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• 1, KORG KROSS 2 SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION More features, more sounds, more possibilities. A state-of-the-art platform with ever greater functionality. The mobile synthesizer workstation that does everything. ■ A rich selection of more than 1,000 powered-up presets ■ 128MB of expansion PCM memory is built-in, and option libraries are supported ■ The rich expressive power of the EDS-i sound engine, and a rich selection of effects with 134 types �…

• 2, The sound quality of KORG synthesizers is endorsed by top-ranking musicians around the world. The evolved KROSS 2 expands polyphony from 80 to 120 voices, and dramatically powers-up the number of internal programs from 809 to 1,075 programs. Including multi-layered pianos and electric pianos, thick strings and other new sounds that will work well with any band, as well as the latest drum kits to cover current styles such as EDM. The wide selection of programs cover…

• 3, Category dial A category dial is provided, allowing you to immediately find the sounds you’re looking for amid the vast range of choices. Just choose the general type of sound, such as piano or organ, and then make your selection quickly and efficiently. Ultra-lightweight and compact body, with support for battery operation The amazing mobility of the KROSS series is better than ever. The 61-key model features a n…

• 4, Mic connection for the singer-instrumentalist or for vocoder performance, with no other equipment needed The 1/4″ phone MIC IN jack lets you connect a mic directly, so there’s no need for a singer-instrumentalist to provide a separate mixer when performing live. A vocoder function is also built-in, and you can easily perform vocoder sounds with rapid access via the realtime control section. Also provided is a LINE INPUT stereo mini-jack that…

• 5, KROSS 2 Specifications Keyboard KROSS 2 61 ・ 61 keys (velocity sensitive; aftertouch not supported) ・ Normally C2 ─ C7(adjustable in the range [C1…C6] ─ [C3…C8] KROSS 2 88 ・ 88 keys NH (Natural weighted hammer action) keyboard (no aftertouch) ・ Normally A0 ─ C8 (adjustable in the range -A-1…C7) ─ [A1…C9]) * The NH keyboard delivers a playing feel similar to that of an acoustic piano, with low notes being heavier and high notes being ligh…

• 6, The Number of Combinations/Programs/Drum Kits ・ User Combinations: 896 Combinations (384 Preload) ・ User Programs: 1280 Programs (768 Preload) ・ User Drum Kits 58 Drum Kits (42 Preload) ・ Preset Programs 265 Programs (256 GM2 Programs + 9 GM2 Drum Programs) Favorites Number of memories ・ 128 (16 favorites × 8 banks) Effects Insert effects ・ 5 Insert Effects In-line processing; stereo in -…

• 7, Korg KROSS 2 Series ・ Number of tones: 12 tones + 1 accent tone ・ Number of steps: up to 64 steps * Can be created for each program, combination, and song. Drum Track Preset Patterns ・ 772 patterns (Held in common with sequencer patterns.) Other ・ Trigger Mode / Sync / Zone settings can be specified Sequencer Tracks ・ 16MIDI Tracks Number of Songs ・ Up to 128 songs Resolution ・ 1/480 Tempo ・ 40.00 ─ 300.00 (1/100 BPM resol…

• 8, Recording time ・ Up to approximately 14 seconds of stereo sample for each pad Importing ・ WAVE format, file name extension: .wav, 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, stereo * 44.1 kHz is automatically converted to 48 kHz Edit ・ Waveform display editing functionality, start address and looping settings etc., normalize and other editing operations Audio Recorder Recording Format ・ PCM audio format 48kHz/16bit Import ・ WAVE format (file name exten…

• 9, ・ SELECT button, SWITCH button, KNOB1 knob, KNOB2 knob Step Sequencer/Favorite/Pad Sampler/Pad Audio Play ・ Pads 1 ─ 16 ・ STEP SEQ ACTIVE button, Run button ・ FAVORITES ACTIVE button ・ SAMPLER ACTIVE button, HOLD button ・ AUDIO PLAY ACTIVE button ・ BANK LEDA/B/C/D/E/F/G/H (also used by Step sequencer, Favorite, Pad Sampler, and Pad Audio Play) Drum Track ・ DRUM TRACK button Arpeggiator ・ ARP button Audio R…

