Korg Kross 2 61 Operation Guide

Name: Korg Kross 2 61
Brand: Korg
SKU: 7213219
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Operation Guide

About this manual

Thank you for purchasing the Korg KROSS music workstation. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully and use the product as directed.

The manuals and how to use them

The KROSS comes with the following manuals.

• Quick Start Guide (printed)

The manuals listed below can be downloaded from the Korg website.

• Operation Guide (PDF) (this document)

• Parameter Guide (PDF)

• Voice Name List (PDF)

You can also watch video manuals on the Korg website.

• Video manual

http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com/

Quick Start Guide

This provides a simple explanation of the KROSS’s functions. To begin, please read the Quick Start Guide.

Video Manual

This video illustrates the main functionality of the KROSS.

Operation Guide (this document)

Put simply, the Operation Guide is designed to answer the question, “How do I do this?”

It explains the names and functions of each part of the KROSS, basic operation, an overview of each mode, how to edit sounds, record on the sequencer, and so on. This guide also explains the basics of effects, the Arpeggiator, Drum Track, and Drum Kits.

Finally, it also contains a troubleshooting guide as well as supplemental information such as a list of specifications.

Conventions in this manual

References to the KROSS

The KROSS is available in 88-key, and 61-key models. The manuals refer to all models without distinction as “the KROSS.”

Abbreviations for the manuals: PG

In the documentation, references to the manuals are abbreviated as follows.

PG: Parameter Guide

Symbols , , Note, Tips

These symbols respectively indicate a caution, a MIDI-related explanation, a supplementary note, or a tip.

Example screen displays

The parameter values shown in the example screens of this manual are only for explanatory purposes, and may not necessary match the values that appear on the LCD screen of your instrument.

MIDI-related explanations

CC# is an abbreviation for Control Change Number.

In explanations of MIDI messages, numbers in square brackets [ ] always indicate hexadecimal numbers.

Parameter Guide

The Parameter Guide is designed to answer the question, “What does this do?”

Organized by mode and page, the Parameter Guide includes information on each and every parameter in the 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.

PDF versions

The KROSS PDF manuals are designed for easy navigation and searching. They include extensive PDF contents information, which generally appears on the side of the window in your PDF reader and lets you jump quickly to a specific section. All cross-references are hyper-links, so that clicking on them automatically takes you to the source of the reference.

What is REMs * ?

(Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling

System) is Korg’s proprietary technology for digitally

recreating the numerous factors that produce and influence a sound, ranging from the sound-production mechanisms of acoustic instruments and electric/electronic musical instruments, to the resonances of an instrument body or speaker cabinet, the sound field in which the instrument is played, the propagation route of the sound, the electrical and acoustic response of mics and speakers, and the changes produced by vacuum tubes and transistors.

* All product names and company names are the trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Introduction to the KROSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Front and rear panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Items in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About the KROSS’s modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the power on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Turning the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting foot controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting the KROSS to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting MIDI devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing and editing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Program categories and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Using Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Performing with the arpeggiator, drum track or step sequencer . . . . .24

Quick Layer/Split function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Quick Layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quick Split. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Combination settings made by Quick Layer/Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Easy program editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Adjusting the volume balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Comparing the unedited sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Saving your edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Detailed Editing with Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Before you start editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 An overview of the edit pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Basic oscillator settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Creating time-varying changes (LFO and EG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Diverse modulation settings (AMS and AMS mixer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Controlling Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Using Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the Amp section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Making controller assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Arpeggiator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Drum Track settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Using the step sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Automatically importing a Program into Sequence mode . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Table of Contents

Playing and editing Combinations . . . . . . . 41

Playing combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Selecting Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Combination categories and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using controllers to modify the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Performing with the arpeggiator, drum track or step sequencer . . . . .42

Editing a combination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Summary of the edit pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 A suggested approach for editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Restoring edited settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Changing the program of each timbre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Adjusting the mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Saving a Combination you’ve edited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Status settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 MIDI settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Changing the program settings to match the combination . . . . . . . . . 47 Arpeggiator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Drum Track settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the step sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Automatically importing a combination into Sequence mode . . . . . . . 48

Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

About the KROSS’s Sequencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sequencer mode structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Playing back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playback methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Preparations for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Recording MIDI in real time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Performing with the arpeggiator drum track or step sequencer . . . . . 57 Recording System Exclusive events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Song editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Saving your MIDI song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

An overview of the KROSS’s effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Effect I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Effects in each mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Favorites function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

What is the Favorites function?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Favorites function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Recalling a favorite sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Registering a sound in Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Convenient ways to use favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Specifying an audio song and program change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Saving your Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Routing and effect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Effect settings for a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Effect settings for a combination or song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Effect settings for audio input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Dynamic modulation (Dmod) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Arpeggiator function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the arpeggiator while you play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the arpeggiator in Program mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Arpeggio pattern selection and operation settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using the arpeggiator in Combination mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Arpeggiator settings in Combination and Sequencer modes . . . . . . . . 70 Linking the arpeggiator to programs or combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Creating a user arpeggio pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

About user arpeggio patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Editing a user arpeggio pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Regarding arpeggiator synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

“Key Sync.” parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Table of Contents

Drum Track function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Performing with the Drum Track function. . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the Drum Track function in Program mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Using the Drum Track function in Combination mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Drum Track function settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Drum Track function settings in Program mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Drum Track function settings in Combination mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Drum Track function settings in Sequencer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Synchronizing the Drum Track function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

The Trigger “Sync” parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Synchronization with song stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Slave operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Master operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Step sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Performing with the step sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Playback and settings in Program mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Step sequencer settings in Combination mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Step sequencer settings in Sequencer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Using the step sequencer with Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Synchronizing the step sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using Drum Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Drum Kit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Before you start editing… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Editing a Drum Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

How Global/Media mode is organized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Global settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Basic settings for the KROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 MIDI settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Pedal and other controller settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Creating and selecting scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Data used by the KROSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Saving data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Saving data on the KROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Writing to internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Editing names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Saving to SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Loading data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Data that can be loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Loading data from SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Audio recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

An overview of the audio recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

About the audio recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Audio setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Recording and playing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Recording the performance of the KROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Playing back an audio song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Recording an external audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Multi-track recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Preparing a new audio song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Convenient functions for playback and recording . . . . . 89

Returning to the state before or after recording (Undo/Redo) . . . . . . . 89 Specifying how recording will start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Loop playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Importing or exporting WAVE files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 SD card-related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Media utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Formatting SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Setting the current time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Table of Contents

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Restoring the factory settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Loading the preloaded data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Initializing the user bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Initializing the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Updating the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Problems at start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Basic operation (screen and functions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Programs and Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Sequencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Arpeggiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Drum Track function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Drum Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Step sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Audio recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Damper pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Connections with a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Error and confirmation messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Operating requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

MIDI Implementation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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Front and rear panels

Front panel

1. Keyboard

The KROSS-61 has a 61-note keyboard (velocity sensitive, aftertouch not supported).

The KROSS-88 has a 88-note natural weighted hammeraction (NH) keyboard (velocity sensitive, aftertouch not supported).

When playing these keyboards, your playing strength (velocity) can affect aspects of the sound such as the volume and the EG speed, allowing you to vary the character of the attack. (see pages 27 and 38)

You can also make keyboard tracking settings so that the sound will change as you move across the keyboard, for example by becoming brighter as you play higher notes. (see page 37)

2. SW1, 2, pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel

SW1, SW2 buttons

You can assign various functions to the SW1 and SW2 buttons for each program, combination, or song. You can use these buttons to control program parameters via AMS (Alternate Modulation), or effect parameters via Dmod (Dynamic Modulation).

They can also transpose the keyboard by octaves, turn portamento on/off, or lock the Pitch Bend position.

Each button can work as either a Toggle or Momentary button. In Toggle mode, the assigned function is switched between on and off each time the button is pressed. In Momentary mode, the assigned function is active on only as long as you hold down the button.

In Program mode, you can check the assignments of SW1 and SW2 on the PROG> MAIN page.

For details, please see “SW (Switch assignment) information” on page 24.

When you write a Program or Combination, the on/off status of the SW1 and SW2 buttons is saved.

Pitch bend wheel

Move this wheel forward or backward to control the pitch. The center is the normal position, where there is no pitch change. When you take your hand off of the pitch bend wheel, it will return to the center position.

The amount of pitch change can be specified individually for each program’s oscillator, combination timbre, and song track.

You can also assign the pitch bend lock function to either the SW1 or SW2 buttons and use it to lock the pitch at the current position of the wheel so that the pitch will stay where it is after the wheel is released.

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Modulation wheel

Move this wheel away from yourself to control various program parameters or effect parameters. If the wheel is moved all the way toward yourself, the effect will be zero. The modulation wheel will stay in its position when you release it, and the effect will continue.

The function that is controlled by the wheel is assigned by the program parameters or effect parameters. Although different effects are assigned for different programs and combinations, a vibrato effect which cyclically varies the pitch is typically assigned to the modulation wheel.

3. Volume

VOLUME knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the AUDIO OUTPUT L/ MONO, R outputs, as well as the volume of the headphone jack. (see page 15)

4. Sound selector

CATEGORY dial

Use this dial to select the sound category of the program or combination.

