect Parameters 2. In the Effect area, select each insert effect that you want to use. You can press the ENTER button and choose from a list.
Using Effects 3. For MFX1 and MFX2, select a master effect for each. The procedure is the same as when selecting an insert effect. (see “Insert effects”) Note: Double-size effects can be selected only for MFX1. (see “Double-size effects”) 4. Press the On/Off button to turn the master effect on. The master effect will alternate on/off each time you press the button. If it is Off, the output of the master effect will be muted. 5. Use Return1 and Return2 to adjust the output level of the master effects.
Routing and effect settings Effect settings for audio input Insert effects 1. Access the C-FX ROUTING> IFX page. 2. Select an insert effect for each IFX1–5, and edit its settings. 3. Access the C-IFX page. Select the IFX1–5 pages, and edit the effect parameters in each page. You can adjust these settings in the same way as a program. (see page 69) You can use MIDI to control each effect’s dynamic modulation (Dmod) and the “Pan (CC#8),” “Send1,” and “Send2” following the insert effect.
Using Effects 7. The Level parameter specifies the level of the external audio signal that’s being input. Normally you’ll leave this at 127. 8. The FX Control Bus sends the audio input to the FX Control bus. Use this when you want to use another sound to control the effect input. You can use two separate FX Control buses to control the effects with a great deal of flexibility.
Arpeggiator function Using the arpeggiator while you play The arpeggiator is a function that automatically generates arpeggios (patterns of individual notes derived from a chord). Most arpeggiators produce an arpeggio when you play a chord on the keyboard. The chord you played on the keyboard is sounded as an arpeggio (broken chord) The KROSS’s arpeggiator is also polyphonic, and can produce a variety of chordal transformations or phrases based on the pitch or timing of the notes you play on the keyboard.
Arpeggiator function Preset: UP–Preset: Choose an arpeggio pattern from RANDOM or 0000–1023. Arpeggiator control: [GATE], [VEL], [SWING] With the factory settings, a variety of arpeggio patterns are provided in the range 0000–1023. Preset: UP Operation settings Arpeggio Pattern Select UP Changing the length of the arpeggiated notes • By selecting the arpeggiator control [GATE] and adjusting the value, you can change the duration of the arpeggiated notes.
Using the arpeggiator while you play Using the arpeggiator in Combination mode Changing the note value of the arpeggiated notes • The Resolution parameter lets you set the note value of the arpeggiated notes, over a range from 3 – . Specifying the zone where the arpeggiator will function Sounding an arpeggio in the order of the pitches in the chord you played In P-ARP> SCAN ZONE page you can specify the range of notes (keys) and velocities where the arpeggiator will function.
Arpeggiator function Select the arpeggiator(s) that will run Use the Arpeggiator Run setting to enable the arpeggiator(s) that you want to use. The arpeggiator(s) that this is on will run when the ARP button is on. However, the arpeggiator will only play a timbre if the table next to the check boxes assigns arpeggiator A or B to a timbre: T 1–16. You change these settings in C-ARP> ASSIGN page Arpeggiator Assign. (see page 76) 3. Access the C-ARP> ASSIGN page.
Using the arpeggiator while you play Linking the arpeggiator to programs or combinations Media mode, and write the combination. (see pages 116, 122) 10.The “Status,” “MIDI Channel” and “Arp Assign” settings shown in the display of steps 1 to 3 can be adjusted so that certain timbres will sound only when the arpeggiator is On, and will be silent when the arpeggiator is Off.
Arpeggiator function Creating a user arpeggio pattern About user arpeggio patterns The patterns that can be selected on the KROSS’s arpeggiator are called “arpeggio patterns.” There are two types of arpeggio patterns: preset arpeggio patterns and user arpeggio patterns. Preset arpeggio patterns: There are five patterns; UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, and RANDOM. The functionality of these patterns is fixed, and cannot be edited.
Creating a user arpeggio pattern Editing a user arpeggio pattern An example of creating a pattern 5. To rename the user arpeggio pattern, use the Rename Arpeggio Pattern function. (“Rename Arpeggio Pattern” on page 179 of the Parameter Guide) 6. Be sure to execute the Write operation if you want the edited user arpeggio pattern to be saved in internal memory. (→ p.124) 1. Access the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page. 2. Enter the tones shown in the following illustration.