• 10, AUDIO OUTPUT L/MONO, R ・ Connectors: 6.3mm (1/4″) phone jacks(TS unbalanced) ・ Output Impedance: 1.1k ohm stereo, 550 ohm mono (L/Mono only) ・ Maximum Level: +10.0dBu ・ Load Impedance: 10k ohm or greater ・ Controllable by the VOLUME knob HEADPHONE OUTPUT ・ Connectors: 3.5mm(1/8″) stereo mini phone jack ・ Output Impedance: 33Ω ・ Maximum Level: 40+40mW ・ Controllable by the VOLUM…

• 11, Korg KROSS 2 Series ・ 5W Dimensions (W x D x H) ・ KROSS2-61: 935 mm × 269 mm x 88 mm / 36.81″ × 10.59″ × 3.46″ ・ KROSS2-88 1,448 mm × 383 mm × 136 mm / 57.01″ × 15.08″ × 5.35″ Weight ・ KROSS2-6: 3.8 kg / 8.38 lbs (excluding batteries) ・ KROSS2-88: 12.3 kg / 27.12 lbs (excluding batteries) Included Items ・ AC adapter, Quick Start Guide Accessories (sold separately) Keybo…

About this manual

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.

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Table of Contents

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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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

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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

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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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Introduction to the KROSS

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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.

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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

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.

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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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Front and rear panels Items in the display

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

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.

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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.

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Relational diagram of the KROSS’s modes

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Setup

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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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 OUT

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI tone generator

MIDI IN

MIDI keyboard

Playing and editing Programs

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

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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.

Category

Program sounds are organized into the 12 categories listed in
the table above. A program category icon is shown in the
upper left of the display. The [USER] category icon is shown
to the left of the PIANO–DRUM/SFX icon.

Bank number

The bank number indication shows the number used for
MIDI transmission and reception. Since the conditions for
saving will differ depending on the bank, this provides a
helpful guide. For more about banks, please see “Bank
numbers and conditions for saving” on page 102.

For the programs in banks GM–g(d), a [GM] icon is shown
at the left of the PIANO–DRUM/IFX icon mentioned earlier.

For details on programs, please see the separate “Voice
Name List.”

SW (Switch assignment) information

In the PROG> MAIN page you can see the following
information above the selected program.

SW1, SW2: Indicate the functions that are assigned to the
SW1 and SW2 buttons.

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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Quick Layer/Split function Quick Layer

Quick Layer/Split function

Quick Layer is a function that makes it easy to set up a layer,
letting you play two sounds that are layered together. You
can also adjust the volume balance.

Quick Split is a function that lets you make split settings so
that you can play different sounds on the left and right
regions of the keyboard. You can select each of the two
programs, and adjust their volume and octave.

Note: The sound you create will be saved as a combination.

Note: This function makes layer or split settings that

combine two program sounds. Since Combination mode lets
you use up to 16 programs to create complex layers and
splits, you can use Combination mode to make more detailed
edits to the layer or split sound that you created here.

Quick Layer

Quick Split

• Program:

Select the program. If you used the CATEGORY dial and
the SELECT dial, press the MENU button to close the
list.

(Default setting: category STRINGS, index number 000)

• Volume:

Adjust the volume (0–127) of the program you selected
above for the Program to be layered. (Default setting 127)

• Octave:

Adjust the pitch of the program you selected above for
the Program to be layered, in one-octave steps (–2, –1, 0,
+1, +2). (Default setting 0)

•Use ARP:

This check box copies the arpeggiator settings of the
program you selected above in the Program field.
(Default setting: not selected)

Note: You can’t change the settings of the first program
(piano).

Note: The next time you open this dialog box, the last­specified settings will be selected as the default.

5. When you’re finished, press the WRITE (MENU)
button.

The save dialog box will appear.

LAYER button, SPLIT button

The Quick Layer/Split function lets you adjust settings by
pressing the front panel LAYER button or SPLIT button.

Note: This function is available if Program mode is selected.
It is not available in Combination mode.

Note: It is not available when selecting favorites.

Quick Layer

A typical example of using layers is a sound that layers
strings with piano or electric piano. As an example, here’s
how to create this sound.

1. Press the PROG button to select Program mode.

2. Select one of the two sounds (piano) that you want to
layer.

Turn the CATEGORY dial to select PIANO, and then
turn the SELECT dial to select the piano program that
you want to use.

