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Korg KROSS Quick Start Manual

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Data handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear panel and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning the power on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting ready to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
When you've finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auto power-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The display and the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting a mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting and playing sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting a program or combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Favorites function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using controllers to modify the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quick Start Guide
Production Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Easily editing a sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording on the sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording on the audio recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Listening to the demo songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restoring the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications (general) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performing with the arpeggiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performing with the Drum Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performing with the step sequencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Quick Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Quick Split. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the volume balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Saving the sound you edited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording your performance as MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Saving a song you created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording the performance of the KROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording external audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Formatting an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Display ..........9 Recording the performance of the KROSS ....18 Selecting a mode .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Please be aware that Korg will accept no something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC responsibility for any damages which may result from loss adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg of data. dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    KROSS. Voice Name List The Voice Name List lists all of the sounds and setups that are in the KROSS when it is shipped from the factory, including Programs, Combinations, Multisamples, Drumsamples, Drum Kits, Arpeggio Patterns, Drum Track Patterns, Demo Songs, and Template Songs.

  • Page 4: Main Features

    Main features Main features Front panel The KROSS lets you choose a sound and start playing. The KROSS provides an easy way to express yourself, create Mode select GLOBAL GLOBAL phrases and rhythms, and even record your vocal and guitar...
  • Page 5 Display control DISPLAY Tempo Display Adjusts the tempo. Shows the sounds of the KROSS, as well as the parameters and settings that specify how the KROSS will function. Quick layer/split Cursor/value controllers SETUP Use these to control the cursor or values shown in the display.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel And Connections

    Connect the plug of the AC adapter to an AC outlet. Removing an SD card c. To prevent the DC plug from being inadvertently disconnected, use the cord hook of the KROSS to fasten Push the card inward; you will hear a click, and the card the cord.
  • Page 7 Rear panel and connections The battery compartment of the KROSS-61 is located Foot switch jack on the bottom panel. When turning the unit upside You can use a pedal switch (separately sold) to switch down, place it on a blanket or similar material to sounds or to start/stop the sequencer.

  • Page 8: Turning The Power On Or Off

    Finally, hold down the power button until the backlight of the KROSS goes dark. If you want to continue using the KROSS, press a key or You must save your data before you turn off the power.

  • Page 9: The Display And The Modes

    The display and the modes The display and the modes Selecting a mode The KROSS has four operating modes. You’ll switch to the appropriate mode depending on whether you want to Display perform, compose, or make overall settings. The display of the KROSS provides various types •...

  • Page 10: Selecting And Playing Sounds

    Selecting a program or combination It’s easy to select sounds on the Recalling a sound KROSS. The sound selector that’s located on the left side of the front Here’s how to recall a sound that you registered. With the PROG...

  • Page 11: Using Controllers To Modify The Sound

    Foot controllers You can connect and use various types of foot controller to control the KROSS with your feet. Note: When connecting a foot controller for the first time, you’ll need to adjust the settings and adjustments for it. (See “Connecting foot controllers”...

  • Page 12: Production Tools

    Production Tools Production Tools Performing with the Drum Track TOOLS The Drum Track is a function that plays drum patterns in a variety of styles. Performing with the arpeggiator The arpeggiator is a function that automatically plays rhythmic chords or arpeggios according to the keys that you press.

  • Page 13: Performing With The Step Sequencer

    Performing with the Drum Track Enter the pattern (turn steps on/off) Performing with the step sequencer Press buttons 1–16 to enter the pattern. Each step whose button is lit will produce sound. The button will alternate The step sequencer is a function that lets you use buttons 1– on/off each time you press it.

  • Page 14: Easily Editing A Sound

    Easily editing a sound Easily editing a sound Quick Split SETUP Piano Bass Quick Layer Split point This function lets you make split settings so that you can Strings Piano play different sounds on the left and right regions of the keyboard.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Brightness And Changes In Volume

    Adjusting brightness and changes in volume In the case of a Low Pass Filter Level Adjusting the volume of the combination Level Reso- note-on note-off nance To adjust the volume balance of the combination, Sustain Level you’ll use the COMBI > MIXER page. Time Press the COMBI button and the PAGE+ button to Cutoff...

  • Page 16: Recording On The Sequencer

    Press the (PAGE+) or (PAGE-) button to select S- is one of the most important aspects of a music workstation. TRACK EDIT. Press the OK (MENU) button; that page The KROSS provides two types of recording functionality; will be selected. the sequencer and the audio recorder.

  • Page 17: Saving A Song You Created

    A song that you created can be saved on an SD card. You can’t save songs to internal memory. When you turn off the power, the data in the KROSS will disappear. Use an SD card that you formatted with the KROSS.

  • Page 18: Recording On The Audio Recorder

    KROSS Returning to the state before or after recording (Undo/Redo) If you want to record the sound of the KROSS, proceed as follows. If you decide to re-record, you can use Undo to return to the state prior to recording. If you decide to cancel the Undo operation, use the Redo operation.

  • Page 19: Recording External Audio Input

    Then connect a dynamic mic to the rear panel mic input (MIC IN) jack. The SD card must be formatted on the KROSS. An SD card that was formatted by a device other than the You must turn the AUDIO IN button off and use the KROSS might not be recognized correctly.

  • Page 20: Listening To The Demo Songs

    (SDXC memory cards are not supported) necessary. Dimensions (width × depth × height): KROSS-61: 942 × 281 × 91 mm / 37.09" × 11.06" × 3.58" KROSS-88: 1,448 × 383 × 135 mm / 57.01" × 15.08" × 5.31" Weight: Restoring the factory settings KROSS-61: 4.3 kg/9.48 lbs...
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS This product has been manufactured according to strict specifications and voltage requirements  that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you  have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale,  you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside. WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be  dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified  from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. 4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan © 2013 KORG INC.

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