Korg Kross 88 Manual

Korg Tastatur Kross 88

Læs nedenfor 📖 manual på dansk for Korg Kross 88 (129 sider) i kategorien Tastatur. Denne guide var nyttig for 9 personer og blev bedømt med 4.5 stjerner i gennemsnit af 2 brugere

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Operation Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for purchasing the Korg KROSS music workstation. To ensure trouble-free enjoyment of your new

instrument, please read this manual carefully and use the product as directed.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Formatting SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Setting the current time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Table of Contents

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

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

Loading the preloaded data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Initializing the user bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Initializing the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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

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

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Problems at start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Basic operation (screen and functions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Audio input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Programs and Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Sequencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Arpeggiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Drum Track function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Drum Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Step sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Audio recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

MIDI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Damper pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Connections with a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction to the KROSS

Front and rear panels

Front panel

1. Keyboard

The KROSS-61 has a 61-note keyboard (velocity sensitive,

aftertouch not supported).

The KROSS-88 has a 88-note natural weighted hammer-

action (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.

KROSS–61

3 42

18 1 8 197

5 9 10

12 16 1713 14 15

KROSS–88

319 4

211

18 1 87

5 9 10

12 16 1713 14 15

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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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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)

Introduction to the KROSS

ENTER button

Use this button to perform a function, select an option

button, or to turn a check box on/off.

When you select a parameter and press the ENTER button,

you’ll be able to use the ▲▼ cursor buttons to edit the

value. After you’ve edited the value, press the ENTER

button to confirm the change.

When you press the ENTER button on the MAIN page of

Program or Combination mode, a sound select list will

appear.

EXIT button

Use this button to cancel the execution of a function or the

change in a parameter value, or to close a dialog box.

You’ll also use this to move to the first page (such as the

MAIN page) within the mode.

By using the EXIT button together with another button, you

can perform the following functions.

• EXIT button + LOCATE button: Store a location in

Sequencer mode

• EXIT button + FAVORITES button: Use the Add to

Favorite function

• EXIT button + AUDIO IN: Access AUDIO IN quick

settings

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

Value dial

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

located.

Tip: You can adjust the contrast of the display by holding

down the EXIT button and turning the value dial.

◄►▲▼ cursor buttons

Use these buttons to move the cursor in the display. Move

the cursor up/down/left/right to select the parameter that you

want to edit.

Note: If the page contains more parameters than can be

shown on a single screen, a ▲▼ symbol is shown to the left

of the screen, and you’ll be able to scroll the page up/down.

(see “j: Scroll” on page 8)

You can also use the ▲▼ buttons to increment or decrement

the value in steps of 1. (see “ENTER button and ▲▼ cursor

buttons” on page 12)

13. Step sequencer / Favorites

Here you can control the step sequencer and the Favorites

function.

The step sequencer lets you easily create drum loop patterns

by using buttons 1–16 to turn the notes on/off that are played

by the kick, snare, and hi-hat etc.

The Favorites function lets you use buttons 1–16 to

instantly recall frequently-used programs, combinations, or

audio songs for the audio recorder to play. You can use this

function to register favorite sounds, or to arrange the sounds

you’ll use during a live performance in the order that they

will be needed.

STEP SEQ button

This button indicates and changes the on/off status of the

step sequencer. If this is lit up or blinking, you can use

buttons 1–16 to control the step sequencer.

In Program mode, this will always be on. In Combination

mode or Sequencer mode, you can turn it off. (see “STEP

SEQ On/Off” on pages 71, 104 of the Parameter Guide)

If the Favorites function is on, turning this button on will

make it blink, and you’ll be temporarily able to use buttons

1–16 to control the step sequencer.

FAVORITES button

Use this button to turn the Favorites function on/off, and

when registering sounds. (see page 49)

To register a sound, select that program or combination; then

hold down the EXIT button and press the FAVORITES

button, and finally use the BANK button and buttons 1–16.

To recall a sound that you’ve registered, turn this button on,

and then use the BANK button and buttons 1–16.

1...16 buttons

These buttons are used with the step sequencer function and

with the Favorites function. When using the step sequencer,

these buttons turn the individual steps of the drum loop

pattern on/off. If a step is turned on, its button will be lit and

the drum sound will be heard.

By default, the sequence will play as a 16-step loop. With the

appropriate settings, you can create a drum loop pattern of

up to 64 steps. For example if the pattern is 64 steps, the A,

B, C, and D LEDs will light up consecutively, indicating

which steps are currently playing.

You’ll also use these buttons to select instruments such as

kick or snare, and to input accents.

The Favorites function lets you use buttons 1–16 and the

BANK button to assign up to 64 of your favorite programs

and combinations to the buttons. The selected bank LED and

button will light up.

SETUP button

You’ll use this button to access the setup page for the step

sequencer, or in conjunction with buttons 1–16 and the

keyboard to select tones or sounds.

When you turn this button on, the SETUP page for Program,

Combination, or Sequencer mode will appear, allowing you

to turn steps on/off and to specify the pattern’s resolution,

length, and the sound used for each tone.

Note: The SETUP page won’t appear if the Favorites

function is on. Only the shortcut keys will be available.

By holding down the SETUP button and pressing buttons 1–

13, you can select the tone (e.g., kick, snare, accent) that will

be controlled by buttons 1–16. (see “Tone” on page 81)

By holding down the SETUP button and pressing a key, you

can select the sound (instrument) that’s actually played by

each tone. (seepage 82)

RUN button

When you press the RUN button (the button will be lit), the

step sequencer will begin playing. You’ll hear the drum loop

pattern that’s specified by buttons 1–16.

When you press the RUN button once again (the button will

be unlit), the step sequencer will stop playing.

BANK button

Use this button to select the displayed zone of the step

sequencer, or to switch Favorites banks.

If the step sequencer is on (with the STEP SEQ button lit up

steadily or blinking), buttons 1–16 will show the on/off

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

step on/off.

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

If the Favorites function is on (FAVORITES button lit), this

button selects the Favorites bank. Use buttons 1–16 to select

the following Favorites.

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

14. DRUM TRACK

DRUM TRACK button

This button turns the Drum Track function on or off. This

button also indicates the operating state of the drum track.

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

15. Arpeggiator

ARP button

This button turns the arpeggiator on/off. The button will be

lit up if the arpeggiator is on. (see page 67)

16. Sequencer

You’ll use these buttons in Sequencer mode to record and

play back MIDI.

Pause ( ) button

During song playback or recording, press this button to

pause (the button will light up). Press the button once again

to defeat pause (the button will go dark) and resume song

playback or recording.

Rewind ( ) button

When the Song is playing or paused, this button will rewind

the song. When you press and hold this button, its LED will

light up, and the playback will rewind. (Rewind is disabled

during recording, and while the Song is stopped.)

Fast Forward ( ) button

When the Song is playing or paused, this button will fast

forward the song. When you press and hold this button, the

button will light up, and the playback will fast forward. (Fast

forward is disabled during recording, and while the Song is

stopped.)

Locate ( ) button

This instantly moves the song playback point to the location

you specified. By default, this will be the first beat of the

first measure. Select the desired location; then hold down the

EXIT button and press the LOCATE button. You can also

specify the location by using a function command.

REC ( ) button

Pressing this button will enter record-ready mode. Once

you’re in record-ready mode (shown by the button’s light),

you can begin recording by pressing the SEQUENCER

START/STOP ( ) button. For details, please see

“Recording MIDI in real time” on page 56.

By pressing this REC button in Program mode or

Combination mode, you can instantly access the Auto Song

Setup function which lets you start recording immediately.

(see page 55)

START/STOP ( ) button

This button starts or stops recording and playback.

17. Tempo

This adjusts the tempo for the entire KROSS. The tempo

setting will control the following.

• Arpeggiator

• Drum Track

• Step sequencer

• Songs in Sequencer mode

• Tempo sync LFO

• Tempo sync (BPM) delay effects

The speed of the audio recorder cannot be controlled.

TEMPO LED

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

tempo.

TEMPO knob

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

continuous adjustments.

Note: The TEMPO knob and TAP button will not work if the

Global/Media mode G-MIDI Basic page MIDI Clock

parameter is set to Ext-MIDI or Ext-USB, or if this

parameter is set to Auto and MIDI clock is being received.

TAP button

You can use this button to set the tempo. To specify the

tempo, use your finger to lightly tap the TAP button. The

tempo will be specified when you tap twice, but you should

tap several times for better precision.

If you lightly tap the TAP button several times at the desired

tempo during playback, the tempo will change in real time to

follow your taps. This is a convenient way to adjust the

playback tempo to a different speed in real time.

Tap tempo control is available whenever the TEMPO

knob can be used.

For example it cannot be controlled during song

playback if the Sequencer mode Tempo Mode is set to

Auto. (see page 103 of the Parameter Guide)

Note: You can use the tap tempo control function by

pressing the TAP button and also by pressing a foot switch

that’s connected to the ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack. (see

page 20 and pages 164, 290 of the Parameter Guide)

18. Headphone

Headphone jack

Connect your headphones here.

This jack will output the same signal as the AUDIO

OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.

The headphone volume is controlled by the VOLUME knob.

19. Battery compartment

The KROSS can be powered by batteries that you install

here. (see page 17)

Introduction to the KROSS

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

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.

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.

b: Tabs a: Current page

d: Edit cellg: Toggle

h: Check box

c: Parameters e: Popup button

f: Option buttons

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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.

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)

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.

* 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.”

h: Check box

j: Scroll

k: Function list

l: Function dialog box Text edit icon

CANCEL (FUNCTION) button OK (MENU) button

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

IFX 1

IFX 5

MFX 1

MFX 2

Insert / Master Eect

TRACK 1

TRACK 8

TRACK 2

TRACK 3

TRACK 4

TRACK 5

TRACK 6

TRACK 7

PROGRAM

TRACK 9

TRACK 16

TRACK 10

TRACK 11

TRACK 12

TRACK 13

TRACK 14

TRACK 15

PROGRAM

IFX 1

IFX 5

MFX 1

MFX 2

Insert / Master Eect

TIMBRE 1

TIMBRE 8

TIMBRE 2

TIMBRE 3

TIMBRE 4

TIMBRE 5

TIMBRE 6

TIMBRE 7

PROGRAM

TIMBRE 9

TIMBRE 16

TIMBRE 10

TIMBRE 11

TIMBRE 12

TIMBRE 13

TIMBRE 14

TIMBRE 15

PROGRAM

IFX 1

IFX 5

MFX 1

MFX 2

Insert / Master Eect

MIDI TRACK 1...16

PCG / SNG

WAV

PCG

Drum Track

DRUMS PROGRAM

Step Sequencer

STEP SEQ PROGRAM

ARPEGGIO PA TTERN

Preset Pattern: P0 - 4

Preload/User Pattern

OSC 1

PITCH1 FILTER1 AMP1

OSC 2

Multisample 1

Drum Kit

Multisample 2

Multisample 3

Multisample 4

PITCH2 FILTER2 AMP2

Multisample 1

Multisample 2

Multisample 3

Multisample 4

Key Assign

DRUM KIT

GLOBAL MODE

PROGRAM

COMBINATION

SEQUENCER

DRUM TRACK PATTERN

MEDIA MODEMEDIA MODE

ARPEGGIO PATTERN

Arpeggiator

Drum Track

Step Sequencer

Arpeggiator

Preset Drum Track Pattern

Arpeggiator

Drum Track

Step Sequencer

Favorites

Audio Recorder

Drumsample 1

Drumsample 2

Drumsample 3

Drumsample 4

Basic Information Basic operations

Basic operations

After you’ve turned on the KROSS, here’s how to perform

basic operations, such as selecting modes and pages.

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.

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.

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.

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 previously-

selected 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.

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.

COMBI button: Combination mode

PROG button: Program mode

SEQ button: Sequencer mode

GLOBAL/MEDIA button: Global/Media mode

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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 realtime-

recording a MIDI track for a song.

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

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

(Take 2)

3. If you turn on the Undo function (select the check

mark), take 1 will be recalled.

4. If you turn off the Undo function (clear the check

mark), take 2 will be recalled.

5. If at step 3 you once again realtime-record on the

same track (take 3), the Compare function will now be

referencing take 1.

6. If at step 4 you once again realtime-record on the

same track (take 3), the Compare function will be

referencing take 2.

In this way, the Undo function lets you recall the previous

recording or the previous state of event editing.

Note: If you edit while Undo is on (the check mark

selected), the check mark will be cleared. That musical data

now becomes the musical data that will be selected when

Undo is off.

Global mode

The Compare function is not available in Global mode.

Audio recorder

When using the audio recorder, you can use Undo to return

to a previously recorded state. You can step back through

multiple takes. You can also redo. In the AUDIO

RECORDER SETUP dialog box, press the UNDO (PAGE–)

button.

Basic Information Basic operations

Selecting and executing functions

The functions provide commands that are specific to each

page, such as Write (save) or Copy. The available functions

will depend on the selected page.

For example, the functions in Program mode let you write

(save) the settings, or let you perform convenient editing

procedures such as copying settings between oscillators or

effects, or a Sync function that lets you edit two EGs

together.

1. Press the FUNCTION button.

The function list will appear.

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

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

A dialog box for the selected function will appear.

Check-type commands will not display a dialog box; their

status will be switched, and the list will close.

• If you want to close the list without selecting a

command, press the CLOSE (FUNCTION) button once

again.

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

in the dialog box, and use the value dial, ENTER

button, and ▲▼ cursor buttons to enter the value.

You can use the CATEGORY dial and SELECT dial

when selecting a program or combination number in the

dialog box.

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

If you decide not to execute, press the CANCEL

(FUNCTION) button.

The dialog box will close.

Writing/saving

After editing, you should write or save your changes as

necessary.

For example if you’ve edited a program, your changes will

be lost if you select another program or turn off the power.

The same applies to a combination.

Settings that you edit in Global mode, songs and Favorites

will be remembered as long as the power is on, but your

changes will be lost when you turn off the power, unless you

write these changes into memory.

For more details on the Write procedure, see the following

pages.

• Programs →p.103

• Combinations →p.103

• Favorites →p.50

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

• Drum kits →p.104

• User arpeggio pattern →p.104

• User template songs →PG p.140

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

Please see the following pages for more information about

saving.

• Saving a MIDI song →p.60

• Saving to SD card →p.102

Note: On the KROSS, the action of writing into internal

memory is called “Writing,” and the action of saving to an

SD card device is called “Saving.”

Assigning a name (renaming)

You can edit the name of an edited program, combination,

song, drum kit, or arpeggio pattern.

For additional details, please see “Editing names” on

page 105.

Introduction to the KROSS

Setup

Turning the power on/off

The KROSS can be powered either by an AC adapter or by

using batteries.

Connecting the AC adapter

1. Make sure that the power is turned off. Make sure

that nothing is shown on the display, and that the

LEDs are unlit.

2. Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter to

the power supply jack (DC9V) on the KROSS’s rear

panel.

You must only use the included AC adapter. Using any

other AC adapter might cause malfunctions.

3. Connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet.

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

your adapter.

4. Use the cord hook of the KROSS to fasten the AC

adapter cord so that it will not be unplugged

accidentally.

Turning the power on

1. Turn the KROSS’s VOLUME knob

all the way to the left so that the

volume is down.

If any external equipment, such as a

monitor amplifier is connected, lower

their volume as well and then turn off

their power.

2. On the rear panel of the KROSS, hold

down the power button until the power

turns on. Keep holding down the button

until the display lights up.

The display will show the model name and

software version.

With the factory settings, the auto power-off function of

the KROSS is enabled; immediately after you start up,

the following message will appear, indicating the time

until the power will turn off automatically.

If you disable the auto power-off function, this message

is not displayed. (see “Auto power-off function” on

page 16)

3. Turn on the power of the external equipment that’s

connected to the KROSS’s AUDIO OUTPUT L/

MONO and R jacks, such as a monitor amplifier.

4. Use the KROSS’s VOLUME knob and the volume

controls of your external equipment to set the volume

to a suitable level.

AC adapter

(Included)

Power button

Power supply jack (DC9V)

DC plug

Cable hook

to an AC outlet

Setup

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.

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.)

2. Press the PAGE+ (or PAGE–) button to access the

GLOBAL> PREF (Preferences) page.

3. Use the cursor ▼▲ buttons to select the Auto Power-

Off 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 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.

25a 5b

Auto power-off function

Turning the power on/off Using batteries

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.

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. 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.

2. Press the ENTER button to switch the setting.

Alkaline batteries: Alkaline

Nickel-metal hydride batteries: Ni-MH

3. Save the setting.

Press the FUNCTION button, and in the function list

choose Write Global Setting. (If a different function is

selected, press the PAGE– button to select it.)

Press the OK (MENU) button. A confirmation message

will appear; press the OK (MENU) button once again.

The setting has now been saved.