Arpeggiator function 5. Select “Step” 06, and set “Gate” to LGT (Legato). Tip: To simulate the timing nuances of a strummed guitar chord, select Flam. In Program mode, select an acoustic guitar program, and choose the user arpeggio pattern that you created here. In the P-ARP> SETUP page, set Gate to Step. ENTER button once again and then press the EXIT button. 4. Access the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page. Then return to the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page. For oddnumbered steps, set Flam to a positive (+) value.
Regarding arpeggiator synchronization “Key Sync.” parameter Dual arpeggiator editing Here we will use a combination as an example in our explanation. Regarding arpeggiator synchronization The same procedure applies when editing an arpeggio pattern in Sequencer mode. If you have entered this mode from the Combination mode, the arpeggio pattern selected by the combination will be affected by your editing. 1. In Combination mode, select a combination that uses the arpeggio pattern that you wish to edit.
Arpeggiator function Synchronization with Song Start • If the arpeggiator is turned on (ARP button is on) and is running, it will reset to the beginning of its arpeggio pattern when a Song Start message is received. (This is unaffected by the Key Sync. setting.) • In Sequencer mode when Key Sync.
Drum Track function Performing with the Drum Track function If blinking: The Drum Track pattern will be ready to start. It will start when you play the keyboard or when a MIDI note-on message is received. (This will occur if the Trigger Mode parameter is set to Wait KBD Trigger.) The Drum Track function makes it easy to play the KROSS’s high-quality drum programs using a wide variety of Drum Track patterns. 3. Press the DRUM TRACK button once again to stop the Drum Track (the button will be unlit).
Drum Track function Using the Drum Track function in Combination mode Selecting a combination and turning the Drum Track function on/off 1. Press the COMBI button to enter Combination mode, and select the desired combination. (see “Selecting Combinations” on page 45) 2. Press the DRUM TRACK button to turn the Drum Track on/off. For details, please see the Program mode sections “Playing and stopping the Drum Track”, and “Changing the tempo”.
Drum Track function settings Drum Track function settings in Program mode Drum Track function settings Drum Track function settings in Program mode Starting/stopping the drum track 1. Access the Program Mode P-DRUM TRACK>PATTERN page. MIDI transmission and reception for the drum track In Program mode, the Drum Track function transmits and receives on the following MIDI channels. Receive: If you’re controlling the triggering by playing the keyboard, the drum track will receive on the global MIDI channel.
Drum Track function Drum Track function settings in Sequencer mode The structure of parameters related to the drum track function is the same in Sequencer mode as in Combination mode. Assign the Drum Track program to the desired track 1–16. However, while a combination triggers the Drum Track pattern on the global MIDI channel, a song triggers the Drum Track pattern on the MIDI channel specified by the Input (S-DRUM TRACK> CHANNEL). Normally you’ll set this to Tch.
Synchronizing the Drum Track function Slave operation Slave operation Connect the KROSS’s MIDI IN to your external MIDI device’s MIDI OUT, or connect the KROSS’s USB B connector to your computer’s USB port. Set MIDI Clock (see page 117) to External MIDI or External USB. Note: If the KROSS is set to MIDI Clock= Auto, it will also synchronize to the external MIDI device in the same way if MIDI timing clock messages are being received from the external device.
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Step sequencer Performing with the step sequencer The step sequencer is a function that lets you use the front panel pads 1–16 to easily create drum loop patterns. By turning steps on/off you can create patterns in an intuitive way, and modify a pattern while it plays back. The step sequencer can be used in Program, Combination, or Sequencer mode; the loop patterns that you create can be saved together with the sound and song data.
Step sequencer If All is selected, you’ll be able to choose drum sounds from all instruments. If a category is selected, you’ll be able to choose from instruments of that category. Specific sounds such as kick, snare, and tom are already assigned to the 12 tones used by the step sequencer. Tone 1 Kick Tone 5 H.H Open Tone 9 Tom H Tone 2 Snare 1 Tone 6 Crash Tone 10 Perc 1 Tone 3 Snare 2 Tone 7 Ride Tone 11 Perc 2 Tone 4 H.
