Korg Kronos vs Roland FA-08
| Korg Kronos | Roland FA-08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement |
| Polyphony | -2 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2 | — |
| Sequencer | 16-track MIDI + 16-track HDR + 1 master track | — |
| Sound engine | 9 движков (SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX, PolysixEX) | SuperNATURAL Acoustic / Synth / Drum Kit, PCM Synth, PCM Drum Kit (совместимость с GM2) |
| Effects | Insert 12 / Master 2 / Total 2 | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Weight | 24.1 kg | 16.5 kg |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 |
| Discontinued | — | 2022 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 88 | 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 Roland FA-08 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (24.1 kg vs 16.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland FA-08 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (-2 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Korg Kronos · Roland FA-08. Rows with a highlighted background differ.