Setup

Connections

Connections must be made with the power turned off.

Please be aware that careless usage may damage your speaker system or cause other malfunctions.

Audio connections

Connecting your output devices

The KROSS does not contain built-in speakers. In order to

hear the sound of your performance, you’ll need to connect

other audio equipment such as a monitor amplifier, a mixer,

a stereo set or headphones.

Connecting audio equipment

The KROSS’s audio output is designed to produce a

signal level that is higher than consumer audio

equipment such as CD players. For this reason,

performing at high a volume may damage your speakers

or equipment. Please use caution when adjusting the

volume.

1. Minimize the volume of all connected equipment, and

turn off the power.

2. Connect the KROSS’s OUTPUT L/MONO and R

jacks to the input jacks of your monitor amplifier or

mixer.

Note: If you connect only the L/MONO jack, the L and R

sound will be mixed for monaural output. In order to take

full advantage of the KROSS’s capabilities, we

recommend that you listen in stereo.

If you’re playing back through your stereo audio system

or a cassette-radio that has external input connectors,

connect the KROSS to the jacks that are marked LINE

IN, AUX IN, or external input. (You might need to obtain

the appropriate adapter plug or conversion cable.)

Connecting headphones

Using headphones at high volume for an extended time

may cause hearing damage. Please avoid excessively

high volume levels.

1. Connect the stereo mini-plug

of your headphones to the

KROSS’s Headphone jack.

2. Use the VOLUME knob to

adjust the headphone

volume.

The KROSS’s Headphone jack

will output the same signal as

the OUTPUT L/MONO and R

jacks.

The output from the OUTPUT jack is not turned off even

if headphones are connected to the Headphone jack.

Connecting your input devices

You can sing while applying the built-in effects of the

KROSS to your mic, or connect an audio player and perform

along with the playback.

You can also use the audio recorder to record the audio

input.

If you’re not using the MIC IN or LINE IN jacks, turn

the AUDIO IN button off (unlit).

Connecting a mic

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

2. Turn the VOLUME knob of the KROSS all the way to

the left, minimizing the volume.

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

Note: This jack does not support condenser mics or other

mics that require phantom power or plug-in power. Such

types of mic must be connected via a mic amp.

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

input.

5. While vocalizing into the mic and playing the

keyboard of the KROSS, slowly turn the VOLUME

knob toward the right until both are at the

appropriate volume.

The volume of the mic may differ depending on the

effect settings of the program or combination that’s

selected.

Pedal connections etc. Connections to computersConnections to MIDI equipment

Insert an SD card

Connect output devices

Connect input devices

SD card slot

AUDIO OUTPUT

R, L/MONO

ASSIGNABLE

DAMPER, SWITCH, PEDAL

LINE IN, MIC INUSB BMIDI OUT, IN

AC adapter

(Included)

DC plug

to an

AC outlet

DS-1H EXP-2, XVP-10PS-1, PS-3

SD card

MIDI keyboard

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI cable

USB cable

Computer

Audio player, etc. Mic

Monitor Amplier, etc.

INPUT

Headphones

Connections 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

Setup

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 SETTING-

dialog 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.

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.

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.

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.

Connections Using an SD card

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 G-

INPUT/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.

Setup

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 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.

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.

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.

Controlling two or more external MIDI tone

generators from the KROSS

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

devices.

SD card slot

SD card

KROSS

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI keyboard

KROSS

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

MIDI keyboard

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI keyboard

MIDI tone generator

MIDI

patch bay

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

KROSS

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.

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.

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

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

2 3

Mode, page name Tempo Power supplyTabs

Category icon

(Bank USER icon) Program name

SW control information

Category type: Program number (bank number)

Category Index number (bank number) Type of sounds

PIANO 000(A000)...043 (A043)

044 (G001)...053 (g2-001) Acoustic piano

E.PIANO 000 (A044)...044 (A088)

045 (G005)...059 (g4-006) E.P., clavi/harpsichord

ORGAN 000 (A089)...046 (B007)

047 (G017)...062 (g3-017) Organ, accordion

BELL 000 (B008)...034 (B042)

035 (G010)...049 (g2-015) Bell, mallet

STRINGS 000 (B043)...051 (B094)

052 (G041)...076 (g2-049) Strings, vocal

BRASS 000 (B095)...048 (C015)

049 (G023)...081 (g2-058) Brass, woodwind, reed

Playing and editing 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

Combination sounds are organized into the 12 categories that

are listed in the table above. A combination category icon is

shown on the upper left side of the display. The [USER]

category icon is shown at 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 details on combinations, please see the separate “Voice

Name List.”

Timbre icon information

The lower line shows icons indicating the category of the

timbre, the timbre used by the arpeggiator, and the timbre

used by the step sequencer.

Using controllers to modify the

sound

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 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. A

combination lets you use two arpeggiators. For more about

the arpeggiator, please see page 67.

The Drum Track plays a variety of drum patterns using the

drum program that you’ve assigned to the desired timbre.

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. You

can create and play drum patterns by turning on/off buttons

1–16 located on the right side of the front panel. For more

about the step sequencer, please see page 81. The step

sequencer is assigned to timbre 16.

You can play a combination 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.

Category Index number (bank number)

PIANO 000 (A000)...027 (A027)

E.PIANO 000 (A028)...019 (A047)

ORGAN 000 (A048)...014 (A062)

BELL 000 (A063)...012 (A075)

STRINGS 000 (A076)...022 (A098)

BRASS 000 (A099)...015 (A114)

SYNTH LEAD 000 (A115)...042 (B029)

SYNTH PAD 000 (B030)...028 (B058)

GUITAR 000 (B059)...017 (B076)

BASS 000 (B077)...044 (B121)

DRUM/SFX 000 (B122)...005 (B127)

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

Editing a combination Summary of the edit pages

Editing a combination

You can edit any of the Combinations that were shipped with

the KROSS. You can create your own combinations by

editing a preloaded combination, or by starting from an

initialized combination.

A combination has sixteen timbres; you can assign a

program to each timbre and specify its volume and pan, the

key range where the program will sound, and how its sound

will be routed to the effects. You can create simple setups

such as detuned sounds, split, or layers, or highly complex

orchestra-like setups.

Note: If a program you edit in Combination mode is used in

Program mode, that program will sound according to its

edited state.

Summary of the edit pages

To perform detailed editing, you’ll need to access an edit

page in the display.

For details on how to access each mode and page, please see

“Basic operations” on page 11.

Page Tabs Main content

COMBI

MAIN Select and play a combination

PROG Select a program for each timbre and

set its status

MIXER Timbre volume, pan, and mute settings

ARP Arpeggiator easy editing

C-INPUT/

CTRL

AUDIO IN External audio input settings

CONTROLLERS SW1 and 2 function settings and

tempo setting

C-TONE

ADJ

TONE ADJUST Tone Adjust settings for each timbre

EG ADJUST EG (ADSR) settings for each timbre

C-TIMBRE

MIDI MIDI channel settings for each timbre

OSC OSC settings for each timbre

PITCH Pitch settings for each timbre

SCALE Scale selection

C-ZONE/

DELAY

KEY ZONE Key zone settings for each timbre

VEL ZONE Velocity zone settings for each timbre

DELAY Delay time settings for each timbre

Parameters

Timbre2

Timbre3

Timbre16

Timbre4

Timbre1 Parameters

Program

AUDIO OUTPUT

L/MONO, R

Master

Eects

1, 2

Insert

Eects

1…5

Step Sequencer Arpeggiator

Timbre

Insert Eects

Master Eects

FX Control Bus

Routing:

DrumTrack Tone AdjustControllers

The structure of a combination, and the related pages

C-FILTER

MIDI transmit/receive filter settings for

each timbre

C-ARP

ASSIGN Arpeggiator assignments to each

timbre

A Arpeggiator A settings

B Arpeggiator B settings

SCAN ZONE Arpeggiator trigger region settings

C-DRUM

TRACK

PAT TER N Drum Track pattern selection and

trigger region settings

CHANNEL Drum Track input/output MIDI channel

settings

C-STEP

SEQ

BASIC Step sequencer program selection and

length settings

EDIT Step on/off entry

INST Instrument settings

MOD Step sequencer settings such as accent

and swing

C-FX

ROUTING

BUS Bus assignments from each timbre to

the insert effects

SEND Send amounts from each timbre to the

master effects

IFX Insert effect type selection and chain

settings

MIXER Post-insert effect routing settings

C-IFX

IFX1

Insert effect 1–5 settings

IFX2

IFX3

IFX4

IFX5

C-MFX

SETUP Master effect type selection and chain

settings

MFX1 Master effect 1 and 2 settings

MFX2

Page Tabs Main content

Playing and editing Combinations

A suggested approach for editing

First select the program that each timbre will use, and set

each timbre’s MIDI channel to Gch (global MIDI channel)

and its Status to INT so that it can be played from the

keyboard.

Next, create any desired keyboard or velocity switch, layers,

or crossfades between the different Timbres.

After this, adjust the volumes of the Timbres, and set up any

other Timbre parameters as desired.

To add finishing touches to the sound, set up the Insert, and

Master Effect as desired. These effects can be different from

those associated with the individual Programs in Program

mode, if desired.

In addition, you can make arpeggiator and drum track

settings and controller settings to create the finished

Combination.

Note: You can use a function to copy effect and arpeggiator

settings from a program. (see page 96 of the Parameter

Guide)

Soloing a timbre

You can use the COMBI> PROG page Solo Setting function

to hear the sound of an individual timbre. (see page 28)

Restoring edited settings

Using COMPARE

When you’re in the process of editing a sound, pressing the

COMPARE button will recall the saved version of the sound,

as it was before you started editing.

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

page 12.

Changing the program of each

timbre

Changing the Programs that are assigned to timbres (1–16) is

a quick way to dramatically alter the sound of the

Combination.

1. Access the COMBI> PROG page.

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

2. Press the cursor button ▼ to choose category/timbre

program select (it will be highlighted).

3. Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the timbre whose

program you want to switch.

4. Turn the CATEGORY dial to select a category.

5. Turn the SELECT dial or the value dial.

6. Press the OK (MENU) button or the ENTER button

to confirm your choice.

You can also switch programs by receiving MIDI

program changes from a connected external MIDI

device. (see page 300 of the Parameter Guide)

To select the timbre program via MIDI program change

the timbre’s status must be set to “INT.”

Adjusting the mix

Adjusting the volume of each timbre

1. Access the COMBI> MIXER page.

Press the PAGE+ or PAGE– button to select the page.

In this page you can view and edit the pan and volume of

timbres 1–16.

2. Press the cursor button ▼ to choose Volume (it will be

highlighted).

3. Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the timbre whose

volume you want to adjust

4. Use the value dial etc. to adjust the setting.

Note: If you check Hold Balance function, moving any one

of the volume sliders (volume values) will cause the volume

of the other timbres to change as well, maintaining the

relative volume balance between timbres 1–16. This is a

convenient way to adjust the overall volume.

Adjusting the panning of each timbre

1. Access the COMBI> MIXER page.

2. Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to choose Pan (it will be

highlighted).

3. Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the timbre whose

pan you want to adjust

4. Use the value dial etc. to adjust the setting.

Note: Timbre pan interacts with the pan stored in the

Program. A setting of C064 reproduces the Program’s

oscillator pan settings. Adjusting the Timbre Pan will move

the sound to left or right while preserving the pan

relationship between the oscillators. A setting of L001 is far

left, and R127 is far right.

Timbre number

Category/combination select

Category/timbre program select

Active timbre

Step sequencer on

Editing a combination Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust functions

Using the Tone Adjust and EG Adjust

functions

The Tone Adjust function is an easy way to adjust the sound

of each timbre.

In the C-TONE ADJ> TONE ADJUST page you can adjust

parameters such as the cutoff and resonance; in the C-TONE

ADJ> EG ADJUST page you can adjust the attack time and

release time.

These adjustments will not affect the original program or the

sound of programs that are used by other combinations.

1. Access the C-TONE ADJ> TONE ADJUST page or

the EG ADJUST page.

Press the MENU button to access the page menu. Use

▼(PAGE+) or ▲ (PAGE–) to select “C-TONE ADJ,”

and press the OK (MENU) button.

Press the PAGE+ or PAGE– button to select the page.

2. Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the timbre whose

sound you want to adjust

3. Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the sound

parameter that you want to edit.

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

For details on these parameters, please see page 27.

Saving a Combination you’ve edited

After you’ve edited a combination, you must save it if you

want to keep the changes you’ve made. If you re-select the

combination or turn off the power before saving, your edits

will be lost.

For details, please see “Writing a Program or Combination”

on page 103.

You can also save combinations on an SD card as PCG files.

For more details, please see “Saving to SD card” on

page 106.

Layers, Splits, and Velocity Switches

Within a Combination, you can use note range and the

velocity level to define the “zone” where a specific timbre

will play.

The Programs assigned to each Timbre can be played in

three ways: as part of a layer, a split, or a velocity switch. A

Combination can be set to use any one of these methods or to

use two or more of these methods simultaneously.

Tip: In Program mode it’s easy to make layer or split settings

for two programs. (see “Quick Layer/Split function” on

page 25)

Layer

Layers cause two or more Programs to play simultaneously

when a note is played.

Split

Splits cause different Programs to respond on different areas

of the keyboard.

Velocity Switch

Velocity Switches cause different Programs to respond

depending on the velocity (how hard you play the notes).

On the KROSS, you can use a different Program for each of

up to sixteen Timbres, and combine two or more of the

above methods to create even more complex setups.

As an additional possibility, you can set the slope for a key

zone or velocity zone so that the volume diminishes

gradually. This lets you change a split into a keyboard

crossfade, or a velocity switch into a velocity crossfade.

Program B

Program A

Layer:

Two or more programs sound

simultaneously.

Program BProgram A

Split:

Dierent programs will sound in

dierent areas of the keyboard.

Program A

Program B Keyboard playing

dynamics

Strong

Soft

Velocity Switch:

Keyboard playing dynamics

(velocity) switch between

dierent programs.

Program C

Program D

Program B

Program A

Keyboard playing

dynamics

Strong

Soft

Example:

B and C/D are split. In the lower

keyboard range, A and B are

layered. In the higher keyboard

range, C and D are switched by

velocity and layered with A.

Program A Program B Keyboard X-Fade (keyboard

crossfade):

As you play from low notes to

high notes, the volume of A

will fade out, and the volume

of B will fade in.

Playing and editing Combinations

Creating Splits and Layers

Splits and Layers

Let’s create a Combination that combines both splits and

layers, like the diagram below:

1. Access the COMBI> PROG page.

2. Select a piano sound for Timbre 1, a brass sound for

Timbre 2, and a string sound for Timbre 3.

3. For timbres 1–3, set Status to INT.

4. Access the C-TIMBRE MIDI page.

5. For timbres 1–3, set the MIDI Channel to Gch (Global

channel).

6. Access the C-ZONE/DELAY> KEY ZONE page.

7. For timbre 1, set “Top Key” to G9 and Bottom Key to

C4.

You can also enter a note value by moving the cursor to

the parameter in the display, then holding down the

ENTER button and pressing a note on the keyboard.

8. For timbre 2 and timbre 3, set the Top Key to B3 and

the Bottom Key to C-1.

Key Zone Slope

In addition to “hard” splits, where the sound changes

abruptly, you can use the Slope parameters to gradually fade

a sound in or out over a range of keys.

We’ll make some changes to the example shown above.

1. In the example above, you could set the Bottom Key of

timbre 1 to G3, and set the Top Key of timbre 2 to G4,

so that these two timbres overlap.

2. Next, if you set the Bottom Slope of timbre 1 to 12, and

set the Top Slope of timbre 2 to 12, the sound will

change gradually instead of changing suddenly.

Creating Velocity Switches

Next, let’s create a simple velocity switched Combination,

like the diagram below:

1. Access the COMBI> PROG page.

2. Select a brass sound for Timbre 1, and a string sound

for Timbre 2.

3. For timbres 1 and 2, set the Status to INT.

4. Access the C-TIMBRE MIDI page.

5. For timbres 1 and 2, set the MIDI Channel to Gch

(Global MIDI channel).

6. Access the C-ZONE/DELAY> VEL ZONE page.

7. For timbre 1, set the Top Velocity to 127 and the

Bottom Velocity to 64.

You can also enter a velocity value by moving the cursor

to the parameter in the display, then holding down the

ENTER button and playing a note on the keyboard.

8. For timbre 2, set the Top Velocity to 63 and Bottom

Velocity to 1.

Velocity Zone Slope

Similar to Key Zone Slopes, as described above, these let

you fade sounds in and out gradually over a velocity range,

instead of a simple hard switch.

We’ll make some changes to the example shown above.

1. Set the velocity zones of the two timbres so that they

partially overlap.

2. Set the Top Slope and Bottom Slope so that the sound

changes gradually, rather than abruptly between

velocity values 63 and 64.

