Korg Kronos 61
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Korg
Kronos 61
Product Info
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The Kronos 61 is a powerhouse workstation – a real Swiss Army knife for sound design. It's perfect for gigging musicians, producers, and composers who need a huge palette of sounds and sequencing capabilities in a relatively portable package. Just be prepared to invest some serious time learning its intricacies.
Product Description
- Korg Kronos 61
- Workstation
- 2025 model
- Lightly weighted with 61 keys
- Aftertouch
- Sound generation: 9 sound engines
- Separate sound generators for acoustic pianos
- electric pianos
- tonewheel organs
- various virtual analogue synthesizers
- physical modelling
- VPM/FM and sample-based sounds (incl. wave sequencing)
- 16-Part multi-timbral
- 8" TFT TouchView colour display with graphics capability: 800 x 600 pixels
- Internal sampler with time-stretch and time-slice functions
- Sequencer with 16 MIDI and 16 audio tracks
- Effects section with 16 effect slots: 12 insert
- 2 master
- 2 total effects and 197 different effect types
- Separate 3-band equaliser for each timbre / track
- Controller section with 8 rotary knobs
- 9 faders (+ value fader)
- 16 buttons (+ 2 freely assignable buttons)
- X/Y joystick
- vector joystick and ribbon controller
- KARMA function for complex
- real-time generated backing tracks
- Drum track for each sound programme / combination
- Set list function for clear organisation of sounds
- Smooth sound transition prevents played sounds from breaking off when switching sounds
- Integrated USB audio interface: 2 in / 2 out
- 48 kHz
- 24 bit
- Internal memory: 120 GB SSD
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 1064 x 134 x 363 mm
- Weight: 14.2 kg
- *Connections: *
- 2x Line input 6.3 mm jack balanced with mic/line switching and gain control
- 2 x Line output 6.3 mm jack
- 4x Individual output 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In / Out / Thru
- S/PDIF optical input and output
- Input for damper pedal (with half-pedal function)
- Footswitch and expression / volume pedal
- 1 x USB Type B
- 2 x USB Type A
PROS
- • Nine distinct sound engines offer unparalleled sonic breadth.
- • TouchView display is exceptionally bright and responsive for live use.
- • Comprehensive sequencer facilitates complex arrangement and composition workflows.
- • Extensive effects suite provides professional-grade sound shaping capabilities.
CONS
- • 61-key action might feel limiting for pianists accustomed to full 88-key range.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many musicians.
- • Steep learning curve due to the sheer depth of features and options.
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Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Lightly weighted with Aftertouch
Sounds
Acoustic/electric pianos, tonewheel organs, virtual analogue synths, physical modelling, VPM/FM, sampled sounds
Sequencer
16 MIDI tracks, 16 audio tracks
Sampler
Internal sampler with time-stretch and time-slice
Weight
Approximately 15.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's lighter and quicker than a weighted piano action, more suited to synth and organ playing, but may lack the nuanced feel of a piano.
Absolutely, it's class-compliant MIDI and offers audio interface functionality for seamless DAW integration.
Yes, the sampler’s time-stretch and time-slice features allow for creative manipulation of recorded sounds, though it’s not a dedicated high-end sampling platform.
