Korg Kronos 61
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Current Firmware
3.2.3
Download the System Updater ZIP from the Korg support page. Format a USB drive as FAT32, copy the update file to the root, then follow the on-screen instructions on the Kronos to apply the update. No intermediate version is required — the updater can be applied from any previous version.
Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.
Firmware pageopens in a new tab — korg.comFirmware History
Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.
3.2.3
2026-07-22
[New features] "Tine EP VIII" model is now available. EXs43 is available as the full version, with no authorization code required. [Precautions when updating from version 3.2.0 or later] V3.2.3 includes the sound pack Tine EP VIII, which reduces the amount of free PCM RAM by approximately 21MB. [Precautions when updating from version 3.1.4 or earlier] After the update, you cannot downgrade the system to 3.1.4 or below. If you force a downgrade, the system will not boot. KRONOS Editor/Plug-In Editor cannot be used after the update. V3.2.3 includes the sound pack Tine EP I Early and Tine EP VIII, which reduces the amount of free PCM RAM by approximately 64MB.
Release notesopens in a new tab — korg.com
3.2.2
2026-05-11
Fixed an issue where the KRONOS3 ribbon controller would occasionally malfunction.
[CAUTION!!]
- After the update, you cannot downgrade the system to 3.1.4 or below. If you force a downgrade, the system will not boot.
- KRONOS Editor/Plug-In Editor cannot be used after the update.
- V3.2.x includes the sound pack Tine EP I Early, which reduces the amount of free PCM RAM by approximately 43MB.
Release notesopens in a new tab — korg.com
3.2.1
2025-10-24
Version: 3.2.1
Date: 2025-10-24
Cautions:
- After the update, you cannot downgrade the system to 3.1.4 or below. If you force a downgrade, the system will not boot.
- KRONOS Editor/Plug-In Editor cannot be used after the update.
- V3.2.1 includes the sound pack Tine EP I Early, which reduces the amount of free PCM RAM by approximately 43MB.
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the noise issue while playing the short samples of User Sample Banks on KRONOS3.
- "Use Legato Offset" parameter did not function correctly. This has now been fixed.
New Features:
- The Tine EP I Early model is now available on any KRONOS.
Release notesopens in a new tab — korg.com
FAQ
What is the latest firmware for the Korg Kronos 61?
The latest firmware for the Korg Kronos 61 is version 3.2.3, released on 2026-07-22. FW//RADAR checks the manufacturer's official sources for new releases.
Where can I download Korg Kronos 61 firmware?
Directly from Korg's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →
Manufacturer page →opens in a new tab — korg.com
Manual →opens in a new tab — cdn.korg.com
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