Krome
Music Workstation
On Stage. On the Go. On Top.
Offering full-length, unlooped samples of every key for a spectacular piano sound, this new keyboard redefines your expectations for an instrument in this class. Taking its name from the Greek word meaning "color," Krome is the new standard for sonic excellence in a gigging musician’s keyboard, providing a limitless palette of sound to bring vivid inspiration your music. Introducing the Krome Music Workstation.
Product Highlights:
In addition to Korg’s well-proven workstation features, Krome features a carefully chosen selection of the top sounds available today for bread-and-butter keyboard instruments such as piano and electric piano, as well as vital and dynamic drum kits, giving you the best of the basics. These highly usable piano, electric piano, and drum sounds by themselves set Krome apart from any other keyboard in its class. With sound quality and features normally found in much more expensive instruments, Krome aspires to set a whole new value standard, and become a unique and irreplaceable partner for real-world musicians.
Spectacular Grand Piano
Piano sounds are critically important for nearly every keyboard instrument. Krome borrows the impressive "German D Grand" that was created for the Kronos flagship. Each of the 88 keys contains eight layers of full-length, unlooped stereo samples, complemented by authentic damper resonance. In fact, the PCM memory used for just this "German D Grand" alone occupies several times – even several tens of times – more memory capacity than the entire PCM memory used in a typical workstation or PCM synthesizer. Unless the original sound is impeccable, no amount of parameter editing can create an enjoyable playing experience. The Krome’s piano is an example of Korg's passion for every musician to enjoy great sounds played on great instruments. This resonant, authentic, and realistic piano represents a major increase in quality for this class of keyboard.
Electric pianos offering expressive warmth and realism
For many keyboardists, the electric piano sound is just as critical as the acoustic piano sound. Krome features three types of electric pianos. Eight velocity levels have been used to ensure faithful response to the player's expression. 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 realistically modeled, ensuring that everything from the touch to the final sound will be utterly enjoyable.
Studio-quality drum sounds
The built-in drum kits play a major role in song production on any music workstation. Krome contains the same "Jazz Ambience Drums" that can be found on the Korg Kronos. Taking advantage of the high-capacity PCM memory, these sounds capture a dramatically high level of response 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.
Colorful palette of sounds
In addition to piano, electric piano, and drums, Krome has a plentiful array of sounds to cover a broad range of styles that will meet a wide variety of needs. Stimulate your creativity by selecting any of the 640 Programs or 288 Combinations. Each one has been carefully created by professional studio and performing musicians to provide exceptional real-world use for both rich clean backing parts or soaring solos. Plus you can tweak, customize, create, and save your own sounds as well.
Drum Track For Real Grooves
Simply pressing a single button turns on the Drum Track feature, providing realistic grooves played by professionals using the Krome’s studio-quality drum sounds. Play along or incorporate them into your music production. In addition to more than 600 preset patterns inherited from Kronos, there's plenty of space for saving user patterns as well. Drum patterns can be created and used with the sequencer, as well as providing a rhythm guide while you play, or they can be used creatively in your live performances.
Dual polyphonic arpeggiators
In Combination mode or Sequencer mode, two arpeggiators can be running simultaneously. In addition to standard arpeggio patterns, these arpeggiators can generate guitar or bass riffs, drum patterns, or they can even be used as building blocks for sound design, to create pads, synth sounds, and sound effects that include subtle motion. You're also free to edit any of the patterns to create your own custom originals.
Workstation Wonderland
Krome has a full complement of the features you've come to expect from a Korg workstation, starting with the 16-track sequencer. But there's much, much more. Krome comes complete with a rich suite of tools to jumpstart your creative urges. There's the convenient Auto Song Setup function; if inspiration strikes while you're playing a program or combination, simply press the REC switch to start recording immediately. Each Template Song assigns popular sounds to sequencer tracks through pre-routed effects to match a specific musical genre. Achieve lightning-fast arrangements using Korg's Cue List, and build an armada of instant-access patterns using the RPPR (Realtime Pattern/Play Recording) feature. Go back and you can make any changes using the convenient piano-roll editing.
Awesome Effects
The all-important effect section provides up to five Insert effects, two Master effects, and one Total effect. In addition to great choruses, flangers, phasers, delays, and reverbs, the 193 effect types include dynamic processing effects such as compressor and limiter, evocative effects like the Grain Shifter and Talking Modulator, as well as amp modeling and speaker simulation effects using Korg’s proprietary "REMS" modeling technology.