C–1 C4 G9B3

PianoTimbre 1

Brass

Timbre 2

Strings

Timbre 3

127

Strings

Velocity

switch

Timbre 1

Timbre 2

Brass

Editing a combination Status settings

Status settings

Adjust these settings in the COMBI> PROG page.

This controls the status of MIDI and the internal tone

generator for each Timbre. Normally, if you’re playing an

internal Program, this should be set to INT.

If the status is set to Off, EXT, or EX2, that Timbre’s

internal sounds will not be played. Off simply disables the

Timbre entirely. The EXT and EX2 settings allow the

Timbre to control an external MIDI device.

For details, please see “Status” on page 71 of the Parameter

Guide.

MIDI settings

MIDI Channel

Adjust these settings in the C-TIMBRE> MIDI page.

Timbres that you wish to play from the KROSS’s keyboard

must be set to the global MIDI channel. Your playing on the

keyboard is transmitted on the global MIDI channel, and will

trigger any timbre that matches this channel. Normally you

will set this to Gch. When this is set to Gch, the MIDI

channel of the timbre will always match the global MIDI

channel, even if you change the global MIDI channel.

On some preloaded Combinations, Timbres used by the

arpeggiator may have their MIDI Channels set to

something other than Gch. These will be timbres that

play only when the arpeggiator is on, which is a very

useful technique for creating “Apreggiator based”

Combinations.

For details, please see “Arpeggiator settings in

Combination and Sequencer modes” on page 70. In

particular, note the relationships between arpeggiator A/

B assignments and the MIDI Channel.

Bank Select (when status=EX2)

When the Status (COMBI> PROG) is set to EX2, these

parameters allow you to transmit MIDI Bank Select

messages to external MIDI devices.

MIDI filter settings

Adjust these settings in the C-MIDI FILTER> 1–4 pages.

For each MIDI Filter item, you can specify whether or not

the corresponding MIDI message will be transmitted and

received. The checked items will be transmitted and

received.

The MIDI filters don’t turn the functions themselves on or

off. Instead, the filter just controls whether or not that MIDI

message will be transmitted and received.

For example, if portamento is on, portamento will be applied

to the internal KROSS sound even if Enable Portamento SW

is unchecked.

As another example, let’s say that you’ve selected a bass

Program for Timbre 1, and a piano Program for Timbre 2,

with the goal of creating a bass/piano split. You could

choose the following settings so that pressing the damper

pedal affects only Timbre 2’s piano sound:

1. Access the C–MIDI FILTER> 1 page.

2. Un-check the Damper (Enable Damper) box for

Timbre 1.

3. Check the Damper (Enable Damper) box for

Timbre 2.

Changing the program settings to

match the combination

You can make various changes to Programs within the

context of a particular Combination to make them fit better

with other Programs, or to create particular sonic effects.

These changes do not affect the original Programs, or how

those Programs sound in other Combinations. (see page 77

of the Parameter Guide)

Timbre oscillator settings

Adjust these settings in the C-TIMBRE> OSC page.

Force OSC Mode

If you wish to force a polyphonic program to sound

monophonically, set this either to Mono or Legato.

Conversely, set this to Poly if you wish to force a

monophonic program to play polyphonically.

Normally this should be set to PRG, so that the sound will

play as set by the original Program.

For details, please see “Force OSC Mode” on page 77 of the

Parameter Guide.

OSC Select

If the timbre is using a Program where the Oscillator Mode

is Double, and you want only OSC1 or OSC2 (not both) to

sound, set this to onlyOSC1 (only OSC1 will sound) or

onlyOSC2 (only OSC2 will sound).

Normally, this should be set to OSC1&2.

Playing and editing Combinations

Portamento

If the Program uses portamento, but you’d like to disable this

for the current Combination, set this parameter to Off.

Conversely, if you want to force the portamento to be on, or

just to change the portamento time, set this to a value of

001–127. The portamento will change to use the newly

specified time.

Normally, this should be set to PRG.

Pitch settings

Transpose, Detune (BPM Adjust)

These parameters adjust the pitch of the timbre. Adjust these

settings in the C-TIMBRE> PITCH page.

• In a layer-type combination, you can set two or more

timbres to the same program, and create a richer sound

by using Transpose to shift their pitch apart by an octave

or by using Detune to create a slight difference in pitch

between the two.

• In split-type combinations, you can use Transpose to

shift the pitch (in semitone units) of the programs

specified for each key zone.

Note: If you wish to change the playback pitch of a drum

program, use Detune. If you change the Transpose setting,

the relationship between the notes and drum sounds will

change.

Scale selection

Use a Program’s Scale, Scale Type (timbre scale and

overall scale)

This specifies the scale for each timbre. Adjust these settings

in the C-TIMBRE> SCALE page.

If you check Use Program’s Scale, the scale specified by

the program will be used. Timbres where this parameter is

not checked will use the Scale setting.

Delay

You can set some Timbres so that they don’t sound

immediately at note-on. This can create cool effects, and

more dramatic layers. Adjust these settings in the C-ZONE/

DELAY> DELAY page.

You can specify the delay for each Timbre either in

milliseconds (ms), or in rhythmic values which sync to the

system tempo.

If you set the Delay to Key Off, the Timbre will sound when

the note is released.

Arpeggiator settings

According to the note data received from the keyboard or

from the MIDI IN connector, the arpeggiator will

automatically generate a wide range of phrases or patterns

including arpeggios, guitar or keyboard backing riffs, bass

phrases, or drum patterns. A combination lets you use two

arpeggiators.

For more about the arpeggiator, please see page 67.

Drum Track settings

While you perform using a combination, you can use the

KROSS’s rich variety of drum patterns to play high-quality

drum programs.

Playing along with Drum Track patterns is often a useful

way to come up with new phrases.

You can select the drum program that you want, and specify

how it will start.

For more about the Drum Track function, please see

page 77.

Using the step sequencer

In a combination, the step sequencer uses the drum program

of timbre 16. You can use buttons 1–16 to intuitively create

drum loop patterns and play them.

For more about the step sequencer, please see page 81.

Effects

For details, please see “Using Effects” on page 61.

Automatically importing a

combination into Sequence mode

You can use the Auto Song Setup feature, which

automatically copies the settings of the program or

combination and puts the KROSS in record-standby mode

when you simply press the REC ( ) button. Then you can

press the SEQUENCER START/STOP ( ) button to

begin recording.

For details, please see “Auto Song Setup function” on

page 55.

Favorites function

What is the Favorites function?

This function lets you register your favorite combinations or

programs using the 16 front panel buttons so that you can

recall them instantly.

You can register not only sounds but also audio recorder

songs, and recall them along with your sounds for immediate

playback.

You can also register MIDI program changes to a favorite, as

a way to easily recall sounds on an external MIDI device.

Using the Favorites function

Recalling a favorite sound

1. Press the FAVORITES button to turn on the Favorites

function. (FAVORITES button lit up)

2. Press the BANK button to select a bank. (BANK LED

lit up)

3. Press one of the 1–16 buttons to select a favorite. The

sound or settings you registered will be recalled.

(Button lit up)

Note: You can use the value dial or the cursor buttons

◄►▲▼ to recall favorites consecutively.

Note: You can use a foot switch or MIDI foot controller to

recall favorites. (see page 20, and page 291 of the Parameter

Guide)

Registering a sound in Favorites

There are two ways to register a sound as a favorite.

• Directly register a sound as a favorite

• Modify an existing favorite registration

The two procedures are described below.

If you want to keep the registrations and settings that

you made for the Favorites function, you must save

them before you turn off the power. To save these

settings, execute the Write Favorites function. (see

“Saving your Favorites” on page 50)

Directly registering a favorite sound

Here’s how the sound that you’ve selected in Program mode

or Combination mode can be directly registered as a favorite.

1. In Program mode or Combination mode, select a

sound. (see pages 23, 41)

2. Hold down the EXIT button and press the

FAVORITES button to enter registration mode. The

bank LED and buttons 1–16 will blink.

Note: If you decide not to register the sound, press the

EXIT button.

3. Use the BANK button to select a bank.

4. Press one of the 1–16 buttons to register the sound to

that button.

Add to Favorite function

You can also register a favorite by executing the Add to

Favorite function in Program mode or Combination mode.

Instead of step 2 described above, press the FUNCTION

button to access the function list, use the ▲ (PAGE–) ▼

(PAGE+) buttons to select Add to Favorite, and press the OK

(MENU) button to execute. Use steps 3 and 4 described

above to register the favorite.

Modifying an existing favorite registration

In this method, you specify the favorite (number), and

change the currently-registered sound to a different sound.

This method is convenient if you already know the sounds

you want and the order that you want to register them (for

example piano in A01 and organ in A02), so that you can

step through the favorites and change them consecutively.

1. Select a favorite whose sound you want to change.

(See “Recalling a favorite sound”)

2. Press the ENTER button to access the EDIT

FAVORITE dialog box. The bank LED and the 1–16

button you’ve selected will start blinking.

Note: If you decide not to make the change, press the

EXIT button.

3. Select a sound. In the same way as usual when

selecting a sound, use the CATEGORY dial, the

SELECT dial, and the value dial to select a sound.

1 2

Favorite No.

Sound Setting Prog/Combi Select

Favorites function

As when selecting a program or combination, you can

also press the ENTER button and choose from the list

that appears.

To switch between programs and combinations, use the

PROG (PAGE–) and COMBI (PAGE+) buttons.

4. When you’ve found the sound that you want to

will be changed to the new sound.

Changing the order of favorites

If you want to change the order of the favorites you’ve

registered, you can do so by using the Copy Favorite, Insert

Favorite, and Delete Favorite functions.

For details on how to use these functions, please see page 13.

1. Use the Copy Favorite function to copy the selected

favorite to the clipboard.

2. Select the favorite where you want to insert the copied

favorite. Use the Insert Favorite function to insert the

favorite from the clipboard.

Note:

All favorites existing after the position where you

inserted will be moved back one space within that bank. The

favorite at the last position in the bank (16) will disappear.

3. To delete the selected favorite, use the Delete Favorite

function.

Note:

All favorites existing after the one you deleted will

be moved forward one space within that bank. The last

position in the bank (16) will become an initialized favorite.

Note: If you execute this function with the All Favorites

check box selected, all favorites will be deleted.

Convenient ways to use favorites

Here are some ways to take advantage of favorites for even

more convenience. For each favorite, you can adjust the

following settings.

• Change the sound that’s registered (see “Modifying an

existing favorite registration” on page 49)

• Specify an audio song that will be recalled together with

the sound

• Specify a program change and bank select that will be

transmitted via MIDI

You can adjust these settings by editing the favorite. To edit

a favorite, proceed as follows.

Specifying an audio song and

program change

1. Access the edit page as described in steps 1 and 2 of

the “Modifying an existing favorite registration”

section on page 49.

2. In the edit screen, specify the parameters for each

favorite.

If you want an audio recorder song to also be recalled

when you use a favorite to recall a sound, set the Audio

Recorder Setting to specify the audio song number. If this

is set to Keep Current, the current audio song and

playback status will be maintained.

To play back the audio song, press the button.

Note: If you switch audio songs during playback, the

playback will automatically stop. To start playback, press

the button.

Tip: To return to the beginning of the audio song, press

the 1–16 button that’s assigned to the song you want to

play once again.

If you want to recall a sound on an external MIDI

device, adjust the appropriate Favorites Mode Select

settings.

Choose Internal if you want to play one of the KROSS

internal sound generator’s sounds. When you register a

sound from the front panel, that favorite is automatically

specified as Internal. When you recall a favorite that’s

specified as Internal, the program change that’s assigned

to that favorite will be transmitted. (E.g., A-3=002, B-

1=016)

Choose the External MIDI setting if you want to recall a

sound on an external MIDI device. The internal sound

generator will be disabled, and will not produce sound.

Note: If you want to simultaneously switch and play

sounds on the internal sound generator as well as an

external MIDI sound module, use a combination with the

EXT or EX2 settings. (see page 71 of the Parameter

Guide)

Saving your Favorites

When you’ve finished registering sounds to buttons, save

your Favorites settings. If you turn off the power without

saving your settings, they will be lost.

1. Press the FAVORITES button to turn on the Favorites

function.

2. Press the FUNCTION button, use the ▲(PAGE–)

button to select the Write Favorites function, and

press the OK (MENU) button.

3. Press the OK (MENU) button. The settings will be

saved.

Favorite Mode Select

Audio Song Setting External MIDI Setting

2 2a b 2c,

Sequencer

Overview

About the KROSS’s Sequencer

The sequencer brings together the KROSS’s numerous

functions such as its arpeggiator, Drum Track, Step

sequencer, high-performance effects, and controllers,

allowing you to take advantage of these in a wide range of

situations.

This sequencer is a 16-track MIDI sequencer that can store

up to 128 songs and 210,000 MIDI events. You can use it to

record and play back notes for the internal sound generator

as well as for external MIDI sound modules.

When you turn off the power, the settings that were

created in Sequencer mode as well as the song data that

you recorded will not be backed up. If you wish to keep

this data, you must save it on an SD card before turning

off the power.

If you wish to write the programs, track parameters,

effects, and arpeggiator settings etc. that were used for a

song as a template song, use the Save Template Song

function.

Immediately after the power is turned on, the KROSS

will not contain any song data, so if you wish to play a

song on the sequencer, you must first load data from an

SD card, or receive a MIDI data dump from a MIDI

filer. For details, please see page 108, and page 177 of

the Parameter Guide.

Sequencer mode structure

Sequencer mode is structured as follows.

A song consists of tracks 1–16, a tempo track, song

parameters such as the song name, arpeggiator, Drum Track,

Step sequencer function, and effect parameters.

Tracks 1–16 consist of setup parameters (such as each

track’s program, pan, and volume) located at the start of the

song, and the musical data itself. The tempo track consists of

tempo and time signature data. (see “Setup parameters &

Musical data” on page 100 of the Parameter Guide)

Song recording and editing

You can record in real time onto tracks 1–16. Realtime

recording gives you a choice of six recording modes.

You can edit tracks 1–16 in units of tracks or measures, and

you can also edit individual notes and other events. For

example, you can use functions such as Create Control Data

to insert a pitch bend, aftertouch, or control change data.

OUTPUT

L/MONO, R

Bus

(Bus Select)

Track

Insert Eects

Master Eects

FXCtrl Bus

Tempo Track

Tempo and time signature data

Insert Eect 1...5

Master Eect

1, 2

Song

MIDI Track 01..16

Setting

parameters

Performance

data

Setting

parameters

Performance

data

Setting

parameters

Performance

data

Setting

parameters

Performance

data

Setting

parameters

Performance

data

Step Sequencer Arpeggiator

DrumTrack Tone AdjustControllers

Sequencer

Playing back

Playback methods

In order to play back song data in the sequencer, you must

first, load song data into the KROSS.

Let’s start by loading and playing the demo song data. For

details, please see “Listening to the demo songs” on page 20

of the Quick Start Guide.

1. Press the SEQ button to enter Sequencer mode.

The SEQ> MAIN or SEQ> PROG page will appear. If

this is not displayed, press the EXIT button three times.

2. Use “Song Select” to select the song that you want to

play back.

You can also select a song by using the ENTER button,

the cursor buttons ▲▼, and the value dial.

However if there is no song, you can’t make a selection

using the VALUE controllers.

3. Press the SEQUENCER START/STOP ( )

button.

Song playback will begin.

The location indicator towards the upper left of the

display shows the currently playing measure and beat.

4. During playback, you can press the START/STOP

( ) button to stop playback.

If you press the START/STOP ( ) button once

again, playback will resume from where you stopped.

For details on the functions of the LOCATE ( ),

PAUSE ( ), REW ( ), and FF ( ) buttons, please

see page 5.

You can use the FF/REW Speed function to specify the

fast-forward and rewind speed.

Note: Track Select chooses the track that will be played by

the keyboard.

Specifying the location

By pressing the LOCATE ( ) button you can move to a

specified location. By default, you’ll move to 001:01.000.

You can use the song command “Set Location” to change

this location. (see page 142 of the Parameter Guide)

Alternatively, you can specify the location during playback

by holding down the EXIT button and pressing the LOCATE

button.

Loop playback

Looping all tracks simultaneously

By selecting the LOOP check box, you can make the song

play or record in a loop. In this example, we’ll loop

measures 10 through 13 of the demo song.

1. In Sequencer mode, access the SEQ> MAIN page.

2. Add a check mark to LOOP (Loop All Tracks).

Use the cursor buttons ◄►▲▼ to select the parameter,

and press the ENTER button.

3. Set the measure from which you want to start looping

(the Loop Start Measure) to 10, and the measure at

which you want to stop looping (the Loop End

Measure) to 13.

Use the cursor button ► to select each parameter, and use

the value dial to specify the value.