SELECT dial

Use this dial to select a variation sound within the category that’s currently selected. A sound select list will appear.

You’ll also use this when selecting a program for each of the timbres (1–16) of a combination, or when selecting a program for each track (1–16) of a song.

When you use these two dials, a sound select list will appear in the display.

The display will show (category select icon) if these dials are available for use.

6. Quick layer/split

Here you can easily create layered or split sounds using two programs.

Select the first sound in Program mode; then press this button. In the dialog box that appears, select the second sound and specify its volume; then confirm the settings.

Choose LAYER if you want the two sounds to play together across the entire keyboard; choose SPLIT if you want the two sounds to play separately in the high and regions of the keyboard.

Note: A layer or split sound that you create can be saved as a combination.

Tip: If you want to make more sophisticated settings in order to obtain more complex sounds, use Combination mode.

LAYER button

When you press the LAYER button, the QUICK LAYER dialog box will appear.

By default, the program that’s currently selected will be a program in the strings category.

Select a program to layer, and adjust the volume and octave settings. By pressing the WRITE (MENU) button you can save the settings to a user combination bank. (see page 25)

SPLIT button

When you press the SPLIT button, the QUICK SPLIT dialog box will appear.

By default, the currently selected program will be assigned to the high range and a program of the bass category will be assigned to the low range.

Select the split program, swap the high and low programs if desired, and adjust settings such as the split point, volume, and octave. By pressing the WRITE (MENU) button you can save the settings to a user combination bank. (see page 26)

5. Modes

Press one of these buttons to enter the corresponding mode. The KROSS has four operating modes. The currently selected mode button will be lit up. (see “Selecting modes” on page 11)

PROG button

This button selects Program mode. Programs are basic sounds; in Program mode you can play and edit programs.

COMBI button

This button selects Combination mode. Combinations are sets of programs with split or layer settings; you can use a combination to create sounds that are more complex than a program. In Combination mode you can play and edit combinations.

SEQ button

This button selects Sequencer mode. In this mode you can record, play, and edit MIDI songs.

GLOBAL/MEDIA button

This button selects Global/Media mode. In this mode you can adjust overall settings for the KROSS, edit drum kits and arpeggio patterns, and save or load data using an SD card. If you hold down the EXIT button and press the GLOBAL/ MEDIA button, the media page will appear.

7. Master effects on/off

MASTER FX button

This button turns the master effect on/off. When the button is on (LED lit), the master effect 1 and 2 settings of the program, combination, or song will be enabled. When the button is off (LED unlit), the corresponding master effect 1 and 2 will be off.

The on/off status of these buttons is remembered even when you switch programs, combinations, or songs.

For most of the built-in sounds of the KROSS, a modulation effect such as chorus is assigned to MFX1, and a reverb-type effect to MFX2. This button lets you temporarily cancel these effects in a single action.

Note: This will be on (lit) when you turn on the power.

8. Audio in

AUDIO IN button

This button selects whether an external audio source connected to the MIC IN or LINE IN jack will be input. With the factory default settings, turning the AUDIO IN button on (lit) allows you to input external audio from the MIC IN jack.

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If you hold down the EXIT button and press this button, the audio input settings page will appear; there you can adjust the input gain and level, and specify how the sound will be routed to the effects.

Note: This will be off (unlit) when you turn on the power.

If you’re not using the input from the MIC IN or LINE IN jacks, leave this off (unlit).

9. Audio recorder

Here is where you can control the audio recorder, which lets you record and play back your KROSS performance or signal from an external audio input. You can execute functions such as play, stop, or record, and adjust various settings for the recorder.

You’ll control the recorder by using the following two buttons in conjunction with the four buttons that are located below the audio recorder setup window that appears when you press the SETUP button.

In order to use the audio recorder, you’ll need a SD card (separately sold).

SETUP button

This button opens the audio setup window, where you can select a song for the audio recorder and execute functions such as record-standby, fast-forward, and rewind.

Note: Use the AUDIO IN button to adjust settings for the external audio input.

Note: If you press this button once again, you’ll return to the page that had been displayed in the previously-selected mode.

PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button

This is a dedicated button that executes the recorder playback (or record) and pause functions. In any mode, this button lets you immediately play (or record) or pause. The state of the light and color of the button indicates the operating status of the recorder.

Unlit: Stopped Lit green: Playing Blinking green: Playback is paused Lit red: Recording Blinking red: Recording is paused Blinking orange: Recording is paused

(waiting for Auto input)

10. Display

Display

This shows the parameters and settings of the KROSS, as well as a variety of other information.

Pages: Each screen of parameters or information is called a “page.” To edit or adjust the settings of the KROSS, you’ll access the page that contains the desired parameter, and then change its value.

Dialog box: The screen that appears when you need to perform a command function, confirm a result, or recall a temporary function is called a “dialog box.”

For more about various objects that you’ll see in pages and dialog boxes, please see page 7.

Adjusting the display contrast

To adjust the contrast of the display, hold down the EXIT button and turn the value dial. You can also adjust the display contrast in the Global mode PREF page. (see page 98)

11. Functions, Page +/–, Menu

You’ll use these buttons to access pages in the display, and to select or execute functions that provide convenient commands in each page. The functions of the four buttons will change according to the page or dialog box that’s currently shown.

FUNCTION button

This button shows a function list containing convenient commands on each page.

PAGE– button PAGE+ button

Use these two buttons to move between pages in order to select the page that you want to see. The page name or tab that’s displayed on the upper part of the page indicates the currently shown page.

MENU button

This button displays the page menu for each mode, allowing you to select a page.

Operations while a dialog box is shown

While a dialog box is shown, the function of these four buttons will change so that you can perform tasks that are appropriate for that dialog box. The functions assigned to the buttons are shown in the bottom of the display.

For example, suppose that you’re in Program mode and press the FUNCTION button to access the function list.

The functions that are assigned to the four buttons are shown in the bottom of the dialog box.

If you press the CLOSE (actually FUNCTION) button, the dialog box will close and you’ll return to the previous page.

Press the ▲ (actually PAGE–) button or ▼ (actually PAGE+) button to select a function.

Press the OK (actually MENU) button to open or execute the selected function.

For example if you select Write Program and press the OK (MENU) button, the WRITE PROGRAM dialog box will appear.

Here, the CANCEL (FUNCTION) and OK (MENU) functions are assigned to the two buttons.

12. Value controller

Use these to edit in the display. You’ll use these to move the cursor and select parameters, to edit values, and also to execute or cancel commands.

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ENTER button

Use this button to perform a function, select an option button, or to turn a check box on/off.

When you select a parameter and press the ENTER button, you’ll be able to use the ▲▼ cursor buttons to edit the value. After you’ve edited the value, press the ENTER button to confirm the change.

When you press the ENTER button on the MAIN page of Program or Combination mode, a sound select list will appear.

EXIT button

Use this button to cancel the execution of a function or the change in a parameter value, or to close a dialog box.

You’ll also use this to move to the first page (such as the MAIN page) within the mode.

By using the EXIT button together with another button, you can perform the following functions.

• EXIT button + LOCATE button: Store a location in Sequencer mode

• EXIT button + FAVORITES button: Use the Add to Favorite function

• EXIT button + AUDIO IN: Access AUDIO IN quick settings

• EXIT button + value dial: Adjust the contrast (see below)

Value dial

Edit the value of the parameter (edit cell) where the cursor is located.

Tip: You can adjust the contrast of the display by holding down the EXIT button and turning the value dial.

◄►▲▼ cursor buttons

Use these buttons to move the cursor in the display. Move the cursor up/down/left/right to select the parameter that you want to edit.

Note: If the page contains more parameters than can be shown on a single screen, a ▲▼ symbol is shown to the left of the screen, and you’ll be able to scroll the page up/down. (see “j: Scroll” on page 8)

You can also use the ▲▼ buttons to increment or decrement the value in steps of 1. (see “ENTER button and ▲▼ cursor buttons” on page 12)

13. Step sequencer / Favorites

Here you can control the step sequencer and the Favorites function.

The step sequencer lets you easily create drum loop patterns by using buttons 1–16 to turn the notes on/off that are played by the kick, snare, and hi-hat etc.

The Favorites function lets you use buttons 1–16 to instantly recall frequently-used programs, combinations, or audio songs for the audio recorder to play. You can use this function to register favorite sounds, or to arrange the sounds you’ll use during a live performance in the order that they will be needed.

STEP SEQ button

This button indicates and changes the on/off status of the step sequencer. If this is lit up or blinking, you can use buttons 1–16 to control the step sequencer.

In Program mode, this will always be on. In Combination mode or Sequencer mode, you can turn it off. (see “STEP SEQ On/Off” on pages 71, 104 of the Parameter Guide)

If the Favorites function is on, turning this button on will make it blink, and you’ll be temporarily able to use buttons 1–16 to control the step sequencer.

FAVORITES button

Use this button to turn the Favorites function on/off, and when registering sounds. (see page 49)

To register a sound, select that program or combination; then hold down the EXIT button and press the FAVORITES button, and finally use the BANK button and buttons 1–16.

To recall a sound that you’ve registered, turn this button on, and then use the BANK button and buttons 1–16.