Natural Expression
Krome 61 and 73 models feature a semi-weighted natural-touch keyboard; the great feel and response are ideal for playing everything from any style of piano, to dynamic organ performance, to pyrotechnic synthesizer solos. Krome 88 is equipped with Korg’s NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard, ensuring that every nuance of your playing dynamics will be expressively reflected when playing sounds such as piano or electric piano.
Distinctive design
The dramatic dark colored body provides Krome with an elegantly curved profile. The top control panel is made using two aluminum panels of differing design. The result is a distinctive appearance that projects an unmistakable presence, even on a cluttered stage. In both looks and sound, Krome will make a strong impression on the audience.
Intuitive TouchView™ interface
Krome’s huge 800 x 480 pixel TouchView Color display can show numerous parameters at once, ensuring great visibility. Simply touch the screen to change sounds or edit parameters. Finger-drag editing is also supported, allowing you to use the on-screen sliders and knobs directly. Numerous functions take advantage of the TouchView interface, such as the piano roll editor, a stopwatch that’s convenient for keeping track of a live performance, and a calculator keypad that is convenient for entering numerical values.
USB and SD Storage
You can connect Krome to your computer via USB to easily transfer MIDI data. You can also use an SD card (commercially available) to manage the Krome’s data files.
Stand-alone and Plugin editor
The Krome Editor and Krome Plug-In Editor allow you to edit your Krome from your computer while viewing large numbers of parameters simultaneously, or to use Krome in your DAW as if it were a software synthesizer.
Hear, Try and Compare the Korg Krome 73 Key Music Workstation in our showroom
Located in Leicester in the central Midlands and close to Coventry, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham and Warwick we promise you that a visit to our specialist Digital Piano and Keyboard showroom will not disappoint. Try the full Korg range including the Krome 73 Key Music Workstation and compare it with
Yamaha, Roland, all under one roof. Whatever your playing standard our knowledgeable and friendly experts will help guide you through the Keyboard buying process and make sure that you are buying the right instrument for your needs. As ex teachers we are ideally placed to advise and answer any questions you may have. Lifetime support and product tuition with ALL digital pianos.
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Keyboard
Krome 61: Semi-weighted keyboard
*velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard C2-C7 (transposable in the range [C1...C6]-[C3...C8])
Krome 73: Semi-weighted keyboard
*velocity-sensitive supported, after touch is not supported
*Standard C1-C7 (transposable in the range [C0...C6]-[C2...C8])
Krome 88: NH keyboard (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 such as stereo multisamples and velocity crossfading.
PCM Memory
3.8 GB, 48kHz/16-bit linear equivalent
583 Multisamples (Including 12 Stereo multisamples)
2,080 Drumsamples (Including 474 Stereo Drumsamples)
Program
Oscillator
OSC1 (Single); OSC1 + 2 (Double): Stereo multisamples are supported
8 velocity zones per oscillator with switching, crossfades and layers
Filters
Four types of filter routing (single, serial, parallel, 24 dB)
Two multi-mode filters per oscillator (low pass, high pass, band pass, band reject)
Driver
Per-voice nonlinear driver and low boost
EQ
Three bands, with sweepable mid
Modulation
For each oscillator: two envelope generators (Filter & Amp)
Two LFOs
Two key tracking generators (Filter & Amp)
Two AMS mixers
Pitch EG
Common LFO
Two common key tracking generators
Combination
Timbres: 16 maximum, each with split/layer/velocity switching with crossfading, plus modifications via Tone
Adjust function
MIDI Controller Functionality: Customizable MIDI channel and Internal/External/Both settings per timbre
Master Keyboard Functionality
It’s available for controlling external MIDI devices
Drum Kit
Stereo and mono drum samples
8 velocity zones switch (crossfades and layers)
Sounds
Program: 640 preload, 768 total locations
Combi: 288 preload, 512 total locations
Drumkits: 32 preload, 48 total locations
The number of Combination / Program / Drum Kit
User: 512 Combination (288 Preload)
User: 768 Program (640 Preload)
User: 48 Drum Kit (32 Preload)
Preset: 256 GM2 Program + 9 GM2 Drums Program
Effects
Insert Effects:
5 Insert Effects (stereo in/out)
2 Master Effects (stereo in/out)
1 Total Effect (stereo in/out)
Timbre / Track EQ
3-band EQ per timbre/track
Effect Types
193, useable as Insert, Master, or Total effects. Note that a double-size effect cannot be used as a total effect.
