Korg KROME EX vs Kurzweil PC3K8
| Korg KROME EX | Kurzweil PC3K8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted (EX-61); NH Natural Weighted Hammer on EX-88. Velocity supported, aftertouch not supported | 88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys, featuring a quick release spring (Fatar TP40L) |
| Aftertouch | no | yes |
| Polyphony | 120 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 896 | 1074 |
| 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) | — |
| 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) | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 24.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1380 × 110 × 355 mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2011 |
| Release month | 1 | 1 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Pedals | — | 3 switch pedal inputs, 2 continuous control pedal inputs |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 24.5 kg).
- Choose the Kurzweil PC3K8 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs 128).
- Choose the Kurzweil PC3K8 if you want more variety of built-in voices (896 vs 1074).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Kurzweil PC3K8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.