1...16 buttons

These buttons are used with the step sequencer function and with the Favorites function. When using the step sequencer, these buttons turn the individual steps of the drum loop pattern on/off. If a step is turned on, its button will be lit and the drum sound will be heard.

By default, the sequence will play as a 16-step loop. With the appropriate settings, you can create a drum loop pattern of up to 64 steps. For example if the pattern is 64 steps, the A, B, C, and D LEDs will light up consecutively, indicating which steps are currently playing.

You’ll also use these buttons to select instruments such as kick or snare, and to input accents.

The Favorites function lets you use buttons 1–16 and the BANK button to assign up to 64 of your favorite programs and combinations to the buttons. The selected bank LED and button will light up.

SETUP button

You’ll use this button to access the setup page for the step sequencer, or in conjunction with buttons 1–16 and the keyboard to select tones or sounds.

When you turn this button on, the SETUP page for Program, Combination, or Sequencer mode will appear, allowing you to turn steps on/off and to specify the pattern’s resolution, length, and the sound used for each tone.

Note: The SETUP page won’t appear if the Favorites function is on. Only the shortcut keys will be available.

By holding down the SETUP button and pressing buttons 1– 13, you can select the tone (e.g., kick, snare, accent) that will be controlled by buttons 1–16. (see “Tone” on page 81)

By holding down the SETUP button and pressing a key, you can select the sound (instrument) that’s actually played by each tone. (seepage 82)

RUN button

When you press the RUN button (the button will be lit), the step sequencer will begin playing. You’ll hear the drum loop pattern that’s specified by buttons 1–16.

When you press the RUN button once again (the button will be unlit), the step sequencer will stop playing.

BANK button

Use this button to select the displayed zone of the step sequencer, or to switch Favorites banks.

If the step sequencer is on (with the STEP SEQ button lit up steadily or blinking), buttons 1–16 will show the on/off

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status of each step. You can use buttons 1–16 to turn each step on/off.

A: Step 1–16, B: Step 17–32, C: Step 33–48, D: Step 49–64

If the Favorites function is on (FAVORITES button lit), this button selects the Favorites bank. Use buttons 1–16 to select the following Favorites.

Bank A 1–16, bank B 1–16, bank C 1–16, bank D 1–16

14. DRUM TRACK

DRUM TRACK button

This button turns the Drum Track function on or off. This button also indicates the operating state of the drum track.

Unlit: off, Blinking: waiting for trigger, Lit: on (see page 77)

15. Arpeggiator

ARP button

This button turns the arpeggiator on/off. The button will be lit up if the arpeggiator is on. (see page 67)

16. Sequencer

You’ll use these buttons in Sequencer mode to record and play back MIDI.

Pause ( ) button

During song playback or recording, press this button to pause (the button will light up). Press the button once again to defeat pause (the button will go dark) and resume song playback or recording.

Rewind ( ) button

When the Song is playing or paused, this button will rewind the song. When you press and hold this button, its LED will light up, and the playback will rewind. (Rewind is disabled during recording, and while the Song is stopped.)

Fast Forward ( ) button

When the Song is playing or paused, this button will fast forward the song. When you press and hold this button, the button will light up, and the playback will fast forward. (Fast forward is disabled during recording, and while the Song is stopped.)

Locate ( ) button

This instantly moves the song playback point to the location you specified. By default, this will be the first beat of the first measure. Select the desired location; then hold down the EXIT button and press the LOCATE button. You can also specify the location by using a function command.

REC ( ) button

Pressing this button will enter record-ready mode. Once you’re in record-ready mode (shown by the button’s light), you can begin recording by pressing the SEQUENCER START/STOP ( ) button. For details, please see “Recording MIDI in real time” on page 56.

By pressing this REC button in Program mode or Combination mode, you can instantly access the Auto Song Setup function which lets you start recording immediately. (see page 55)

START/STOP ( ) button

This button starts or stops recording and playback.

17. Tempo

This adjusts the tempo for the entire KROSS. The tempo setting will control the following.

• Arpeggiator

•Drum Track

• Step sequencer

• Songs in Sequencer mode

• Tempo sync LFO

• Tempo sync (BPM) delay effects

The speed of the audio recorder cannot be controlled.

TEMPO LED

This LED will blink at quarter-note intervals of the current tempo.

TEMPO knob

This knob adjusts the tempo. It’s a convenient way to make continuous adjustments.

Note: The TEMPO knob and TAP button will not work if the Global/Media mode G-MIDI Basic page MIDI Clock parameter is set to Ext-MIDI or Ext-USB, or if this parameter is set to Auto and MIDI clock is being received.

TAP button

You can use this button to set the tempo. To specify the tempo, use your finger to lightly tap the TAP button. The tempo will be specified when you tap twice, but you should tap several times for better precision.

If you lightly tap the TAP button several times at the desired tempo during playback, the tempo will change in real time to follow your taps. This is a convenient way to adjust the playback tempo to a different speed in real time.

Tap tempo control is available whenever the TEMPO knob can be used. For example it cannot be controlled during song playback if the Sequencer mode Tempo Mode is set to Auto. (see page 103 of the Parameter Guide)

Note: You can use the tap tempo control function by pressing the TAP button and also by pressing a foot switch that’s connected to the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. (see page 20 and pages 164, 290 of the Parameter Guide)

18. Headphone

Headphone jack

Connect your headphones here.

This jack will output the same signal as the AUDIO OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.

The headphone volume is controlled by the VOLUME knob.

19. Battery compartment

The KROSS can be powered by batteries that you install here. (see page 17)

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Rear panel

1. Power supply

Be sure to see the “Turning the power on/off” section on page 15 and follow the correct procedure described there.

Note: The KROSS has an auto power-off function that automatically turns off the power when the keyboard or front panel buttons have not been used for a certain length of time. With the factory settings, this is set to 4 hours. (see “Auto power-off function” on page 16)

Power button ( )

To turn the power on or off, hold down the power button. (see page 15)

AC adapter connector

The included AC adapter is connected here. (see page 15)

Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless operation may damage your speaker system or cause malfunctions.

Cable hook

Use this to secure the cable of the included AC adapter. After connecting the AC adapter, loop the cable around the hook that’s located on the KROSS’s rear panel so that the cable won’t get pulled out inadvertently. Leave enough slack on the plug end so that you can disconnect it if you want to. (see page 15)

Be careful not to bend the base of the plug any more than necessary.

2. Audio output

OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks

These are stereo audio outputs. For stereo connections, use the L/MONO and R jacks. For monaural connections, use the L/MONO jack. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume. (see “Connecting your output devices” on page 18)

3. Audio input

This jack lets you input audio from an external source; the audio can be recorded on the audio recorder or sent through the internal effects and output via the OUTPUT jacks.

To make adjustments such as input gain (Gain), hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN button to access the AUDIO IN - QUICK SETTING dialog box. (You can also adjust these settings in the AUDIO IN page of each mode.)

The input gain (Gain) can be saved as a global setting (G-SET). (see “Global audio input settings (G-SET) and individual settings” on page 19)

You cannot use the MIC IN and LINE IN input signals simultaneously. In the setting screen mentioned above, you must choose the input that you want to use.

For more about connections and settings, please see “Connecting your input devices” on page 18.

MIC IN jack (1/4" phone type)

This is a 1/4" phone jack. You can connect a dynamic mic, an active-type guitar, or a guitar effect unit.

Note: This jack does not support condenser mics or other mics that require phantom power or plug-in power. Such types of mic must be connected via a mic preamp or appropriate device.

LINE IN jack (stereo mini type)

This is an 1/8" stereo mini phone jack. Connect it to the output jack of your audio device or external audio source.

4. USB

USB connector (for connecting to computer)

You can connect your computer to this connector. Using a single USB cable, your KROSS can send and receive MIDI information directly to and from a computer, without requiring a MIDI interface. (see page 22)

Note: The USB connector of the KROSS is only able to transmit and receive MIDI data.

5. SD card

SD card slot

You can insert an SD card here. An SD card can be used to store KROSS sounds and song data. (see page 21)

Since the SD card is accessed directly when you use the audio recorder to play or record, an SD card is required in order to use this functionality.

6. MIDI

MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector

MIDI lets you connect the KROSS to a computer or other MIDI devices, for sending and receiving note data, controller gestures, sound settings, and so on. (see page 22)

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7. Pedals

ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack

An optional EXP-2 (foot controller) or XVP-10 (expression pedal) can be connected to this jack. You can use a pedal to apply modulation to sounds or effects, or to adjust the overall volume.

The function of the assignable pedal is specified by Global/ Media mode settings in the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page. (see “Connecting a foot pedal” on page 21)

ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack

An on/off-type foot switch such as the optional PS-1 or PS-2 (pedal switch) can be connected to this jack. You can use a foot switch to apply modulation to sounds or effects, to set the tap tempo, or to start/stop the sequencer or to punch-in/ out.

The function of the assignable switch is specified by Global/ Media mode settings in the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page, just as for the assignable pedal. (see “Connecting a foot switch” on page 20)

DAMPER jack

An optional DS-1H (damper pedal) can be connected to this jack. If the optional DS-1H is connected, it will function as a half-damper pedal. If another switch-type pedal is connected, it will function as a damper switch.

