Korg KROSS vs Roland FANTOM-06
| Korg KROSS | Roland FANTOM-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 80 | — |
| Sounds / presets | — | 3.5 |
| Sequencer | — | Pattern Sequencer: 16 MIDI tracks, 16 groups, 8 patterns/track, 64 measures, TR-REC |
| Sound engine | EDS-i (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - integrated) | ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL Acoustic/Acoustic Piano/Electric Piano, VTW Organ (Zone 2) |
| Effects | — | Multi-Effects 16 systems / 90 types; Part EQ 16 systems; Insertion Effect 2 systems / 90 types; TFX 1 system / 90 types; Input MFX 1 system / 90 types; Chorus 9 types; Reverb 7 types; Master Compressor; Vocoder |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 6 kg |
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Release month | 4 | 3 |
| USB to host | yes (Type B x 1, USB-MIDI Interface) | — |
| Discontinued | 2017 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROSS if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.3 kg vs 6 kg).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROSS · Roland FANTOM-06. Rows with a highlighted background differ.