4. Press the SEQUENCER START/STOP ( )

button to play back the demo song.

Measures 10 through 13 will play repeatedly.

Individually looping a track

During song playback or recording, you can make a

currently-playing track loop individually.

As an example, try the following settings.

Note: Turn LOOP (Loop All Tracks) off. For more about

Solo settings, see page 53.

1. In Sequencer mode, access the S-LOOP/TONE>

LOOP page.

Press the MENU button, select S-LOOP/TONE from the

menu, and press the OK (MENU) button.

2. Select track 1 as the track where you’re adjusting

settings.

Press the cursor button ◄ to make the track number

towards the upper left side of the display indicate

TRACK 01.

Location Tempo Mode TempoSong Select

Track Program Category

Track Select

LOOP: On Loop Start: M010 End: M013Song Select: 000

LOOP: OSong Select: 003

Solo: On Solo: On

Track Play Loop: On Play Intro: OnTrack Select: 01

Loop Start: M005 Loop End: M008

Playing back Playback methods

3. Turn on Track Play Loop.

Use the cursor button ▲ to select the parameter, and

press the ENTER button to add a check mark.

If a check mark is shown, the specified region of

measures will loop during playback or recording.

4. Turn on Play Intro.

Use the cursor button ▼ to select the parameter, and

press the ENTER button to add a check mark.

If a check mark is shown, playback will start from the

first measure of the intro, and then the specified region of

measures will repeat.

5. Set the Loop Start to M005, and the Loop End to

M008.

Use the cursor button ▼ to select each parameter, and use

the value dial to specify the value.

6. Using the procedure described above, make settings

for track 10 as shown in the illustration below.

If you play back from the first measure with the settings

shown in the screenshot above, the specified region of

measures will repeat as follows.

If Play Intro is unchecked, the specified region of measures

will repeat as follows.

Changing the volume, and pan settings of

each track

In the SEQ> MIXER page you can change the volume, and

pan settings of each track.

Muting a specific track/Monitoring a specific

track (Mute/Solo functions)

The KROSS provides a Mute function that lets you silence

specified tracks between 1–16, and a Solo function that lets

you hear the specified track or channel by itself. These

functions can be used in various ways. For example you can

intentionally mute or solo specific tracks, or listen only to

the rhythm section of the previously-recorded tracks while

you record new tracks. Let’s try out the Mute and Solo

functions.

1. Press the SEQUENCER START/STOP ( )

button.

2. Access the SEQ> MIX page. Press the PAGE+ or

PAGE+ button to select the page.

3. Use the ▲ button to select Sound.

4. Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the track that

you want to mute. Select track 1.

5. Press the ENTER button to switch between Play and

Mute.

The display will change from P (Play) to M (Mute), and

the playback of track 1 will no longer be heard. In this

way, the “mute” function allows you to silence a

specified track until the track is un-muted.

6. Press the ► button to select track 2, and press the

ENTER button to switch it to Mute.

The playback of track 2 will also be muted. To cancel

muting, press the ENTER button again.

7. Turn on Solo for track 1.

Press the FUNCTION button, select Solo Setting from

the menu, and press the OK button. The Solo Setting

dialog box will appear.

Use the cursor button ▼ to select Solo, and use the cursor

button ◄ to select Track 01. When you press the ENTER

button to add a check mark, the screen will indicate (S);

now you’ll hear only the playback of track 1. In this way,

you can play only a specific track that you want to hear.

If both Mute and Solo are used, the Solo function will be

given priority.

Use the cursor button ► and the ENTER button to turn

Solo on for track 2. The indication will change, and

you’ll hear the playback of tracks 1 and 2. MIDI tracks 3–

16 will not be heard.

8. To turn off the Solo feature, press the ENTER button

once again. Turn off Solo for MIDI tracks 1 and 2.

The display will change, and the playback of tracks 1 and

2 will be muted. If the Solo function is turned off for all

tracks, playback will be according to the Sound settings.

The SOLO setting is not stored when you save the

song.

Exclusive Solo

Exclusive Solo is a function that limits the Solo function

(described above) to a single track at a time. If Exclusive

Mode has a check mark, only the track for which Solo was

last turned on will play; all other tracks will be silent.

Measures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1312

Track 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 5

Track 10 9109109109109109109

Measures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1312

Track 1 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 5

Track 10 9109109109109109109

Track Play Loop: On Play Intro: OTrack Select: 10

Loop Start: M009 Loop End: M010

Sequencer

Recording

The sequencer of the KROSS can record your keyboard

performance and use of controllers such as the modulation

wheel and pitch bend wheel in real time.

Usually you will use Single Track Recording to record one

track at a time.

Note: In addition to Single Track Recording, you can also

use Multi-Track Recording. (see page 57)

Preparations for recording

Before you begin recording, make sure that the memory

protect setting in Global mode is turned off. For details,

please see “Protecting the memory” on page 98.

Selecting a song

1. Press the SEQ button to enter Sequencer mode.

2. Choose “Song Select” (e.g., in the SEQ> MAIN page).

Use the cursor buttons ◄►▼▲ to choose Song Select,

and use the value dial to select a song.

Note: Immediately after the power is turned on, there will

be a single initialized song. If there is only one song, you

won’t be able to select other songs.

Track settings

Assign a program to each track, and specify its volume.

Tip: Here we are explaining how to adjust these basic

settings step by step, but in the section that follows we will

tell you how these settings can be adjusted automatically.

• “Using template songs” on page 55

• You can also use “Copying the settings of a combination

or program” on page 55.

1. Assign a program to each track.

Press the PAGE+ button to access the SEQ> PROG page.

Use the cursor button ▼ to choose Program Select.

Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the track whose

program you want to specify. Use the CATEGORY dial

and SELECT dial to choose a program (you can also use

the value dial to choose a program). The procedure is the

same as when assigning a program to each timbre of a

combination. (see page 44)

Tip: You can copy various settings from Programs or

Combinations. (see pages 138, 139 of the Parameter

Guide)

2. Use Status to specify whether each track will play the

internal and/or external sound generator.

Normally when using the KROSS, you will select INT or

BTH.

INT: During playback, the KROSS’s internal tone

generator will play the MIDI data recorded on that track.

When you use the KROSS’s keyboard or controllers, you

will be playing and controlling the track selected by

Track Select.

EXT, EX2, BTH: During playback, the MIDI data

recorded on that track will be transmitted from the MIDI

OUT to play an external sound module. When you use

the KROSS’s keyboard or controllers, MIDI data will be

transmitted to play and control the external sound module

selected by Track Select. The MIDI channel of the

external tone generator must be set to match the MIDI

Channel (S-TRACK> MIDI page) of KROSS tracks that

are set to EXT, EX2 or BTH.

If Status is set to BTH, both the external tone generator

and internal tone generator will be played and controlled.

3. Set the pan and volume of each track.

Press the PAGE+ button to access the SEQ> MIX page.

Use the cursor button ▼ to choose Pan or Volume.

Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the track whose

settings you want to edit.

Pan sets the pan position of each track, and Volume sets

the volume level of each track.

4. Specify the MIDI channel that each MIDI track will

play.

Access the S-TRACK> MIDI page. Press the MENU

button to select S-TRACK. Move to the appropriate page.

Use MIDI Channel to specify the MIDI channel for each

track. Normally you will set the MIDI Channel to a

different channel: 1–16 for each track. Tracks that are set

to the same MIDI channel will sound simultaneously

when you record or play back either of the tracks.

5. Adjust the effect settings.

Use the S-FX ROUTING, S-IFX, and S-MFX pages to

make effect settings in each page.

(see “Effect settings for a combination or song” on

page 64)

Tempo

Mode TempoLocation

Song

Select

Track Select

Category/Track

Program Select

Track Info. Track Select

Status

Recording Preparations for recording

6. Set the tempo and time signature.

• To set the tempo, you can turn the TEMPO knob or press

the TAP button at the desired interval. Alternatively, you

can select  (Tempo) in the SEQ> MAIN page (or similar

page), and use the VALUE controllers to set the tempo.

Set Tempo Mode to Manual.

• Next you will set the time signature. In this example,

we’ll explain how to set the time signature using the

“Time Sig (Time Signature)” field. Normally, you

specify the time signature before recording the first track,

and then begin recording.

a) Access the SEQ> REC page.

b) Press the SEQUENCER REC ( ) button, and set “Time Sig

(Time Signature)” to **/**.

c) Press **/** to highlight it, and use the VALUE controllers to

set the time signature.

d) Press the START/STOP ( ) button to begin recording.

When the pre-count has ended and Locate reaches 001:01.000,

press the START/STOP ( ) button to stop recording. The

time signature you specified has now been recorded on the

Tempo track.

If you press the START/STOP ( ) button during the pre-

count, the time signature won’t be recorded.

7. Adjust other settings as needed.

Adjust settings for the arpeggiator (S-ARP page) and the

MIDI filter (S-MIDI FILTER page). (see page 70)

If you want, you can make adjustments to the sound by

using the Tone Adjust function (S-LOOP/TONE> TONE

ADJ, EQ ADG pages).

When you’ve finished the above settings, basic setup is

complete.

Saving your song parameter settings

The song parameter settings that you create here can be

saved as a template. If you use these settings frequently, you

can simply load one of the templates you’ve saved.

For details, please see “Save Template Song (Save as User

Template Song)” on page 140 of the Parameter Guide.

Using template songs

Loading a template song is an easy way to create settings

appropriate for a particular musical style. You can also

assign a drum pattern to a track at the same time.

1. In the SEQ> MAIN page, press the FUNCTION

button, choose Load Template Song from the menu,

and press the OK (MENU) button. A dialog box will

appear.

2. In the “From” field, choose the template song you

want to load.

3. If you check “Copy Pattern to Track too?,” a dialog

box for copying a drum track pattern will

automatically appear after you execute the “Load

Template Song” operation.

If you execute the command without checking this, only

the template song you selected in step 2 will be loaded.

4. Press the OK (MENU) button to load the template

song, or press the CANCEL (FUNCTION) button if

you decide to cancel.

When you perform this operation, song settings other

than Track Play Loop will be copied.

5. In the “From” field, select the pattern that you want

to copy.

To actually hear the currently selected pattern, press the

START/STOP ( ) button.

In the To Track field, select the copy-destination track.

In the Measure field, specify the starting measure of the

copy-destination.

Following the pattern name for each of the 700 preset

patterns, the musical style and the name of the most

suitable Drum category program are partially displayed.

By loading a drum track and the corresponding preset

pattern, you can instantly set up a drum track appropriate

for each preset template song.

6. To execute this operation, press the Copy (MENU)

button.

When you execute this procedure, the Measure field will

count up automatically, showing how many measures of

the selected pattern have been placed in the selected song.

You can then copy another pattern if desired, or add more

measures of the same pattern. When you’re finished,

press the Exit (FUNCTION) button.

Copying the settings of a combination or

program

You can copy the settings of a combination or program into

the sequencer.

This can be done in the following ways.

• Auto Song Setup

Auto Song Setup is a function that copies the settings of the

selected combination (in Combination mode) or program

(in Program mode) to the song in Sequencer mode.

•Copy From Combination or Copy From Program

functions. (see pages 138, 139 of the Parameter Guide)

In Sequencer mode, you can use these functions to copy

the desired settings.

Auto Song Setup function

1. Enter Combination mode.

2. In COMBI> MAIN page, select the desired

combination and edit the Arpeggiator etc. as desired.

Note: If you want to save the edited state of the

combination, use the Write Combination functions.

3. Press the REC ( ) button. Alternatively, select the

“Auto Song Setup” function.

The Setup to Record dialog box will appear.

Sequencer

4. To execute the Auto Song Setup function, press the

REC ( ) button or the OK (MENU) button. If you

decide not to execute, press the CANCEL button.

You will automatically move to Sequencer mode, and the

settings of the combination will be copied to the song.

The step sequencer’s RUN on/off setting and the Drum

Track’s on/off setting when Trigger Mode is set to

“Start Immediately” will not be copied. If you want to

use these settings, press the appropriate buttons to turn

them on.

The first unused song will be the copy-destination song.

5. The KROSS will automatically enter record-ready

mode, and the metronome will sound according to the

Metronome setting. (see page 110 of the Parameter

Guide)

6. Press the START/STOP ( ) button to begin

realtime recording. To stop recording, press the

START/STOP ( ) button once again.

Copy From Combination and Copy From Program

functions

In Sequencer mode, you can use these functions to copy

combination or program settings to a song.

If you select all of the check boxes in the dialog box, the

same settings will be copied.

Creating a new song

1. Press the SEQ button. You’ll enter Sequencer mode.

2. Press the FUNCTION button, choose the Create New

Song function from the menu, and press the OK

(MENU) button (SEQ> MAIN page, etc.). A dialog

box will appear.

3. Enter the number of measures in Set Length.

You can change the number of measures later if

necessary. (see “Set Song Length” on page 142 of the

Parameter Guide)

4. If you add a check mark to “Select the number,”

you’ll be able to specify the number of the new song. If

there is no check mark, the song will be numbered

consecutively.

5. Press the OK button to create the song.

Recording MIDI in real time

When you’ve finished with the “Preparations for recording”

section you can start recording.

This is a method of recording what you’re playing on the

keyboard and your controller usage, in real time. This

method of recording is normally used one track at a time,

and is called single track recording.

As an alternative, multitrack recording allows you to

simultaneously record multiple channels of data onto

multiple tracks. This is the method you will use when using

the Drum Track function, the Step sequencer function, and

the arpeggiator to record multiple tracks of musical data at

once, or when you play back existing sequence data on an

external sequencer and record it onto KROSS’s sequencer in

real time.

Recording setup

In SEQ> REC page Recording Setup, select the realtime

recording method that you want to use.

Overwrite

By default, this recording method is selected.

This will record your performance by overwriting any

previously recorded data. All data following the measure

where you start recording will be erased.

Normally you will use this method to record, and then

modify the results by using other types of real-time

recording or MIDI event editing.

1. Use Track Select to choose the track that you want to

record.

Play the keyboard; you’ll hear the selected track.

2. Set the Recording Setup to Overwrite.

3. Press the SEQUENCER REC ( ) button, and then

press the START/STOP ( ) button.

If the Metronome Setup is still set to the default settings,

the metronome will sound for a two-measure pre-count,

and then recording will begin. Play the keyboard and

move controllers such as the Modulation wheel to record

your performance.

4. When you finish playing, press the START/STOP

( ) button.

Recording will end, and the location will return to the

point where you started recording.

If you press the PAUSE ( ) button instead of the

START/STOP ( ) button, recording will pause.

When you press the PAUSE ( ) button once again,

recording will resume where you left off before pausing.

When you are finished, press the START/STOP ( )

button to stop recording.

The following recording setup parameters are also available.

Track Select

LOOP (Loop All Tracks) Multi REC

Recording Setup

Sequencer

You can select the drum program that you want, and specify

how it will start.

The step sequencer uses the drum program of track 16. You

can use buttons 1–16 to intuitively create drum loop patterns

and play them. For more about the step sequencer, please see

page 81.

Recording System Exclusive events

Exclusive messages received from an external MIDI device

or the parameter changes produced when you edit a track

parameter or effect parameter can be recorded in real time on

any track.

During playback, the exclusive messages you recorded will

control the track parameters and effect parameters of the

song, and can be sent to external MIDI devices.

GM, XG, and GS exclusive messages can be recorded

on a track, but the KROSS’s tone generator will not

respond to these messages.

Using realtime controls to record changes in

a MIDI track’s pan, EQ, volume, and tone

adjust

By controlling the pan, EQ, volume, and tone adjust

parameters during realtime recording, you can record these

changes so that they will be reflected during playback.

Use multi-track recording if you want to modify the settings

of multiple tracks simultaneously.

Note: Controlling these parameters will transmit control

change or system exclusive messages. In order for this data

to be recorded, the G-MIDI> FILTER Enable Control

Change and Enable Exclusive settings must be checked. Go

to Global mode and verify that these items are checked.

Note: Use Param. MIDI Out in G-MIDI> OUT page to

specify whether control change messages or system

exclusive messages will be transmitted when you edit the

Pan (CC#10), Volume (CC#7), or Send 1/2 level (CC#93 and

CC#91) parameters.

Recording internal parameter changes

You can use SysEx for automation of internal KROSS

effects and Program parameters.

Here we’ll explain how to record internal parameter

changes. As an example, we’ll explain how parameter

changes recorded on a different track can be used to modify

the parameters of the insert effect (IFX1) applied to the

program of track 1.

Note: In order to record system exclusive messages, make

sure that the G-MIDI> FILTER setting Enable Exclusive is

checked. Go to Global mode and verify that this is checked.

1. Select the desired program for MIDI track 1, and

route it to IFX1. Then record a phrase of about

sixteen measures.

• In the SEQ> PROG page, use “Program Select” to select

the desired program for MIDI Track 01.