The DS-1H half-damper pedal allows a finer degree of control compared to a switch-type pedal. Set the pedal polarity so that the pedal will function correctly. (see “Connecting a damper pedal” on page 20)

Items in the display

f: Option buttons

c: Parameters

h: Check box

e: Popup button

a: Current page

This indicates the current page within the selected mode.

From the left, this shows the initial letter of the mode name and the page name.

b: Tabs

Most pages are divided into multiple tabs.

Use the PAGE+/– buttons to select the tab that you want to see.

c: Parameters

The parameters for various settings are shown in the display.

Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to select a parameter.

d: Edit cell

Some of the parameters or parameter values will be highlighted when you use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons. This is called the edit cell, and the highlighted item will be available for editing.

Other methods can also be used to adjust parameters that are indicated by the following icons.

b: Tabs a: Current page

d: Edit cellg: Toggle

e: Popup button

If a parameter indicated by this button is selected (i.e., when it is the edit cell), you can press the ENTER button to see a popup menu that shows the available parameter values.

To enter a value for the parameter, use the ▲▼ cursor buttons.

f: Option buttons

If a parameter with this type of button is selected (i.e., when it is the edit cell), you can press the ENTER button to choose one of multiple options.

g: Toggle

If a parameter with this symbol is selected (i.e., when it is the edit cell), pressing the ENTER button will switch the function or turn it on/off each time you press the ENTER button.

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h: Check box

l: Function dialog box

Text edit icon

CANCEL (FUNCTION) button OK (MENU) button

h: Check box

By selecting a check box parameter and pressing the ENTER button or turning the value dial, you can select or clear the check box.

You can enable or disable a parameter or function by selecting or clearing the check box. The parameter or function is enabled if the check box is selected, and disabled if it is cleared.

i: Category select icon

For parameters indicated by this icon, you can use the CATEGORY dial or the SELECT dial to select the category or number.

j: Scroll

Use this to see parameter values that cannot be shown in a single screen. Additional parameters exist in the direction of the black indicator.

j: Scroll

* Text edit

When you select a parameter indicated by this icon and press the ENTER button, a text edit window will appear.

In this screen you can rename text (such as the name of a program, combination, or song). (see “Editing names” on page 105)

* OK (MENU) button, CANCEL (FUNCTION) button

To execute a function, press the OK button. To cancel without executing, press the CANCEL button.

* Done button, Copy button, Insert button

There are also buttons such as Done, Copy, and Insert which perform an action when pressed, like the OK button and CANCEL button explained in “* Function dialog box.”

k: Function list

The function list will appear when you press the FUNCTION button. The functions that are shown will depend on the page that’s selected.

The functions shown on the bottom of the dialog box are assigned to the four buttons. (see page 3)

k: Function list

l: Function dialog box

When you select a function, you’ll see a dialog box where you can adjust the settings that are needed to execute the command. The dialog box that appears will depend on the command that you selected. Some commands such as Solo Setting do not display a dialog box.

Basic Information About the KROSS’s modes

Basic Information

About the KROSS’s modes

The KROSS has numerous functions that let you play and edit programs or combinations, record and play back sequence data, and manage media. These functions are grouped into “modes.” The KROSS has four modes.

There is also an audio recorder function that lets you record an audio signal from an external mic or line input, or the audio of the program, combination, or sequencer playback.

You can use the Favorites function to select and play a program, combination, or audio recorder song regardless of the mode you’re in.

Program mode

Programs are the basic sounds of KROSS.

In Program mode, you can:

• Select and play Programs.

• Use one arpeggiator in your performance.

• Play back Drum Track patterns while you perform using a Program.

• You can use the step sequencer to easily create drum loop patterns. You can play a program while a drum pattern plays back. You can also perform simultaneously with the arpeggiator and drum track.

• Edit Programs

You can use the Tone Adjust function to easily edit the program.

You can use the quick layer/split function to easily layer two programs or create split sounds.

You can adjust the parameters and settings of the oscillators, filters, amps, EGs, LFOs, effects, arpeggiator, drum track, etc.

You can use up to five insert effects, and two master effects.

Plus, you can create drum programs using drum kits (as created in Global mode).

Combination mode

Combinations are sets of up to 16 programs that can be played simultaneously, letting you create sounds that are more complex than a single Program. In Combination mode, you can:

• Select and play Combinations.

• Use multiple timbres to play arpeggio patterns generated by two arpeggiators.

• Use one timbre for the drum track pattern, and play back a drum pattern while you perform.

• Use the step sequencer to easily create drum loop patterns. You can play a combination while a drum pattern plays back. You can also perform simultaneously with the arpeggiator and drum track.

• Use the KROSS as a 16-track multi-timbral tone generator.

• Edit Combinations

You can use the tone adjust function to easily edit the program of each timbre.

You can assign Programs to each of the 16 Timbres, each with separate volume, pan, and keyboard and velocity zones; adjust settings for effects, arpeggiator, drum track, step sequencer.

Plus, you can use up to five insert effects, and two master effects.

Sequencer mode

Sequencer mode lets you record, playback, and edit MIDI tracks. You can:

• Use the sixteen-track MIDI sequencer to record and play back songs.

• Record a single MIDI track, one at a time, or record as many as all sixteen tracks simultaneously. You can also record system exclusive messages.

• Use multiple tracks to record and play back performances generated by two arpeggiators.

• Use one track for the drum track pattern, and play back or record a drum pattern.

• Use the step sequencer to easily create drum patterns.

• Edit songs

• Use the KROSS as a 16-part multi-timbral sound module.

• GM/GM2 playback is also supported.

• Use the Tone Adjust function to easily edit the program of each track.

• Use up to five insert effects, and two master effects.

Global/Media mode

Here is where you can save/load data on an SD card. You can also adjust overall settings for the entire KROSS, and edit drum kits and arpeggio patterns.

• Adjust settings that affect the entire KROSS, such as master tune and global MIDI channel.

• Create user scales

• Create drum kits using drumsamples.

• Create user arpeggio patterns.

• Set the function of the assignable pedals and assignable buttons.

• Transmit MIDI System Exclusive data dumps.

• Save and load Programs, Combinations, MIDI Songs, and Global setup data.

• Format the SD card.

• Export and import sequences to and from SMF (Standard MIDI Files)

Audio recorder

• There’s an independent audio recorder. It can record audio from an external mic or line input, or the audio of a program, combination, or sequencer performance. The sequencer and audio recorder are not able to synchronize. (see page 85)

Favorites function

• This lets you register programs, combinations, and audio songs using buttons 1–16 for instant recall.

Introduction to the KROSS

IFX 1

IFX 5

MFX 1

MFX 2

Insert / Master Eect

TRACK 1

TRACK 8

TRACK 2

TRACK 3

TRACK 4

TRACK 5

TRACK 6

TRACK 7

PROGRAM

TRACK 9

TRACK 16

TRACK 10

TRACK 11

TRACK 12

TRACK 13

TRACK 14

TRACK 15

PROGRAM

IFX 1

IFX 5

MFX 1

MFX 2

Insert / Master Eect

TIMBRE 1

TIMBRE 8

TIMBRE 2

TIMBRE 3

TIMBRE 4

TIMBRE 5

TIMBRE 6

TIMBRE 7

PROGRAM

TIMBRE 9

TIMBRE 16

TIMBRE 10

TIMBRE 11

TIMBRE 12

TIMBRE 13

TIMBRE 14

TIMBRE 15

PROGRAM

IFX 1

IFX 5

MFX 1

MFX 2

Insert / Master Eect

MIDI TRACK 1...16

PCG / SNG

WAV

PCG

Drum Track

DRUMS PROGRAM

Step Sequencer

STEP SEQ PROGRAM

ARPEGGIO PATTERN

Preset Pattern: P0 - 4

Preload/User Pattern

OSC 1

PITCH1

FILTER1 AMP1

OSC 2

Multisample 1

Drum Kit

Multisample 2

Multisample 3

Multisample 4

PITCH2

FILTER2 AMP2

Multisample 1

Multisample 2

Multisample 3

Multisample 4

Key Assign

DRUM KIT

GLOBAL MODE

PROGRAM

COMBINATION

SEQUENCER

DRUM TRACK PATTERN

MEDIA MODE

ARPEGGIO PATTERN

Arpeggiator

Drum Track

Step Sequencer

Arpeggiator

Preset Drum Track Pattern

Arpeggiator

Drum Track

Step Sequencer

Favorites

Audio Recorder

Drumsample 1

Drumsample 2

Drumsample 3

Drumsample 4

Relational diagram of the KROSS’s modes

Basic operations

After you’ve turned on the KROSS, here’s how to perform basic operations, such as selecting modes and pages.

Basic Information Basic operations

Selecting modes

In order to use a particular function on the KROSS, you must first select the appropriate mode.

• Press one of the front panel mode buttons to enter the corresponding mode.

COMBI button: Combination mode PROG button: Program mode SEQ button: Sequencer mode GLOBAL/MEDIA button: Global/Media mode

For a summary of each mode, please see the “About the KROSS’s modes” section on page 9.

Note: The mode that’s currently selected is shown by the mode switch that’s lit up.

