Korg Kronos 3 88 vs Roland FA-08
| Korg Kronos 3 88 | Roland FA-08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), velocity + aftertouch | 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard with escapement) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | — | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2560 | 2 |
| Sequencer | — | 16 MIDI tracks + SD-card audio |
| Sound engine | 9 engines: SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX, PolysixEX | Roland FA sound engine (SuperNATURAL + PCM) |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 23.4 kg | 16.5 kg |
| Released | 2025 | 2014 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| Discontinued | — | 2022 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland FA-08 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (23.4 kg vs 16.5 kg).
- Choose the Korg Kronos 3 88 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2560 vs 2).
Full spec sheets: Korg Kronos 3 88 · Roland FA-08. Rows with a highlighted background differ.