Performing with the step sequencer Step sequencer settings in Combination mode Prog MIDI Out setting is checked. By default, this is off (unchecked). To add a sense of swing to the steps 1. On the P-STEP SEQ> BASIC page, adjust the Step/Bt parameter. Step sequencer programs do not transmit or receive program changes. A swing effect will be added at the following locations. (see below) 2. On the P-STEP SEQ> MOD page, adjust the Swing setting.
Step sequencer MIDI transmission from the step sequencer In Sequencer mode, the step sequencer function transmits the step sequencer's note data on the MIDI Channel (STRACK>MIDI) if track 16's Status (SEQ>PROG) is set to BTH, EXT, or EX2. Using the step sequencer with Favorites When using the Favorites function, the settings of each registered program or combination can make the step sequencer play. You’ll be able to turn steps on/off, but the settings cannot be saved.
Pad Sampler Performing with the pad sampler Sampling the sound of the KROSS The pad sampler function lets you use the 16 pads on the front panel to easily sample (record) your KROSS performance or an external input, and perform by playing back these samples. The maximum recording time is 14 seconds per pad, and you can play back the samples of up to four pads simultaneously. To record a sample, select one of the pads 1–16, and record the KROSS's performance or an external input.
Pad Sampler 5. Move the cursor to Auto Rec Start:, and use the ENTER key or the VALUE dial to select the auto trigger method. Sampling the sound from external audio input If you want to sample an external audio input, proceed through step 3 of “Sampling the sound of the KROSS” on page 93 and then press the PAGE- (A-IN) button to access the AUDIO IN-QUICK SETTING dialog box and change audio input settings. (→ p.22) Off: Press the MENU (Rec Control) button to start sampling.
Performing with the pad sampler Editing a sample Note: If you don't close the EDIT SAMPLE window, the edited content is not saved to the Korg format sample file on the SD card. Editing a sample Note: The edited content is also automatically saved to the SD card each time. You can specify the playback region and playback method of the sample. 1. Press the EXIT button ( ACTIVE button ( SETUP window. ) and the SAMPLER ) to open the SAMPLER 2.
Pad Sampler switch the pad to mute mode Playing samples 1. Make sure that the SAMPLER ACTIVE button is lit. 2. Select the sampler bank. Press the BANK SELECT button to make the BANK LEDs indicate the bank that you want to select; the BANK LED blinks. When 1 second has elapsed with the LED blinking, the switch to that bank is confirmed. If there is a pad that is playing, you can hold down the EXIT button ( ) and press the SAMPLER HOLD button ( ) to switch the pad to mute mode.
Performing with the pad sampler MIDI transmission and reception for the pad sampler function MIDI transmission and reception for the pad sampler function Program mode Data is transmitted and received on the MIDI channel specified by the Global/Media mode G-MIDI>OUT page setting Pad Sampler Prog MIDI Ch (default setting: ch.15). MIDI data transmission is enabled if the Pad Sampler Prog MIDI Out setting is checked. By default, this is off (unchecked).
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Audio recorder An overview of the audio recorder Recording time and data size The maximum time for one song is three hours. The actual total time for a multi-track recording will depend on the free capacity of the SD card. About the audio recorder The KROSS provides a high-quality digital audio recorder that records on an SD card that you insert into the SD card slot.
Audio recorder MENU (REC Control) button Basic operation To perform audio recorder operations such as recording, playback, and undo, use the front panel AUDIO REC (play/pause) button ( ), and also the audio recorder dialog box that appears when you hold down the EXIT button ( ) and press the AUDIO REC (play/ pause) button ( ). This is the record button. It controls record-pause and record-start. The functionality of the button will depend on the current state.
Recording and playing audio Preparations • Audio Song: Selects a song. • Auto: Specifies how recording will be started automatically. (see “Specifying how recording will start” on page 104) • LOOP: Repeatedly plays the A-B region. • Undo: Returns to a previous take or the most recent take. • Stop/Reset, Rec Control: Control the audio recorder.