Note: If you press the GLOBAL/MEDIA button twice, the previously-selected combination, program, or sequencer mode will be selected. If you hold down the EXIT button and press the GLOBAL/MEDIA button, Media mode will be selected immediately.

Selecting pages and tabs

One screen of displayed information is called a “page.” To access the page you want, you can use the PAGE– and PAGE+ buttons, or you can press the MENU button and choose from the page menu.

• Make sure that the desired mode is selected.

For this explanation we’ll use Combination mode as an example.

Using the PAGE+/– buttons to move between pages

• You can move between pages by pressing the PAGE+ or PAGE– button.

Using the page menu to access different pages

The page menu shows a list of the pages and tabs within each mode. Select the desired page and tab from this list.

1. Press the MENU button.

The page menu will appear.

The page where you were immediately before pressing the PAGE button is indicated by a diamond-shaped symbol to the left.

4. Press the PAGE+ button or the PAGE– button to select a tab.

As an example here, select KEY ZONE.

5. Press the OK (MENU) button.

The C-ZONE/DELAY> KEY ZONE page will appear.

Note: If you select a page from the page menu (rather than from the “tabs of” menu), the page for the previouslyselected tab will appear.

Using the MENU button + PAGE± buttons to move between pages

• Hold down the MENU button and press the PAGE+ (PAGE–) button.

In Combination mode, this lets you move in units of pages; e.g., COMBI ↔ C-INPUT/CTRL ↔ C-Tone ADJ ↔ C-TIMBRE ↔ ... etc. Each time, the page of the most recently selected tab will be selected.

Using the EXIT button to move between pages

• Pressing this button will take you back to the main page of the current mode. Each time you press the button, you’ll move between pages in the following way.

The last selected (tab) page → the last selected (tab) page of the PROG, COMBI, SEQ, or GLOBAL pages → MAIN page (the BASIC page only for Global mode)

• When a dialog box is open, this button cancels the settings that were made in the dialog box and closes the dialog box, just like pressing the Cancel button.

• If a popup menu is open, pressing EXIT closes the menu.

Selecting a parameter and editing the value

1. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to select the

parameter that you want to edit.

2. If you select an edit cell, the display will be highlighted. Edit the value.

The way that the value will change depends on the type of parameter or object. (see “Items in the display” on page 7)

• The value in the edit cell can be edited by using the value dial, the ENTER button, and the ▲▼ cursor buttons.

2. Press the PAGE+ button or the PAGE+ button to select a page.

As an example here, select C-ZONE/DELAY.

3. Press the TABS (FUNCTION) button.

The “tabs of” (TABS OF) page will appear.

VALUE dial

Use this dial to edit the selected parameter’s value. This control is convenient when you want to scroll through a very long list of selections.

Introduction to the KROSS

ENTER button and ▲▼ cursor buttons

When you select a parameter and press the ENTER button, a ▲▼ symbol will appear beside the value ( → ), and you can use the ▲▼ cursor buttons to increment or decrement the value in steps of one. When you’ve specified the value, press the ENTER button once again to confirm it. This method is convenient when you want to make small changes.

Note: If you decide not to change the value, press the EXIT button.

Using the keyboard to enter a note number or velocity value

For parameters that specify a note number (such as G4 or C#2) or a velocity value, pressing the ENTER button will cause a ▲▼ symbol to appear beside the value (see above). You can play a key to directly enter a note number or velocity value. When you’ve specified the value, press the ENTER button once again to confirm it.

ENTER button

If the parameter item is a toggle, option button, or check box, press the ENTER button to switch the setting.

Other

CATEGORY dial, SELECT dial

Parameters indicated by (category select icon) can be edited using the CATEGORY dial and SELECT dial to change the category and program/combination number. The dial’s LED will light to indicate the current category.

In Program mode you can select the program category and number.

In Combination mode these dials have the following two functions.

• Select the combination category and number.

• When the edit cell is a timbre program (highlighted), the dials select the program category and number.

In Sequencer mode when the edit cell is a track program (highlighted), the dials select the program category and number.

Tempo input TEMPO knob, TAP button

You can set the tempo by turning the TEMPO knob or by repeatedly pressing the TAP button.

Compare/Undo function

Program, Combination mode

Use this when you wish to compare the edits you have made to a program or combination’s sound with the un-edited original (i.e., the sound that is written into memory).

While editing a program or combination, you can turn on the Compare function (select the check mark) to recall the settings that were last written to that program number or combination number. When you turn off the Compare function (remove the check mark), you will return to the settings that you had previously been editing.

1. While editing, turn the Compare function on (select the check mark).

To turn this on, press the FUNCTION button to access the function list, use the ▼ (PAGE+) or ▲ (PAGE–) button to select Compare, and press the OK (MENU) button.

The sound that had been saved before you began editing will be recalled.

2. When you turn off the Compare function (remove the check mark), you will return to the sound that you had previously been editing.

To turn it off, select the Compare function once again and press the OK (MENU) button.

Note: If you edit the settings that were recalled by turning Compare on (i.e., the saved settings), the check mark will be cleared, and your previously edited settings will be lost. Even if you turn Compare on again (select the check mark), the previous settings will not return.

Sequencer mode

In Sequencer mode, you can use the Undo function to make “before and after” comparisons immediately after using realtime recording or step recording to record a song, or after performing an edit on a track.

For example, this can be used effectively when realtimerecording a MIDI track for a song.

1. Realtime-record a MIDI track. (Take 1)

2. Once again, realtime-record on the same track. (Take 2)

3. If you turn on the Undo function (select the check mark), take 1 will be recalled.

4. If you turn off the Undo function (clear the check mark), take 2 will be recalled.

5. If at step 3 you once again realtime-record on the same track (take 3), the Compare function will now be referencing take 1.

6. If at step 4 you once again realtime-record on the same track (take 3), the Compare function will be referencing take 2.

In this way, the Undo function lets you recall the previous recording or the previous state of event editing.

Note: If you edit while Undo is on (the check mark selected), the check mark will be cleared. That musical data now becomes the musical data that will be selected when Undo is off.

Global mode

The Compare function is not available in Global mode.

Audio recorder

When using the audio recorder, you can use Undo to return to a previously recorded state. You can step back through multiple takes. You can also redo. In the AUDIO RECORDER SETUP dialog box, press the UNDO (PAGE–) button.

Basic Information Basic operations

Selecting and executing functions

The functions provide commands that are specific to each page, such as Write (save) or Copy. The available functions will depend on the selected page.

For example, the functions in Program mode let you write (save) the settings, or let you perform convenient editing procedures such as copying settings between oscillators or effects, or a Sync function that lets you edit two EGs together.

1. Press the FUNCTION button.

The function list will appear.

2. Use the ▼ (PAGE+) and ▲ (PAGE–) buttons to select

a function, and press the OK (MENU) button.

A dialog box for the selected function will appear.

Check-type commands will not display a dialog box; their status will be switched, and the list will close.

• If you want to close the list without selecting a command, press the CLOSE (FUNCTION) button once again.

3. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to select parameters

in the dialog box, and use the value dial, ENTER button, and ▲▼ cursor buttons to enter the value.

You can use the CATEGORY dial and SELECT dial when selecting a program or combination number in the dialog box.

4. To execute, press the OK (MENU) button.

If you decide not to execute, press the CANCEL (FUNCTION) button.

The dialog box will close.

Writing/saving

After editing, you should write or save your changes as necessary.

For example if you’ve edited a program, your changes will be lost if you select another program or turn off the power. The same applies to a combination.

Settings that you edit in Global mode, songs and Favorites will be remembered as long as the power is on, but your changes will be lost when you turn off the power, unless you write these changes into memory.

For more details on the Write procedure, see the following pages.

• Programs → p.103

• Combinations → p.103

• Favorites → p.50

• Global settings (GLOBAL–G-USER SCALE) → p.104

• Drum kits → p.104

• User arpeggio pattern → p.104

• User template songs → PG p.140

• For details on writing to internal memory → p.103

Please see the following pages for more information about saving.

• Saving a MIDI song → p.60

• Saving to SD card → p.102

Note: On the KROSS, the action of writing into internal memory is called “Writing,” and the action of saving to an SD card device is called “Saving.”

Assigning a name (renaming)

You can edit the name of an edited program, combination, song, drum kit, or arpeggio pattern.

For additional details, please see “Editing names” on page 105.

Introduction to the KROSS

Setup

AC adapter

(Included)

Power button

Power supply jack (DC9V)

DC plug

Cable hook

to an AC outlet

Turning the power on/off

The KROSS can be powered either by an AC adapter or by using batteries.

Connecting the AC adapter

1. Make sure that the power is turned off. Make sure that nothing is shown on the display, and that the LEDs are unlit.

2. Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter to the power supply jack (DC9V) on the KROSS’s rear panel.

You must only use the included AC adapter. Using any other AC adapter might cause malfunctions.

3. Connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet.

Be sure to use an AC outlet of the correct voltage for your adapter.

4. Use the cord hook of the KROSS to fasten the AC adapter cord so that it will not be unplugged accidentally.

Turning the power on

1. Turn the KROSS’s VOLUME knob all the way to the left so that the volume is down.

If any external equipment, such as a monitor amplifier is connected, lower their volume as well and then turn off their power.

2. On the rear panel of the KROSS, hold down the power button until the power turns on. Keep holding down the button until the display lights up.

