Kross operation Guide

Front and rear panels
Items in the display
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7. Pedals
ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack
An optional EXP-2 (foot controller) or XVP-10 (expression 
pedal) can be connected to this jack. You can use a pedal to 
apply modulation to sounds or effects, or to adjust the 
overall volume.
The function of the assignable pedal is specified by Global/
Media mode settings in the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page. 
(see “Connecting a foot pedal” on page 21)
ASSIGNABLE SWITCH jack
An on/off-type foot switch such as the optional PS-1 or PS-2 
(pedal switch) can be connected to this jack. You can use a 
foot switch to apply modulation to sounds or effects, to set 
the tap tempo, or to start/stop the sequencer or to punch-in/
out.
The function of the assignable switch is specified by Global/
Media mode settings in the G-INPUT/CTRL> FOOT page, 
just as for the assignable pedal. (see “Connecting a foot 
switch” on page 20)
DAMPER jack
An optional DS-1H (damper pedal) can be connected to this 
jack. If the optional DS-1H is connected, it will function as a 
half-damper pedal. If another switch-type pedal is 
connected, it will function as a damper switch.
The DS-1H half-damper pedal allows a finer degree of 
control compared to a switch-type pedal. Set the pedal 
polarity so that the pedal will function correctly. (see 
“Connecting a damper pedal” on page 20)
Items in the display 
a: Current page
This indicates the current page within the selected mode.
From the left, this shows the initial letter of the mode name 
and the page name.
b: Tabs 
Most pages are divided into multiple tabs.
Use the PAGE+/– buttons to select the tab that you want to 
see.
c: Parameters
The parameters for various settings are shown in the display.
Use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons to select a parameter.
d: Edit cell
Some of the parameters or parameter values will be 
highlighted when you use the ◄►▲▼ cursor buttons. This 
is called the edit cell, and the highlighted item will be 
available for editing.
Other methods can also be used to adjust parameters that are 
indicated by the following icons.
e: Popup button 
If a parameter indicated by this button is selected (i.e., when 
it is the edit cell), you can press the ENTER button to see a 
popup menu that shows the available parameter values.
To enter a value for the parameter, use the ▲▼ cursor 
buttons.
f: Option buttons
If a parameter with this type of button is selected (i.e., when 
it is the edit cell), you can press the ENTER button to choose 
one of multiple options.
g: Toggle
If a parameter with this symbol is selected (i.e., when it is the 
edit cell), pressing the ENTER button will switch the 
function or turn it on/off each time you press the ENTER 
button.
b: Tabs 
a: Current page
d: Edit cell
g: Toggle
h: Check box
c: Parameters
e: Popup button 
f: Option buttons

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Introduction to the KROSS
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h: Check box
By selecting a check box parameter and pressing the ENTER 
button or turning the value dial, you can select or clear the 
check box.
You can enable or disable a parameter or function by 
selecting or clearing the check box. The parameter or 
function is enabled if the check box is selected, and disabled 
if it is cleared.
i: 
 Category select icon
For parameters indicated by this icon, you can use the 
CATEGORY dial or the SELECT dial to select the category 
or number.
j: Scroll
Use this to see parameter values that cannot be shown in a 
single screen. Additional parameters exist in the direction of 
the black indicator.
k: Function list
The function list will appear when you press the 
FUNCTION button. The functions that are shown will 
depend on the page that’s selected.
The functions shown on the bottom of the dialog box are 
assigned to the four buttons. (see page 3)
l: Function dialog box
When you select a function, you’ll see a dialog box where 
you can adjust the settings that are needed to execute the 
command. The dialog box that appears will depend on the 
command that you selected. Some commands such as Solo 
Setting do not display a dialog box.
* Text edit
When you select a parameter indicated by this icon and press 
the ENTER button, a text edit window will appear.
In this screen you can rename text (such as the name of a 
program, combination, or song). (see “Editing names” on 
page 105)
* OK (MENU) button, CANCEL (FUNCTION) button
To execute a function, press the OK button. To cancel 
without executing, press the CANCEL button.
* Done button, Copy button, Insert button
There are also buttons such as Done, Copy, and Insert which 
perform an action when pressed, like the OK button and 
CANCEL button explained in “* Function dialog box.”
h: Check box
j: Scroll
k: Function list
l: Function dialog box
Text edit icon
CANCEL (FUNCTION) button
OK (MENU) button

