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Korg Kronos 61 keysFully upgraded – 3GB Ram, 120GB SSD, purchased sounds
Korg Kronos
When ambition, imagination, and technologyconvergethe results are spectacular. Witness KRONOS. Created by KORG tosatisfy todays most demanding, accomplished performers and producersas wellas tomorrows visionary leadersKRONOS embodies over 50 years of artisticvision and production expertise. With nine distinct synthesis engines and acomplete suite of performance and productions tools, KRONOS is simply the mostversatile synthesizer ever made.KRONOS restores the magic, the thrill, andthe promise that only a visionary new instrument can provide. And KRONOSdelivers on that promise. Every resources and technology of service to themodern musician has been refined, perfected, and integrated into a singleinstrument, and is available on demand. Multiple state-of-the-art soundgeneration techniques represent the pinnacle of software realization. Onboardeffects open the door to processing any internal or external audio source withdazzling results. Multitrack audio and MIDI recording deliver efficient studiooperations in a mobile platform. Hands-on hardware includes an assignablecontrol surface, dual joysticks, ribbon controller, top-of-the line keyboardaction, and KORGs revolutionary tap-and-drag color TouchView display. Best ofall, KRONOS integrates all of these music-making resources into a singleinstrument in ways that no software setup or hardware platform can rival.KRONOS easily delivers everything youdexpect, plus many things youve only dreamed of. Set List mode keeps all ofyour custom settings and performance notes organized in the display foron-the-fly selection. Smooth Sound Transitions eliminate note and effectdropouts when switching sounds or modes. Connect virtual patch cables, selectsounds, plus edit envelopes and sequencesall using the eight-inch colorTouchView display. Add to that advanced sequencing, KARMA, and Drum Trackcomposition tools. Enjoy exclusive KORG wavesequencing, MS-20 filtering and theimpossibly-rich Polysix chorus. And only KORG boasts the finest sound-designteam on the planet, so you can always sound your very best.Each of the 9 individual KRONOS sound enginesis eminently qualified to operate as a stand-alone synthesizer. And each onerepresents the cutting-edge technology available for that type of soundcreation. Exacting programming parameters, real-time controllers, integratedeffects, and assignable modulation routings provide incredible control for thecreating custom edits or for the ambitious sound designer.KRONOS can organize all of the resourcesyou need to get through a songor a setusing the Set List mode. Using the SetList mode, the TouchView display can host 16 color-coded touch-screen buttons;each one can instantly call up the appropriate Preset, Combination, orSequenceregardless of mode!You can even add handy performance notes(Sing on Chorus; Transpose Down; Wait for Sax Solo; etc.) to each one.
The Set List mode even adds a nine-bandgraphic EQ, allowing the overall tone to be tweaked to match the venue. New inOS version 3.0, Set List mode now allows for deeper customization with manyslot color options, text size variations, and a full-screen text editor. Connectinga USB computer keyboard makes it simple to enter text and numeric values.The nerve center of the KRONOS is KORGsenormous eight-inch (800 x 600 pixel) SVGA color TouchView display.In addition to simply selecting a sound orchoosing a parameter with the touch of a finger, the enhanced Touch-Dragability allows more detailed control of parameter values. Interactiveinstruments and panel graphics provide the ability to do everything fromadjusting the lid of a grand piano to connecting patch cable on a semi-modularsynthesizer model.The TouchView display also hosts aconvenient new Search Function, allowing you to search for (and preview) soundsbased on their titles.In addition to MIDI and Audio tracks, theonboard sequencer is loaded with valuable tools to transform your musical ideasinto a complete composition, using realtime and interactive techniques that areunavailable or cumbersome to use on a computer-based system.Karma – First appearing on KORGs Karma MusicWorkstation in 2002, this revolutionary algorithmic music technology instantlyproduces sophisticated phrases, drum grooves and full-blown backing tracks.Based on the notes and chords you playand the intuitive operations you performwith the knobs, sliders, and switchesKARMA can create musical effects thatexceed anything you imagined. Now in its greatly-enhanced second generation andoffering features like KARMA Wave-Sequencing, Note Mapping and 8 scenes perlayer, KARMA is standard equipment on your new KRONOS. It will expand yourconception of a song, and will be an enormous asset to your live performances.Drum Tracks – This function that plays drum patternsautomatically was included and highly acclaimed on the M3 music workstation/synthesizerthat appeared in 2007. KRONOS is the latest KORG Workstation to offer the DrumTracks features. First appearing in 2007, Drum Tracks can create everythingfrom a simple reference beat to an outline rhythm track on up to a full-blowndrum track for your music productions.Expanded for use in the KRONOS, Drum Tracksnow includes professional drum performances, and is ready and able to generategrooves that capture the distinctive feel of a pro drummer, and that challengethe capabilities of stand-alone drum machines.Open Sampling System – Using KORGs Open Sampling System, KRONOScan quickly sample an external audio source, regardless of whether KRONOS is inthe Program, Combination, or Sequencer modes. The Open Sampling Mode can evenresample the performance of the KRONOS itself. The user sample bank, whichextends the convenience of the EXs sample library to user samples, allowscustom samples to be loaded and played, taking advantage of the gigantic SSDcapacity.AIFF, WAV, SoundFont 2.0, and AKAIS1000/3000 format samples can be loaded into memory via USB memory.Additionally, you can use a USB Ethernet adapter to exchange large amounts ofsample data with your computer at high speed. Instruments or samples thatyou’ve previously created on your PC can be used to construct a musicproduction setup based on just the KRONOS itself.Condition
This unit is in great condition, it has had limited studio use in a non smoking, non pet environment. It comes with all of its original packaging. The factory documentation is crisp and in its packet. It comes pre loaded with a purchased Granular Textures sound set from Korg.ShippingThe Korg Kronos is 48cmx26cmx120cm when in its box. It weighs 18.8kg. Check that the price includes shipping to your location.
Included in this auctionKorg Kronos 61 Key versionOriginal factory box and packagaingPower cordOriginal operation manual
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Category: Musical Instruments:Pro Audio:Synthesisers
Location: SOUTH PLYMPTON