The display will show the model name and software version.

With the factory settings, the auto power-off function of the KROSS is enabled; immediately after you start up, the following message will appear, indicating the time until the power will turn off automatically. If you disable the auto power-off function, this message is not displayed. (see “Auto power-off function” on page 16)

3. Turn on the power of the external equipment that’s connected to the KROSS’s AUDIO OUTPUT L/ MONO and R jacks, such as a monitor amplifier.

4. Use the KROSS’s VOLUME knob and the volume controls of your external equipment to set the volume to a suitable level.

Setup

25a 5b

Auto power-off function

Turning the power off

When you turn off the power, unsaved data will be lost. Be sure to save any important data such as edited sounds or global settings. (see page 13)

If the KROSS’s auto power-off function is enabled, its power will automatically turn off if there has been no user input for a certain length of time. Unsaved data will be lost even if the power is turned off by the auto power-off function.

1. Turn the KROSS’s VOLUME knob all the way to the left so that the volume is lowered.

2. If external equipment such as a monitor amplifier is connected, lower their volume and then turn off their power before proceeding.

3. Hold down the power button of the KROSS to turn off the power. Keep holding down the button until the display turns off.

Never turn off the power while processing is in progress. Turning off the power while the following processes are in progress may damage the data in internal memory or on the SD card.

• Writing data to internal memory (display indicates “Now writing into internal memory”)

• Writing to an SD card (e.g., while saving in Media mode, recording on the audio recorder, or during Export)

A small amount of electrical power is used even when the power is off (STANDBY). If you won’t be using the KROSS for an extended period, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. If you’re using batteries, remove the batteries.

2. Press the PAGE+ (or PAGE–) button to access the GLOBAL> PREF (Preferences) page.

3. Use the cursor ▼▲ buttons to select the Auto PowerOff parameter.

4. Use the value dial to specify the time until the power will turn of.

If you don’t want the auto power-off function to turn off the power automatically, set this to Disabled.

5. Save the setting.

Press the FUNCTION button to access the function list. Choose Write Global Setting. (If a different function is selected, press the PAGE- button to select it.)

Press the OK (MENU) button. A confirmation message will appear; press the OK (MENU) button once again. The setting has now been saved.

Auto power-off function

The KROSS has an auto power-off function that automatically turns off the power when there is no user input (*) for a certain length of time. With the factory settings, this is set to four hours.

* Using the VOLUME knob is not considered to be user input.

When the power turns off, the settings you had been editing will be lost. If you want to keep the edited settings, you must save them first.

Changing the auto power-off setting

If you want to change the setting so that the power will not turn off automatically, proceed as follows to disable the auto power-off function.

1. Press the GLOBAL/MEDIA button to access the GLOBAL page. (If it does not appear, press the EXIT button.)

Auto power-off warning message

When the specified length of time has elapsed without any user input on the KROSS, a message will appear, warning you that the auto power-off function is about to turn off the power.

If you want to continue using the system, press the keyboard, or a button. The Auto power-off function will be reset. If the same specified length of time elapses with no user input, the same message will appear again.

Using batteries

Batteries that can be used

Use six AA nickel-metal hydride batteries or alkaline batteries. Zinc-carbon batteries cannot be used.

Note: Batteries are not included. You’ll need to obtain them separately.

Do not mix new and old batteries, or batteries of differing types. Mixing batteries in this way may cause them to leak or burst.

Continuous operating time

Alkaline batteries will allow approximately four hours of usage. Battery life will depend on the type of batteries and the conditions of use.

Replacing the batteries

An indicator on the upper right side of the screen shows the remaining battery capacity ( , , ). If you’re using the AC adapter, this will indicate .

If is flashing, the batteries are almost exhausted. Immediately save any important data, and either install fresh batteries or switch to using the AC adapter.

If the batteries are exhausted, remove them immediately. Leaving exhausted batteries installed may cause malfunctions such as battery leakage. You should also remove the batteries if you won’t be using the unit for an extended period of time.

Note: If the batteries run low, you can plug in the AC adapter and continue operation without having to power-off.

Turning the power on

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

The battery compartment of the KROSS-61 is located on the bottom panel.

When turning the unit upside down, place it on a blanket or similar material to prevent damage to the knobs and dials.

While pressing the cover latch, pull it upward and remove it.

Turning the power on/off Using batteries

2. Install batteries.

When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe the correct polarity (“+” and “–”). Place the “–” end of each battery against the tip of the spring, and press it into place.

KROSS-61

KROSS-88

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Close the cover by reversing the steps you took to remove it.

In order for the remaining battery amount to be displayed correctly, you must set the Global/Media mode GLOBAL> PREF page Battery Type setting to specify the type of battery that you’re using.

Specifying the type of batteries you installed

After you’ve installed the batteries, turn on the power and specify the type of batteries you’re using.

1. In the GLOBAL> PREF (Preferences) page, select the Battery Type parameter.

Perform steps 1–3 of “Changing the auto power-off setting” on page 16.

KROSS-88: While pressing from above the ▲ on the cover, slide it away from yourself and remove.

Note: The battery compartment cover is located on the left side of the front panel.

2. Press the ENTER button to switch the setting.

Alkaline batteries: Alkaline

Nickel-metal hydride batteries: Ni-MH

3. Save the setting.

Press the FUNCTION button, and in the function list choose Write Global Setting. (If a different function is selected, press the PAGE– button to select it.)

Press the OK (MENU) button. A confirmation message will appear; press the OK (MENU) button once again. The setting has now been saved.

Setup

Pedal connections etc. Connections to MIDI equipment Connections to computers

Insert an SD card

Connect output devices

Connect input devices

SD card slot

AUDIO OUTPUT R, L/MONO

ASSIGNABLE DAMPER, SWITCH, PEDAL

LINE IN, MIC IN

USB BMIDI OUT, IN

AC adapter (Included)

DC plug

to an AC outlet

DS-1H

EXP-2, XVP-10

PS-1, PS-3

SD card

MIDI keyboard

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI cable

USB cable

Computer

Audio player, etc. Mic

Monitor Amplier, etc.

INPUT

Headphones

Connections

Connections must be made with the power turned off. Please be aware that careless usage may damage your speaker system or cause other malfunctions.

Audio connections

Connecting your output devices

The KROSS does not contain built-in speakers. In order to hear the sound of your performance, you’ll need to connect other audio equipment such as a monitor amplifier, a mixer, a stereo set or headphones.

Connecting audio equipment

The KROSS’s audio output is designed to produce a signal level that is higher than consumer audio equipment such as CD players. For this reason, performing at high a volume may damage your speakers or equipment. Please use caution when adjusting the volume.

1. Minimize the volume of all connected equipment, and turn off the power.

2. Connect the KROSS’s OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks to the input jacks of your monitor amplifier or mixer.

Note: If you connect only the L/MONO jack, the L and R sound will be mixed for monaural output. In order to take full advantage of the KROSS’s capabilities, we recommend that you listen in stereo. If you’re playing back through your stereo audio system or a cassette-radio that has external input connectors, connect the KROSS to the jacks that are marked LINE IN, AUX IN, or external input. (You might need to obtain the appropriate adapter plug or conversion cable.)

Connecting headphones

Using headphones at high volume for an extended time may cause hearing damage. Please avoid excessively high volume levels.

1. Connect the stereo mini-plug of your headphones to the KROSS’s Headphone jack.

2. Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the headphone volume.

The KROSS’s Headphone jack will output the same signal as the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.

The output from the OUTPUT jack is not turned off even if headphones are connected to the Headphone jack.

Connecting your input devices

You can sing while applying the built-in effects of the KROSS to your mic, or connect an audio player and perform along with the playback.

You can also use the audio recorder to record the audio input.

If you’re not using the MIC IN or LINE IN jacks, turn the AUDIO IN button off (unlit).

Connecting a mic

1. Make sure that the AUDIO IN button is off (unlit).

2. Turn the VOLUME knob of the KROSS all the way to the left, minimizing the volume.

3. Connect a dynamic mic to the MIC IN jack.

Note: This jack does not support condenser mics or other mics that require phantom power or plug-in power. Such types of mic must be connected via a mic amp.

4. Turn the AUDIO IN button on (lit) to enable the input.

5. While vocalizing into the mic and playing the keyboard of the KROSS, slowly turn the VOLUME knob toward the right until both are at the appropriate volume.

The volume of the mic may differ depending on the effect settings of the program or combination that’s selected.

Connections Audio connections

Note: To adjust the mic volume, adjust settings in the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box. Please see “Adjusting the audio input,” below.

Adjusting the audio input

1. Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN button.

The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box will appear.

Note: The Global setting (G-SET) dialog box is shown above. These input settings are used by the entire KROSS. (see “Global audio input settings (G-SET) and individual settings”)

2. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to set the Select parameter to Line or Mic; then press the ENTER button. Only the selected input is enabled.

3. Use the Gain to adjust the level of the external audio signal. Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to move the cursor to Gain, and adjust the volume of the input signal. In general, adjust this so that the left and right level meters move to approximately 70% of their full scale. Make adjustments so that the sound of the KROSS itself is appropriately balanced with the audio input.

Note: If the input is overloaded, the level meter [LINE] or [MIC] indicators will be highlighted.

