Kross operation Guide

Recording and playing audio Preparations
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Recording and playing audio
The audio recorder can record what you play on the 
keyboard of the KROSS, or it can play an external audio 
signal from LINE IN or MIC IN.
Let’s begin by recording the sound of your playing a 
program. In a later section we’ll explain how to record an 
external audio signal.
Preparations
• Insert an SD card into the SD card slot.
(see “Inserting an SD card” on page 21)
If the SD card is being used by the KROSS for the first 
time, you’ll need to format it in GLOBAL/MEDIA 
mode. (see “Formatting SD card” on page 108)
Note: When using an SD card with the KROSS for the first 
time, KORG/KROSS/AUDIO and DATA folders will be 
created automatically to make the card usable by the 
KROSS.
Never remove the SD card during recording or 
playback. Doing so may temporarily destabilize the 
KROSS.
Recording the performance of the 
KROSS
1. Press the PROG button to enter Program mode, and 
select the program that you want to play from the 
keyboard and record.
2. Press the AUDIO RECORDER SETUP button to 
open the window.
3. Select the audio song that you want to record.
• If there is no recorded data on the SD card, the display 
will indicate “NO AUDIO SONG.” Simply proceed to 
step 4.
• To select a different song, move the cursor to the audio 
song and use the VALUE dial etc. to select the song you 
want. You can press the ENTER button and choose from 
a list.
• If you want to newly record a song, prepare a new song. 
(see “Preparing a new audio song” on page 88)
4. Press the Rec Control 
 (MENU) button to enter 
the record-standby condition. (AUDIO RECORDER 
 button: blinking red)
5. Press the Rec Control 
 (MENU) button or the 
AUDIO RECORDER 
 button to start recording. 
(AUDIO RECORDER 
 button: lit red)
Note: The procedure here is for when Auto (Auto Rec 
Start) is Off. As an alternative to the Rec Control button, 
you can also initiate recording in other ways, such as by 
playing the keyboard. (see “Specifying how recording 
will start” on page 89)
6. Perform on the keyboard; the sound of the KROSS 
will be recorded. You can also record the performance 
of the Drum Track, the arpeggiator, and the step 
sequencer.
Note: Even if you close the setup window, the recording 
or standby condition of the recorder will be maintained.
7. To stop recording, press the Stop/Reset 
 (PAGE+) 
button (AUDIO RECORDER 
 button: unlit). 
When you stop, you’ll automatically return to the 
time location where you started recording.
If you press the Stop/Reset 
 (PAGE+) button while 
stopped, you’ll return to the beginning of the audio song.
If you press the AUDIO RECORDER 
 button during 
recording, you’ll pause in the record-standby state 
(AUDIO RECORDER 
 button: blinking red).
If you press the Rec Control   (MENU) button during 
recording, recording will end, playback will continue, 
and the location will advance. To resume recording, press 
the Rec Control 
 (MENU) button or the AUDIO 
RECORDER  
button.
Playing back an audio song
To play back an audio song, press the AUDIO RECORDER 
 button. Whether you’re in Program, Combination, or 
Sequencer mode, you can play back regardless of the mode 
you’re in.
1. Select the audio song that you want to play back.
Press the AUDIO RECORDER SETUP button to access 
the AUDIO RECORDER SETUP page.
Move the cursor to the audio song, and use the VALUE 
dial etc. to select the song you want.
2. Press the Stop/Reset 
 (PAGE+) button to move to 
the beginning of the sound.
3. Press the AUDIO RECORDER 
 button to play 
back the audio song (green LED lit).
4. Press the AUDIO RECORDER 
 button to pause 
(green LED blinking).
5. Press the AUDIO RECORDER 
 button once 
again to resume playback (green LED lit).
6. Press the Stop/Reset 
 (PAGE+) button to stop 
playback and return the location to the beginning 
(AUDIO RECORDER 
 button LED unlit).
Moving the playback location
For details on how to move the playback location of an audio 
song, please see “Locate” on page 86.
