Navigation is done primarily with knobs and buttons, and the layout, despite not having backlit labels, is still easy enough to work with even under low-light conditions. Fortunately, you can adjust the brightness or turn the illumination completely. The back has a Korg logo that is backlit. The surfaces on all variants are matte-black and avoid fingerprints quite nicely. On the 88-key variants, this upper space is used as a storage compartment, but these don’t seem to be all that useful.Įven small footswitch damper pedals don’t fit in here, so you’ll probably be using these to store extra batteries (which both models support).Īpart from that gripe, I’m quite happy with the overall construction. This lengthens the keyboard and ends up feeling like there’s a bit of wasted space. Unlike the 61-key Kross 2, the 88-key versions have their pitch and modwheels placed right to the left of the keys, as opposed to the upper left of the front panel. Full specs can be found on Korg’s official site hereĬheck the availability and current price of the Korg Kross 2 in your region:.Connections: Audio In jack (1 x 1/8″), Mic In jack (1 x 1/4″), Line outputs 1/4″ (L/Mono, R), Headphone jack (1 x 1/8″), USB type B (MIDI + Audio), MIDI In/Out ports, SD card slot, 3 Pedal jacks (damper, assignable switch, pedal).Modes: Layer, Split (up to 16 timbres, velocity zones and crossfade supported).