Korg Kronos 2 73 Special Edition
This instrument is discontinued

The Kronos 2 73 has now been supercharged with the new Special edition model. 9 Different sound engines offering world class sounds now have a new added Ka Pro Showcase soundset offering more creativity and selection than ever before. To separate the SE model even further to the standard version, a new red to black faded metal casing adorns the front panel along with dark wooden sides to match. This workstation really does look at beautiful as it sounds.

Huge Choice Of Sound

Renowned for the massive selection of high quality sound engines, this special edition model is no different offering the same mighty sonic capabilities of the original. However these sound engines now have further choices in the form of strings, woodwind, brass and more all developed by KA Pro and added in to the factory sounds. The Sound engines include:

• SGX-2: Premium piano sound engine with class-leading 12 layer velocity switching
• EP-1: Virtual engine with six of the most popular classic electric pianos.
• HD-1: High Definition Synth is the most powerful PCM based sound engine ever developed. Makes use of KORG`s proprietary low-aliasing sample playback oscillators
• AL-1: Analogue Synthesizer using oscillator waveforms and filter morphing.
• CX-3: Tonewheel Organ model of the CX-3 organ. Faithful to the legendary original with incredible rotary emulation, overdrive and full drawbar control
• STR-1: Plucked String Physical Modelling Synthesizer shines at producing string sounds such as acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harpsichord, clavinet, harp, bell, as well as ethnic instruments
• MOD-7: VPM/FM synthesis sound engine combines Variable Phase Modulation (VPM) from KORG`s classic Prohpecy and Z1, add in some wave-shaping, a little ring modulation, mix in a few samples, and add subtractive synthesis.
• MS-20EX: Analog modeling sound engine faithful to the original instrument. Capable of patching cables virtually on the screen to create the famous sounds of yesteryear with rich filters and in-depth analogue controls.
• PolysixEX: Analogue engine with self-oscillating four-pole filter, smooth analog oscillator and sub-oscillator, plus a lush Chorus/Ensemble effect.
• KApro Showcase: Not a self contained sound engine but this sound collection includes orchestral strings as well as brass, woodwinds, choir, and phrases. It's a showcase of sounds from KApro, who has developed more than 100 titles of Korg sound libraries.

Live Performance Tools

Live set mode brings together all your desired programs and combinations in a single window for instant access. Colour coded blocks on the large LCD screen combined with customisable viewing options, make viewing on stage or in the studio extremely clear. You can even customise the display to show notes and information per selection with reminders fo whatever you want for cues, chords or anything you need.

If that wasn't enough, the Kronos 2 SE utilises the SST (Smooth Sound Transition) technology allowing the performer to switch sounds without any glitch or hickup in the the current sound.

Song Recording Tools

A fully fledged 16 track MIDI and 16 track audio sequencer make the KRONOS 2 a complete all in one compositional tool. Everything you need to create your musical masterpiece is built-in - individual note edit, parameter listed editing, looping, copy/ paste measures or tracks, multi effect control and more.

The audio track sequencer makes use of the rear input connectors so you can record guitars, microphones, or whatever instrument you want direct just like a normal hard disk audio recorder. There are dedicated effects and you can even bounce tracks or bounce the MIDI tracks into audio tracks. You can basically let your musical creativity run wild and end up with a mastered CD quality audio file.

KARMA Technology

KARMA is one of the most advanced arpeggiator systems ever created and KRONOS 2 packs in 4 modules in one unit. It allows for complex arpeggiator patterns to be played and tweaked in realtime offering a truly unique performance experience. Users can create their own variations with an almost infinite pallet of capabilities. There are 2,048 presets and 1,536 user slots to keep you busy.

Solid Metal Casing

The Kronos case has always been designed in a tough outer metal shell with Kronos 2 having wooden end caps as opposed to the original plastic. The Special Edition model here comes with a lovely red to black faded design on the metal case along with dark wood end panels which looks absolutely stunning.