Kross 2 Synthesizer / Workstation (61-Key)

Did you know this workstation runs on batteries, letting you jam anywhere from a beach gig to a late-night session without plugging in? At just 3.8 kg and slim enough to sling over your shoulder, it's the lightest 61-key powerhouse in its class, perfect for players who hate lugging gear.

Powered by Korg's EDS-i engine, it delivers 120-voice polyphony with up to 16 timbres per program, blending layers, splits, and crossfades via key or velocity zones. You've got dual digital oscillators feeding multimode filters—lowpass, highpass, bandpass, or notch—shaped by two envelopes, two LFOs, and key tracking per voice, plus 134 stereo effects across five inserts and two masters. Hands-on realtime knobs, pitch/mod wheels, SW1/SW2 buttons, and a category dial make tweaking intuitive, while 16 velocity-sensitive pads trigger drums, samples up to 14 seconds long (record via mic/line ins), or arpeggios from 1280 patterns. A 16-track sequencer with 772 rhythms, SD card storage, and USB audio/MIDI seal the deal for full production on the go.

Players love its vast 1075 presets—from lush pianos to EDM kits—for instant stage readiness, and the sampling pads get high marks for creative beats without extra boxes. Sure, the synth-action keys prioritize speed over hammer weight, but that keeps it portable and responsive for most live synth duties.