Kronos Accessory DVD-ROM Images and Kronos OS Updates
[UPDATED 10/31/2022: Now includes recommendation for suitable DVD media]
There seem to be a lot of people who have difficulties downloading the ISO files used for reimaging a Korg Kronos from the official Korg support web site — Korg’s site is very slow to load and a bit cranky when it comes to downloads. A lot of times it just plain fails. Since I have a complete set of DVDs from my Kronos 2, I thought I’d make some ISOs and upload them to my Google Drive for folks who can’t make the Korg site work.
Please note that the OS contained in the ISO files for disc part numbers KDV-012B, KDV-013B, and KDV-014B are what shipped with the production Kronos 2 I purchased in October of 2020. They carry a 2014 copyright. This means that once you download and install these, you will also want to download and install the OS updates and possibly also the firmware updates for the Kronos. I updated mine in a single step to version 3.1.3 with no troubles, and have since update to version 3.1.4. Those files are also included at the download locations.
Korg’s own download page for the Kronos does seem to have come back up, at least for the moment, so I took the opportunity to download the newest files, and have made them available from my Google Drive as well. All of the files can be accessed via the links above, and individual files can be selected from the list below.
The ISO files are very large (over 18GB for the whole 3 DVD-ROM set!) and will take a long time to download. There are six files, including the mds files for the original DVDs, or three ISO files for the 3_1_3 set (no mds files). You’ll may also want one of the firmware update files, depending on your computer (Windows or Mac) and version of your Kronos.
Also, I’ve included ISO files to restore a Kronos directly to version 3.1.3, and also files necessary to update all versions of Kronos to version 3.1.3, as well as numerous other files related to the Kronos line-up. I will continue to update this page as long as Korg provides updated files, and as long as I own a Kronos.
For reference, the discs and files are labeled as follows:
| Disc Name | Part Number | Description | Download Files | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORG 3_1_3 DISC IMAGES — Dated 9/29/2020 | Click File Name to Download | |||
| Accessory Disc 1 | Restore Data (part 1 of 3) KronosDVD1_3_1_3 | KronosDVD1_3_1_3.iso | 5.61GB | |
| Accessory Disc 2 | Restore Data (part 2 of 3) KronosDVD2_3_1_3 | KronosDVD2_3_1_3.iso | 5.15GB | |
| Accessory Disc 3 | Restore Data (part 3 of 3) KronosDVD3_3_1_3 | KronosDVD3_3_1_3.iso | 2.66GB | |
| KORG 3_1_3 DISC ADDITIONAL FILES | Click File Name to Download | |||
| Accessory Disc 3 | Factory and Extra Sound Data | FACTORY&Extra_Sound_Data.zip | 244.7MB | |
| Accessory Disc 3 | External Setups | KRONOS_External_Setups.zip | 867KB | |
| Accessory Disc 3 | External Setups | KRONOS_External_Setups(1).zip | 2.2MB | |
| Accessory Disc 3 | Licenses and Source Code | Licenses&src.zip | 159.9MB | |
| Kronos Update and Restore Instructions | KRONOS_Update_and_Restore_E4.pdf | 107KB | ||
| Kronos Version 3.1.3 Release Notes | KRONOS_3_1_3_Release_Notes_E1.pdf | 185KB | ||
| KORG MIDI Driver (2021 RELEASE) | Click File Name to Download | |||
| KRONOS/KORG USB-MIDI Driver (for Windows 10) Version 1.15 r45e | DrvTools(115_r45e).exe | 6.3MB | ||
| KRONOS/KORG USB-MIDI Driver (for Mac OS 10.10 to 10.14) Version 1.2.5 r2 | KORG_USB-MIDI_Driver_1_2_5_r2.dmg | 3.3MB | ||