• In the S-FX ROUTING> BUS page, route the Track 01

Bus to IFX1. Then in the S-FX ROUTING> IFX page,

select the desired effect for IFX1.

• Select Track 01 in Track Select. Then press the

SEQUENCER REC ( ) button and then the START/

STOP ( ) button, and record a phrase of about

sixteen measures.

2. Select Track 09 in “Track Select,” and record

parameter changes as desired.

Note: For this example, select an empty track. If you

want to record onto a MIDI track that already contains

data, set the SEC> REC page Recording Setup to

“Overdub.”

• Select Track 09 in Track Select. Then press the

SEQUENCER REC ( ) button and then the START/

STOP ( ) button, and begin recording.

• At the appropriate time while recording, adjust the

parameter(s) that you want to realtime-record.

In the S-FX ROUTING> IFX page, select another effect

for IFX1, and modify the effect parameter values.

Note: In addition to effect parameter changes, you can

also record parameters such as sound parameters. For

details on the parameters that can be recorded, please see

page 152 of the Parameter Guide.

3. Stop recording.

Note: Exclusive messages are always recorded on the

current track selected by Track Select. In this example,

they are recorded on MIDI track 9.

Note: In the event edit page you can view the recorded

exclusive events and their location. Exclusive events are

displayed as “EXCL”.

To view these events, go to the S-TRACK EDIT page,

and select the MIDI Event Edit function. Then in the Set

Event Filters dialog box, check Exclusive and press the

OK button.

Exclusive events cannot be changed to a different type

of event. Nor can other events be changed into

exclusive events.

4. If you go to the page (e.g., S-FX ROUTING> IFX)

that shows the parameters you’ve adjusted in

realtime, you can watch the recorded changes be

reproduced while the song plays back.

Exclusive messages that will be recorded during

realtime recording

The following exclusive messages will be recorded. (see

page 152 of the Parameter Guide)

• Exclusive messages received from an external MIDI

device.

• Parameter changes in Sequencer mode.

• Master Volume universal system exclusive messages

assigned to a foot pedal.

Song editing Song

Song editing

You can apply a variety of editing procedures to a song. The

available types of editing procedures are listed below.

Song

Load (Save) Template Song: Loads a song template into

the song (or saves a song as a template). (see page 55)

Copy From Combination/Copy From Program:

Copies

the settings of the specified combination/program to the

settings of the song that’s currently selected.

Copy From Song: This command copies all of the settings

and musical data from the specified song to the song that’s

currently selected.

Rename song: Renames the selected song. You can enter up

to 24 characters.

Delete Song: This command deletes the currently selected

song.

FF/REW Speed: This allows you to set the speed at which

fast-forward or rewind will occur when you press the FF

( ) button or REW ( ) button.

GM Initialize: This command transmits a GM System On

message to the Sequencer mode, resetting all MIDI tracks to

the GM settings.

Set Song Length: This command changes the length of the

specified song.

Tracks

Event Edit: Here you can edit individual events of MIDI

data.

Erase Track: This command erases the data from the

specified track.

Copy/Bounce Track: The Copy Track command copies

musical data from the copy source track to the specified

track. The Bounce Track command combines the musical

data of the bounce source and bounce destination tracks, and

places the combined data in the bounce destination. All

musical data in the bounce source will be erased.

Erase Measure: This command erases the specified type(s)

of musical data from the specified range of measures. The

Erase Measure command can also be used to remove only a

specific type of data. Unlike the Delete Measure command,

executing the Erase Measure command does not cause the

subsequent measures of musical data to be moved forward.

Delete Measure: This command deletes the specified

measures. When the Delete Measure command is executed,

the musical data following the deleted measures will be

moved towards the beginning of the sequence.

Insert Measure: This command inserts the specified

number of measures into the specified track. When you

execute the Insert Measure command, the musical data

following the insert location will be moved backward.

Repeat Measure: This command repeatedly inserts the

specified measures for the specified number of times. When

you execute the Repeat Measure command, the measures

will be inserted following the measure specified by To End

of Measure, and musical data following the inserted data

will be moved backward.

Copy Measure: This command copies the measures of

musical data specified as the “From” source to the beginning

of the measure specified as the “To” location. When you

execute the Copy Measure command, the existing track data

at the copy destination will be rewritten.

Move Measure: This command moves the specified

measures of performance data to another measure. When

you execute the Move Measure command, the performance

data following the move-source measures will move forward

by the corresponding number of measures, and the

performance data following the move-destination will move

backward (i.e., later in the song) by the same number of

measures.

Create/Erase Control: The Create Control command

creates control change, aftertouch, pitch bend, or tempo data

in the specified region of a MIDI track or the tempo track.

The Erase Control command erases data such as control

changes, aftertouch, pitch bend, or tempo in the specified

range.

Quantize: This command corrects the timing of MIDI data

of the type you specify (note data, control change,

aftertouch, pitch bend, program change, etc.) in the

track.You can also adjust for swing.

Shift/Erase Note: This command shifts (moves) or erases

the specified note numbers in a specified MIDI track and

range of measures.

Modify Velocity: This command modifies the velocity

values of notes in the specified area so that they will change

over time according to a selected curve.

Rename Track: This command renames the selected track.

You can enter up to 24 characters.

Sequencer

Saving your MIDI song

In order to ensure that the data you create is reproduced

faithfully, we recommend that you save your data by using

the Save All command so that the programs will also be

saved. However if you have not changed the program

numbers or sounds used in your song, saving only the song-

related data (.SNG) will minimize the size of the data.

When you turn off the power, the Sequencer mode

settings and the recorded songs data will be lost.

1. 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.

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.

2. Hold down the EXIT button and press the GLOBAL/

MEDIA button.

The MEDIA> FILE page will appear.

3. Press the FUNCTION button. Press the PAGE– or

PAGE+ buttons to choose Save All.

4. Press the OK (MENU) button.

The Save All (PCG and SNG) dialog box will appear. If

you want to change the name, you can do so. (see

page 105)

5. Press the OK (MENU) button to save (write) the data.

If data of the same name already exists, a message will

ask whether you want to overwrite the existing data. If

you want to overwrite the existing data, press the OK

(MENU) button.

Saving a template song

If there are sounds or settings that you use frequently for

songs, it’s convenient to save them as a template song.

Use the Save Template Song function to do this.

Note: The saved data will contain settings for the programs

that are selected for the song, as well as the track parameters,

effect settings, and arpeggiator settings.

Using Effects

An overview of the KROSS’s

effects

You can choose from 134 different types of high-quality

digital effects. The KROSS provides five insert effects, and

two master effects, together with a mixer section that

controls the routing of these effects. All of these are stereo

in/out.

Specific parameters of these effects can also be controlled in

real time from the KROSS’s controllers or via MIDI

messages using Dynamic Modulation (Dmod), by MIDI/

Tempo Sync, or by using a common LFO to apply

synchronized changes to multiple modulation effects.

Effect I/O

Insert Effects

Insert Effects (IFX 1–5) are stereo-in/stereo-out. If you

select Dry (unprocessed) for the “Wet/Dry” parameter, the

stereo input signal will be output in stereo without being

processed by the effect. If you select Wet (effect applied),

the processed signal will be output in one of the following

ways:

Insert effect 1 can use the effects S01: Stereo Compressor–

S63: Rotary Speaker and D00: St.Mltband Limiter–D10:

Rotary SpeakerOD.

Insert effects 2–4 can use the effects S01: Stereo

Compressor–S61: AmpSim - Tremolo and D00: St.Mltband

Limiter–D09: Vocoder.

Insert effect 5 can use the effects S01: Stereo Compressor–

S61: AmpSim - Tremolo.

Master Effects

Master Effects MFX1 and MFX2 are stereo-in/stereo-out.

“Send1” and “Send2” determine the send level to the Master

Effects.

With Master effects, only the Wet (processed) signal will be

output. The output signals from the Master Effects are routed

to the L/R bus with the output level specified by “Return1”

and “Return2”. These outputs are mixed with the L/R

output bus (in each mode, FX ROUTING> BUS page or

MIXER page).

Selecting “000: No Effect” will mute the output. The

processed signal will be output in one of the following ways,

according to the type of effects.

Master effect 1 can use the effects S01: Stereo Compressor–

S87: Phaser- Cho/Flng and D00: St.Mltband Limiter–D13:

Early Reflections.

Master effect 2 can use the effects S01: Stereo Compressor–

S120: Reverb- Gate.

Note: The Parameter Guide includes block diagrams for

each individual effect, which include the effect’s input/

output structure. (see page 207 of the Parameter Guide)

Effects in each mode

Program mode

For programs, you can use insert effects to process the final

sound in the same way that you use the Filter and Amplifier

to process the sound from the oscillators (OSC 1 & 2). Then

use the master effects to add spatial processing such as

reverb to create the final sound. You can also use the same

effects on the audio output of the Drum Track and the step

sequencer program. These settings are made individually for

each program.

Combination and Sequencer modes

In Combination and Sequencer modes, you can insert effects

to process the sound of each timbre/track program. Then you

can use the master effects to create overall ambience, and

use the total effect to make final adjustments.

In Combination mode, you can adjust these settings for each

combination, and in Sequencer mode you can adjust them

for each song.

In Sequencer mode, you can switch between effects or

modify the effect parameters and record these changes, so

that effects will switch automatically or effect parameters

will be modified automatically as the song plays back.

External input (or audio in)

You can apply effects to an external audio input in any

mode: Program, Combination, or Sequencer mode. To

specify the effects that you want to use, set the common

Stereo In - Stereo Out

Mono In - Mono Out

Mono In - Stereo Out

Eect

Wet

Stereo In - Stereo Out

Mono In - Mono Out

Mono In - Stereo Out

Eect

Wet

Oscillator1 Filter1 Amplier1

Oscillator2 Amplier2Filter2 Insert

Eect 1–5

Drum Track

Step Seq

Return

OUTPUT

L/MONO, R

Send Master

Eect 1, 2

Timbre 1 /MIDI Track 1

Timbre 16 /MIDI Track 16

Return

OUTPUT

L/MONO, R

Send

Insert

Eect 1–5

Master

Eect 1, 2

Using Effects

input settings of the KROSS in G-SET (Use Global

Settings), or use the individual parameters of each mode to

specify the BUS or Send settings. (see “Effect settings for

audio input” on page 65)

Depending on the type of effects that you’re using on

the external audio input, and on their settings, it is

possible for feedback to occur. If this occurs, adjust the

input/output levels and the effect settings. Take special

care when using high-gain effects.

Audio recorder

The audio recorder can record the sound as it is processed by

the effects specified in Program, Combination, or Sequencer

mode.

You can’t apply effects to the playback of the audio

recorder.

Routing and effect settings

Routing lets you specify how each sound will be connected

to the various effects. In each mode, you can adjust settings

for the program’s oscillators, the combination’s timbres, and

the song’s tracks.

Here we’ll explain how to adjust routing settings in each

mode, and how to edit the effect settings.

Effect settings for a program

Routing

1. Access the P-FX ROUTING> BUS page.

2. “Bus (Bus Select)” specifies the bus where the output

from the oscillators will be sent. Here we’ll choose

IFX1 so that the output of the oscillators will be sent

to insert effect 1.

L/R: The oscillator output will not be sent to an insert

effect. It will pass through the total effect, and then be

sent to OUTPUT L/MONO and R.

IFX1–IFX5: The oscillator output will be sent to insert

effect 1–5.

Off: The oscillator output will not be sent to OUTPUT L/

MONO or R, or to insert effects 1–5. Choose this if you

want to send the sound directly to the master effects at the

send levels specified by Send1 (to MFX1) or Send2 (to

MFX2) (P-FX ROUTING> SEND page).

3. If you selected L/R or Off in step 2, you can use each

oscillator’s Send1 (to MFX1) and Send2 (to MFX2)

parameters to set the send levels to the master effects.

Adjust these settings in the P-FX ROUTING> SEND

page.

If Bus (Bus Select) is set to IFX1–5, the send levels from

the output of each insert effect to the master effects are

specified by the S1 (Send1) and S2 (Send2) parameters

(P-Fx Routing Mixer page). (see step 6 of the next

section, “Insert effects”)

4. “FX Control Bus” sends the output of oscillators 1

and 2 to the FX control bus.

Use this when you want to use a different sound to

control the sound that’s being input to an effect. You can

use two FX control buses to freely control the sound. (see

“FX Control Bus” on page 199 of the Parameter Guide)

Oscillator1 Filter1 Amplier1

Oscillator2

Audio Recorder

Filter2 Amplier2

Return

OUTPUT

L/MONO, R

Send

REC

PLAY

Mic In (mono)

Line In (stereo)

Insert

Eect 1–5

Master

Eect 1, 2

Routing and effect settings Effect settings for a program

Insert effects

1. Access the P-FX ROUTING> IFX page.

2. In the Effect area, select each insert effect that you

want to use.

You can press the ENTER button and choose from a list.

Tip: You can use the “Copy Insert Effect” function to

copy the effect settings from another effect. The “Swap

Insert Effect” function lets you exchange (for example)

insert effects 1 and 5.

3. In the Effect On/Off area, turn the insert effect on.

Each time you press the ENTER button, the insert effect

will turn on or off. If this is Off, the result will be the

same as if 000: No Effect is selected; the input sound will

be output without change.

4. Specify the chain setting.

If the Chain check box is selected, the insert effect will

be chained in series. Set the Chain To parameter to

“→2.”

If →2 is selected, the insert effects will be connected in

series in the order of IFX1 → IFX2.

5. Access the P-FX ROUTING> MIXER page.

6. Set the “Pan:#8,” “Bus (Bus Select),” “FX Control

Bus,” “Send1,” and “Send2” parameters to specify the

pan and routing of the signal following the insert

effect.

If Chain is On, the settings that follow the last insert

effect will be used. (FX Control Bus is an exception.)

Pan: #8: Specifies the pan.

Bus (Bus Select): Specifies the output destination.

Normally you’ll set this to L/R.

Send1, Send2: Specify the send levels to the master

effects. For this example, set them to 127.

FX Control Bus: The sound that has passed through the

insert effect is then sent to the FX control bus. This

allows you to use a different sound to control the input to

an effect. You can use two FX control buses, giving you a

wide range of possibilities for controlling the effects. (see

“FX Control Bus” on page 199 of the Parameter Guide)

7. In the P-FX ROUTING> IFX page, edit the

parameters of the insert effect you selected.

Edit the parameters in the P-IFX> IFX 1–5 pages.

Effect On/Off: Turns the insert effect on/off. This is

linked with the on/off setting of the P-FX ROUTING>

IFX page.

For details on the parameters of each effect, please see

page 207 and following of the Parameter Guide.

Double-size effects

Double-size effects (D00: St.Mltband Limiter–D13: Early

Reflections) use twice as much processing area as other

effects.

D00: St.Mltband Limiter–D10: Rotary SpeakerOD can be

used with insert effect 1, D00: St.Mltband Limiter–D09:

Vocoder can be used with insert effects 2–4, and D00:

St.Mltband Limiter–D13: Early Reflections can be used with

master effect 1.

When you use a double-size effect, the next-numbered effect

will be unavailable. For example if you’ve selected a double-

size effect for IFX1, you won’t be able to use IFX2.

Example of when a double-size effect is selected for IFX1

Master effects

1. “Send1” and “Send2” settings (P-FX ROUTING>

SEND page or P-FX ROUTUNG> MIXER page)

determine the input level to the master effects. If

“Send1” and “Send2” are set to 0, nothing will be

input to the master effects. “Send1” corresponds to

MFX1, and “Send2” corresponds to MFX2.

2. Access the P-MFX> SETUP page.

Eect On/O Eect Chain Chain To

Pan:#8 Bus Send1 Send2 FX Control Bus

Eect ParametersEect On/O

Wet/Dry

Using Effects

3. For MFX1 and MFX2, select a master effect for each.

The procedure is the same as when selecting an insert

effect. (see “Insert effects”)

Note: Double-size effects can be selected only for MFX1.

(see “Double-size effects”)

4. Press the On/Off button to turn the master effect on.

The master effect will alternate on/off each time you

press the button. If it is Off, the output of the master

effect will be muted.

5. Use Return1 and Return2 to adjust the output level of

the master effects.

Note: For each effect’s Wet/Dry setting, the Wet value is

the output level of that effect. The Dry sound will not be

output. This value is multiplied by the return setting (with

Return= 127 as ×1.0) to determine the actual output level

of the master effect.

6. Select the MFX1 or MFX2 page, and edit the effect

parameters in each page. (Please see step 7 of “Insert

effects”)

Effect settings for a combination or

song

In Combination and Sequencer modes, you can specify how

each timbre or track is routed to the insert effects, master

effects, and total effects. The procedure for adjusting settings

is similar in each mode. Here, we’ll explain the procedure

for Combination mode.

