Korg Krome vs Korg KROSS
| Korg Krome | Korg KROSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi Weighted Keyboard (velocity sensitive; aftertouch not supported) | 61 key, velocity sensitive (aftertouch not supported), standard C2-C7, transposable over [C1...C6]-[C3...C8]; the 88-key KROSS-88 uses the NH (Natural Weighted Hammer Action) keyboard |
| Aftertouch | no | no |
| Polyphony | 120 | 80 |
| Sounds / presets | 512 | — |
| Sound engine | — | EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 4.3 kg |
| Released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Release month | 9 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes (Type B x 1, USB-MIDI Interface) |
| Discontinued | 2019 | 1 |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROSS if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 4.3 kg).
- Choose the Korg Krome if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs 80).
Full spec sheets: Korg Krome · Korg KROSS. Rows with a highlighted background differ.