Korg KROME EX vs Korg Kronos
| Korg KROME EX | Korg Kronos | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi Weighted Keyboard. Velocity sensitive is supported, after touch is not supported (KROME EX-61; у EX-88 — NH Natural Weighted Hammer Action) | 88 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 120 | -2 |
| Sounds / presets | 896 | 2 |
| 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 | 16-track MIDI + 16-track HDR + 1 master track |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) | 9 движков (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 | Insert 12 / Master 2 / Total 2 |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 24.1 kg |
| Released | — | 2011 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Category | — | workstation |
| Dimensions | — | 88 key: 1 443 × 371 × 148 мм |
| Power Consumption | — | 60 W |
| System | — | KRONOS System Version 3.0 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 24.1 kg).
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs -2).
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if you want more variety of built-in voices (896 vs 2).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Korg Kronos. Rows with a highlighted background differ.