With a newly-designed light touch keyboard for effortless playability, KRONOS LS lets you take a full-sized keyboard - and the power of KRONOS - anywhere.

Packed with nine versatile sound engines, up to 16 simultaneous effects, 16-part Combinations and so much more, KRONOS is KORG’s most powerful synthesizer ever. To further unlock KRONOS’ potential, KORG introduces a new light-touch 88-key model for a new level of playability - and portability.

New light-touch keyboard for effortless, nimble playing
KORG’s all-new light-touch keyboard makes it easy to play anything from rapid organ licks to synth phrases to glissandi. The mechanism of the keyboard itself has been redesigned so that the velocity is easier to control than on existing light-touch keyboards, even when playing complex chords or difficult phrases. The box-shaped keys share their look with KORG’s premium RH3 action, while providing the faster playing feel of a synth keyboard. Since the keyboard is semi-weighted, it’s also perfect for playing piano and electric piano in any style.

6.3 kg/14 lbs. lighter than KRONOS2-88 for increased portability
The new keyboard makes the instrument markedly lighter than KRONOS2-88 with KORG’s RH3 action, making transport and setup much simpler. At under 19 kg/40 lbs., bringing a full 88-note KRONOS to a show just became more convenient.
New OS v3.1 includes new Quick Layer/Split functions

Along with its dynamic new keyboard, KRONOS LS features the latest KRONOS OS - v3.1 - which puts Quick Layer and Quick Split functions right at users’ fingertips. Effortlessly create layers such as piano and strings, or splits such as electric piano and bass, effortlessly. Numerous additional OS refinements have also been made to further ensure stability and a stress-free performance environment.

A new look to complement its new feel
With its luxurious dark umber aluminum body and beautifully crafted sunburst wood side panels, KRONOS LS is designed to present as beautifully as it plays. KRONOS LS offers an elegant look that’s perfect for home, stage, and studio.

MPN: KRONOS288LS
UPC: 4959112143340

• All-new light-touch keyboard for effortless, nimble playing
  
• 6.3 kg/14 lbs. lighter than KRONOS2-88 for increased portability
  
• New OS v3.1 includes new Quick Layer/Split functions
  
• A new look to complement its new feel
  
  
  
• Enhanced SGX-2 Grand Piano Engine featuring the new Berlin Grand Massive sound selection
  
• Master sound design team
  
• KRONOS Expansion Sound Libraries
  
• Artist Sound Libraries
  
• Famous Song Sounds
  
• Nine distinct sound engines
  
• Innovative Set List mode with many new updates
  
• Color TouchView display—now with TouchDrag capability
  
• Sequencer Compositional Tools
  
• 16-track audio recording / 16-track MIDI sequencing
  
• 16 onboard effects processors
  
• USB/MIDI host ports accommodate MIDI control surfaces (KORG microKEY; KORG NanoPAD2; etc.)
  
• Flagship RH3 Graded Hammer Action keyboard (73 and 88 key models)
  
• Natural Touch semi-weighted action (61 key models)
  
• Smooth Sound Transitions
  
• Advanced Control Surface
  
• Dual Joysticks (X-Y; Vector)
  
• Ribbon Controller
  
• 8 rotary knobs
  
• 9 sliders
  
• 16 illuminated buttons
  
  
• System: KRONOS System Version 3.0
  
• Keyboard: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
  
  
• Synthesis Types: 9
  
• SGX-2: Premium Piano (Acoustic Piano)
  
• EP-1: MDS Electric Piano (Electric Piano)
  
• HD-1: High Definition Synthesizer (PCM)
  
• AL-1: Analog Synthesizer (Analog Modeling)
  
• CX-3: Tonewheel Organ (Tonewheel Organ Modeling)
  
• STR-1: Plucked String (Physical Modeling)
  
• MOD-7: Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer (VPM Synthesis)
  
• MS-20EX: Component Modeling Technology (Analog Modeling)
  
• PolysixEX: Component Modeling Technology (CMT Analog Modeling)
  
  
• Maximum Polyphony:
  
• SGX-2: 100 voices
  
• EP-1: 104 voices
  
• HD-1: 140 voices
  
• AL-1: 80 voices
  
• CX-3: 200 voices
  
• STR-1: 40 voices
  
• MOD-7: 52 voices
  
• MS-20EX: 40 voices
  
• PolysixEX: 180 voices
  
  
• Preset PCM:
  
• 314 MB (ROM 1,505 Multisamples, 1,388 Drumsamples)
  
• Build-in Expansion PCM Libraries:
  
• EXs1 - ROM Expansion
  
• EXs2 - Concert Grand Piano
  
• EXs3 - Brass & Woodwinds
  
• EXs4 - Vintage Keyboards
  
• EXs5 - ROM Expansion 2
  
• EXs6 - SGX-1 German D Piano
  
• EXs7 - SGX-1 Japanese C Piano
  
• EXs8 - Rock Ambience Drums
  
• EXs9 - Jazz Ambience Drums
  
• EXs17 - SGX-2 Berlin D Piano
  
• EXs18 - KORG EXs Collections
  
• PCM RAM Capacity: Approx. 2GB
  
• Wave Sequences: 598 User memory, 187 Preload
  
• Disk Mode: Load, save, utility, audio CD burning, audio CD playback, data filer function (save/load MIDI System Exclusive data), CD-R/RW (UDF format read/write), ISO9660 Level 1.
  
