Korg Kronos 3 61-Key Music Workstation

Empower your creativity with the KRONOS361 Music Workstation. Lay your hands on cutting-edge technology using an intuitive interface that beckons you to create with abandon. Featuring eight real-time knobs, nine sliders, and an advanced TouchView display, KRONOS offers quick, precise access to essential parameters, making sound manipulation more natural than ever. This latest generation of KRONOS introduces a significantly improved startup time, reducing wait time by 60% and allowing you to jump into the process before the inspiration is gone. With nine powerful sound engines, including the SGX-2 for premium piano sounds and the MOD-7 for FM synthesis, KRONOS provides an expansive sonic palette tailored for live performance, studio production, and intricate sound design. Every detail, from its seamless sound transitions to its built-in 16-track MIDI and audio recorder, is designed to enhance workflow and encourage musical expression.

Built to meet the demands of touring professionals and studio musicians, KRONOS features a durable powder-coated metal chassis with refined black wood side panels that exude sophistication and durability. Its advanced control surface offers real-time performance flexibility, ensuring smooth transitions between sounds and effortless parameter adjustments on the fly. The intuitive Set list mode lets you focus on your performance with 16 color-coded touchscreen buttons to recall presets, combinations, or sequences specific to each song in your set. Add performance notes like tunings, transitions, lyric hints, or whatever gets you through the night. There’s even a nine-band graphic EQ so you can “tune” to the room, plus the colors and graphics are customizable!

With an internal 128GB SSD for expansive libraries, multiple connectivity options including USB, MIDI, and Ethernet, and a choice between RH3 Weighted Hammer Action or Natural Touch Semi-Weighted keys, KRONOS adapts to your playing style and performance preferences. Whether composing, recording, or performing on stage, KRONOS is back with power, precision, and versatility to help you make your musical vision a reality.

Korg KRONOS361 Applications
Professional keyboardists seeking unparalleled versatility and sound quality
Songwriters and producers looking for an all-in-one workstation for music creation and performance.
Performers requiring seamless transitions and intuitive control during live shows
Korg KRONOS361 Includes
KRONOS Music Workstation
AC power cable
Quick Start Guide

Korg KRONOS361 Features
Nine Distinct Sound Engines: Includes SGX-2 for premium piano sounds, EP-1 for electric pianos, and MOD-7 for FM synthesis, among others.
Enhanced SGX-2 Piano Engine: Features new Italian Grand and Berlin Grand sounds for realistic expression.
Intuitive TouchView Display: Large, 8-inch color touchscreen with touch-drag capability and parameter search with improved touch response.
Set List Mode: Streamlined live performance with color-coded presets, real-time performance notes, and built-in EQ.
Seamless Sound Transitions (SST): Eliminates audio dropouts when switching sounds.
Built-in 16-Track MIDI and Audio Recorder: High-quality 48 kHz audio recording with integrated editing tools.
Advanced Control Surface: Real-time performance controls, including sliders, knobs, and joysticks.
Keyboard Options: RH3 Weighted Hammer Action (88/73 keys) or Natural Touch Semi-Weighted (61 keys).
Polyphony: Up to 200 voices, dynamically allocated across engines.
Storage: Internal SSD with 128 GB capacity for expansive libraries and samples.
Connectivity: USB, MIDI, audio inputs/outputs, and Ethernet.
Dimensions/Weight: Slim design for stage use; various sizes depending on model.

Korg KRONOS361 Specifications
Disk Mode: Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1.
Controllers
Vector joystick, joystick, ribbon controller, switches 1 & 2
Control Assign Switches: Assigns the Control Surface to Timber/Track, Audio, External, Realtime Knobs/KARMA, Tone Adjust/EQ
Mixer Knobs Switch: Assigns the Mixer Knobs to either Channel Strip or Individual Pan, Reset Control Switch, Solo Switch, Knobs 1-8, Switches 1-8(Upper Row), Switches 1-8 (Lower Row), Sliders 1-8, Master Slider
KARMA Control: On/Off, Latch, Module Control
DRUM TRACK: On/Off
Display: TouchView graphical user interface, 8 inch color TFT, SVGA (800×600 dots), adjustable brightness
Outputs, Analog
(MAIN) L/MONO, R:
1/4” TRS Balanced Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono (L/MONO Only),
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)
MAIN VOLUME knob controls only AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
Individual 1-4:
1/4” TRS Balanced
Output Impedance: 350 Ω Stereo; 175 Ω Mono,
Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 Ω or greater)
Headphones:
1/4” stereo phone jack, Output impedance: 33 Ω, Maximum Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 Ω),
MAIN VOLUME knob (link with AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN))
Outputs Digital
S/P DIF
Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
USB-B: 24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels (Digital output of the same signals as AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R)
Inputs Analog
Audio Inputs 1 and 2:
1/4” TRS Balanced
MIC/LINE input level switches, LEVEL knobs
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Nominal Level: LINE
+4 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –36 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Nominal Level: MIC
–22 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –62 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: LINE
+16 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –24 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Maximum Level: MIC
-10 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –50 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
Source Impedance: 600 Ω
Signal to noise ratio: 95 dB (typical)
Dynamic range: 95 dB (typical)
Crosstalk: 95 dB, at 1 kHz (typical)
Inputs Digital
S/P DIF: Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz
USB-B: 24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels
Control Inputs: Damper pedal (half damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal
MIDI: In, Out, Thru
USB*5
USB A (TYPE A) x 2, For connection to external USB devices (QWERTY keyboards, MIDI controllers, ethernet adaptors, and storage)
USB B (TYPE B) x 1, MIDI/audio interface
MIDI: 1 (16 channel) input / 1 (16 channel) output
Audio: 2 channel input / 2 channel output
*5 USB high-speed ports (supports 480Mbps)
Disk Drives: 120 GB SSD (2.5”)
Power Consumption: 40W
Dimensions(W x D x H)
61 key: 1,064 x 363 x 134 mm / 41.89” x 14.29” x 5.28”
73 key: 1,245 x 370 x 148 mm / 49/02” x 14.57” x 5.83”
88 key: 1,457 x 370 x 148 mm / 57.36” x 14.57” x 5.83”
Weight
61 key: 14.2 kg / 31.31 lbs.
73 key: 20.4 kg / 44.97 lbs.
88 key: 23.4 kg / 51.59 lbs.
Accessories: AC cord
Principal Specifications
Frequency Response: 20Hz-22kHz, +/-1.0dB, 10k Ω load
THD+N: 20Hz-22kHz, 0.01%, 10k Ω load (typical)
S/N: 95dB (typical)
Dynamic Range: 95dB (typical)
Crosstalk: 95dB, at 1kHz (typical)