Korg KROME EX vs Korg Kronos 3 61
| Korg KROME EX | Korg Kronos 3 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted (EX-61); NH Natural Weighted Hammer on EX-88. Velocity supported, aftertouch not supported | 61 key: Natural Touch Semi Weighted (velocity + aftertouch) |
| Aftertouch | no | yes |
| Polyphony | 120 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 896 | 2560 |
| Sequencer | Tracks 16-track + 1 master track; Number of Songs 128; Resolution 1/480; Maximum memory 210,000 MIDI events; KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1 | — |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) | 9 engines: SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX, PolysixEX |
| Effects | Insert Effects 5 (stereo in/out); Master Effects 2; Total Effect 1; Effect Types 193; Timbre/Track EQ 3-band; Stereo side chain | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 14.2 kg |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Release month | 1 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 14.2 kg).
- Choose the Korg Kronos 3 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (896 vs 2560).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Korg Kronos 3 61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.