Press the OK (MENU) button or the ENTER button. (see
“Selecting Programs” on page 23)

3. Press the LAYER button. (The button blinks.)

The QUICK LAYER dialog box will appear. Play the
keyboard, and you’ll hear the layer sound.

4. Select the other program (strings) that will be layered
with the program you selected in step 2; then specify
its volume and pitch.

6. Specify the combination name, the category, and the
save-destination.

• Combination name:

If you want to edit the name, select the combination name
and press the ENTER button. Enter a name in the text
window. (see page 105)

By default, this will show the first 11 characters of the
two program names joined. The two program names will
be separated by “+” for Quick Layer, or by “\” for Quick
Split.

•Category:

Specify the combination category. By default, the
category of the first program will be specified.

•WRITE To:

Specify the save-destination. You can only select the
U (USER) combination bank. By default, an ascending
number starting at U000 will be selected.

7. Press the OK (MENU) button to save your
combination.

The COMBI button will light up, you’ll be in
Combination mode, and the combination that you saved
will be selected.

If you decide not to save the combination, press the
CANCEL (FUNCTION) button. The dialog box will
close, ending the procedure. You will return to the state of
step 2, with that program selected.

Pressing the blinking LAYER button will also close the
dialog box and end the procedure. You can press the
LAYER button again to reproduce the settings of step 4.

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Playing and editing Programs

Quick Split

A typical example of a split is when you play a piano or
electric piano with your right hand (in the upper region) and
a bass sound with your left hand (in the lower region). As an
example, here’s how to create this sound.

1. In Program mode, select a piano program.

Please see steps 1–2 of the “Quick Layer” section on
page 25.

Note: The procedure will be smoother if you first select
the sound that you want to play in the upper region of the
keyboard.

2. Press the SPLIT button. (The button blinks.)

The QUICK SPLIT dialog box will appear. Play the
keyboard, and you’ll hear the split sound.

3. Select the other program (bass) that will be split with
the program you selected in step 2; then specify its
volume and pitch.

• Program:

Select the other program. If you used the CATEGORY
dial and the SELECT dial, press the MENU button to
close the list.

(Default setting: category BASS, index number 000)

• Split Point:

Specify the point at which the two programs will be
divided. When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear the
bass in the lower region and the piano in the upper region
(including C4). (Default setting C4)

Note: You can use the keyboard to specify the split point.
Select this parameter, and press the ENTER button so that
the ▲▼ symbols are shown beside the value. Press a key
on the keyboard to enter the note number. Press the
ENTER button once again to confirm the setting.

• Lower/Upper:

If you select this parameter and press the ENTER button,
the two sounds will be exchanged. (Default setting:
Lower)

• Volume:

• Octave:

•Use ARP:

Please see step 4 of the “Quick Layer” section on
page 25.

Note: You can’t change the settings of the first program.

Note: The next time you open this dialog box, the last-

specified settings will be selected as the default.

4. When you’ve finished adjusting settings, press the
WRITE (MENU) button to open the dialog box,
adjust the appropriate settings, and save them.

Please see steps 6 and 7 of “Quick Layer” on page 25.

Combination settings made by Quick
Layer/Split

When you use the Quick Layer or Quick Split function, the
effects, Drum Track, and step sequencer will be assigned to
the combination as follows.

The program that had been selected prior to pressing
the LAYER or SPLIT button

Program: copied to T01

Drum Track: copied to T10

Step sequencer: copied to T16

Arpeggiator: copied to Arp A

IFX1, IFX2, IFX5: copied to IFX1, IFX2, and IFX5

However, depending on the effect types and routing settings,
some effects will not be copied.

MFX1, MFX2: copied to MFX1 and MFX2

The program that was subsequently selected for
layer/split

Program: copied to T02

Drum Track: not copied

Step sequencer: not copied

Arpeggiator: if Use ARP is selected, copied to Arp B

IFX1, IFX2: copied to IFX3 and IFX4

However, depending on the effect types and routing settings,
some effects will not be copied.

MFX1, MFX2: not copied

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Easy program editing Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions

Easy program editing

Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust
functions

The fastest way to create the sound you need is to find a
preload program that’s close to what you want, and then
modify its settings to your taste.

