Kross operation Guide

Introduction to the KROSS
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ENTER button
Use this button to perform a function, select an option 
button, or to turn a check box on/off.
When you select a parameter and press the ENTER button, 
you’ll be able to use the ▲▼ cursor buttons to edit the 
value. After you’ve edited the value, press the ENTER 
button to confirm the change.
When you press the ENTER button on the MAIN page of 
Program or Combination mode, a sound select list will 
appear.
EXIT button
Use this button to cancel the execution of a function or the 
change in a parameter value, or to close a dialog box.
You’ll also use this to move to the first page (such as the 
MAIN page) within the mode.
By using the EXIT button together with another button, you 
can perform the following functions.
• EXIT button + LOCATE button: Store a location in 
Sequencer mode
• EXIT button + FAVORITES button: Use the Add to 
Favorite function
• EXIT button + AUDIO IN: Access AUDIO IN quick 
settings
• EXIT button + value dial: Adjust the contrast (see below)
Value dial
Edit the value of the parameter (edit cell) where the cursor is 
located.
Tip: You can adjust the contrast of the display by holding 
down the EXIT button and turning the value dial.
◄►▲▼ cursor buttons
Use these buttons to move the cursor in the display. Move 
the cursor up/down/left/right to select the parameter that you 
want to edit.
Note: If the page contains more parameters than can be 
shown on a single screen, a ▲▼ symbol is shown to the left 
of the screen, and you’ll be able to scroll the page up/down. 
(see “j: Scroll” on page 8)
You can also use the ▲▼ buttons to increment or decrement 
the value in steps of 1. (see “ENTER button and ▲▼ cursor 
buttons” on page 12)
13. Step sequencer / Favorites
Here you can control the step sequencer and the Favorites 
function.
The step sequencer lets you easily create drum loop patterns 
by using buttons 1–16 to turn the notes on/off that are played 
by the kick, snare, and hi-hat etc.
The Favorites function lets you use buttons 1–16 to 
instantly recall frequently-used programs, combinations, or 
audio songs for the audio recorder to play. You can use this 
function to register favorite sounds, or to arrange the sounds 
you’ll use during a live performance in the order that they 
will be needed.
STEP SEQ button
This button indicates and changes the on/off status of the 
step sequencer. If this is lit up or blinking, you can use 
buttons 1–16 to control the step sequencer.
In Program mode, this will always be on. In Combination 
mode or Sequencer mode, you can turn it off. (see “STEP 
SEQ On/Off” on pages 71, 104 of the Parameter Guide)
If the Favorites function is on, turning this button on will 
make it blink, and you’ll be temporarily able to use buttons 
1–16 to control the step sequencer.
FAVORITES button
Use this button to turn the Favorites function on/off, and 
when registering sounds. (see page 49)
To register a sound, select that program or combination; then 
hold down the EXIT button and press the FAVORITES 
button, and finally use the BANK button and buttons 1–16.
To recall a sound that you’ve registered, turn this button on, 
and then use the BANK button and buttons 1–16.
1...16 buttons
These buttons are used with the step sequencer function and 
with the Favorites function. When using the step sequencer, 
these buttons turn the individual steps of the drum loop 
pattern on/off. If a step is turned on, its button will be lit and 
the drum sound will be heard.
By default, the sequence will play as a 16-step loop. With the 
appropriate settings, you can create a drum loop pattern of 
up to 64 steps. For example if the pattern is 64 steps, the A, 
B, C, and D LEDs will light up consecutively, indicating 
which steps are currently playing.
You’ll also use these buttons to select instruments such as 
kick or snare, and to input accents.
The Favorites function lets you use buttons 1–16 and the 
BANK button to assign up to 64 of your favorite programs 
and combinations to the buttons. The selected bank LED and 
button will light up.
SETUP button
You’ll use this button to access the setup page for the step 
sequencer, or in conjunction with buttons 1–16 and the 
keyboard to select tones or sounds.
When you turn this button on, the SETUP page for Program, 
Combination, or Sequencer mode will appear, allowing you 
to turn steps on/off and to specify the pattern’s resolution, 
length, and the sound used for each tone.
Note: The SETUP page won’t appear if the Favorites 
function is on. Only the shortcut keys will be available.
By holding down the SETUP button and pressing buttons 1–
13, you can select the tone (e.g., kick, snare, accent) that will 
be controlled by buttons 1–16. (see “Tone” on page 81)
By holding down the SETUP button and pressing a key, you 
can select the sound (instrument) that’s actually played by 
each tone. (seepage 82)
RUN button
When you press the RUN button (the button will be lit), the 
step sequencer will begin playing. You’ll hear the drum loop 
pattern that’s specified by buttons 1–16.
When you press the RUN button once again (the button will 
be unlit), the step sequencer will stop playing.
BANK button
Use this button to select the displayed zone of the step 
sequencer, or to switch Favorites banks.
If the step sequencer is on (with the STEP SEQ button lit up 
steadily or blinking), buttons 1–16 will show the on/off 

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