Korg Kronos X 61-Key Music Workstation Keyboard
Brand
KORG
Redefine your studio productions and live stage performances with the Korg KRONOS X 61, an elite flagship workstation engineered for the most demanding keyboardists, composers, and sound designers. Building on the massive success of the original KRONOS platform, the "X" edition doubles the onboard solid-state drive storage capacity and expands the user-accessible system RAM. This provides a powerhouse architecture that loads massive, uncompressed sample libraries instantly, giving you a virtually infinite sonic landscape to build complete tracks without ever touching a computer.
The Korg KRONOS X 61 is a flagship professional music workstation featuring a 61-key semi-weighted keyboard and one of the most advanced multi-engine sound architectures ever created. Designed for stage performers, composers, and studio professionals, it combines nine powerful synthesis engines, deep sequencing capabilities, and extensive sound design tools in a single integrated instrument.
Built for maximum versatility, the KRONOS X 61 delivers acoustic piano realism, electric piano expression, analog modeling, organ simulation, physical modeling synthesis, and modern PCM-based sounds—making it a complete production environment for professional musicians.
61-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard
The KRONOS X 61 features a responsive semi-weighted keyboard designed for expressive performance and fast playing styles.
- 61 full-size semi-weighted keys
- Velocity-sensitive and aftertouch-enabled
- Natural touch keybed for synth and piano playing
- Optimized for live performance and studio control
- Lightweight and portable workstation format
Nine Powerful Sound Engines
The KRONOS X is built around nine independent synthesis engines, each optimized for a specific sound domain.
- SGX-1 Premium Acoustic Piano engine
- EP-1 MDS Electric Piano engine
- HD-1 High Definition PCM Synth engine
- AL-1 Analog Modeling Synth engine
- CX-3 Tonewheel Organ engine
- STR-1 Physical Modeling String engine
- MOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synth engine
- MS-20EX Analog Modeling engine
- PolysixEX Analog Modeling engine
Advanced Sound Library
The KRONOS X includes a massive internal sound library with high-resolution multisamples and expansion support.
- High-quality acoustic and electronic instrument samples
- Multiple grand piano libraries
- Extensive drum and percussion sets
- Vintage keyboard and synth sounds
- Expandable PCM and EXs sound libraries
KARMA Performance Technology
The integrated KARMA engine generates intelligent musical phrases and dynamic performance patterns in real time.
- Real-time phrase generation system
- Interactive performance control
- Complex rhythmic and melodic variations
- Deep customization of musical patterns
- Ideal for live improvisation and composition
16-Track Sequencer & Production System
The KRONOS X includes a full-featured sequencer for complete music production inside the workstation.
- 16-track MIDI sequencer
- 16-track audio recording system
- Integrated sampling engine
- RPPR pattern playback system
- Song arrangement and editing tools
TouchView Interface
The large color TouchView display provides intuitive control over sounds, sequencing, and system settings.
- High-resolution TouchView color touchscreen
- Graphical editing environment
- Fast sound selection and editing
- Set List mode for live performance
- Real-time parameter control
Professional Effects Engine
The KRONOS X includes a powerful multi-effects system for studio-grade sound processing.
- Multiple insert effects per program
- Master and total effects processing
- High-quality reverbs, delays, modulation, and amp models
- Per-timbre EQ control
- Flexible routing architecture
Connectivity
- USB MIDI and USB audio interface support
- Stereo main outputs (L/Mono and R)
- Individual assignable outputs
- Audio inputs for sampling and processing
- MIDI In/Out/Thru ports
- SD card storage support
- Pedal and controller inputs
Key Features
- 61-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
- Nine independent synthesis engines
- SGX-1 acoustic piano engine
- EP-1 electric piano engine
- HD-1 PCM synthesis engine
- KARMA intelligent performance system
- 16-track MIDI and audio sequencing
- Integrated sampling system
- TouchView color interface
- Advanced multi-effects processing
- Set List mode for live performance
- Expandable sound library architecture
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Music Workstation
- Model: Korg KRONOS X 61
- Keyboard: 61-key Semi-Weighted Keybed
- Aftertouch: Yes (Monophonic)
- Synthesis Engines: 9 Total Engines
- Polyphony: Engine-dependent dynamic allocation
- Sequencer: 16-track MIDI + 16-track audio
- Sampling: Integrated Open Sampling System
- Display: TouchView Color Touchscreen
- Storage: SSD-based system architecture
- Connectivity: USB, MIDI, audio I/O, pedal inputs
- Effects: Multi-engine insert, master, and total effects
- Power Supply: AC adapter
- Dimensions: Approximately 1,064 × 363 × 134 mm
- Weight: Approximately 14.2 kg
The Korg KRONOS X 61 is a flagship workstation that combines nine synthesis engines, advanced sequencing, real-time performance control, and deep sound design capabilities. It remains one of the most comprehensive and powerful keyboard workstations for professional musicians and sound designers.
Weight: Approximately 14.2 kg
| Keyboard Keys | 61 |
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| Brands | KORG |