On the PROG> TONE page you can edit the sound’s most
important parameters, such as cutoff frequency, resonance,
attack time, and release time.

1. Access the PROG> TONE page.

Press the PROG button to access the Program mode
PROG MAIN page. (If it does not appear, press the EXIT
button several times.)

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

parameter that you want to edit.

3. Use the VALUE dial etc. to edit the value.

EG Intensity

This adjusts the filter EG intensity (the depth of how the EG
affects the filter). Normally, increasingly negative values
(“–” settings) will make the filter EG have a shallower
effect, and increasingly positive values (“+” settings) will
make it have a deeper effect. Since the filter EG operates
relative to the filter cutoff frequency, the tonal change
produced by the filter will be affected both by Cutoff and by
EG Intensity.

Level

Time

Vel. Intensity

Adjusts the velocity intensity for the amp level.

With a setting of –99, velocity will no longer produce any
change at all. A setting of +99 will produce maximum
change in the same direction (positive or negative) as for the
original program.

EG Adjust controls

Note: With an adjustment of +00, the value of the program
parameters will be unchanged.

Tone Adjust controls

Note: When the Tone Adjust controls are at +00, the
program parameters will have their original values.

Cutoff

This adjusts the filter’s cutoff frequency. Adjusting the
cutoff frequency will modify the brightness of the sound.

Resonance

This adjusts the filter’s resonance level.

Adjusting the filter resonance level will boost the sound in
the region of the frequency, giving a distinctive character to
the sound.

Attack

Adjusts the EG attack times of the filter and amp
simultaneously. This sets the time from note-on until the
attack level is reached. Increasingly negative values (“–”
settings) will shorten the attack time, and increasingly
positive values (“+” settings) will lengthen it.

Level

note-on note-o

Sustain
Level

0

Attack
Time

Decay
Time

Release
Time

Time

Decay

Adjusts the EG decay times of the filter and amp
simultaneously. This sets the time from when the attack level
is reached until the break level is reached. Increasingly
negative values (“–” settings) will shorten the decay time,
and increasingly positive values (“+” settings) will lengthen
it.

Sustain

Adjusts the EG sustain level that follows the decay/slope
time, for both the filter and amp simultaneously. This
specifies the level that is reached after the decay time has
elapsed, and is held until note-off. Increasingly negative
values (“–” settings) will lower the sustain level, and
increasingly positive values (“+” settings) will raise it.

Release

Adjusts the EG release times of the filter and amp
simultaneously. This specifies the time from note-off until
the sound disappears. Normally, negative settings will
shorten the release time, and positive settings will lengthen it.

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Playing and editing Programs

Saving your edits

Internally, one controller modifies several parameters.
Saving the program does not save the values of these
controllers; it saves the edited state of the various
parameters.

When the program has been written, the previously edited
values will become the “new” reference values, meaning that
the saved sound will be reproduced when these controllers
are at +00.

Comparing the unedited sound

Using COMPARE

When you’re in the process of editing a sound, pressing the
COMPARE button will recall the last saved version of the
sound, as it was before you started editing.

For details, please see “Compare/Undo function” on
page 12.

Adjusting the volume balance

The sound of a program consists of up to two “oscillators”
that are played mainly from the keyboard, one “Drum
Track” that automatically plays a rhythm section, and one
“step sequencer.”

The volumes of the oscillators and the drum track can be
adjusted in the PROG> MIXER page.

Note: There’s also a “mute function” which individually
silences these, and a “solo function” which mutes all sounds
other than the specified one.

1. Access the PROG> MIXER page.

2. Use the cursor buttons ◄►▲▼ to select the “Vol”
parameters of oscillator 1 or 2, the Drum Track, and
the step sequencer, and adjust their volume.

Note: For single-oscillator programs, oscillator 2 will not
be available for editing.

Note: If the Hold Balance function is selected, changing
any of the volume values will simultaneously affect the other
volume values as well. The overall volume balance will be
preserved. This is convenient when you want to adjust the
overall volume.

Saving your edits

After you’ve edited a program, you must save it if you want
to keep the changes you’ve made. If you re-select the
program or turn off the power after editing, your edits will be
lost.

For details, please see “Writing a Program or Combination”
on page 103.

You can also save programs on an SD card as PCG files. For
additional details, please see “Saving to SD card” on
page 106.