• Controllers: Vector joystick, joystick, ribbon controller, switches 1 & 2
  
• Control Assign Switches: Assigns the Control Surface to Timber/Track, Audio, External, Realtime Knobs/KARMA,
  
• Mixer Knobs Switch: Assigns the Mixer Knobs to either Channel Strip or
• Individual Pan, Reset Control Switch, Solo Switch, Knobs 1-8, Switches 1-
• 8(Upper Row), Switches 1-8 (Lower Row), Sliders 1-8, Master Slider
  
• KARMA Control: On/Off, Latch, Module Control
  
• RUM TRACK: On/Off
  
• Display: TouchView graphical user interface, 8 inch color TFT, SVGA (800x600 dots), adjustable brightness
  
  
• Outputs Analog:
  
• (MAIN) L/MONO, R:
  
• 1/4" TRS Balanced:
  
• Output Impedance: 350 ? Stereo; 175 ? Mono (L/MONO Only),
  
• Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
  
• Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ? or greater)
  
• MAIN VOLUME knob controls only AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN) L/MONO and R
  
• Individual 1-4:
  
• 1/4" TRS Balanced
  
• Output Impedance: 350 ? Stereo; 175 ? Mono,
  
• Nominal Level: +4.0 dBu,
  
• Maximum Level: +16.0 dBu (when load impedance is 600 ? or greater)
  
• Headphones: 1/4" stereo phone jack, Output impedance: 33 ?, Maximum
• Level: 60+60 mW (when load impedance is 33 ?),MAIN VOLUME knob (link with AUDIO OUTPUT (MAIN))
  
• Outputs Digital:
  
• S/P DIF: Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, (the same signals as L/MONO, R)
  
• USB-B: 24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels
  
• Inputs Analog:
  
• Audio Inputs 1 and 2:
  
• 1/4" TRS Balanced
  
• MIC/LINE input level switches, LEVEL knobs
  
• Input Impedance: 10 k?
  
• Nominal Level: LINE: +4 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –36 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
  
• Nominal Level: MIC: –22 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –62 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
  
• Maximum Level: LINE: +16 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –24 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
  
• Maximum Level: MIC: -10 dBu (LEVEL knob = min), –50 dBu (LEVEL knob = max)
  
• Source Impedance: 600 ?
  
• Signal to noise ratio: 95 dB (typical)
  
• Dynamic range: 95 dB (typical)
  
• Crosstalk: 95 dB, at 1 kHz (typical)
  
• Inputs Digital:
  
• S/P DIF: Optical, 24-bit, IEC60958, EIAJCP-1201, Sample Rate: 48 kHz
  
• USB-B: 24-bit, Sample Rate: 48 kHz, 2 channels
  
• Control Inputs: Damper pedal (half damper supported), assignable switch, assignable pedal
  
• MIDI: In, Out, Thru
  
• USB:
  
• USB A (TYPE A) x 2, For connection to external USB devices (QWERTY keyboards, MIDI controllers, ethernet adaptors, and storage)
  
• USB B (TYPE B) x 1, MIDI/audio interface
  
• MIDI: 1 (16 channel) input / 1 (16 channel) output
  
• Audio: 2 channel input / 2 channel output
  
• Disk Drives: 62 GB SSD (2.5") (Optional installation of second internal SSD)
  
• Power Consumption: 60W
  
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 1,443 x 371 x 148 mm (56.42 x 14.61 x 5.83")
  
• Weight: 24.1 kg / 53.13 lbs.
  
• Accessories: AC cord, Quick Start Guide, Accessory DVD Discs 1-3 (DVDs include KRONOS Operation Guide, Parameter Guide, and Voice Name List PDF files; Video Manual; KORG USB-MIDI Driver; System Restore Data, etc.)
  
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-22kHz, +/-1.0dB, 10k ? load
  
• THD+N: 20Hz-22kHz, 0.01%, 10k ? load (typical)
  
• S/N: 95dB (typical)
  
• Dynamic Range: 95dB (typical)
  
• Crosstalk: 95dB, at 1kHz (typical)
  
  
• Dimensions: (W x D x H) 1,426 mm x 364 mm x 134 mm/56.14” x 14.33” x 5.28”