Korg Kronos 3 Music Workstation Synthesizer

Since its debut in 2011, the groundbreaking KRONOS has earned complete admiration from musicians worldwide, evolving through model updates and innovations shaped by the feedback from so many professional musicians using KRONOS on the biggest stages and studios around the world.

Revered as the definitive keyboard for professionals and discerning amateurs, the KRONOS has consistently set the gold standard in performance, power and versatility.

Now, by popular demand, the KRONOS is back—refreshed, refined, and ready to reclaim its place in the spotlight. With intuitive controls, access to over 300 premium Sound Libraries, and a suite of exclusive features, the newest KRONOS is designed to redefine what’s possible on any stage and in any studio.

New Sounds, Unmatched Expression

In addition to the thousands of included sound programs and combinations, the new KRONOS introduces 256 additional programs, carefully crafted to elevate your musical creativity. Central to this update are 128 brand-new sound programs, including a stunning Italian piano with gorgeous, transparent resonance, and the Tine EP I Early, an electric piano tone that authentically replicates the earthy, vintage sound of metal rod (tine) mechanisms. These additions, alongside FM electric pianos, versatile synth pads, lush leads, and more, give you a broad palette of truly useful sounds spanning every genre—from timeless classics to modern chart-toppers.

Complementing these are 128 expertly curated sounds from the KRONOS Sound Libraries. Developed in collaboration with 12 world-class sound designers, these sound programs  include the best of their creations, handpicked to inspire and expand your sonic palette. This selection also features new piano voices ensuring KRONOS remains your ultimate go-to keyboard.

Exclusive Programs and Combinations

KRONOS comes preloaded with a treasure trove of iconic sounds from the KRONOS Sound Libraries.

KRS-08 Best of TRITON: A brilliant and inspiring collection of 128 programs from one of the biggest selling synthesizers of all time and included here as a preloaded gift.
KRS-04 Pro Splits and Layers: Essential keyboard splits and layers optimized for real-time performance.
KRS-05 Ensemble Combinations: Band-friendly ensembles featuring brass, strings, and synths.

Additionally, KRS-06 and KRS-06B CX-3 Signature Sounds—a joint collaboration between KORG and some specially chosen top-tier organists—bring 256 CX-3 organ programs to your fingertips, preloaded and ready to play.

This collection of timeless sounds ensure every performer, from soloists to ensemble players, has access to the best KRONOS has to offer.

Streamlined Control, Unparalleled Intuitiveness

The KRONOS control system has been meticulously refined over generations to deliver a performance interface as intuitive as it is powerful. Its layout—featuring eight real-time knobs, nine sliders, and a suite of performance controls—remains comfortably familiar, empowering musicians to focus on their craft and perform intuitively.

At the heart of the interface lies the large, responsive TouchView display, now faster and more responsive than ever and offering at-a-glance access to vital information and settings.

This seamless design ensures anyone familiar with previous KRONOS models can effortlessly dive in.

Optimized for Speed and Precision

KRONOS takes performance efficiency to new heights with its significantly improved startup process. Thanks to a reengineered system architecture, startup time is now 60% faster than previous models, drastically reducing downtime. Coupled with an enhanced TouchView interface, KRONOS provides unmatched responsiveness, ensuring every interaction feels instantaneous and intuitive.

KEY FEATURES

The Artists choice

Wealth of controls, powerful touchscreen and extensive collection of classic sounds— just some of the reasons why KRONOS is both beloved and respected.

Nine Sound Engines & a Rich Sound Library

Covering everything from classics to unique sounds. The SSD capacity has been upgraded from 60GB (KRONOS2) to 128GB, enhancing the amount of presets and PCM sound sources.

• Modeling Synth: 128 sounds newly added. Improved new presets to increase usage opportunities for several sound engines have been added (STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20, Polysix and so on).
• PCM: 128 sounds newly added.
• “EXs22” (Una Corda Sound Removed from “EXs21”) added to Piano. This sound is well-regarded and used in models like Kronos SE, Nautilus, GS-1, GSX, and Poetry.
• “Tine EP I Early”, which is included in Nautilus and GS-X, added to E.Piano.
• Include newly created modern sounds using NAUTILUS, such as FM Electric piano sounds.

Reduced Preload Time

Improved preload time from approx 110 seconds in the previous model to less than half, enabling a much smoother start to operations.

A Luxurious Appearance Unified in Black

The entire enclosure is finished in black, creating a cohesive appearance that complements acoustic instrument sounds, including piano.

Highly Visible and User-Friendly Touchscreen

The large 8-inch display among workstation products has improved touch responsiveness, to be even more user-friendly.

Improvement in component performance

With the improvement in the performance of the mainboard, the cooling fan has been removed, leading to reduced power consumption and fan noise.

Specifications

With the exception of some improvements mentioned above, the layout of buttons, knobs, jacks and software structure are the same as those of the KRONOS2.

Keyboard: After touch is supported for each model

 61 key: Natural Touch Semi Weighted

 73 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)

 88 key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)

External dimensions

  61 key: (W)1064mm x (D)363mm x (H)134mm (41.9” x 14.3” x 5.3”)

  73 key: (W)1245mm x (D)370mm x (H)148mm (49.02” x 14.6” x 5.8”)

  88 key: (W)1457mm x (D)370mm x (H)148mm (57.4” x 14.6” x 5.8”)

Weight: 61 key: 14.2kg (31.3lbs) / 73 key: 20.4kg (45lbs) / 88 key: 23.4kg (51.6lbs)

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