Routing

1. Access the C-FX ROUTING> BUS page.

2. Use Bus (Bus Select) to specify the bus where the

output of each timbre will be sent. If you want the

output of the timbre to be sent to insert effect 1,

choose IFX1.

The display shows the routing, the insert effects, and the

chain settings. In this example, T01 (timbre 1) is using

IFX1 and 2. T02 is using IFX3, T03 is using IFX4, and

T11, T12, T13, and T15 are using IFX5.

3. Access the C-FX ROUTING> SEND page.

Use Send1 and Send2 to specify the send levels from

each timbre to the master effects.

This setting is valid only if Bus (Bus Select) is set to L/R

or Off.

Note: The actual send level is determined by multiplying

this setting with the Send1 Send2 or value of oscillators

1 and 2 in the program selected by the timbre. If the

program’s S1 (Send1) or S2 (Send2) setting is 0, the

actual level will be 0 even if you raise the send level

setting here.

If Bus (Bus Select) is set to IFX1–IFX5, the S1 (Send1)

and S2 (Send2) (C-FX1 ROUTING> MIXER) settings

following the insert effect will determine the send levels

to the master effects.

4. Access the C-FX ROUTING> MIXER page.

FX Control Bus sends the timbre’s output to the FX

control bus. Use this when you want to use a different

sound to control the input to an effect.

You can use the two FX control buses to control effects

with a great deal of flexibility. (see “FX Control Bus” on

page 199 of the Parameter Guide)

Routing and effect settings Effect settings for audio input

Insert effects

1. Access the C-FX ROUTING> IFX page.

2. Select an insert effect for each IFX1–5, and edit its

settings.

3. Access the C-IFX page. Select the IFX1–5 pages, and

edit the effect parameters in each page.

You can adjust these settings in the same way as a

program. (see page 63)

You can use MIDI to control each effect’s dynamic

modulation (Dmod) and the “Pan (CC#8),” “Send1,”

and “Send2” following the insert effect. These settings

are controlled on the MIDI channel specified by “Ctrl

Ch.” For timbres that are routed to an insert effect, a “*”

symbol is shown to the right of the channel number

Ch01–16. If multiple timbres with differing MIDI

channel settings are routed, you can specify here the

channel where control will occur.

Master effects

You can adjust these settings in the same way as a program.

(see page 63)

Dynamic modulation (Dmod) for the master effects and

total effect can be controlled on the MIDI channel

specified by “Ctrl Ch.”

Effect settings for audio input

You can apply the effects of the KROSS to the external

audio input from the LINE IN jack or the MIC IN jack and

record the processed sound on the audio recorder. You can

also apply effects to the mic input or line input along with

the program or combination you’re playing. In addition, you

can use a vocoder effect (D09: Vocoder) that uses the

external mic input to control an internal sound.

Normally, the settings of the Global mode G-INPUT>

AUDIO IN page are shared. For special cases, such as when

you want to have specific settings for a vocal mic, you can

adjust individual settings for a program, combination, or

MIDI sequencer song.

Routing

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

button.

The AUDIO IN -QUICK SETTING- dialog box will

appear. (see “Global audio input settings (G-SET) and

individual settings” on page 19)

2. In the Select area, specify the input jack that you want

to enable. Set the appropriate Level and Gain settings.

(see “Connecting your input devices” on page 18)

The input gain (Gain) setting will be saved in Global

mode. Although you can edit this in the AUDIO IN

page or the QUICK SETTING dialog box of each

mode, you can’t save it individually for a program, etc.

3. Use Bus (Bus Select) to specify the bus where the

audio input will be sent. For example if you want the

output of the device that’s connected to LINE IN to be

input to insert effect 1, specify IFX1 as the Bus (Bus

Select) setting when selecting the routing.

4. Use Send1 and Send2 to specify the send levels from

the input to the master effects.

These settings are available only if Bus Select is set to L/

R or Off.

If Bus Select is set to IFX1–5, the send levels to the

master effects are specified by the Send1 and Send2

parameters (in each FX ROUTING> SEND page) for the

signal that has passed through the insert effects.

Depending on the type of effects that you’re using on

the external audio input, and on their settings, it is

possible for feedback to occur. If this occurs, adjust the

input/output levels and the effect settings. Take special

care when using high-gain effects.

5. The Level parameter specifies the level of the external

audio signal that’s being input. Normally you’ll leave

this at 127.

6. The FX Control Bus sends the audio input to the FX

Control bus. Use this when you want to use another

sound to control the effect input. You can use two

separate FX Control buses to control the effects with a

great deal of flexibility. (see “FX Control Bus” on

page 199 of the Parameter Guide)

Using Effects

If you want the edited settings to be saved in the

KROSS, be sure to execute the Write function.

7. If you want the Input settings of Global mode to be

used in each mode, add a check mark to G-SET. If you

want to use individual input settings in Program,

Combination, and Song modes, clear this check mark.

Dynamic modulation (Dmod)

Dynamic modulation (Dmod) lets you use MIDI messages

or the KROSS’s controllers for realtime control of specific

effect parameters.

Another way to control effect parameters is to use MIDI/

Tempo Sync, which allows the LFO speed of a modulation

effect or the delay time of a delay effect to be synchronized

to the tempo of the arpeggiator or sequencer.

(see “Dynamic modulation (Dmod) and Tempo

Synchronization” on page 198 of the Parameter Guide)

Arpeggiator function

Using the arpeggiator while

you play

The arpeggiator is a function that automatically generates

arpeggios (patterns of individual notes derived from a

chord). Most arpeggiators produce an arpeggio when you

play a chord on the keyboard.

The KROSS’s arpeggiator is also polyphonic, and can

produce a variety of chordal transformations or phrases

based on the pitch or timing of the notes you play on the

keyboard. These functions let you use the arpeggiator to play

a wide range of patterns including drum or bass phrases, and

guitar or keyboard backing riffs. It is also effective to use the

arpeggiator as part of the sound-design process when

creating subtly-moving pads, synth-sounds, or sound effects.

The KROSS’s Dual Arpeggiator feature lets you use two

simultaneous arpeggio patterns in Combination mode, and

Sequencer mode. You can take advantage of this in many

ways, including a separate arpeggio pattern for a drum

program, and another applied to a bass program, or using a

keyboard split or velocity to switch between two arpeggio

patterns.

The KROSS provides five preset arpeggio patterns: the

standard UP, DOWN, ALT1 ALT2, , and RANDOM. You

can also create and store 1,028 of your own user patterns.

The factory settings contain a wide variety of arpeggio

patterns stored in these user locations. (see page 72)

Using the arpeggiator in Program

mode

Playing and stopping the arpeggiator

1. Press the PROG button to enter Program mode, and

select a program. For details, please see “Selecting

Programs” on page 23.

2. Press ARP button (the LED will light up)

to turn on the arpeggiator.

3. When you play the keyboard, the selected

arpeggio pattern will start playing.

4. Press the ARP button once again to turn

off the arpeggiator (the button will be unlit).

If it had been playing, it will stop.

Note: The on/off status is saved when you write the

program.

Changing the tempo

• Use the TEMPO knob or the TAP button to

set the tempo of the KROSS.

The tempo can be adjusted over a range of

040.00–300.00 bpm. The LED will blink in

time with the specified tempo.

Note: The tempo setting is also saved when you write a

program.

Note: The arpeggio playback speed is affected by the

Resolution (PROG> ARP page or P-ARP> SETUP page).

Note: In the P-INPUT/CTRL> CONTROLLERS page you

can use the value dial or the cursor buttons to edit the setting.

Tip: You can synchronize the tempo with an external MIDI

device. (see page 99)

If the KROSS is set to synchronize with an external

device, you can’t adjust the tempo on the KROSS itself.

Arpeggiator control (MOD)

You can control the duration, strength, and rhythmic feel of

the arpeggiated notes.

1. Access the PROG> ARP page.

Use the PAGE+ button (or PAGE− button) to select the

page.

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

following parameters to edit.

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

The chord you played on

the keyboard is sounded as

an arpeggio (broken chord)

Arpeggiator function

Changing the length of the arpeggiated notes

• Select [GATE] and adjust the value to change the length

of the arpeggiated notes.

Negative “–” values make the notes shorter, and positive

“+” values lengthen them. If this is 00, the note length

will be as specified by the program parameter Gate (P-

ARP> SETUP page).

Note: It is effective to adjust the Release on the PROG>

TONE page.

Changing the strength of the arpeggiated notes

• Select [VEL] (Velocity) and adjust the value to change

the strength of the arpeggiated notes.

Negative “–” values make the notes weaker, and positive

“+” values strengthen them. If this is 00, the strength of

the notes will be as specified by the program parameter

Velocity (P-ARP> SETUP page).

Note: It is effective to adjust Cutoff, Resonance, and EG

Intensity in the PROG> TONE page.

Giving a shuffle feel to the arpeggio pattern

• Select [SWING] and adjust the value to shift the timing

of even-numbered arpeggiated notes forward or

backward in time.

Negative “–” settings will make the even-numbered notes

earlier; positive “+” settings will make them later. If this

is at the center position (12 o’clock), the setting will be as

specified by the program parameter Swing (P-ARP>

SETUP page).

Note: Swing has no effect on the preset patterns.

Arpeggio pattern selection and

operation settings

In the PROG> ARP page you can select an arpeggio pattern

and specify how the arpeggiator will function.

1. Access the PROG> ARP page.

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

following parameters to edit.

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

ENTER button to switch the setting of the check box.

Selecting an arpeggio pattern

• In the Arpeggio Pattern Select area, select an arpeggio

pattern.

Preset: UP–Preset: Choose an arpeggio pattern from

RANDOM or 0000–1027.

With the factory settings, a variety of arpeggio patterns

are provided in the range 0000–0915.

Preset: UP

Preset: DOWN

Preset: ALT1

Preset: ALT2

Preset: RANDOM

Playing arpeggios across multiple octaves

• Use the Octave setting to specify the range of 1–4

octaves in which the arpeggio will be generated.

Changing the note value of the arpeggiated notes

• The Resolution parameter lets you set the note value of

the arpeggiated notes, over a range from  3 – .

Arpeggiator control: [GATE], [VEL], [SWING]

Operation settings

Arpeggio Pattern Select

DOWN

ALT1

ALT2

RANDOM

Octave: 4

Using the arpeggiator while you play Using the arpeggiator in Combination mode

Sounding an arpeggio in the order of the pitches in

the chord you played

• The Sort parameter lets you select whether the notes of

the arpeggio will be sounded in the order of the pitches

in the chord you played (regardless of the order in which

you actually played the notes), or in the order that you

played the notes.

Checked: the arpeggio will play each note in the order of

its pitch, regardless of the order that you actually played

the notes.

Unchecked: the arpeggio will trigger each note in the

order that you actually played the notes.

Setting the arpeggio to continue playing even after

you have taken your hand off the keyboard

• The Latch parameter lets you select whether the

arpeggio will continue playing when you take your hand

off the keyboard, or whether the arpeggio will stop.

Checked: The arpeggio will continue playing even after

you remove your hand from the keyboard.

Unchecked: The arpeggio will stop playing when you

remove your hand from the keyboard.

Synchronizing the arpeggiator to your keyboard

timing

• The Key Sync. parameter lets you specify whether the

arpeggio will begin at the moment you play the

keyboard, or whether it will always play in

synchronization to the MIDI clock tempo.

Checked: The arpeggio pattern will start from the

beginning when you press a key. This setting is suitable

when you want the arpeggio to start from the beginning

of the measure as you are playing in realtime.

Unchecked: The arpeggiator will synchronize to the

MIDI clock timing.

Sounding both the arpeggio notes and the notes you

play

• The Keyboard parameter lets you specify whether the

notes that you play on the keyboard will be sounded

along with the arpeggiated notes.

Checked: The notes you play on the keyboard and the

notes played by the arpeggiator will both be heard.

Unchecked: Only the arpeggiated notes will sound.

Specifying the zone where the arpeggiator

will function

In P-ARP> SCAN ZONE page you can specify the range of

notes (keys) and velocities where the arpeggiator will

function.

Using the arpeggiator in

Combination mode

In Combination mode the KROSS provides dual arpeggiators,

allowing you to run two arpeggio patterns simultaneously.

1. In Combination mode, select a combination. (see

“Selecting Combinations” on page 41)

2. Each time you press the ARP button, the arpeggiator

will turn on or off.

Tip: As you select various combinations, you’ll notice

that the ARP button LED will light up for some

combinations. (see “Linking the arpeggiator to programs

or combinations” on page 71)

3. If the arpeggiator is on, an arpeggio will start playing

when you play the keyboard.

In some combinations or songs, depending on the

arpeggiator A and B settings, the arpeggiator might not

start even if you turn on the ARP and play the keyboard.

(see page 71)

4. Use the TEMPO knob or the TAP button to set the

tempo.

The ARP button, TEMPO knob, and TAP button will

apply to both arpeggiators A and B. Their state is saved

when the combination is written.

Selecting an arpeggio pattern and adjusting

settings

You can select an arpeggio pattern and specify how the

arpeggiator will function.

1. Access the COMBI> ARP page.

2. Notice how the arpeggio changes as described in

“Arpeggiator control (MOD)” on page 67, and

“Arpeggio pattern selection and operation settings”

on page 68.

ON, UP

Sort

OFF, UP

Sort

1324

Timbre Assign BArpeggiator Run B

Arpeggiator control: [GATE], [VEL], [SWING]

Adjusting settings

Arpeggio Pattern Select

Timbre Assign A

Arpeggiator function

Select the arpeggiator(s) that will run

Use the Arpeggiator Run setting to enable the arpeggiator(s)

that you want to use. The arpeggiator(s) that this is on will

run when the ARP button is on.

However, the arpeggiator will only play a timbre if the table

next to the check boxes assigns arpeggiator A or B to a

timbre: T 1–16. You change these settings in C-ARP>

ASSIGN page Arpeggiator Assign. (see page 70)

Arpeggiator-A, Arpeggiator-B

For each arpeggiator A and B, you can adjust settings for

Pattern Select, , Resolution, , Octave Sort Latch, Key

Sync, and Keyboard. (see page 68)

Arpeggiator settings in Combination

and Sequencer modes

In Combination and Sequencer modes, you can use two

arpeggio patterns simultaneously, thanks to the KROSS’s

dual arpeggiator functionality. The settings in each of these

modes are adjusted in a similar way.

The following example shows how to adjust settings in

Combination mode.

The dual arpeggiator functionality lets you do the following

things.

• Assign an arpeggiator for each timbre. Choose from Off,

(arpeggiator) A, or (arpeggiator) B. →step 5

• Independently specify whether A and B will run.

→step 6

• Select an arpeggio pattern and set parameters

independently for A and B. →step 7

• Select Scan Zone page settings so that you can use the

keyboard range or playing velocity to switch between

normal playing and arpeggiated playing, or to switch

between arpeggiators A and B. →step 8

• Adjust settings for timbres that will be silent when the

arpeggiator is Off, and will sound only when the

arpeggiator is On. →step 10

Arpeggiator settings

1. Select COMBI> PROG page.

Select programs for the timbres that you wish to use. For

this example, select any desired program for timbres 1–4.

For the timbres that you want to use, set their Status to

INT. For this example, set Status to INT for timbres 1–4,

and Off for timbres 5–16.

2. Access the C-TIMBRE> MIDI page.

Set the MIDI Channel to match the Gch or global MIDI

channel (set in G-MIDI> BASIC page MIDI Channel).

For timbres 1–4, set MIDI Channel to Gch.

3. Access the C-ARP> ASSIGN page.

4. Set “Temp” to specify the tempo.

This is the same as for a program. However, the tempo is

shared by both arpeggiators A B and .

5. Make “ARP Assign” settings.

Assign arpeggiator A or B to the desired timbres. Each

timbre will be played by the arpeggiator that has been

assigned to it.

6. In the C-ARP> A, B pages, set the Run (Arpeggiator

Run) parameter.

Turn this on for the arpeggiator(s) that you want to use.

The arpeggiator(s) checked here will run when the ARP

button is turned on.

With the settings shown in the display for steps 2 and 3,

turning the ARP button on will cause arpeggiator A to

run for timbre 1, and arpeggiator B to run for timbres 2

and 3. When the ARP button is turned off, timbres 1–4

will sound as a layer.

If all timbres ARP Assign status are set to Off, or if Run

(Arpeggiator Run) is unchecked, the arpeggiator will not

function.

7. On the C-ARP> A, B pages, set the parameters for

arpeggiators A and B.

The parameters for A and B are the same as for a

program. (see page 68)

8. In the Scan Zone A/B page, specify the range in which

arpeggiators A and B will function.

The parameters for A and B are the same as for a

program.