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Basic Information About the KROSS’s modes
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Basic Information
About the KROSS’s modes
The KROSS has numerous functions that let you play and 
edit programs or combinations, record and play back 
sequence data, and manage media. These functions are 
grouped into “modes.” The KROSS has four modes.
There is also an audio recorder function that lets you record 
an audio signal from an external mic or line input, or the 
audio of the program, combination, or sequencer playback.
You can use the Favorites function to select and play a 
program, combination, or audio recorder song regardless of 
the mode you’re in.
Program mode
Programs are the basic sounds of KROSS.
In Program mode, you can:
• Select and play Programs.
• Use one arpeggiator in your performance.
• Play back Drum Track patterns while you perform using 
a Program.
• You can use the step sequencer to easily create drum 
loop patterns. You can play a program while a drum 
pattern plays back. You can also perform simultaneously 
with the arpeggiator and drum track.
• Edit Programs
You can use the Tone Adjust function to easily edit the 
program.
You can use the quick layer/split function to easily layer 
two programs or create split sounds.
You can adjust the parameters and settings of the 
oscillators, filters, amps, EGs, LFOs, effects, arpeggiator, 
drum track, etc. 
You can use up to five insert effects, and two master 
effects.
Plus, you can create drum programs using drum kits (as 
created in Global mode).
Combination mode
Combinations are sets of up to 16 programs that can be 
played simultaneously, letting you create sounds that are 
more complex than a single Program. In Combination mode, 
you can:
• Select and play Combinations.
• Use multiple timbres to play arpeggio patterns generated 
by two arpeggiators.
• Use one timbre for the drum track pattern, and play back 
a drum pattern while you perform.
• Use the step sequencer to easily create drum loop 
patterns. You can play a combination while a drum 
pattern plays back. You can also perform simultaneously 
with the arpeggiator and drum track.
• Use the KROSS as a 16-track multi-timbral tone 
generator.
• Edit Combinations
You can use the tone adjust function to easily edit the 
program of each timbre.
You can assign Programs to each of the 16 Timbres, each 
with separate volume, pan, and keyboard and velocity 
zones; adjust settings for effects, arpeggiator, drum track, 
step sequencer.
Plus, you can use up to five insert effects, and two master 
effects.
Sequencer mode
Sequencer mode lets you record, playback, and edit MIDI 
tracks. You can:
• Use the sixteen-track MIDI sequencer to record and play 
back songs.
• Record a single MIDI track, one at a time, or record as 
many as all sixteen tracks simultaneously. You can also 
record system exclusive messages.
• Use multiple tracks to record and play back 
performances generated by two arpeggiators.
• Use one track for the drum track pattern, and play back 
or record a drum pattern.
• Use the step sequencer to easily create drum patterns.
• Edit songs
• Use the KROSS as a 16-part multi-timbral sound 
module.
• GM/GM2 playback is also supported.
• Use the Tone Adjust function to easily edit the program 
of each track.
• Use up to five insert effects, and two master effects.
Global/Media mode
Here is where you can save/load data on an SD card. You 
can also adjust overall settings for the entire KROSS, and 
edit drum kits and arpeggio patterns.
• Adjust settings that affect the entire KROSS, such as 
master tune and global MIDI channel.
• Create user scales
• Create drum kits using drumsamples.
• Create user arpeggio patterns.
• Set the function of the assignable pedals and assignable 
buttons.
• Transmit MIDI System Exclusive data dumps.
• Save and load Programs, Combinations, MIDI Songs, 
and Global setup data.
• Format the SD card. 
• Export and import sequences to and from SMF (Standard 
MIDI Files)
Audio recorder
• There’s an independent audio recorder. It can record 
audio from an external mic or line input, or the audio of a 
program, combination, or sequencer performance. The 
sequencer and audio recorder are not able to synchronize. 
(see page 85)
Favorites function
• This lets you register programs, combinations, and audio 
songs using buttons 1–16 for instant recall.

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