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Recording an external audio input
Here’s how to record a vocal part by using a mic that’s 
connected to the MIC IN jack.
Programs and combinations with input and effect settings 
that are specifically intended for use with a mic are provided 
in the Drum/SFX category of the KROSS. For the 
procedure, please see “Recording external audio input” on 
page 19 of the Quick Start Guide.
Even for other programs or combinations, you can use the 
mic input simply by connecting a mic and pressing the 
AUDIO IN button to turn it on.
1. Adjust the input level for MIC IN or LINE IN. (see 
“Connecting your input devices” on page 18)
2. Record as described in step 2 and following of 
“Recording the performance of the KROSS” on 
page 87.
Multi-track recording
SD card usage during multi-track recording 
When you perform multi-track recording, the audio recorder 
stores additional data on the SD card in proportion to the 
recording time (see page 85). If you intend to use the audio 
recorder for multi-track recording, you should use an SD 
card with plenty of capacity.
Multi-track recording procedure
To perform multi-track recording, select an audio song, 
move the time location to the place where you want to start 
(whether at the beginning or in the middle of the song), 
switch sounds or audio input sources if necessary, and repeat 
the steps described in “Recording the performance of the 
KROSS” on page 87.
Tip: If you want to change the volume when you’re 
repeatedly recording the sound of the KROSS, you can use 
the Hold function of Program mode or Combination mode to 
adjust the balance. (see pages 28, 44)
In this example, we’ll explain how to record a specific 
region starting in the middle of the song.
1. Select the song on which you want to multi-track 
record.
Press the SETUP button to open the AUDIO 
RECORDER SETUP window. Use the cursor buttons 
◄►▲▼ to choose Audio Song, and use the value dial 
etc. to select a song.
2. Move to the location where you want to begin multi-
track recording.
For details on how to move, please see “Locate” on 
page 86.
Tip: It’s a good idea to move to a point where you can 
start playback slightly earlier than you begin recording.
3. Press the AUDIO RECORDER 
 button to start 
playback. (AUDIO RECORDER 
 button: lit 
green)
4. Press the Rec Control 
 (MENU) button to start 
recording. (AUDIO RECORDER button: lit red)
Play the keyboard of the KROSS or input audio from the 
MIC IN or LINE IN jacks.
5. To stop recording, press the Stop/Reset 
 (PAGE+) 
button (AUDIO RECORDER 
 button: unlit).
If you press the Rec Control   (MENU) button during 
recording, recording will end, playback will continue, 
and the location will advance. To resume recording, press 
the Rec Control 
 (MENU) button.
To start recording in synchronization with your 
performance or input
You can make recording start automatically when you begin 
playing the keyboard or when external audio input is 
received.
Select the appropriate Auto setting and press the Rec Control 
(MENU) button; the 
 button will blink orange, and the 
recorder will be in the record-standby condition. Recording 
will start automatically when you play the keyboard or input 
audio. (see “Specifying how recording will start”)
Preparing a new audio song
1. Press the FUNC (FUNCTION) button to access the 
function list.
2. Use the ▲ (PAGE–) button to select Create New 
Audio Song, and then press the OK (MENU) button. 
The Create New Audio Song dialog box will appear.
3. To assign a name to the song, press the ENTER 
button, enter a name in the text dialog box, and then 
return to this dialog box (see page 105). You can 
change the name later.
4. Press the OK (MENU) button to create the new audio 
song.
On the upper left side of the display, the Audio Track will 
indicate “NEW” to show that this is a new song where 
nothing has been recorded.
Multi-track 
recording 
start location
Multi-track 
recording 
end location
Multi-track 
recording 
start location
Multi-track 
recording 
end location
Record-pause
Press the REC 
Control button
Press the REC 
Control button
Record-pause
Record-pause
Press the REC 
Control button
Press the Stop/Reset button
Record-pause
Move manually
Stop playback 
(return to start location)
Start playback
Continue playback
Play back and record only the multitrack-recorded region
Multi-track record while playing the entire song

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