Korg Kronos Operation Manual page 15

5. Analog AUDIO OUTPUTS
All of the analog audio outputs use balanced TRS 1/4"
phone jacks, referenced to a +4dBu signal level.
Connect these outputs to the input jacks of your amp
or mixer. In addition to the L/MONO and R main
stereo audio outputs, the KRONOS provides four
individual audio outputs.
The sound from each oscillator, drum, timbre/track, or
insert effect can be freely routed to any output.
Additionally, you can route the metronome sound to
an individual output, to separate it from the stereo
mix. For more information, see "Effects selection and
routing" on page 202.
(MAIN) L/MONO, R
These are the main stereo outputs; their volume is
controlled by the MAIN VOLUME knob. All of the
factory Programs and Combis are programmed to play
through these outputs.
When editing sounds, or when setting up a Song in
Sequencer mode, you can access the main outputs by
setting Bus Select to L/R.
If no cable is connected to the R output, L/MONO will
carry a mono summation of the stereo signal. So, if you
are connecting to a device which does not have stereo
inputs (such as a simple keyboard amp), use the
L/MONO output.
(INDIVIDUAL) 1...4
These 4 additional audio outputs let you isolate
sounds, audio inputs, or audio tracks for recording or
complex live sound setups.
These can be used as stereo or mono outputs, in any
combination. You can also use the Global Audio page
LR Bus Indiv. Assign parameter to map the main
stereo outputs to any of these output pairs, if you like.
Note that the individual outputs are not affected by the
MAIN VOLUME knob.
6. MIDI
MIDI lets you connect KRONOS to computers or other
MIDI devices, for sending and receiving notes,
controller gestures, sound settings, and so on. For
more information on MIDI connections, please see
"MIDI applications" on page 1127 of the Parameter
Guide.
MIDI THRU connector
MIDI data received at the MIDI IN connector is re‐
transmitted without change from the MIDI THRU
connector.
Front and rear panels Rear panel
You can use this to chain multiple MIDI devices
together.
MIDI OUT connector
This connector transmits MIDI data. Use this to control
external MIDI devices, or to record into an external
sequencer.
MIDI IN connector
This connector receives MIDI data. Use this to play the
KRONOS from another MIDI device, or from an
external sequencer.
7. S/P DIF IN & OUT
These jacks provide 24‐bit, 48kHz optical S/P DIF input
and output, for connecting to computer audio systems,
digital mixers, etc.
Optical S/P DIF is sometimes called TOSLINK, and
formally named (hold your breath!) IEC60958, EIAJ
CP‐1201. Make sure to use optical cables designed for
digital audio.
Whenever you use digital audio connections, make
sure that all connected systems are set so that there is
one and only one word clock master. You can set the
word clock for the KRONOS using the Global page
System Clock parameter. For more information, see
"System Clock" on page 756 of the Parameter Guide.
OUT(MAIN) jack
This optical S/P DIF output carries a digital version of
the main L/R outputs.
Note that the MAIN VOLUME knob does not adjust
the S/P DIF output level.
IN jack
You can use this optical S/P DIF input for recording,
sampling, and real‐time mixing through the built‐in
effects.
It can be used simultaneously with the analog and USB
audio inputs, if you like.
8. Pedals
DAMPER jack
For the damper–also known as the sustain pedal– you
can connect either a standard footswitch, or Korg's
special half‐damper pedal, the optional DS‐1H.
The DS‐1H is a continuous pedal designed specifically
for piano‐style damper control, with the look and feel
of an acoustic piano's sustain pedal. It allows more
subtle control of the damper than a simple switch; the
further down you press the pedal, the more that the
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