Korg KROSS vs Kurzweil K2700
| Korg KROSS | Kurzweil K2700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 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 | 88-key fully-weighted Italian hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) with velocity and channel aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | no | yes (channel aftertouch) |
| Polyphony | 80 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | — | 1500 |
| Sound engine | EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) | Dynamic VAST with 32-layer Cascade mode, plus a 6-operator FM engine, VA1 virtual analog oscillators and the KB3 ToneReel organ engine |
| Effects | — | Over 1000 effect chains across 32 FX units (reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, rotary, compressors) plus a global master EQ/compressor |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | 16 velocity-sensitive pads (4 x 4 grid) |
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 23.58 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1295 × 394 × 140 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| USB to host | yes (Type B x 1, USB-MIDI Interface) | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROSS if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.3 kg vs 23.58 kg).
- Choose the Kurzweil K2700 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (80 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROSS · Kurzweil K2700. Rows with a highlighted background differ.