| KORG KRONOS EDITORS | Click File Name to Download | |||
| KRONOS/Editor/Plug-In Editor 3.1 x64 (MAC) | KRONOSEditor_mac_310_x64.dmg | 147.9MB | ||
| KRONOS/Editor/Plug-in Editor 3.1 (MAC) | KRONOSEditor_mac_310.dmg | 113.3MB | ||
| KRONOS/Editor/Plug-In Editor Version 3.1 (Windows) | KRONOSEditor_win_310.zip | 67MB | ||
| DISCS SHIPPED WITH KRONOS 2 (PURCHASED OCTOBER, 2020) | Click File Name to Download | |||
| Accessory Disc 1 | KDV-012B | Restore Data (part 1 of 3) | KORG_KRONOS_1.iso KORG_KRONOS_1.mds | 5.88GB 8KB |
| Accessory Disc 2 | KDV-013B | Restore Data (part 2 of 3) | KORG_KRONOS_2.iso KORG_KRONOS_2.mds | 5.15GB 8KB |
| Accessory Disc 3 | KDV-014B | Restore Data (part 3 of 3) Factory Preload Sounds KRONOS External Setups KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Mac V1.2.2 KORG USB-MIDI Driver for Windows V1.15 Source Code Owner’s Manuals KRONOS Video Manual | KORG_KRONOS_3.iso KORG_KRONOS_3.mds | 7.39GB 8KB |
| VERSION 3.1.3 UPDATE FILES | Click File Name to Download | |||
| N/A | N/A | Version 3.1.3 update announcement | News | Updates – KRONOS System Updater v3.1.3 and Sub-System Firmware are now available! | KORG (USA) | HTML |
| N/A | N/A | KRONOS/Sub-System Firmware(KRONOS/KRONOS X) for Windows For use with: KRONOS KRONOS X | KRONOS_Sub-System_win_606.zip | 835KB |
| N/A | N/A | KRONOS/Sub-System Firmware(KRONOS/KRONOS X) for Macintosh For use with: KRONOS KRONOS X | KRONOS_Sub-System_mac_606.dmg | 1.2MB |
| N/A | N/A | KRONOS/Sub-System Firmware(KRONOS 2) for Windows For use with: KRONOS 2 KRONOS Gold KRONOS LS KRONOS SE KRONOS (2011) KRONOS X KRONOS Platinum Follow installation instructions included in ZIP file. | KRONOS2_Sub-System_win_110.zip | 693KB |
| N/A | N/A | KRONOS/Sub-System Firmware(KRONOS 2) for Macintosh For use with: KRONOS 2 KRONOS Gold KRONOS LS KRONOS SE KRONOS (2011) KRONOS X KRONOS Platinum Follow installation instructions included in disc image. | KRONOS2_Sub-System_mac_110.dmg | 1.09MB |
| N/A | N/A | KRONOS/System Updater For use with: KRONOS 2 KRONOS Gold KRONOS LS KRONOS SE KRONOS (2011) KRONOS X KRONOS Platinum Follow installation instructions included in ZIP file. | KRONOS_Update_3_1_3.zip | 212.6MB |
| VERSION 3.1.4 UPDATE FILES | Click File Name to Download | |||
| N/A | N/A | Version 3.1.4 Update Date: 2022/02/25 This is the System Updater for the KRONOS Requires Version 3.1.3 be previously installed Removed the limitation on the number of EXs installations/uninstallations For use with: KRONOS 2 KRONOS Gold KRONOS SE KRONOS (2011) KRONOS X KRONOS Platinum KRONOS LS | KRONOS_Update_3_1_4.zip | 212.6MB |
NOTE: You will need dual layer recordable DVD media if you are using the ISO or image files to create DVDs for use in restoring a Kronos, since some of the files are larger than the 4.7GB capacity of a standard DVD. I recommend using media from a reputable brand, such as Verbatim, Memorex, or TDK. DO NOT USE rewritable “RW” media. I would also recommend using a high quality DVD burner, also from a major brand such as LG that supports burning Dual Layer DVD.
DISCLAIMER: These disc images were made from original Korg media or downloaded from the Korg US web site, but are in no way guaranteed or warrantied. I can take no responsibility for any damage or issues that arise from the use of this downloaded content. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. The ISO files are the intellectual property of Korg. Upgrade files were downloaded from Korg.