Mute

•Select Play/Mute for oscillator 1 or 2, the Drum Track,
or the step sequencer, and press the ENTER button to
change the setting.

Solo

• Select the Solo Setting function and press the OK
(MENU) button to access the dialog box.

Use the cursor buttons ◄►▲▼ to select the item that
you want to solo, and press the ENTER button to turn
solo on/off.

Pressing the CLEAR (PAGE–) button will turn off solo
for all items.

If Exclusive Mode is on, only one item at a time will be
soloed.

To return to the PROG> MIXER page, press the DONE
(MENU) button.

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Detailed Editing with Programs Before you start editing

Detailed Editing with Programs

You can create original sounds by editing a preloaded
program or by editing an initialized program.

For details, please see “Saving your edits” on page 28.

Before you start editing

The three elements of sound: pitch, tone,
and volume

Sound is made up of three basic elements: pitch, tone, and
volume.

The KROSS provides “pitch,” “filter,” and “amp
(amplifier)” sections that allow you to control these
elements.

The “pitch” section modifies the pitch, the “filter” section
modifies the tone, and the “amp” section modifies the
volume.

Pitch settings are made in the P-PITCH and P-PITCH EG
pages; filter settings are made in the P-FILTER and P­FILTER EG pages; amp settings are made in the P-AMP and
P-AMP EG pages.

EG, LFO, AMS, and controllers

In addition to the three elements listed above, a sound can
vary according to the passage of time, the pitch range in
which it’s played, or by performance expressions.

Such aspects can be controlled by modulators and
controllers such as the EG (envelope generator), LFO (low
frequency oscillator), and the modulation wheel. These
modulators and controllers can apply changes to the basic
program.

Take a look at the illustration below called “Program
structure.” Notice that the signal flow is in the order of
Oscillator/Pitch, Filter, Amp. You can see how the EGs and
LFOs affect each section.

As shown in the illustration, each program consists of
sections such as OSC 1/2, effects, and the arpeggiator.

OSC (oscillator) 1/2

The OSC (oscillator) generates the waveform that is the
basis of the sound. On the KROSS, the oscillator consists of
multiple sampled sounds, such as a multisample or a drum
kit (drumsamples).

The KROSS provides two oscillators; OSC1 and OSC2. You
can create more complex programs by combining these.

The OSC, which is the basis of the sound, can be controlled
by modulating its pitch, filter, amp, EG, and LFO to change
the sound in a wide range of ways.

Note: Pitch EG is shared by OSC1 and OSC2.

Effects

As effects, you can use five insert effects, and two master
effects.

The output of OSC 1/2 is sent to these effect processors. By
choosing the desired effect for each processor and editing its
parameters, you can apply a wide range of effects such as
modulation, distortion, and reverberation.

Arpeggiator

A program can use one arpeggiator. You can select an
arpeggio pattern, specify the range that the pattern will be
developed within, and specify the range of notes or
velocities that will trigger the arpeggiator.

Drum Track and step sequencer

While the arpeggiator plays the main program, separate
drum programs are provided for the Drum Track and the step
sequencer.

The Drum Track lets you select a drum program and pattern,
and specify how it will be triggered.

The step sequencer lets you select the instrument that the
drum program will use, and lets you specify a pattern by
using buttons 1–16.

OSC1 Pitch

Oscillator / Pitch

Common LFO

OSC1 Basic

Pitch EG

Filter Mod

Filter LFO Mod

OSC1 LFO1

Filter (A/B)

Filter

Filter EG

OSC1 LFO2

Amp Mod

Amp

Amp EG

Amplier

OSC 1

OSC 2

Tone Adjust Drum Track Step Sequencer Arpeggiator

Master

Eects

Eect
1, 2

Routing

OSC1, 2

Insert Eects
Master Eects

FX Control Bus

Insert
Eect
1…5

OUTPUT
L/MONO, R

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Playing and editing Programs

An overview of the edit pages

In order to do detailed editing, you’ll need to access the edit pages in the display.

The preceding section “Easy program editing” on page 27 explained how to use the PROG> TONE page to do simple editing.
For more detailed editing, you’ll use the P-BASIC and following edit pages.