Modulation
Dynamic Modulation, 2 Common LFO
Effects Control Busses
Stereo sidechain (Limiter, Gate, Vocoder, etc)
Effect Preset
32 preset per effect
Polyphonic Arpeggiator
Program Mode
Single polyphonic arpeggiator
Combination, Sequencer Mode
Dual polyphonic arpeggiators
Number of pattern
900 preload, 1028 total locations
5 preset arpeggio patterns
Drum Track
637 preload, 1000 total locations
Configurable Trigger Mode/Sync/Zone
Sequencer
Tracks
16 MIDI tracks + 1 master track
Number of Songs
128 Songs
Resolution
1/480 PPQ
Tempo
40.00- 300.00 (1/100 BPM resolution)
Maximum memory
210,000 MIDI events
Template Song
16 preset / 16 user template songs
Cue List function
20 Cue Lists
99 steps
Pattern
605 Preset / 100 User patterns
RPPR (Realtime Pattern Play and Recording)
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
*Joystick, SW [1], SW [2]
*Realtime Control
[SELECT] Switch:
REALTIME CONTROL (TONE, USER), ARP
4 Knobs;
REALTIME CONTROL: Real-time Modulation, Arpeggio control
*Drum Track
[DRUM TRACK] Switch On/Off
*Arpeggiator
[ARP] Switch On/Off
User Interface
Display
TouchView(tm) Graphical User Interface
7-inch color TFT LCD, 800 x 480 pixels
Onboard LCD brightness control
Mode Switch
[COMBI], [PROG], [SEQ], [GLOBAL], [MEDIA] switch
VALUE controller
[VALUE] Dial, [INC], [DEC] Switch, 10 key block ([0] - [9], [-], [.], [ENTER], [COMPARE])
BANK Switch
[A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F] switch (in Combination mode, [A], [B], [C], [D] switch are available)
SEQUENCER switch
[PAUSE], [REW], [FF], [LOCATE], [REC], [START / STOP]
TEMPO
[TEMPO] knob, [TAP] switch
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: 1100Ohm, 550Ohm with Mono output
Maximum level: +16.0 [dBu], Load Impedance: more than 10Ohm.
Headphone Output:
3.5mmStereo phone jack
Output Impedance: 33Ohm
Maximum level: 60 + 60mW with 33Ohm load
Control Input
DAMPER pedal (Half Damper supported)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL
MIDI
IN/OUT
USB
USB-MIDI Interface (TYPE B) x 1
SD Card Slot
Max: 2 GB / SD memory card
Max: 32 GB/ SDHC memory card
Note: SDXC memory cards are not supported.
Power
Power supply (DC12V 3.5A), POWER switch
Dimensions (W x D x H)
KROME-61 = 40.43 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,027 × 313 × 93 mm
KROME-73 = 46.89 x 12.32 x 3.66 inches / 1,191 × 313 × 93 mm
KROME-88 = 57.01 x 15.08 x 5.16 inches / 1,448 × 383 × 131 mm
Weight
KROME-61 = 15.87 lbs. / 7.2 kg
KROME-73 = 18.08 lbs. / 8.2 kg
KROME-88 = 32.41 lbs. / 14.7 kg
Power Consumption
13 W
Accessories
AC Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Accessory Disc (Operation Guide PDF, Parameter Guide PDF, Video Manual)
Option
XVP-10: Expression/Volume pedal
EXP-2: Foot Controller
DS-1H: Damper Pedal
PS-1, PS-3: Pedal Switch
PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows
OS:
Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),
Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)
Computer:
USB port required
Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Computer
USB port required
PC System Requirements for Krome Editor/Plug-In Editor
Windows
OS:
Windows Vista SP2 and later (32- and 64-bit, all editions),
Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit)
CPU:
Intel Pentium 4/ Greather than 1 gHz, later Core Duo recommended.
Memory
More than 512MB (Greater than 1 GB recommended)
Monitor
1,024x768, at least 16-bit color
Others
Computer with USB port, running Windows 7, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X 10.5 or later (32-bit and 64-bit kernel modes supported)
Note: This plug-in is not 64-bit.
CPU:
Intel Mac supported
Later Core Duo recommended
Memory:
More than 512MB (at least 1 GB recommended)
Monitor:
1,024x768, at least 32,000 colors
Others:
Apple Macintosh computer with USB port, running Mac OS X.
*Krome Plug-In Editor supports VST/RTAS in Windows, VST/ Audio Unit/RTAS in Macintosh.
*Only a single instance of the Krome Editor or Krome Plug-In Editor can be used at once.
*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