You can use keyboard ranges or velocity ranges to use

one or both of the arpeggiators, or to switch between

arpeggiators A and B. By using the C-ZONE/DELAY>

KEY ZON, and VEL ZONE page to set keyboard and

velocity ranges in conjunction with each other, you can

create even more variations.

Using the arpeggiator while you play Linking the arpeggiator to programs or combinations

9. If you wish to save the edited combination settings in

internal memory, turn off memory protect in Global

mode, and write the combination. (see pages 98, 103)

10.The “Status,” “MIDI Channel” and “Arp Assign”

settings shown in the display of steps 1 to 3 can be

adjusted so that certain timbres will sound only when

the arpeggiator is On, and will be silent when the

arpeggiator is Off.

Combination PIANO: 004 Piano Trio

Although this is a somewhat sophisticated editing technique,

we will describe the settings of one of the preset

combinations as an example.

When you play a specific region of the keyboard, this

combines settings that cause the arpeggiator to play an

arpeggio using different sounds than what’s being played by

the keyboard, with other settings that cause the arpeggiator

sounds to remain completely unplayed when the arpeggiator

is off.

Before you play, make sure that the global MIDI channel (G-

MIDI> BASIC MIDI Channel) is set to 01.

Select combination PIANO: 004 Piano Trio, turn the ARP

button on, and play. To make the arpeggiator performance

more clearly audible, turn off the DRUM TRACK button.

• Arpeggiator A is assigned to timbres 2, 3 and 15

(COMBI> ARP page). When you play the keyboard, the

bass riff arpeggio pattern will sound timbres 2 and 3.

• The A Bottom Key and Top Key (C-ARP> SCAN

ZONE page) are set so that arpeggiator A will function

only for notes C4 and lower.

• Arpeggiator A is also assigned to timbre 15, but this is so

that the timbres 2 and 3 program will sound only when

the arpeggiator is on.

Notice the timbre settings for timbres 2, 3 and 15.

• If the arpeggiator is off, playing the keyboard will sound

the timbre(s) that are set to Gch or to the global MIDI

channel (in this case, 01). Since the MIDI Channel of

timbres 2 and 3 is set to 02, it will not sound. Timbre 15

is set to Gch, but since the “Status” is Off it will not

sound.

• Notes from any MIDI channels that are assigned to a

timbre will trigger the arpeggiator. In this case, these will

be MIDI Channel 02 and Gch (global MIDI channel).

When the arpeggiator is on, playing the keyboard will

trigger arpeggiator A, which is assigned to timbre 15

(Gch). Timbres 2 and 3 will be sounded by arpeggiator

A. Since the Status of timbre 15 is Off, it will not sound.

• Since the Status of timbre 16 is Off, it will not sound,

regardless of whether the arpeggiator is on or off. It is a

dummy timbre that causes timbres 2 and 3 to sound only

when the arpeggiator is on.

Combination BASS: 016 Jazzy Guitar

Before you play, make sure that the global MIDI channel (G-

MIDI> BASIC MIDI Channel) is set to 01.

Select combination BASS: 016 Jazzy Guitar, turn the ARP

button on, and play.

• Arpeggiator A is assigned to timbres 6, 7, 8, and 15, and

arpeggiator B is assigned to timbres 4, 5, and 9. When

you press any note of the entire keyboard, the drum

programs of timbres 6–8 will be sounded by the arpeggio

pattern of arpeggiator A. When you play the keyboard

below B3, you’ll hear a bass line arpeggio play bass

programs sounded by timbres 4, 5, and 9.

• The arpeggiator A parameters “Bottom Key” and “Top

Key” (C-ARP> SCAN ZONE page) are set so that

arpeggiator A will run for the entire keyboard.

• The B Bottom Key and Top Key (C-ARP> SCAN

ZONE page) are set so that arpeggiators B will function

only for the note B3 and below.

• Arpeggiator A is assigned to timbre 15 as well, but this

setting is so that timbres 6 to 8 will sound only when the

arpeggiator is on. Please see the preceding section

“Combination PIANO: 004 Piano Trio.”

Linking the arpeggiator to programs

or combinations

You can specify whether the arpeggiator settings that are

written to a program or combination will be recalled when

you switch programs or combinations, or whether the current

arpeggiator settings will be maintained.

With the factory settings, the former is selected. Use the

latter when you want to keep the same arpeggio pattern

running, and change only the program sound.

This setting is made in “LOAD ARP WHEN CHANGING

(GLOBAL> SYSTEM page). (see page 98)

Timbre Status MIDI Channel Assign

2, 3 INT 02 A

15 Off Gch A

Arpeggiator function

Creating a user arpeggio

pattern

About user arpeggio patterns

The patterns that can be selected on the KROSS’s

arpeggiator are called “arpeggio patterns.” There are two

types of arpeggio patterns: preset arpeggio patterns and user

arpeggio patterns.

Preset arpeggio patterns:

There are five patterns; UP, DOWN, ALT1, ALT2, and

RANDOM.

The functionality of these patterns is fixed, and cannot be

edited.

User arpeggio patterns:

There are 1028 patterns - 0000–1027 - which can develop

chords or phrases in a wide variety of ways, based on the

pitches that you play on the keyboard or the timing with

which you play them.

In Global ARP PATTERN, Setup you can modify these user

arpeggio patterns, or create a new user arpeggio pattern from

an initialized condition. Edited user arpeggio patterns can be

written to internal memory areas 0000–1027. (see page 104)

In Media mode, you can also save user arpeggio patterns to

media.

Editing a user arpeggio pattern

If you want to edit a user arpeggio pattern, you must

first make sure that memory protect is unchecked. (see

page 98)

If you enter this mode from the Program mode, your editing

will apply to the arpeggio pattern that’s specified for the

selected program.

1. In Program mode, select a program which uses the

arpeggio pattern that you wish to edit, or a program

that you wish to use as a basis for editing the arpeggio

pattern.

2. Press the ARP button to turn the arpeggiator on (the

button will light up).

Tip: Even if you entered Global mode from a program in

which the arpeggiator was turned off, you can use the

ARP button to turn it on.

3. Select the Global ARP PATTERN> SETUP page.

Note: If you move from Program mode, arpeggiator “A”

will be automatically selected.

4. In “Pattern,” select the arpeggio pattern that you wish

to edit.

If a blank pattern is selected, playing the keyboard will

not start an arpeggio. Although preset arpeggio patterns

can be selected, they cannot be edited.

When you edit a user arpeggio pattern, the changes will

have an effect anytime that this pattern is used in

Program, Combination, or Song.

5. In “Length,” specify the length of the pattern.

After the pattern has played for the length specified, it

will return to the beginning. This setting can also be

changed during or after editing. For this example, set it to

08.

Note: For the preload arpeggio patterns 0000–0915, simply

changing the “Length” can significantly change the

character of the pattern. Try changing the length and

listening to the result.

6. Adjust settings for the “Resolution,” “Octave,”

“Sort,” “Latch,” “(Key) Sync.,” and “Kbd

(Keyboard)” parameters.

These are program parameters, but they can be set from

here as well.

If after accessing this page from Program mode, you

modify these parameters and wish to keep your

changes, return to Program mode and write the

program. These parameters are not saved by “Write

Arpeggio Pattern.”

For this example, select the settings shown in step 3.

7. In ARP PATTERN> MODE page, specify how the

arpeggio will be developed.

8. Access the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page.

A pattern consists of Steps and Tones.

• Step: Each user arpeggio pattern has up to 64 steps.

Starting with the first step, the arpeggiator will play

notes at intervals of the note value specified by the

Resolution. The vertical lines of the grid indicate the

steps.

• Tone: Each step can sound a chord of up to 12 tones

(Tone No. 00–11).

9. Enter one or more Tones at each Step. Use the cursor

buttons ◄►▲▼ to select the Step, and press the

ENTER button. The tone will alternate on/off each

time you press the button.

10.Use Step to select the step; then specify the Pitch

(Pitch Offset), Gate, Vel (Velocity) and Flam for each

step. (Please see step 3 of “An example of creating a

pattern”)

Pattern Length

Octave

Resolution

Tone No.

01 Step No.

Length: 8

Creating a user arpeggio pattern Editing a user arpeggio pattern

An example of creating a pattern

1. Access the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page.

2. Enter the tones shown in the following illustration.

3. When you play the keyboard as shown in the

illustration, the arpeggiator will begin playing.

Tone 0 corresponds to the pitch of the lowest key of the

chord you play on the keyboard. (If Sort is unchecked, it

will correspond to the pitch of the first note you play.)

4. For steps 01–08, make settings for “Pitch (Pitch

Offset),” “Gate,” “Vel (Velocity),” and “Flam.”

Pitch (Pitch Offset): This offsets the pitch of the

arpeggio note in semitones up or down. You can input the

same tone for each step, and change the Pitch Offset

value for each to create a melody using a single tone. (see

“Melody pattern”)

Gate: Specifies the length of the arpeggio note for each

step. With a setting of LGT (Legato), the note will

continue sounding either until the next note of the same

tone or until the end of the pattern. With a setting of Off,

the note will not sound.

Vel (Velocity): This specifies the strength of the note.

With a setting of Key, the note will sound at the strength

of how it was actually played.

The Gate and Velocity settings you select here will be

valid if the Gate and Velocity parameters (P-ARP>

SETUP page) of the program that was selected in

Program mode are set to Step. If these parameters have

a setting other than Step, the Gate and Velocity settings

that were specified for each individual step will be

ignored, and all notes of the arpeggio will sound

according to the settings in P-ARP> SETUP page. Be

sure to verify the settings of the program.

When specifying Gate, Velocity, and Swing, set the

PROG> ARP page parameters [GATE], [VEL], and

[SWING] to +00.

Saving pattern

Once you’ve spent some time editing, you’ll want to save

your work.

The contents of your editing in Global mode are preserved as

long as the power is on, but will be lost when you turn off the

power. If you want to keep your edits, you must execute the

Write Arpeggio Patterns function.

This will save all Arpeggio Patterns.

If you wish to save the state of the program at the same time,

return to Program mode and write the program. (see

page 103)

Tip: To change the user arpeggio pattern name, use the

“Rename Arpeggio Pattern” function. (see page 178 of the

Parameter Guide)

Melody pattern

1. Access the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page.

2. Specify tone 0 for Step 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 (all

other than 06).

3. Specify the pitch. Set the “Step” 02 “Pitch” to +10,

“Step” 05 “Pitch” to +12, and the “Step” 08 “Pitch” to

–2.

4. Play a single key; the arpeggio will begin playing.

Chordal pattern

Arpeggiator function

1. Access the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page.

2. In Step 01, set tone 01.

3. In “Step” 03, 04, 06, and 08, set tones 00–04.

4. Select “Step” 01, and set “Gate” to LGT (Legato).

5. Select “Step” 06, and set “Gate” to LGT (Legato).

Tip: To simulate the timing nuances of a strummed guitar

chord, select Flam. In Program mode, select an acoustic

guitar program, and choose the user arpeggio pattern that

you created here. In the P-ARP> SETUP page, set Gate to

Step.

Then return to the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page. For odd-

numbered steps, set Flam to a positive (+) value. For even-

numbered steps, set Flam to a negative (–) value.

Drum pattern

You can use the arpeggiator to play a rhythm pattern by

using “Fixed Note” with a drum program.

1. In Program mode, select a drum kit program.

For this example, select the preset program DRUMS/

SFX: 000 Basic Kit 1.

2. In ARP PATTERN, select the MODE page, and

parameter settings.

(Arpeggio) Tone Mode: Set this to Fixed Note. This will

cause the tone to always sound at the specified pitch.

Mode (Fixed Note Mode): If you set this to Trigger All

Tones, playing a single note on the keyboard will sound

all tones.

If you set this to Trigger As Played, the tones will be

sounded according to the notes that you play on the

keyboard. (see page 168 of the Parameter Guide)

3. For each “Tone,” specify “Fixed Note No.”

Access the FIXED Setup dialog box. Here you can assign

a different drumsample (note number) of the drum kit to

each fixed note.

For this example, set Tone No. and Fixed Note No. as

follows.

The drumsample corresponding to each note number will

differ depending on the drum kit. It’s convenient to use

the keyboard to audition the drum sounds, select Fixed

Note No. and press the ENTER button, and then press a

key to enter the note number. To confirm, press the

ENTER button once again and then press the EXIT

button.

4. Access the ARP PATTERN> EDIT page.

Let’s input the following rhythm pattern.

5. Enter the kick (Tone00).

Set tone 00 (B2) of Step 01 and 09.

6. Enter the snare (Tone01).

Set tone 01 (D3) of Step 05 and 13.

7. Enter the closed hi-hat (Tone02).

Set tone 04 (F#3) of Step 01, 03, 05, 09, 11, and 13.

8. Enter the open hi-hat (Tone05).

Set tone 05 (A#3) for Step 07 and 15.

9. If “Mode (Fixed Note Mode)” is set to Trigger All

Tones, playing a single note on the keyboard will cause

the rhythm pattern to play.

Playing two notes on the keyboard will cause only the

kick (Tone00) and snare (Tone01) to play. In this way, the

number of keys that you play will be played by the same

number of tones.

10.Set the parameters for each step.

Use Vel (Velocity) etc. to add accents to the rhythm

pattern.

The Gate and Vel (Velocity) settings you select here

will be valid if the Gate and Velocity parameters (P-

ARP> SETUP page) of the program selected in

Program mode are set to Step. If these parameters have

a setting other than Step, the Gate and Velocity that

were specified for each individual step will be ignored,

and the notes of the arpeggio will be sounded according

to the settings of the P-ARP> SETUP page. Check the

settings of the program.

When specifying Gate, Velocity, and Swing, set the

PROG> ARP page parameters [GATE], [VEL], and

[SWING] to +00.

Tone No. Fixed Note No.

0 B2 (kick)

1 D3 (snare)

4 F#3 (closed hi-hat)

5 A#3 (open hi-hat)

Regarding arpeggiator synchronization “Key Sync.” parameter

Dual arpeggiator editing

Here we will use a combination as an example in our

explanation.

The same procedure applies when editing an arpeggio

pattern in Sequencer mode.

If you have entered this mode from the Combination mode,

the arpeggio pattern selected by the combination will be

affected by your editing.

1. In Combination mode, select a combination that uses

the arpeggio pattern that you wish to edit.

For this example, select a combination where both

arpeggiators A and B are assigned.

2. Press the ARP button to turn on the arpeggiator (the

button will light up).

Even if the arpeggiator had been turned off when you

moved here, you can use the ARP button to turn it on.

However, if Arpeggiator Run A or B are not checked,

and if Arpeggiator Assign, is set to off, then the

arpeggiator will not function.

3. Select the ARP PATTERN> SETUP page.

4. If you moved from Combination mode, press the

ENTER button at Arpeggio Select A or B to specify

the arpeggiator that you want to edit,

If this is A, your editing will apply to the parameters and

user arpeggio pattern of arpeggiator A.

If this is B, your editing will apply to the parameters and

user arpeggio pattern of arpeggiator B.

5. Switch between arpeggiators A and B, and edit their

respective user arpeggio patterns.

If you want to stop one of the arpeggiators, return to

Combination mode, access the COMBI> ARP page and

turn Arpeggiator Run off.

6. To modify the name of a user arpeggio pattern, use the

“Rename Arpeggio Pattern” function. (see page 178 of

the Parameter Guide)

7. If you wish to save the edited user arpeggio pattern in

internal memory, you must write the user arpeggio

pattern.

In this case, both user arpeggio patterns will be written

simultaneously. If you turn off the power without writing,

the edited contents will be lost.

8. If you wish to save the state of the combination at the

same time, return to Combination mode and write the

combination. (see page 103)

Note: When editing a user arpeggio pattern, pay attention to

the global MIDI channel, the channel of each track, and the

arpeggiator assignments, and make sure that the arpeggiator

you are hearing is the pattern that you wish to edit.

Regarding arpeggiator

synchronization

“Key Sync.” parameter

The timing of the arpeggiator notes depends on the state of

the arpeggiator Key Sync. check box.

If this box is checked, the arpeggiator will start running at

the first note-on that occurs after you’ve taken your hands

completely off the keyboard.

If this box is unchecked, the arpeggiator will run in

synchronization with the internal/external MIDI clock.

Below, we will explain how synchronization occurs when

the Key Sync. check box is not checked (Synchronization

with Song Start and with MIDI realtime Start messages are

excluded).

Synchronization between arpeggiators

A and B

In Combination and Sequencer modes, the two arpeggiators

can run simultaneously. In this case, if one arpeggiator is

already running, and you then run the other arpeggiator (with

“Key Sync.” unchecked), the second arpeggiator will

synchronize to the “ (Tempo)” based on the first

arpeggiator.

If Key Sync. is checked, arpeggiators A and B will run

independently, each at their own tempo.

Synchronization with the drum track

If you want the arpeggiator to synchronize to the drum track

pattern that’s currently playing, uncheck the Key Sync.

setting. In this case, the arpeggiator will synchronize to the

beat of the drum track pattern that’s currently playing.