Page Tabs Main content

MAIN Select and play programs

TONE Easy sound editing

PROG

P-INPUT/
CTRL

P-BASIC

P-OSC

P-PITCH

P-PITCH
EG

P-FILTER

P-FILTER
EG

P-AMP

P-AMP EG

P-OSC
LFO

P-CMN
LFO/KT

P-AMS
MIXER

P-ARP

P-DRUM
TRACK

MIXER

ARP Simple arpeggiator editing

AUDIO IN External audio input settings

CONTROLLERS

VOICE

NOTE-ON

SCALE Scale settings

MS1…MS4 Multisample and drum kit settings

VEL Oscillator velocity zone settings

BASIC Oscillator 1 and 2 pitch settings

MOD Pitch modulation settings

PORTA Portamento settings

ENVELOPE Pitch EG settings

L-MOD Pitch EG level modulation settings

T-MOD Pitch EG time modulation settings

BASIC Oscillator 1 and 2 filter settings

MOD Filter modulation settings

EG-I Filter EG intensity settings

LFO-I Filter LFO intensity settings

KTRK Filter keyboard tracking settings

ENVELOPE Oscillator 1 and 2 filter EG settings

L-MOD Filter EG level modulation settings

T-MOD Filter EG time modulation settings

BASIC

MOD Amp modulation settings

KEYTRK Amp keyboard tracking settings

ENVELOPE Oscillator 1 and 2 amp EG settings

L-MOD Amp EG level modulation settings

T-MOD Amp EG time modulation settings

1. WAV

1. FRQ

2. WAV

2. FRQ

LFO.W Common LFO waveform settings

LFO.F

KT.1 Common keyboard tracking 1 settings

KT.2 Common keyboard tracking 2 settings

1 Oscillator 1 and 2 AMS mixer 1 settings

2 Oscillator 1 and 2 AMS mixer 2 settings

SETUP Arpeggiator settings

SCAN ZONE Arpeggiator trigger region settings

PAT TE R N

PROGRAM Drum Track program selection

OSC1, 2, Drum Track, and step
sequencer volume adjustment and
mute settings

SW1 and 2 function settings and tempo
setting

Basic program settings, such as
Oscillator mode

Key zone, and timing settings following
note-on

Oscillator 1 and 2 amp (volume) and
pan settings

Oscillator 1 and 2 LFO1 waveform
settings

LFO1 frequency and modulation
settings

Oscillator 1 and 2 LFO2 waveform
settings

LFO2 frequency and modulation
settings

Common LFO frequency and
modulation settings

Drum Track pattern selection and
trigger region settings

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Step sequencer program selection and
length settings

Step sequencer effects such as accent
and swing

Oscillator 1 and 2 insert effect bus
settings

Oscillator 1 and 2 master effect send
level settings

Insert effect type selection and chain
settings

Insert effect 1–5 settings

Master effect type selection and chain
settings

Master effect 1 and 2 settings

P-STEP
SEQ

P-FX
ROUTING

P-IFX

P-MFX

BASIC

EDIT Step on/off entry

INST Instrument settings

MOD

MIX Drum program selection

BUS

SEND

IFX

MIXER Post-insert effect routing settings

IFX1

IFX2

IFX3

IFX4

IFX5

SETUP

MFX1

MFX2

For details on how to access each mode and page, please see
“Basic operations” on page 11.

Switching the screen between oscillator 1
and 2

To edit parameters such as the pitch, filter, or amp of
oscillator 1 or oscillator 2, use the cursor buttons to select
OSC on the upper left, and use the ENTER button or the
VALUE dial to select the oscillator that you want to edit.

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Detailed Editing with Programs Basic oscillator settings

Basic oscillator settings

Here is where you can specify the type of program, select the
basic waveform (multisample or drum kit), and specify
whether it will play polyphonically or monophonically
(poly/mono).

Program type setting
(single, double, drum kit)

Here is where you can specify the program type.

Broadly speaking, the program type will be either “a
program that uses a multisample” or “a program that uses a
drum kit.” (see “Multisamples and Drum Kits,” below)

This choice is made by the PROG> VOICE “OSC Oscillator
Mode” setting, which specifies which type the oscillators
will use.

• Multisample: Single, Double

• Drum kit: Drums

Single (single program) uses one oscillator, and Double
(double program) uses two oscillators.

Drums (drum program) is similar to a single program, but
uses a drum kit (created in Global mode) instead of a
multisample.

