KORG KRONOS 3 61 | 61-key Keyboard Workstation

KRONOS 3 61 

61-Key Keyboard Workstation

Building upon the success of the original groundbreaking instrument for the stage and studio, the Korg Kronos 3 is a next-generation professional music workstation with a vast palette of sounds, integrated editing, detailed 8" TouchView display with gesture support, 16-track sequencer, 16-track audio recorder, and extensive sampling capabilities.

The Kronos 3 includes over 2500 programs and 1700+ combinations. The instrument features nine distinct sound engines, with each engine dedicated to authentically reproducing its respective instrument type, including detailed pianos, vintage keyboard sounds, tone-wheel organs, ethnic instruments, plucked instruments, analog synthesizers, and more.

The sequencer can access any combination of sound engines and imported samples, and the 16-track audio recorder can be used for recording vocals, other instruments, and more. The sound architecture offers a two-part split along with a single drum track in a single program, which when combined with the 16-part combination mode, makes for a massive sound and sequencing power house. The Kronos is equipped with over 197 different effects types for massive production power.

• Nine Distinct Sound Engines: Includes SGX-2 for premium piano sounds, EP-1 for electric pianos, and MOD-7 for FM synthesis, among others.
• Enhanced SGX-2 Piano Engine: Features new Italian Grand and Berlin Grand sounds for realistic expression.
• Intuitive TouchView Display: Large 8-inch color touchscreen with touch-drag capability and parameter search with improved touch response.
• Set List Mode: Streamlined live performance with color-coded presets, real-time performance notes, and built-in EQ.
• Seamless Sound Transitions (SST): Eliminates audio dropouts when switching sounds.
• Built-in 16-Track MIDI and Audio Recorder: High-quality 48 kHz audio recording with integrated editing tools.
• Real-time performance controls including sliders, knobs, and joysticks.
• RH3 Weighted Hammer Action (88/73 keys) or Natural Touch Semi-Weighted (61 keys).
• Up to 200 voices dynamically allocated across engines.
• Internal SSD with 128GB capacity for expansive libraries and samples.
• USB, MIDI, audio inputs/outputs, and Ethernet.
• Slim design for stage use

Nine Synthesis Engines

The Kronos 3 features nine completely different synthesis engines:

• Three types of keyboard sound generators: SGX-2 (acoustic piano), EP-1 (electric piano), CX-3 (tonewheel organ)
• Three types of virtual analog synthesizer sound generators: AL-1, MS-20EX, PolysixEX
• PCM synthesizer sound generator with advanced functionality: HD-1
• Physical-modeling synthesizer for string hammering/plucking sounds: STR-1
• VPM/FM synthesizer sound generator with advanced functionality: MOD-7

Each synthesis engine has enough functionality to operate as a standalone synthesizer.

Optimized for Live Performance

Set Lists provide easy on-screen selection of Programs, Combinations, and Songs from a single screen. Smooth Sound Transitions (SST) provide overlapping effects and voices when you change sounds, with no special mode necessary.

Effects

The Kronos 3 comes with 197 types of professional-grade effects that offer a stunning range of freedom, including chorus, delay, reverb, amp models, vocoders, and more.

Arpeggiator

To support your playing and songwriting, there's an arpeggiator that can automatically generate rhythmical or broken chords (arpeggios), a drum track for quickly playing drum patterns in a variety of styles, and a step sequencer that lets you intuitively create and play back original drum patterns.

Sampling

Audio signals coming through the analog inputs can be sampled in stereo. You can also add the built-in effects when sampling, or even resample the programs or combinations. The Kronos can import sound files in various formats.

Audio and MIDI Sequencer

The sequencer provides 16 MIDI tracks and 16 audio tracks (24-bit, 48 kHz) for composing and producing your own music. You can import and export SMF and WAV files when working with other platforms.

USB Functionality

The Kronos can connect to your computer with a single cable, as it features a USB-B port that supports USB 2.0 for transmitting and receiving MIDI and audio data. The Kronos features two USB-A ports for easy connection to an external storage device, MIDI controllers, or keyboards.

