Synthesizer workstation with 61 keys, 9 sound engines, 8" touch display, sequencer, 16 effects & 2500+ sounds. With the Kronos 3, Korg is launching the third Generation of its popular synthesizer workstations. The "2025 version" of the all-rounder for hobby, stage and performance presents itself in a new look, which is emphasized by the powder-coated metal housing and the black wooden side panels.
There have also been some technical changes: the newly developed system architecture ensures a significantly improved starting process, which is now approx. 60% faster than with the previous models. In addition, thanks to the new system architecture, the instrument works more reliably and efficiently than ever before, which also applies to the improved 8" TouchView display. The velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard with 61 keys conveys a good, natural playing feel. As the models are backwards compatible, the three-player can read and process the programs of previous model generations.
Even more sounds for the third generation
In addition to numerous PCM sounds and Drum kits, nine different sound generation models are among the highlights of the Kronos 3. MS-20, CX-3, Polysix and Prophecy, but also high-quality Electric piano and grand piano sounds as well as string instruments and cutting-edge synthesizer sounds. The optimized SGX-2 Grand Piano Sound Engine shines alongside the outstanding Berlin Grand with a new, additional premium concert grand piano made in Italy. The Kronos 3 comes with 256 brand new sound programs developed by the world's leading sound designers. On top of that, the synthesizer workstation comes with the legendary sounds from the KRONOS sound libraries KRS-08 Best or TRITON, KRS-04 Pro Splits and Layers, KRS-05 Ensemble Combinations, KRS-06 and KRS-06 CX-3 Signature sounds delivered. The bottom line is that you have direct access to over 2500 sounds. More sounds are available via the optionally available, huge sound Library with over 300 titles (for a fee).
Extensive sound generation
The sound engine of the Kronos 3 contains nine different sound generation methods, ranging from high-quality pianos with grandiose Berlin Grand and Italian Grand pianos, to wicked synthesizer sounds from Korg classics such as eg. MS-20 and PolySix to selected sounds for orchestral music or the tried and tested sound requirements for rock and pop. The instrument is equipped with an additional 314 MB of PCM sounds ex works, and this selection can be expanded by the user to up to 3GB. With 21GB of waveform data, not only is an enormous pool of sounds provided, but their high quality is also guaranteed by uncompressed audio data. A total of 2560 sounds and 104 drum kits are pre-installed. The maximum polyphony of the engines varies and also depends on which other engines are used on the MIDI tracks.
Effects power
The effects can certainly be counted as part of the sound generation; the Kronos 3 has 16 effect processors that can be used to add the finishing touches to your sounds. Each track also has its own 3-band EQ. The twelve insert effects can be used with one sound, a combination or on several sequencer tracks at the same time. Further final effects are available to enhance the sum. The effects can even be applied to the stereo audio input, making Kronos 3 an equally impressive effects unit.