Audio recorder 5. Press the MENU (Rec Control ) button or the AUDIO REC (play/pause) button to start recording. (AUDIO REC (play/pause) button: lit red) Note: The procedure here is for when Auto (Auto Rec Start) is Off. As an alternative to the Rec Control button, you can also initiate recording in other ways, such as by playing the keyboard. (see “Specifying how recording will start” on page 104) 6. Perform on the keyboard; the sound of the KROSS will be recorded.
Recording and playing audio Playing back an audio song button to select the AUDIO IN 1 row, and use KNOB 2 to make adjustments. 2. Press the PAGE+ (Stop/Reset the beginning of the sound. ) button to move to 3. Press the AUDIO REC (play/pause) button to play back the audio song (green LED lit). 5c 5d 4. Press the AUDIO REC (play/pause) button to pause (green LED blinking). 5. Press the AUDIO REC (play/pause) button once again to resume playback (green LED lit). 6.
Audio recorder Play the keyboard of the KROSS or input audio from the MIC IN or LINE IN jacks. 5. To stop recording, press the PAGE+ (Stop/Reset button (AUDIO REC (play/pause) button: unlit). ) If you press the MENU (Rec Control ) button during recording, recording will end, playback will continue, and the location will advance. To resume recording, press the MENU (Rec Control ) button.
Convenient functions for playback and recording Loop playback 2. Press the AUDIO REC (play/pause) button to start playback. (AUDIO REC (play/pause) button: lit green) 3. Slightly earlier than the point where you want to start overdubbing, press the MENU (Rec Control ) button to enter the record-standby condition. (AUDIO REC (play/pause) button: blinking orange) 4. Sing the chorus part. Recording will start automatically in response to the input. When you overdub using this method, the audio input from 0.
Audio recorder Exporting a WAVE file A multitrack-recorded audio song can be exported as a WAVE file to the KORG/KROSS2/DATA folder of the SD card. Adjusting the volume You can use the following methods to adjust the volume of imported data or of an already-recorded audio song.
Convenient functions for playback and recording SD card-related messages Select the Set Play Level function, and adjust the level as follows. SD card-related messages 1. Set the Level as desired. In addition to the Song Name, the following messages related to the SD card may appear in the Song Name area of the audio recorder. Adjust the volume balance of the keyboard performance or external input (e.g., guitar or vocal) that you will be overdubbing next while the audio song plays back.
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Pad audio play Performing with the pad audio play function Pad audio play is a function that lets you use the front panel buttons and 16 pads to switch instantly between audio songs recorded by the KROSS's audio recorder or existing audio files. 5. Select the audio song that you want to assign. Note: Following the audio songs, the audio song list also shows a list of the WAV files that have been placed in the specified location of the SD card.
Pad audio play playing audio song and instantly switch to playing a different audio song. 5. To switch between banks of assigned audio songs, use the BANK SELECT button and the BANK LEDs. Press the BANK SELECT button to make the BANK LEDs indicate the bank that you want to select; the BANK LED blinks. When 1 second has elapsed with the LED blinking, the switch to that bank is confirmed. Note: While the BANK LED of the selected bank is still blinking, the bank switch has not yet been confirmed.
Using Drum Kits Drum Kit Overview Before you start editing… What’s a Drum Kit? Selecting a drum program A drum kit is a collection of drumsamples (drum set sounds such as bass drum, snare, or cymbals, as well as a wide variety of other percussion sounds), with each sample assigned to a note of the keyboard.
Using Drum Kits Editing a Drum Kit Velocity crossfade settings For this key, let’s create a simple velocity crossfade between two stereo drumsamples. Basic Editing 1. Select the Program that you wish to use while editing the Drum Kit. 2. Access the DRUM KIT> DS 1 page. 1. In the DRUM KIT> DS 1 and DS 2 pages, turn Drumsample 1 and 2 on. If it is off, select the button and press the ENTER button to turn it on. Press the EXIT button ( ) and the SEQ button ( ).