Specifications

• Item Type
  • Keyboard Workstation
• Sound Generation
  • Digital
• Keyboard
  • 61 Full-Size Keys with Semi-Weighted Action
• Aftertouch
  • Yes
• Expression Controls
  • 10x Slider
  • 8x Knob
  • 1x Ribbon Controller
  • 1x Joystick
• Transport Controls
  • Yes
• Display
  • " / 203.2 mm Color LCD Touchscreen (Backlit)
• AD/DA Conversion
  • 24-Bit / 48 kHz
• Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples
  • 2560x Factory Sound Preset
  • 264x Factory Drum Kit
• Number of Song Presets
  • 200x User
• Set Lists & Kit Chaining
  • 128x Set List / 128 Slots per Set List
• Maximum Polyphony
  • 180 Voice (Stereo)
• Multitimbrality
  • 16-Part
• Internal Memory
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Sample RAM: 760 MB
  • SSD: 62 GB
• Sampling Formats
  • PCM - 48 kHz / 16, 24-Bit
• Maximum Sample Length
  • 80 Minutes (Stereo)
• Built-In Effects
  • 12x Insert FX
  • 2x Master FX
  • 2x Send FX 
• Performance Functions
  • Arpeggiator, Layer, Octave Shift, Sampler, Sequencer, Split, Split/Layer, Transpose 
• Oscillators
  • 2x Variable (FM, Formant, Noise, PWM, Sample, Sawtooth, Sine, Square, Triangle, Wavetable)
• Amplifiers
  • 1x DCA per Voice
• Envelopes
  • 5x Assignable Envelope Generator
• Filters
  • Number of Filters: 2 per Voice
  • Characteristic: Digital
  • Type: Low-Pass, High-Pass
• LFOs
  • Number of LFOs: 4x Global per Voice
• Glide/Portamento
  • Yes
• Sequencer
  • Number of Parts: 16
  • Note Resolution: 480 ppq
  • Note Memory: 400,000
• Supported MIDI Standards
  • GM2
• Number of Recorder Tracks
  • 16x Audio
  • 16x MIDI
  • 16x Sequencer
• Audio Recording Formats
  • WAV: 48 kHz / 16 to 24-Bit
• Max Audio Recording Time
  • 80 Minutes per File
• Audio I/O
  • 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair)
  • 4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Line Output
  • 1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output
  • 1x TOSLINK Balanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair)
  • 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Mic/Line Input
  • 1x TOSLINK Balanced Mono Mic/Line Input
• Headphone Output Power
  • 60 mW per Channel into 33 Ohms
• Pedal Support
  • 1x 1/4" Sustain
  • 1x 1/4" Assignable/Footswitch
  • 1x 1/4" Assignable/Expression
• MIDI I/O
  • 1x DIN 5-Pin Input
  • 1x DIN 5-Pin Output
  • 1x DIN 5-Pin Thru
• USB I/O
  • 2x USB-A (Device/Controller Connection, External Memory)
  • 1x USB-B (Audio Record, Audio/Media Playback, Host Connection, MIDI)
• Frequency Response
  • 20 Hz to 22 kHz ±1 dB
• I/O Impedance
  • Inputs: 10 Kilohms
  • Outputs: 350 Ohms (Stereo) / 175 Ohms (Mono)
• Maximum Input Level
  • Line: +16 dBu
  • Mic: -10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level
  • Line: +16 dBu
• Dynamic Range
  • 95 dB
• SNR
  • 95 dB
• THD
  • 0.01% (20 Hz to 22 kHz, 10 Kilohms (Typical))
• Crosstalk
  • 95 dB (at 1 kHz)
• OS Compatibility
  • macOS / Windows
• Power Requirements
  • AC Input
• AC Input Power
  • 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
• Power Consumption
  • 40 W
• Color
  • Black
• Dimensions
  • 41.9 x 14.3 x 5.3" / 106.4 x 36.3 x 13.4 cm
• Weight
  • 31.3 lb / 14.2 kg

In The Box

• Korg Kronos 3 61 Music Workstation
• Power Cord
• Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty