Launched in 2011, the Korg Kronos set a new benchmark for keyboard workstation performance. Kronos 2, introduced in 2014, further raised the performance bar and became the workstation of choice for A-list artists like Jordan Rudess and Derek Sherinian. But technology marches on, and now the third-generation Korg Kronos 3 leverages the latest cutting-edge tech to deliver a level of stunning sound quality and seamless operability unimaginable only a few years ago. Sweetwater is excited to present to you the state of the art in keyboard workstations: Kronos 3.

Road-ready, with your choice of keybeds

To suit a range of keyboardist preferences, Korg offers Kronos 3 with your choice of three keybeds. The 88- and 73-key models are fitted with Korg’s flagship Japan-crafted RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) keybed, whereas the 61-key model features Korg’s smooth Natural Touch semi-weighted action with aftertouch. Whichever you select, you can be assured of flawless playability. While the classic features of Kronos carry forward, this next-generation design incorporates subtle yet striking updates. Its powder coated metal chassis boasts tour-tough durability and an upscale tactile feel, while the elegant black wooden end panels add a sophisticated touch. These enhancements ensure Kronos not only performs like a champ but also commands instant attention from your audience.

Redefining the music workstation — again

Kronos set the standard for modern technology-laden keyboard workstations, and each successive generation has upped the ante in this regard. Like its forbears, Kronos 3 packs the awesome power of nine separate sound engines — each driven by a distinct synthesis type — to serve up a staggering range of sounds spanning virtually all instrument categories, from vintage to modern. But the latest developments in the technology underpinning each of these synthesis types allow Kronos 3 to deliver its immense soundset with a sonic verisimilitude and sophistication heretofore unheard.

Nine sound engines, infinite possibilities

From acoustic instruments to gritty analog synths, the nine synthesis engines powering Kronos 3 can provide every sound you need. Simply put, if you took any of these individual synth engines and loaded them into an independent keyboard, you’d have a perfectly legitimate instrument most professional performers would be happy to play. All put together, however, this multifaceted synthesis environment lets you access thousands of sounds and layer them into rich and engaging music beds. This allows for deep and complex sounds and full instrumental arrangements, all without the need to switch presets or pre-recorded backing tracks. Check out these spectacular synthesis engines!

SGX-2 premium piano sound engine

SGX-2 Premium Piano sound engine captures every nuance of real German and Japanese grand pianos. Even the most discerning pianist can appreciate the level of detail Korg put into these pianos, which include breathtaking string resonance modeling that responds flawlessly to the way you use the damper pedal and provides true sympathetic harmonics. Another astonishing thing about the SGX-2 engine is its una corda soft pedal response. Literally meaning “one string,” the soft pedal on Kronos lets you completely shift the piano action to access a whole additional range of timbres you rarely find on even dedicated digital pianos.

EP-1 MDS electric piano sound engine

Love the sound of classic electric pianos? Whether you’re looking for the bark and bell-like sound of steel reeds and electrostatic pickups or the hard and percussive sounds of hammers on tines, Korg’s EP-1 captures every vintage EP sound you crave. The key to this astonishing realism is Korg’s proprietary Multi-dimensional Synthesis (MDS) technology, which eliminates the unnatural sound of looped samples to provide seamlessly smooth dynamics that respond naturally to your touch. In addition to six distinct electronic piano models, the EP-1 engine includes a collection of amp, cabinet, speaker, and effects models you can use to completely define your sound.

CX-3 tonewheel organ sound engine

Of course, you can’t have amazing electronic pianos and forget to include a collection of classic organs. That’s why Korg had to include their CX-3 tonewheel organ sound engine. If you’re already familiar with Korg’s popular digital organs, then you won’t be surprised to hear this sound engine in action … or maybe you will be, since it comes coupled with all of the advanced processing Kronos has to offer. To quickly craft iconic tonewheel sound, pull out all the stops (or just some of them to taste) using the nine top-panel sliders