Korg KROME Music Workstation Quick Start Guide

The Korg KROME Quick Start Guide provides essential setup and operation instructions for the KROME music workstation, covering panels, power, display…


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Brand
KORG
Category
Other
Document type
Quick Start Guide
Language
English
Pages
24
File format
PDF
File size
983 KB
Published
28 September, 2026
Updated
28 September, 2026
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About this manual

This Quick Start Guide walks you through the basic functions of the KORG KROME music workstation, including safety precautions, front and rear panel descriptions, power‑on procedures, LCD screen notes, and an overview of the display and operating modes. It also explains how to play sounds, use programs and combinations, control parameters with the joystick and knobs, and work with the arpeggiator and drum track.

Additional sections cover simple program and combination editing, sequencer use, MIDI editing, template songs, effects routing, saving and loading data, demo song playback, and a summary of specifications. The guide is intended as a concise reference for getting the instrument up and running quickly.

What's inside

  • Precautions
  • Front Panel
  • Rear Panel
  • Connecting and Power On
  • Display and Modes
  • Playing Sounds
  • Using Controllers
  • Sequencer
  • Saving and Loading Data
  • Specifications

Specifications

PCM Data Capacity4 GB
Preload Programs640
Preload Combinations384
Number of Effects193
Simultaneous EffectsUp to 8
MIDI Tracks16
Drum Track Patterns605
Arpeggio Patterns900
Keyboard Type (61/73)Semi‑Weighted
Keyboard Type (88)Natural Weighted Hammer Action
Auto Power‑Off Timer4 hours

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn the KORG KROME on?

Connect the AC adapter, set the volume knob to the left, then press the power switch on the rear panel.

How can I save my edited programs or settings?

Press the WRITE button to write programs, combinations, global settings, drum kits, or arpeggio patterns to the internal memory.

What is the default auto power‑off time?

The auto power‑off function is set to turn the unit off after about four hours of no user input.

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