Kross operation Guide

Using Drum Kits
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Controlling pan for each key
To use separate pan settings for each key:
1. Access the P-AMP> BASIC page.
2. Make sure that the DKIT-SET check-box is checked.
When DKIT-SET is on, the Program will use the pan 
settings for each key of the Drum Kit.
3. Access the DRUM KIT> VOICE page.
4. Use “Pan” to specify the panning for each key.
Saving Drum Kits
Once you’ve spent some time editing, you’ll want to save 
your work.
The contents of your editing in Global mode are 
preserved as long as the power is on, but will be lost 
when you turn off the power. If you want to keep your 
edits, you must execute the Write Drum Kits function.
This will save all drum kits.

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Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data
How Global/Media mode is 
organized
In Global/Media mode you can adjust the following settings.
• Master tune
• Key transpose
• Effect global button
• Global MIDI channel
• Creating scales
• Damper pedal, assignable foot switch/pedal
• Creating user drum kits
• Creating user arpeggio patterns
• Save, load, and format an SD card
For details on how to access each page, please see “Basic 
operations” on page 11.
The settings that you edit in the GLOBAL–DRUM KIT 
pages of Global/Media mode are preserved until you 
turn off the power, but will return to their previous 
settings when you turn off the power. If you want to 
keep these settings, you must write them into memory. 
You can also save them on an SD card. (see pages 104, 
106)
The Compare function that lets you return to the state 
prior to your editing (or undo edits) is not available in 
Global/Media mode.
Global settings
Basic settings for the KROSS
In the GLOBAL> BASIC, SYSTEM, and PREF pages you 
can adjust basic settings for the KROSS itself.
Tuning to another instrument
To adjust the tuning in fine increments, in order to match 
other instruments or recorded music:
• The GLOBAL> BASIC page Master Tune setting 
adjusts the pitch of the KROSS.
The Master Tune function is adjustable over a range of ±50 
cents (one semitone= 100 cents). When Master Tune is at 0, 
middle A is tuned to 440 Hz.
Transposing the keyboard
The pitch of the KROSS can be transposed in semitone 
steps. This is convenient when you want to change the key of 
the song without changing your fingering on the keyboard.
When playing the KROSS by itself
• Adjust the GLOBAL> BASIC page Key Transpose setting.
The transposition range is up or down one octave in 
semitone steps.
When playing via MIDI
In addition to the Key Transpose setting described above, you 
can also change the Convert Position setting. By switching 
the Convert Position, you can specify whether the Key 
Transpose setting and the velocity curve setting (described 
below) will be applied to MIDI IN or to MIDI OUT.
If you’re using an external MIDI keyboard to play the sound 
generator of the KROSS, and want to transpose the pitch, set 
this to Post MIDI. The velocity curve will also apply to 
MIDI IN.
If you’re using the keyboard of the KROSS to play an 
external MIDI sound module, and want to transpose the 
pitch, set this to Pre MIDI. The velocity curve will also 
apply to MIDI OUT.
Changing how velocity will affect the volume 
and tone
Velocity curves let you adjust the way the KROSS responds 
to your playing dynamics on the keyboard. The default 
setting should work for most players, but there are many 
other choices to let you customize the response to match 
your own style.
Tuning and transpose settings
Velocity curve settings

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Overall settings for the KROSS, and saving/loading data
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• The GLOBAL> BASIC page Velocity Curve setting 
specifies how velocity will affect the volume and tone.
Velocity Curve 4 is the default, and should work for most 
players.
Curve 9 is designed specifically for playing piano sounds 
from the weighted NH keyboards in the 88-note models. 
(see “Velocity Curve” on page 156 of the Parameter 
Guide)
• Specify the position where the velocity curve will be 
applied. For more about “Convert Position,” please see 
“Transposing the keyboard,” above.
Velocity curves
Bypassing the effects
You can bypass the KROSS’s insert effects, and master 
effects. These settings will bypass the effects in all modes. If 
you’re using effects such as reverb or chorus provided by an 
external effect processor, mixer, or DAW, you can bypass the 
KROSS’s own effects so that they will not be used.
• The GLOBAL> SYSTEM page Effect SW setting 
bypasses the effects. If the check box is cleared, the 
effects will be bypassed.
Clearing the IFX box: Bypasses the insert effects
Clearing the MFX box: Bypasses the master effects
MFX can also be controlled by the front panel MASTER FX 
button. This is a convenient way to temporarily turn off 
effects such as reverb while you perform.
Note: These parameters will always be turned on when the 
KROSS starts up.
Arpeggiator recall settings (Linking the 
arpeggiator with programs or combinations)
You can specify whether the arpeggiator settings written into 
each program or combination will also be selected when you 
select that program or combination, or whether the 
arpeggiator will stay in its current state without changing 
settings.
With the factory settings, the former will occur. You can 
choose the latter behavior if you want to play phrases and 
patterns with certain arpeggiator settings while you switch 
only the sound between different programs or combinations.
• If the GLOBAL> SYSTEM page LOAD ARP WHEN 
CHANGING check boxes are selected for Program and 
Combination, the arpeggiator settings that are written 
will be recalled when you switch programs and 
combinations respectively.
Disabling the arpeggiator, Step sequencer, 
and drum track
• If the GLOBAL> SYSTEM page ARP/SS/DT check box 
is selected, the arpeggiators, the step sequencer, and the 
Drum Track will be turned off.
Even if the ARP, RUN or DRUM TRACK buttons are on, 
the arpeggiator, Step Sequencer, and Drum Track will not 
function.
Protecting the memory
The KROSS provides a memory protect setting that 
prohibits internal memory from being overwritten; this 
prevents the program, combination, song, drum kit, and user 
arpeggio pattern data from being modified unintentionally.
• To protect the contents of memory, you can select the 
various Memory Protect check boxes in the GLOBAL> 
SYSTEM page to prohibit data from being written or 
loaded, or songs from being recorded.
Auto power-off
• The GLOBAL> PREF page Auto Power-Off setting 
specifies the length of time after which the power will 
automatically turn off when there has been no user input 
on the KROSS for a specified amount of time. (see 
page 16)
Battery type setting
In order for the remaining battery capacity to be correctly 
indicated, the type of battery in use should be specified. 
• In the GLOBAL> PREF page, use Battery Type to select 
the type of batteries you’re using.
Select Battery Type, and press the ENTER button to 
switch the setting.
Alkaline: Select when using alkaline batteries
Ni-MH: Select when using nickel-metal hydride batteries
Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the contrast of the display.
• Adjust the GLOBAL> SYSTEM page LCD Contrast 
setting.
Tip: In any mode, you can adjust the contrast by holding 
down the EXIT button and turning the value dial.
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MAX
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8
6
5
4
3
2
7
Soft
127
Strong
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1
2
3
8
6
5
4
7
9
9
Velocity (MIDI In to sound engines)
Velocity (Keyboard to MIDI Out)
Convert Position = PostMIDI
Convert Position = PreMIDI
Velocity 
effect
Stop the arpeggiator, Step sequencer, and drum track
Effect bypass settings
Memory protect settings
Auto power-off
Display contrast
Battery type

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