If you want the drum track pattern to synchronize to the

arpeggiator that’s currently running, turn on the “Sync”

setting (the Trigger parameter of the DRUM TRACK>

PATTERN page of each mode).

Synchronizing with the step sequencer

If you want the arpeggiator to synchronize with the loop

pattern being played by the step sequencer, clear the Key

Sync check box. In this case, the arpeggiator will

synchronize with the beat based on the loop pattern that’s

currently playing.

Synchronization between the arpeggiator

and sequencer in Sequencer mode

If song playback is stopped

• The arpeggiator will synchronize to the “ (Tempo)”

based on the internal MIDI clock timing.

While playing back or recording a song

• The arpeggiator will synchronize to the beat based on the

timing of the song.

Arpeggiator function

Synchronization with Song Start

• If the arpeggiator is turned on (ARP button is on) and is

running, it will reset to the beginning of its arpeggio

pattern when a Song Start message is received. (This is

unaffected by the Key Sync. setting.)

• In Sequencer mode when Key Sync. is unchecked and

the ARP button is on, if you start the arpeggiator by

pressing a key during the pre-count before recording

begins, the arpeggiator will start its pattern as soon as

recording begins, and will be recorded.

Synchronization with external sequencer

playback

If “ (Tempo)” is EXT (i.e., if G-MIDI> BASIC MIDI Clock

is External MIDI or External USB) in Program,

Combination, or Sequencer modes, the arpeggiator will

synchronize to the MIDI timing Clock and Start messages

received from a connected MIDI device.

Note: Synchronization will occur in the same way if the

MIDI timing Clock is set to Auto and MIDI realtime clock

messages are being received from a connected MIDI device.

Synchronization with external MIDI timing clock

The arpeggiator will synchronize to the “ (Tempo)” timing

of the external MIDI timing clock.

Synchronization with MIDI realtime Start messages

If the arpeggiator is turned on and running, an incoming

MIDI realtime Start message will reset the arpeggiator to the

beginning of its pattern (This is unaffected by the Key Sync.

setting).

Drum Track function

Performing with the Drum

Track function

The Drum Track function makes it easy to play the KROSS’s

high-quality drum programs using a wide variety of Drum

Track patterns.

It provides a convenient way for you to hear Drum Track

patterns while you try out various phrases on a program or

combination, or work out the outline of your song. Then,

when you’ve come up with some ideas, you can use the Auto

Song Setup function to immediately start recording in

Sequencer mode.

You can use preset drum patterns that cover a wide range of

musical styles.

The Drum Track pattern will start immediately when you

press the DRUM TRACK button, or when you play the

keyboard after pressing the ON/OFF button. If you’re

starting the pattern by playing the keyboard, you have the

option of starting it by using a specific range of notes or

velocities.

The Drum Track can also play in synchronization with the

arpeggiator.

In Program mode, the drum track has a dedicated mixer

channel and effect routing, allowing you to control the drum

track independently from the sound of the program itself. In

Combination and Sequencer modes, the drum track is

handled as a conventional timbre or track, allowing you to

select programs, and specify the effect routing in the same

way as for conventional timbres or tracks.

Using the Drum Track function in

Program mode

Playing and stopping the Drum Track

1. In Program mode, select a program. (see “Selecting

Programs” on page 23)

2. Press the DRUM TRACK button to turn

the Drum Track on.

The ON/OFF button will light up or blink,

depending on the setting (Trigger Mode) of

the program.

If lit: The Drum Track pattern will start according to the

Sync setting. When you turn it off, the pattern will stop.

(This will occur if the Trigger Mode parameter is set to

Start Immediately.)

If blinking: The Drum Track pattern will be ready to start.

It will start when you play the keyboard or when a MIDI

note-on message is received. (This will occur if the

Trigger Mode parameter is set to Wait KBD Trigger.)

3. Press the DRUM TRACK button once again to stop

the Drum Track (the button will be unlit).

Changing the tempo

• Use the TEMPO knob or the TAP button to set the

tempo of the KROSS. (see page 67)

Selecting the Drum Track pattern and Drum

Track program

1. In the P-DRUM TRACK> PATTERN page, use

Pattern No. to select a Drum Track pattern.

2. In the P-DRUM TRACK> PROGRAM page, the

Drum Track Program parameter selects the program

that will play the Drum Track patterns.

Note: You can only select programs from the DRUM/

SFX category.

Note: If you’ve selected an empty pattern, the DRUM

TRACK button will not function.

Setting the volume, mute, and solo for the

drum track pattern

In the PROG> MIXER page you can edit the volume, mute,

and solo settings. (see page 28)

Preset 001...700 Preset Drum Track patterns

Drum Track function

Using the Drum Track function in

Combination mode

Selecting a combination and turning the

Drum Track function on/off

1. Press the COMBI button to enter Combination mode,

and select the desired combination. (see “Selecting

Combinations” on page 41)

2. Press the DRUM TRACK button to turn the Drum

Track on/off. For details, please see the Program

mode sections “Playing and stopping the Drum

Track”, and “Changing the tempo”.

Selecting a Drum Track pattern and Drum

Track program

Unlike its functionality in Program mode, the Drum Track

function in Combination mode does not have its own

dedicated track (timbre). The program that plays the Drum

Track pattern will use the timbre that you specify.

1. In the COMBI> PROG page, select the timbre that

you want to use for the drum track, and then select

the Drum Track program.

In the following illustration, we’ve selected timbre 5 for

use by the drum track.

2. Specify the MIDI channel of the drum track timbre.

Be aware that if another timbre uses the same MIDI

channel, that timbre will also be played.

3. Access the C-DRUM TRACK> CHANNEL page.

Specify the drum track’s MIDI channel Output. Set this

to match the MIDI Channel of the timbre that you

specified in step 2.

4. Access the C-DRUM TRACK> PATTERN page.

Use Pattern No. to select the Drum Track pattern.

Note: 000: If you select Off, it will not be possible to turn

the DRUM TRACK ON/OFF button on.

5. Press the DRUM TRACK button to verify that the

pattern plays correctly.

The method of triggering will depend on the Trigger

settings.

Drum Track function settings

Drum Track function settings in

Program mode

Starting/stopping the drum track

1. Access the P-DRUM TRACK> PATTERN page.

2. “Trigger Mode” specifies how the Drum Track

pattern will be triggered.

Start Immediately: When you press the DRUM TRACK

button to turn it on, the LED will light up and the Drum

Track pattern will start according to the Sync setting. It

will stop when you press the DRUM TRACK button to

turn it off.

Wait KBD Trigger: When you press the DRUM

TRACK button to turn it on, the LED will blink and the

Drum Track pattern will wait to start. When you play the

keyboard or receive a MIDI note-on, the Drum Track

pattern will start according to the Sync setting.

3. Specify the Sync setting.

Off (unchecked): The Drum Track pattern will not

synchronize to the arpeggiator that’s currently running,

but will start immediately.

On (checked): The Drum Track pattern will synchronize

to the arpeggiator that’s currently running.

4. If “Trigger Mode” is set to Wait KBD Trigger, specify

the “Latch” setting. “Latch” specifies whether the

Drum Track pattern will continue playing even after

you take your hand off the keyboard.

Off (unchecked): If the DRUM TRACK button is on

(the LED will blink), the pattern will start when you play

the keyboard (note-on). The pattern will stop when you

release the keyboard (note-off).

On (checked): If the DRUM TRACK button is on (the

LED will blink), the pattern will start when you play the

keyboard (note-on). The pattern will continue when you

release the keyboard (note-off). The pattern will stop

when you turn the DRUM TRACK button off (the LED

will go dark).

5. If “Trigger Mode” is set to Wait KBD Trigger, specify

the Keyboard Zone and Velocity Zone.

These settings specify the range of keys and velocities

that will trigger the Drum Track pattern when you play

the keyboard (or receive a note-on).

Saving the on/off status

If “Trigger Mode” is set to Wait KBD Trigger, the drum

track’s on/off status can be saved in the program.

If “Trigger Mode” is set to Start Immediately, the drum

track’s on/off status will always be saved as “off,” regardless

of the state of the DRUM TRACK button.

Drum Track function

Synchronizing the Drum Track

function

The Trigger “Sync” parameter

The trigger timing of a drum track will depend on the setting

of its Trigger Sync parameter.

On (checked): The trigger timing will be quantized to the

nearest beat relative to the base tempo.

Off (unchecked): If Trigger Mode is set to Start

Immediately, triggering will occur at the moment you press

the DRUM TRACK button. If this is set to Wait KBD

Trigger, triggering will occur at the moment you play the

keyboard.

Synchronization with the arpeggiator, step

sequencer, and Sequencer mode songs

Turn the Sync setting On if you want the Drum Track

patterns to play or record in synchronization with the

arpeggiator that’s currently running, the step sequencer, or

the song that’s currently playing.

Trigger Sync Off: If the Trigger Mode setting is set to Start

Immediately, the Drum Track pattern will be triggered the

moment you press the DRUM TRACK button. If this is set

to Wait KBD Trigger, the Drum Track pattern will be

triggered the moment you play the keyboard. The Drum

Track will not synchronize with the arpeggiator that’s

currently running, the step sequencer, or the song that’s

currently running.

Trigger Sync on: The Drum Track will be triggered at one-

measure intervals in synchronization with the song that’s

currently running. The Drum Track will be triggered at one-

beat intervals in synchronization with the arpeggiator that’s

currently running or the step sequencer (in Sequencer mode

if the song is stopped).

Note: If you want to synchronize the arpeggiator to the

Drum Track function that’s currently running, make settings

for Key Sync (P-ARP> SETUP, C-ARP> A, B, S-ARP> A,

B).

Synchronization with song stop

Synchronization with a song in Sequencer

mode

• When you press the SEQUENCER START/STOP

( ) button, the Drum Track function will stop as

well as the sequencer.

• If you want the Drum Track function to start

simultaneously with the start of recording, press the

DRUM TRACK button during the pre-count before

recording (if Trigger Mode is set to Start Immediately)

or play the keyboard (if Trigger Mode is Wait KBD

Trigger). The Drum Tracks will not be triggered

immediately, but will be triggered in synchronization

with the sequencer the moment recording starts.

Slave operation

Connect the KROSS’s MIDI IN to your external MIDI

device’s MIDI OUT, or connect the KROSS’s USB B

connector to your computer’s USB port.

Set MIDI Clock (see page 99) to External MIDI or External

USB.

Note: If the KROSS is set to MIDI Clock= Auto, it will also

synchronize to the external MIDI device in the same way if

MIDI timing clock messages are being received from the

external device.

Synchronization to MIDI clock

The arpeggiator function will synchronize to a tempo based

on the external MIDI clock timing.

Synchronization with MIDI realtime commands

In Sequencer mode, Song Start, Continue, and Stop

messages that the KROSS receives will control song

playback and recording just as when you use the front panel

START/STOP ( ) button. The KARMA function also

will be controlled in the same way as when you use the front

panel START/STOP ( ) button. (see “Synchronization

with song stop”)

Master operation

If you want an external MIDI device or computer to

synchronize to the KROSS’s MIDI timing clock and

realtime commands, connect the KROSS’s MIDI OUT to

your external MIDI device’s MIDI IN, or connect the

KROSS’s USB port to your computer’s USB port.

Set MIDI Clock to Internal.

Note: The same applies if MIDI Clock=Auto and MIDI

realtime clock messages are being transmitted. (see page 99)

Synchronization via MIDI clock

The connected external MIDI device will synchronize to the

MIDI clock of the KROSS.

Step sequencer

Performing with the step

sequencer

The step sequencer is a function that lets you use the front

panel buttons 1–16 to easily create drum loop patterns. By

turning steps on/off you can create patterns in an intuitive

way, and modify a pattern while it plays back.

The step sequencer can be used in Program, Combination, or

Sequencer mode; the loop patterns that you create can be

saved together with the sound and song data.

A loop pattern consists of up to 64 steps, and you can add

volume accents and a sense of swing to the steps. A pattern

can use up to 12 different tones, such as kick or snare. You

can edit the number of steps in a pattern, and specify the

instrumental sounds (Inst) that will actually be sounded by

the tones.

The sounds used by each tone can be selected from the

variations of the currently selected drum set. You can also

exchange the drum set itself.

Playback and settings in Program

mode

Playing and stopping the step sequencer

1. Select the program that you’ll use when playing the

step sequencer or when entering the pattern. (see

“Selecting Programs” on page 23)

2. Press the RUN button to start playback (the button

will be lit).

Press the button once again to stop (the button will be

unlit).

The drum loop pattern that’s saved together with the

program sound will play.

Note: The on/off state of the RUN button is not saved when

you write the program.

Changing the tempo

• Use the TEMPO knob or the TAP button to set the

tempo of the KROSS. (see page 67)

Entering a pattern

You’ll use buttons 1–16 to enter a pattern.

1. Make sure that the STEP SEQ button is lit.

Buttons 1–16 will turn each of the step sequencer’s steps

on/off.

2. Press the RUN button (it will light up) to start

playback.

3. Press buttons 1–16 to enter steps. Each time you press

the SETUP button, it will turn on (lit) or off (unlit); if

this is on, sound will be produced.

4. To enter a different tone, or switch tones. While

holding down the SETUP button, press buttons 1–12

to switch tones.

The P-STEP SEQ> EDIT page will appear. On this page,

you can use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the tone that

you want to enter. You can also use the cursor buttons

◄► to select a step, and press the ENTER button to turn

it on/off.

Tone 1

Tone 2

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 16

Tone 3

: Step On

Tone 12

ACCENT Tone (13

Zone A Zone B

1 4

354

Step sequencer

Specific sounds such as kick, snare, and tom are already

assigned to the 12 tones used by the step sequencer.

Note: If you hold down the SETUP button, the currently

selected tone number will light up. If you press this

button, the ASSIGN INST TO TONE dialog box will

appear. In this dialog box you can change the sound that’s

assigned to the tone. Please see the following section.

5. Press buttons 1–16 to enter steps for the next tone.

Changing the drum sounds

Switching the sounds of all tones (switching the

drum set)

Here’s how to change the drum sounds.

1. Access the P-STEP SEQ> BASIC page.

2. Select Program, and use the VALUE dial etc. to

change the drum program.

Changing the sounds (instruments) for each tone

Variations are provided for the sounds that are played by

each tone.

1. While you hold down the SETUP button, the

currently selected TONE 1–12 buttons will light up.

To specify an instrument, select the button for the

TONE that you want to specify, making that button

light up; then press the lit button to access the

ASSIGN INST TO TONE dialog box.

Note: Tone 13 is the accent tone. You cannot assign an

instrument to it.

Tip: You can also access this dialog box by using the

Assign Inst To Tone function.

2. Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select Inst variation

category, and press the ENTER button to switch

between categories and All.

If All is selected, you’ll be able to choose drum sounds

from all instruments. If a category is selected, you’ll be

able to choose from instruments of that category.

If the category is set to Inst variation category,

switching programs may also switch the note number of

the Inst variation. This is because an instrument of the

same category does not exist at the same note number as

the program that you changed, and therefore a nearby

instrument of the same category has been assigned.

3. Use the value dial etc. to select an instrument.

You can press the AUDITION (PAGE+) button to hear

the sound you selected.

You can also play the keyboard to hear the candidate

instrument. If Inst variation category is set to All, all keys

will produce sound. If a category is selected, sound will

be produced only by the keys where a corresponding

instrument has been assigned.

You can also select by holding down the SETUP button

and playing a key.

4. To specify the sound for another tone, hold down the

SETUP button and press a button 1–12 to switch

tones, or choose Tone No. and use the VALUE dial etc.

to change the setting.

5. When you’ve finished adjusting settings, press the OK

(MENU) button.

Adjusting how the loop pattern will play

You can adjust the volume, the sense of swing (groove), and

accent for the pattern.

1. Access the P-STEP SEQ> MOD page.

2. Velocity adjusts the basic volume, SWING adjusts the

sense of swing, and Accent adjusts the volume.

To add an accent to a step

1. While holding down the SETUP button, press button

13 to select the accent tone.

2. Turn on the steps where you want to boost the volume

Using buttons 1–16 and the BANK button, press the steps

where you want to add an accent, making those steps

light up. The volume of all tones in the selected steps will

be emphasized.

3. The accent volume is adjusted by the Accent

parameter on the MOD page as described earlier.

Tone 1 Kick Tone 5 H.H Open Tone 9 Tom H

Tone 2 Snare 1 Tone 6 Crash Tone 10 Perc 1

Tone 3 Snare 2 Tone 7 Ride Tone 11 Perc 2

Tone 4 H.H Close Tone 8 Tom L Tone 12 SFX

Tone No. Inst variation

Produkt Specifikationer

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Model:	Kross 88

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