Polyphony

Polyphony is the number of notes that can be played
simultaneously, such as in a chord. The polyphony depends
on the program type.

Program type Polyp hony

Single 80

Double 40

Drums 80

Note:

• Double Programs use twice as many voices as Single
Programs.

• Stereo Multisamples use twice as many voices as Mono
Multisamples.

• If using velocity crossfade switching, the multisample
will use twice as many voices as usual.

Polyphonic/monophonic playing

To specify whether the program will play polyphonically
(Poly) or monophonically (Mono), access the PROG>
VOICE page and set the Voice parameter.

When this is set to Poly, you can play both chords and
melody lines. When this is set to Mono, only one note will
sound even if you play a chord.

Normally you’ll set this to Poly, but Mono is useful when
playing sounds such as synth basses, synth leads, and other
solo instruments.

Try switching between Poly and Mono, and listen to the
results.

Working with Multisamples

What is a multisample?

A multisample is a collection of similarly voiced samples,
used to create the same type of sound — piano, bass, guitar,
strings, organ — across the entire keyboard, as the basis of a
program.

For each oscillator, you can assign up to four multisamples
and switch between them by velocity.

Multisamples and Drum Kits

Multisamples and Drum Kits allow you to play samples in
different ways.

• Multisamples lay out one or more samples across the
keyboard. If we use the example of a simple guitar
multisample, one sample could be assigned for each
string, so that the multisample would consist of six
samples.

• As the name suggests, Drum Kits are optimized for
playing drumsamples.

Velocity switch, crossfades, and layers

Each oscillator provides four velocity zones. This lets you
switch between multisamples or drumsamples according to
the velocity (speed) at which you play a key.

By specifying the threshold (boundary value) where each
zone will respond, and the amount of crossfading (the
overlap between zones), you can specify how your keyboard
playing dynamics will switch or layer the multisamples or
drumsamples. You can use this to make the following types
of setups.

• Velocity switch, where multisamples (or drumsamples)
are cleanly switched at the threshold

• Velocity crossfades, where multisamples (or
drumsamples) are smoothly crossfaded over a specified
range outside the threshold

• Velocity layers, where two multisamples (or
drumsamples) are layered when you play a specified
range outside the threshold

Note: If “Oscillator Mode” is set to Drums, the velocity
settings pre-specified for the drum kit will be used, and
therefore will not be shown in the screen. A drum kit’s
velocity zones can be edited in the Global/Media mode
DRUM KIT page. (see page 93)

Selecting Multisamples

Let’s create a simple velocity crossfade between two
Multisamples, using just OSC1.

1. Select the P-OSC> MS1 page, and turn the
multisample 1 Multisample On/Off parameter On.

Switching pages as necessary, turn the Multisample On/
off parameter on for multisample 2, and off for
multisamples 3 and 4.

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2. Select Stereo as the Multisample Bank for
multisample1 and multisample2.

There are two main types of Multisample Banks: Mono,
and Stereo. Note that stereo Multisamples will require
twice as many voices as mono Multisamples.

3. Select the multisample.

Multisamples are organized by category such as piano,
guitar, bell, etc. Choose the Multisample Select parameter
and press the ENTER button to see the list. Use the cursor
buttons ◄► to switch categories, use the cursor buttons
▼▲ to select a multisample, and press the ENTER
button to confirm your choice.

4. In the same way, select multisample 2 in the P-OSC>
MS2 page. Select a different Multisample than what
was selected for multisample1.

Multisamples have now been assigned to multisample 1
and 2.

5. Specify the velocity range and crossfade range.

Set the multisample 2 “Threshold Velocity” to 001, and
turn “Crossfade” Off.

7. Set the multisample 1 “Xfade” to 20, and its “Curve”
to Linear.

The state of this split is shown visually in the screen.

The two multisamples will fade across the range from 80
to 100, with multisample 2 fading-out while multisample
1 fades-in. This produces a smooth change without any
sudden switch.

8. As needed, use the P-OSC> MS1 page and MS2 page
to adjust the Level of the two multisamples.

Using a drum kit

What is a drum kit?

A drum kit is a collection of drum set samples such as bass
drum, snare, or cymbal, as well as a variety of other
percussion sounds, with a sample assigned to each key.