Editing a Drum Kit Before you start editing… 9. In the DRUM KIT> DS 1 page, set the Drumsample 1 Bottom Vel. to 80. Now, Drumsample2 will sound when you play softly, at velocities of 79 or less–and Drumsample1 will sound when you play harder, with velocities of 80 or more. Sustaining the sound even after the key is released (Hold) Use the Hold function for instruments that should continue sustaining even after the key is released, such as a crash cymbal.
Using Drum Kits Controlling pan for each key To use separate pan settings for each key: 1. Access the Program mode P-AMP> BASIC page. 2. Make sure that the DKIT-SET check-box is checked. When DKIT-SET is on, the Program will use the pan settings for each key of the Drum Kit. 3. Access the Global/Media mode DRUM KIT> VOICE page. 4. Use “Pan” to specify the panning for each key. Saving Drum Kits Once you’ve spent some time editing, you’ll want to save your work.
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data How Global/Media mode is organized By pressing the EXIT button ( ) and the SEQ button( ), selects Global/Media mode. In Global/Media mode, you can access the following settings and operations. • Master tune • Key transpose • Effect global button • Global MIDI channel • Creating scales Global setting For details on global setting, see Parameter Guide.
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data Changing how velocity will affect the volume and tone Arpeggiator recall settings (Linking the arpeggiator with programs or combinations) Velocity curves let you adjust the way the KROSS responds to your playing dynamics on the keyboard. The default setting should work for most players, but there are many other choices to let you customize the response to match your own style.
Global setting MIDI settings • In the GLOBAL>PREF 1 (Preferences 1) page, use Battery Type to select the type of batteries you’re using. Select Battery Type, and press the ENTER button to switch the setting. Alkaline: Select when using alkaline batteries Ni-MH: Select when using nickel-metal hydride batteries Auto-save setting • In the GLOBAL>PREF 1 page, use the Auto Save check box to specify the power-conservation setting for when operating on batteries.
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data The user scales you create here can be used by specifying the scale for a program, for each timbre of a combination, or for each track of a song. You can choose these scales from the following pages. Mode Program Page P-BASIC> SCALE: Scale Type Combination C-TIMBRE> SCALE: Scale Type, Use Program’s Scale Sequencer S-TRACK> SCALE: Scale Type, Use Program’s Scale Here is how to set the scale type for each timbre in Sequencer mode. 1.
Data used by the KROSS Creating and selecting scales Data used by the KROSS The KROSS accesses the following folders and files on the SD card. Folder and file structure (DOS files) KORG KROSS2 1 DATA (Data folder) 2 NEWFILE.PCG (Programs, combinations, etc.) 3 NEWFILE.SNG (songs) 4 NEWFILE.MID (Standard MIDI Files) 5 EXTWAV01.WAV EXTWAV02.WAV (Export WAVE files) 6 9 10 7 AUDIO 8 SAMPLER IMPORT.WAV (Import WAVE files) PCM.KSC, PCM.KMP, PCM.KSF (Korg format PCM files) IMPORT.
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data 8. .KEP files .KEP (Korg EX PCM) files are files that manage option expansion PCM and sound data. These files include PCM data and sound data such as parameters and programs. 9. AUDIO folder This folder contains system data and recording data for the audio recorder. Do not use your computer to modify this folder. The files and folders below this folder are only for the use of the audio recorder. Do not rename or modify them.
Saving data Saving data on the KROSS Saving data • GM drum kits 58(GM)–66(GM) • Preset template songs P00–P15 • Preset Drum Track patterns/Preset patterns 001–772 Saving data on the KROSS The KROSS can save .PCG, .SNG., or .MID files as follows. Note: The explanation here applies to data in the DATA folder. • Writing to internal memory Bank numbers and conditions for saving The bank and number indications show the numbers used for MIDI transmission and reception.
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data function in the AUDIO RECORDER SETUP window or the SAMPLER SETUP window.) • .KSC file: Exports the pad sampler function's sample data as a Korg-format PCM data file. (Execute the Export to KSC function in the SAMPLER SETUP window.