4. To change the amount of effects, use Send1 and Send2 to adjust the amount of sound that is sent to the effects.

Tip: Although it will depend on the settings of the program or combination, Send2 typically applies reverb and Send1 typically applies chorus. For more about effect-related settings, please see “Effect settings for audio input” on page 65.

5. To save the settings, press the WRITE G-SET (PAGE+) button. A dialog box will appear; press the OK (MENU) button to save the settings.

Note: The explanation above is the procedure for saving Global settings (G-SET). (see “Global audio input settings (G-SET) and individual settings”)

6. Press the DONE (MENU) button to return to the page you were in prior to the dialog box.

Connecting a guitar

Connect your guitar to the MIC IN jack. Please see the “Connecting a mic” section above.

Note: Most guitars and basses (i.e., equipped with passive pickups that do not have a preamp) produce a low output level that cannot be recorded at a satisfactory volume or quality. Route such instruments through a preamp or effect unit before connecting them to the KROSS. If the output of

the preamp or effect unit is too high, and you cannot set an appropriate input level, adjust the output level of the preamp or effect unit. If your instrument has active-type pickups with a built-in preamp, simply connect it directly.

Connecting an audio player

An audio player or other stereo line input source can be connected to the LINE IN jack.

1. Turn the VOLUME knob of the KROSS all the way to the left, minimizing the volume.

2. Make sure that the AUDIO IN button is off (unlit).

3. Connect your audio player to the LINE IN jack.

4. Turn the AUDIO IN button on (lit) to enable the input.

Note: By default, the MIC IN jack input is enabled; change the setting to enable the LINE IN jack.

5. Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN button.

The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box will appear.

6. Note which input jack is enabled by the Select parameter. The input jack where the option button is on is enabled. To change the input, use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to select Line, and press the ENTER button to turn it on.

Note: It’s not possible to input audio via both the LINE IN jack and MIC IN jack simultaneously.

7. Use the Gain to adjust the level of the external audio signal. Also adjust the volume control of your audio player to set the appropriate volume.

8. If necessary, save the setting as described in step 4 of “Adjusting the audio input,” above.

Global audio input settings (G-SET) and individual settings

The audio input of the KROSS is affected by settings that are shared by the entire instrument (Global settings / G-SET) and by individual settings that are made independently for each program, combination, or MIDI song.

With the factory settings, the programs, combinations, and MIDI songs are set to use G-SET by default. For some sounds, individual settings have been made for the vocoder sound or vocal effect.

Tip: Sounds with individual settings are stored in the DRUM/SFX category.

Hold down the EXIT button and press the AUDIO IN button; the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box that appears will differ depending on whether the program or combination is using global settings (G-SET) or individual settings. In the upper left, you’ll see either [G-SET] or [PROG] (or [COMBI] or [SEQ]).

The global setting dialog box contains a WRITE G-SET (PAGE+) button; by pressing this button you can save the edited settings as global settings. For individual settings, press the DONE (MENU) button to close the dialog box, and use the appropriate Write function to save the settings. For

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details on how to save, please see “Writing a Program or Combination” on page 103.

Only in the case of input gain (Gain), the global setting (G-SET) and the individual setting are shared. Use the global setting (G-SET) to save the setting. Although you can edit this in the AUDIO IN page or the QUICK SETTING dialog box of each mode, you can’t save it as an individual setting (PROG, COMBI, SEQ).

Global setting (G-SET)

Individual setting (PROG, COMBI, SEQ)

To create individual settings

In addition to using the AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTINGdialog box, you can also adjust this setting in the INPUT/ CTRL> AUDIO IN page of each mode. For a program, combination, or MIDI song that uses G-SET, the upper left of the screen will show the G-SET indication selected. By clearing this selection you can adjust individual settings.

2. Set the polarity of the switch.

In the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page, set the Damper Polarity parameter.

If you’re using the DS-1H, choose the (–) KORG Standard setting. With the factory settings, (–) KORG Standard is selected. If the operation is inverted when you use a foot switch other than the DS-1H, simply set the polarity to the (+) setting.

Note: The half-damper sensitivity is adjusted to a standard value when the KROSS is shipped from the factory. If the half-damper pedal you’re using does not respond appropriately, please adjust the sensitivity. (see page 176 of the Parameter Guide)

Connecting a foot switch

This lets you use a simple foot switch, such as the Korg PS-1 or PS-3, as an assignable controller. The foot switch can perform a wide variety of functions, such as:

• Selecting programs or favorites

• An assignable source for modulating sounds and effects

• Portamento on/off

• Sequencer start/stop or punch in/out

• Starting, pausing, and stopping audio recorder playback or recording

•Tap Tempo

• Arpeggiator on/off

• Switch the Drum Track on/off

• Step sequencer RUN on/off

• Use various KROSS controls (modulation wheel, SW1/ SW2, etc.)

This button will always function in the same way regardless of the Program, Combination, or Song you’ve selected. You can assign the function in the Global/Media mode.

Connecting foot controllers

If you connect an optional damper pedal, foot switch, or foot pedal, you’ll be able to control the KROSS using your feet.

Connecting a damper pedal

When you press the damper pedal, the notes you’ve pressed will be sustained so that they will continue even after you take your hands off the keyboard. This is also called a sustain pedal; it has the same function as the damper pedal of an acoustic piano.

If the optional Korg DS-1H damper is connected, you’ll be able to take advantage of the “half-damper” effect, where the depth that you press the pedal will vary the amount of damper that’s applied. If any other type of pedal is connected, it will function as a damper switch.

In Combination or Sequencer mode, you can also select settings so that the damper will be applied to some sounds but not to other sounds.

1. Connect a Korg DS-1H damper pedal to the DAMPER jack.

Using a foot switch to select Programs

You can select programs by using a foot switch connected to the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. By assigning the appropriate function, you can increment or decrement the program number in steps of one.

This lets you change Programs without using your hands– which is great for quick Program changes in live performance situations.

There are two ways of doing this: by assigning the foot switch to Program Up/Down, or to Value Inc/Dec. Each of these is suited to a particular application, as described below.

• Program Up/Down: When performing with the usual MAIN page or the favorites list open

• VALUE Inc/Dec: When performing with the sound select list open

Assigning the foot switch to Program Up/Down

Assigning the foot switch to Program Up or Program Down lets you directly control Program changes from the foot switch. For most situations, this is the more straightforward method.

To set this up:

1. Connect a foot switch to the rear-panel ASSIGNABLE SWITCH input.

Use an optional PS-1 pedal switch.

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2. Access the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page.

Proceed as follows.

Press the GLOBAL/MEDIA button to enter mode.

Press the MENU button to access the function list. Use the ▼ (PAGE+) and ▲ (PAGE–) buttons to select GINPUT/CTRL, and press the OK (MENU) button.

Use the ▼ (PAGE+) and ▲ (PAGE–) buttons to select the G-INPUT/CTRL> Foot page, and press the OK (MENU) button.

3. Set “Foot Switch Assign” to either Program Up or Program Down.

If you choose Program Up, the next program number up will be selected each time you press the foot switch.

If you choose Program Down, the next program number down will be selected each time you press the foot switch.

Use the cursor ▲▼ buttons to select Foot Switch Assign. Press the ENTER button to access the list, and use the cursor ▲▼ buttons to select Program Up or Program Down. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.

4. Set the “Foot Switch Polarity” to match the polarity of the pedal you’ve connected.

If you’ve connected the optional PS-1 or PS-3 pedal, choose (–) KORG Standard. Use the cursor ▼ button to select the parameter, and press the ENTER button. The setting will alternate on/off each time you press the button.

Now, the foot switch will step through the Programs, one by one.

5. If you want to preserve this setting even when the power is turned off, be sure to Write the data. (see page 104)

6. Press the PROG button to enter PROG> MAIN, and press the foot switch to change the Program.

Note: This setting also works in the same way for selecting combinations or favorites.

Note: With the Program Up/Down method, you can’t switch programs while the sound select list is open. Use the method explained below in “Assigning the foot switch to Value Inc/ Dec”.

Assigning the foot switch to Value Inc/Dec

This lets you use the Assignable Foot Switch to duplicate the functions of the front-panel cursor ▲▼ buttons.

This method is convenient if you want to open the Sound select list and switch programs while viewing the program or combination menu.

1. Follow steps 1–2 under “Assigning the foot switch to Program Up/Down,” above.

2. At the top of the page, set the Foot Switch Assign parameter to Value Inc (or Value Dec).

3. Now, the foot switch will act just like you’re pressing the front-panel cursor ▲▼ buttons.

Note: The foot switch will work like this for the entire KROSS–not just when the Sound select list is open.

Connecting a foot pedal

If you connect an optional EXP-2 foot controller or XVP-10 expression/volume pedal to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack, you can use it to apply modulation to sounds or effects, or to adjust the overall volume.

This pedal will always function in the same way regardless of the Program, Combination, or Song you’ve selected. You can assign the function in the Global/Media mode.

Like the Assignable Foot Switch, described above, the Foot Pedal can be used for many different functions, including:

• Master Volume

• Channel Volume, Pan, or Expression

• Assignable sound modulation, as several different AMS or Dmod sources

• Effects Send level control

• Use various KROSS controls (Modulation wheel, etc.)