You’ll use Global mode to create and edit a drum kit. Up to
four drum samples can be assigned to each note of the
keyboard, and you can use the BottomVel., Xfade, and
Curve parameters to specify how you’ll switch between
these samples. Then, in Program mode, you can adjust filter
and amp settings, and specify effects and routing to the audio
output jacks. (see page 93)

To use a drum kit in a Program, set Oscillator Mode to
Drums, and choose one of the 48 user drum kits or the 9
GM2 drum kits.

6. In the P-OSC> MS1 page, set the velocity range
(Bottom Vel.) to 80 for multisample 1.

With these settings, Multisample2 will sound for notes
played with a velocity of 79 or less, and Multisample1
will sound for notes played with a velocity of 80 or
greater.

The Velocity Zone shows the oscillator’s four
multisamples and the velocity zones of each oscillator.

The meter on the left shows the note-on velocity. This lets
you see which multisample and oscillator will sound for
that specific velocity.

Selecting a drum kit

1. Access the P-BASIC> VOICE page.

2. Set “OSC (Oscillator Mode)” to Drums.

3. Select a drum kit in the P-OSC> DKit page.

4. Specify the basic pitch of the oscillator. For a drum
kit, set “Octave” to +0 [8′].

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Creating time-varying changes

(LFO and EG)

Using LFOs

You can use the cyclic change produced by the LFO (Low
Frequency Oscillator) to modulate numerous aspects of the
sound.

Each Program has two LFOs: LFO1 and LFO2. There is also
a single Common LFO, shared by both Oscillators. While
LFO1 and LFO2 are separate for each voice, the Common
LFO is shared by all voices in the Program. This makes it
useful when you want all of the voices to have an identical
LFO effect.

You can use these LFOs to modulate many different
Program parameters, including:

• Pitch (for vibrato)

• Filters (for wah effects)

• Volume (for tremolo)

• Pan (for auto-panning)

The LFOs can modulate many other parameters, in addition
to those listed above.

Detailed Editing with Programs Creating time-varying changes (LFO and EG)

6. Select the Phase parameter, and use the VALUE dial
to sweep through its range of values.

Notice how the waveform shifts from side to side.
Among other things, this lets you offset the LFOs from
one another in time, which can create interesting organic
effects.

7. Use the Fade and Delay settings to control the way the
LFO sounds at the beginning of the note.

8. Access the P-OSC LFO> 1. FRQ page.

9. Use the FREQUENCY parameter to set the speed of
the LFO.

For more information on LFOs, please see page 39 of the
Parameter Guide.

All of these parameters control the way that the LFO
works. In order for the LFO to actually affect the sound,
you can use the dedicated LFO routings on the Filter,
Pitch, and Amp pages, or use the LFOs as AMS sources
for a wide variety of parameters.

Using the basic LFO

1. Access the P-OSC LFO> 1. WAV page.

2. Select the oscillator (OSC) that you want to edit. (see
page 30)

3. Select a Waveform.

Step through the various waveforms, and notice their
shapes shown in the display.

There are a number of waveforms to choose from. Each
are suited to different applications:

Triangle and Sine are the classic LFO shapes for vibrato,
tremolo, panning, and filter wah effects.

Square is useful for gated on and off filter and amp
effects, and can create trills when modulating pitch.

The Guitar waveform is designed especially for guitar
vibrato; it bends only upwards from the base value.

Saw and Exp. (Exponential) Saw Down are good for
rhythmic filter and amp effects.

Random 1 (S/H) creates the classic sample-and-hold
effect, which is great for modulating a resonant filter.

4. After looking at the different waveforms, select
Triangle.

5. Select the Shape parameter, and use the VALUE dial
to move through its different settings, from –99 to +99.

Notice how the shape of the waveform becomes more
curved, and how –99 emphasizes the lower part of the
shape, and +99 emphasizes the upper part.

Using EGs (Envelope Generators)

An envelope creates a modulation signal by moving from
one level to another over a specified time, and then moving
to another level over another period of time, and so on.

The Program includes three EGs, for Pitch, Filter, and Amp.
These produce time-varying changes in pitch, tone, and
volume respectively. They can also be used to modulate a
number of other program parameters via AMS.

Note: The parameters that can be modulated by an EG and
the range of values will differ depending on the EGs
provided for each section.

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