Saving data Writing to internal memory If you selected program bank UA-UD or combination bank UA-UD: If you specified New, you can specify any category and save the sound in bank UA-UD 000–511. Note: For more about Initialize, please see page 131. 4. Use Category to specify the category of the program/ combination. For the banks that you can specify, please see step 3. 5. Select the save-destination in WRITE To. For limitations on the save-destination, please see step 3. 6.
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data Writing Global settings, User Drum Kits and User Arpeggio Patterns Memory in Global/Media mode When the power is turned on, the Global/Media mode data is called from internal memory into the Global/Media mode memory area. Then when you modify the parameters in Global/Media mode, the data in the memory area will be modified. If you wish to save this modified data into internal memory, you must Write it.
Saving data Saving to SD card Text Target Cursor Characters Saving to SD card For details on the data that can be saved on SD card, please see “Data used by the KROSS” on page 119.
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data The display will show the file that was saved. The various types of data are saved as the following files. Loading data • .PCG file • .SNG file Data that can be loaded Cautions when saving If an identically named file exists on the SD cared If a file with the same name already exists on the SD card, you will be asked whether you want to overwrite that data. If you wish to overwrite, press the MENU (OK) button.
Loading data Loading data from SD card Loading songs for use in Sequencer mode (.SNG) As an example here, we will explain how to load a song. 4. Choose the Load selected function. Press the FUNCTION button. Use the PAGE– (▲) button to choose Load selected, and then press the MENU (OK) button. A dialog box will appear. 5. Press the MENU (OK) button. All data from the .PCG file will be loaded into the KROSS. Never remove the media while data is being loaded. Loading individual data from a .
Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data Loading a .KEP file Loading a .KSC file .KEP (Korg EX PCM) files are files that manage option expansion PCM and sound data. .KSC (Korg Script or Korg Sample Collection) files are Korg-format PCM data files. These files include PCM data and sound data such as parameters and programs.
Media utility Formatting SD card Media utility Formatting SD card Newly purchased media or media that has been used by another device cannot be used “as is;” you must format the SD card before you can use it with the KROSS. When you format the SD card, all data that had been saved on that media will be erased. Be sure to doublecheck the SD card for data before you format. You must use the KROSS to format the media. The KROSS will not correctly recognize media that has been formatted by another device. 1.
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Appendices Restoring the factory settings Loading the preloaded data The original preload data is backed up in the KROSS, so you can restore any or all of the Programs, Combinations, Drum Kits, User Arpeggio Patterns, and Global settings to their original factory settings. Note: The original demo songs can be re-loaded at any time. For details, please see “About the data loaded by All Preload PCG”. User banks and user patterns where preload data has not been loaded will remain unchanged.
Appendices 5. To execute initialization, press the MENU (OK) button; if you decide not to execute, press the FUNCTION (CANCEL) button. When you press the MENU (OK) button, a confirmation dialog box will appear; press the MENU (OK) button to execute initialization. Troubleshooting If you experience problems, please see the relevant item and take the appropriate measures. Power supply Initializing the system If operation becomes unstable, initializing the system may stabilize it. 1.
Troubleshooting Basic operation (screen and functions) Basic operation (screen and functions) Notes do not stop □ Is Hold (P-BASIC> NOTE-ON page) turned off? → PG p.9 Can’t change modes or pages □ In G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT, make sure that Damper Polarity or Foot SW Polarity is set correctly. → p.23 □ Could the sequencer be recording, playing, paused, or in the record-ready state? □ If the DRUM TRACK or ARP buttons are turned on, try turning them off.
Appendices Audio input Can’t input audio □ Is the input source connected to the MIC IN jack or the LINE IN jack? → p.21 □ In REALTIME CONTROLS, is the AUDIO IN 1 setting AUDIO IN turned on? → p.15 different than when played in Program mode □ When you select a program for a timbre in Combination mode, the arpeggiator and effect settings from Program mode are not automatically applied.
Troubleshooting Arpeggiator Arpeggiator Effects The Arpeggiator does not start Effects are not audible □ Is the ARP button turned on (lit)? → p.73 □ Have you selected effect program 000: No Effect ? □ If the arpeggiator does not start for a combination or song, make sure that Run is checked, and that an arpeggiator is selected for Assign. → p.76 • Select an effect other than 000: No Effect for “IFX1–5,” or “MFX 1, 2.