1. Connect an optional XVP-10 or EXP-2 to the ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jacks.

2. Use the Foot Pedal Assign parameter (G-INPUT/ CTRL> FOOT page) to specify the function that will be controlled by the foot pedal.

Adjust settings as explained in “Assigning the foot switch to Program Up/Down”.

Using an SD card

You can use an SD card to save or load programs, combinations, and song data, and also for audio recording.

Types of SD card you can use

SD card specifications

SD memory cards up to 2GB and SDHC memory cards up to 32GB are supported.

SDXC memory cards are not supported.

MS-DOS format FAT16 or FAT32 are supported.

Media is not included. You will need to purchase it separately.

Formatting media

Some consumer electronics products that use SD cards utilize their own proprietary format method. Before using an SD card with the KROSS, you must format it on the KROSS. (see page 108)

Inserting/removing an SD card

Inserting an SD card

• Insert an SD card in the SD card slot.

With the card label facing upward, insert the connector end of the card into the SD card slot and press it in until you hear a click.

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SD card slot

SD card

KROSS

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI keyboard

Make sure that the card is oriented correctly when you insert it. Forcing it in the wrong direction may damage the slot or the card, and the data may be lost.

Removing an SD card

Never remove the SD card from the slot while loading, saving, or formatting is in progress, or while the audio recorder is working.

• Press the card inward; you will hear a click, and the card will partially pop out, allowing you to pull it completely out.

Please see the owner’s manual included with your card, and observe the guidelines for handling and use.

About the write protect setting of an SD card

SD cards have a write protect switch that prevents the data from being overwritten accidentally and lost. If a card is protected, you can’t save or delete data on it, use it to record with the audio recorder, or format the card.

If you need to perform these procedures, you must first set the switch to its original position.

Connecting MIDI devices

By connecting the KROSS’s MIDI connectors to an external MIDI device you can transfer sound settings and performance data such as note messages between your external MIDI device and the KROSS.

About MIDI

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard for exchanging various types of musical data between electronic musical instruments and computers. When MIDI cables are used to connect two or more MIDI devices, performance data can be exchanged between the devices, even if they were made by different manufacturers.

Controlling an external MIDI tone generator from KROSS

If you want to use the KROSS’s keyboard, chord trigger switches and other controllers, sequencer, and arpeggiator to play or control an external MIDI sound module, use a MIDI cable to connect the KROSS’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of your external MIDI sound module.

Connecting the KROSS to a computer

USB connection

The KROSS provides both MIDI and USB connectors as standard equipment. By connecting the KROSS to your computer via USB, you can use it as a controller and MIDI sound module for your DAW software with single cable convenience; and with out the need for a MIDI interface.

By using the dedicated editor, you can edit some of the parameters of the KROSS from your computer as though it were a software plug-in.

Note: The USB connector of the KROSS is only able to transmit and receive MIDI data.

Before you connect the KROSS to your computer via USB, you must install the KORG USB-MIDI driver on your computer.

About the software

The latest version of the KORG USB-MIDI driver and the KROSS Editor/Plug-in Editor can be downloaded from the Korg website. (http://www.korg.co.jp/English/Distributors/ or http://www.korg.com/)

Connecting via the MIDI connectors

You can connect the KROSS to your computer via MIDI by using a commercially available MIDI interface.

Note: For more about MIDI interfaces, please see the owner’s manual of the MIDI interface that you’re using.

Some USB-MIDI interfaces may be unable to transmit or receive the KROSS’s MIDI exclusive messages.

Controlling KROSS’s tone generator from an external MIDI device

When you wish to play or control the KROSS’s tone generator from an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer etc., use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector of KROSS.

MIDI IN

KROSS

MIDI OUT

MIDI keyboard

Controlling two or more external MIDI tone generators from the KROSS

You can also use a MIDI patch bay to control multiple MIDI devices.

KROSS

MIDI IN

MIDI patch bay

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI tone generator

MIDI IN

MIDI keyboard

Playing and editing Programs

Mode, page name Tabs Tempo Power supply

Category icon

(Bank USER icon)

Program name

SW control information

Category type: Program number (bank number)

About the KROSS’s Programs

Programs are the basic sounds of the KROSS; you can play and edit them in Program mode.

You can play them by themselves, layer them together in Combinations, or play a different Program on each of the 16 MIDI tracks, either from the internal sequencer or from external computer-based sequencers.

This section of the manual takes a quick look at playing Programs, including tours of the front-panel controllers and basic editing techniques.

Playing Programs

Selecting Programs

1. Press the PROG button. (LED lit)

You’ll enter Program mode.

Access the PROG> MAIN page. The upper line of the display shows the page that you’re on. If a different page is shown, press the EXIT button several times to access the PROG MAIN page.

You can also use the cursor buttons ◄► to switch categories.

3. Turn the SELECT dial to select the program that you want to play.

Play the keyboard to hear the sound.

Tip: You can also select programs by using the cursor buttons ▲▼ or the value dial.

4. To return to the MAIN page, press the MENU button or the ENTER button to close the menu.

When you press the FUNCTION button or the EXIT button, your selection will be discarded and you’ll return to the program where you were before opening the list.

Other ways to select programs

In addition to using the controls on the KROSS’s front panel, you can select programs in the following ways.

• Using a connected foot switch (see page 20)

• Receiving a MIDI program change (from an external MIDI sequencer or MIDI controller)

• Selecting a program that you’ve registered in Favorites (see page 49)

Program categories and numbers

Tip: In the PROG> MAIN page, you can also select programs by using the cursor buttons Up/Down or the value dial.

2. Turn the CATEGORY dial to select the category of program that you want to play.

The sound select list will appear.

Tip: The sound select list will also appear when you press the ENTER button.

The sounds of the KROSS are organized by type into categories; within each category, an index number is assigned to each sound. All programs are also assigned a bank and program number that are used to recall that program via MIDI.

Note: Depending on the bank, there are limitations on where a program can be saved. For details, please see “Bank numbers and conditions for saving” on page 102.

Category and index number

Category Index number (bank number) Type o f sound s

PIANO

E.PIANO

ORGAN

BELL

STRINGS

BRASS

000(A000)...043 (A043) 044 (G001)...053 (g2-001)

000 (A044)...044 (A088) 045 (G005)...059 (g4-006)

000 (A089)...046 (B007) 047 (G017)...062 (g3-017)

000 (B008)...034 (B042) 035 (G010)...049 (g2-015)

000 (B043)...051 (B094) 052 (G041)...076 (g2-049)

000 (B095)...048 (C015) 049 (G023)...081 (g2-058)

Acoustic piano

E.P., clavi/harpsichord

Organ, accordion

Bell, mallet

Strings, vocal

Brass, woodwind, reed

Playing and editing Programs

Category Index number (bank number) Type o f sound s

SYNTH LEAD

SYNTH PAD

GUITAR

BASS

DRUM/SFX

USER 000...127 (U000...U127)

000 (C016)...048 (C064) 049 (G063)...069 (g3-082)

000 (C065)...039 (C104) 040 (G089)...053 (g2-103)

000 (C105)...035 (D012) 036 (G016)...071 (g3-029)

000 (D013)...043 (D056) 044 (G033)...060 (g4-039)

000 (D057)...070 (D127) 071 (G048)...133 (gd-057)

Lead synth

Pad/motion synth

Acoustic/electric guitar

Electric/acoustic/synth bass

Drums & percussion, hits, SFX, vocoder, etc.

Sounds saved in the User category (With the factory settings, contains initialized programs)

Index number

With the factory settings, the 512 preload programs of banks A–D, the 256 GM2 preset programs of the GM banks (GM– g(d)), and the 9 GM2 preset drum programs are organized into the PIANO–DRUM/SFX categories. Within each category, the programs are assigned an index number starting with 000.

The 128 initialized programs of bank U (USER) are assigned to the USER category.

Using Controllers

In addition to using the keyboard, the KROSS lets you control the sound by using the pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, SW1 and SW2 buttons, damper pedal, and foot switch or foot pedal.

These controls let you modify the tone, pitch, volume, effects, etc. in realtime as you play.

• Pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, SW1, SW2 buttons → p.1

• Damper pedal, foot switch/pedal → p.20

• TEMPO knob, TAP button → p.5

Performing with the arpeggiator, drum track or step sequencer

Based on the note data that it receives from the keyboard or from the MIDI IN connector, the arpeggiator can generate a wide range of phrases and patterns including arpeggios, guitar or keyboard backing riffs, bass phrases, or drum patterns. For more about the arpeggiator, please see page 67.

The Drum Track is a function that plays drum patterns in a variety of styles. For more about the Drum Track, please see page 77.

The step sequencer is a function that lets you create and play drum patterns in a way that’s similar to the Drum Track. While the Drum Track lets you select preset patterns, the step sequencer lets you create patterns from scratch. You can create and play drum patterns by turning on/off buttons 1– 16, which are located to the right side of the front panel. For more about the step sequencer, please see page 81.

The Drum Track and the step sequencer each produce sound using a drum program that is separate from the program that you play on the keyboard. You can play a program along with an accompaniment provided by the Drum Track and the step sequencer.

Arpeggiated phrases, the Drum Track, and the step sequencer pattern can all be synchronized, and you can also play along with them.

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