Appendices When you press the SAMPLER ACTIVE button, the message "SD card busy Please wait." appears □ Does the KROSS support the types of messages that are being sent to it? → PG p.315 □ The SD card's "Automatic loading at start-up" is being executed as a background process. Wait until the SD card access indicator stops blinking. Can’t recall programs of the desired bank Audio recorder Can’t record □ Is the SD card inserted correctly? → p.25 □ Could LOOP be turned on? You can’t record if LOOP is on.
Messages Error and confirmation messages outside □ Is the USB cable connected correctly? → p.26 Messages The computer does not detect the KROSS □ Are the USB cables connected correctly? An error occurs when you disconnect from the computer □ Never disconnect the KROSS from the computer while your host application is in use.
Appendices D Destination and source are identical Meaning: When copying or bouncing, the same song, or track was selected for both the source and destination. To solve this problem: • Select a different song, or track for the source and destination. Destination from-measure within the limits of source Meaning: When executing the Move Measure command for all tracks or within the same track, the specified destination measure is within the source range.
Messages Error and confirmation messages I Illegal file description Meaning: You used an invalid file name when attempting to save or export a file. • Change the filename you are specifying. Filenames not permitted by MS-DOS cannot be used as a filename. Illegal SMF data Meaning: You attempted to load a file that was not a Standard MIDI File. Illegal SMF division Meaning: You attempted to load a Standard MIDI File that was timecode-based.
Appendices Not enough memory to load Scanning media Meaning: When you attempted to load a .SNG file or a standard MIDI file in Media mode, there was insufficient free memory in the sequence memory. To solve this problem: Meaning: Now checking the contents of the SD card. Do not remove the card while this message is shown. • Delete other song data etc. to regain free memory. Not enough sample memory Meaning: There is insufficient sample memory (for the sample parameters or sample waveform data).
Messages Error and confirmation messages was still underway after you wrote a program or other data into internal memory. U • The KROSS will automatically initialize itself in order to repair the internal memory. This message will appear at this time; press MENU(OK) button to close the dialog box. In some cases, the preload bank data may be temporarily initialized.
Appendices Specifications Operating temperature +10 – +40 °C KROSS2-61 61 keys (velocity sensitive; aftertouch not supported) Normally C2–C7 (adjustable in the range [C1...C6]–[C3...C8]) KROSS2-88 88 keys NH (Natural weighted hammer action) keyboard (no aftertouch) Normally A0–C8 (adjustable in the range [A-1...C7]–[A1...C9]) * The NH keyboard delivers a playing feel similar to that of an acoustic piano, with low notes being heavier and high notes being lighter.
Specifications Error and confirmation messages 16pads x 8banks Automatically saved to and loaded from SD card Up to four pads can play simultaneously Pad sampler Recording format PCM audio format (48 kHz/16-bit) Recording time Maximum stereo sample is approximately 14 seconds for each pad Import WAVE format (file name extension .wav) 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, stereo * 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz Export Korg-format PCM data file format (file name extension .
Appendices Power AC adapter power supply jack (DC 9V, ), Power On/Off button AA alkaline batteries × 6, or nickel-metal hydride batteries × 6 AA alkaline batteries × 6 Battery life Approximately 6 hours AA nickel-metal hydride Approximately 7 hours batteries (1900 mAh) × 6 * Battery life will vary depending on the batteries used and on the conditions of use. * This is the time with the default factory settings. Power Consumption 5W Dimensions (W × D × H) KROSS2-61 935 × 269 × 88 mm / 36.81" × 10.
[SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION] Date : 2017. 02. 24 MIDI Implementation Chart Model: KROSS MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Basic Channel Default Changed Mode Memorized Messages Altered Note Number: 1 – 16 1 – 16 0 – 127 Note On Note Off Aftertouch Polyphonic (Key) Monophonic (Channel) 1 – 16 1 – 16 Remarks Memorized 3 True Voice Velocity Recognized Ver.: 1.
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