Kurzweil K2600X 88 Note Fully Weighted Workstation Keyboard Synthesiser

K2600X 88 Note Fully Weighted Workstation Keyboard Synthesiser description:

Kurzweil K2600x: The Evolution of Sound Continues

Building on Kurzweil's world-renowned operating system, the K2600 can do more than ever before. The new operating system expands the algorithms from 32 to 127 with Kurzweil's exclusive Triple Modular Processing. The K2600x is a complete workstation, allowing the user to work from concept to completion without changing stations.

Kurzweil is known for quality instruments that are upgraded, not outdated. All K2000 and K2500 Series libraries are forward compatible with the K2600x. That is how Kurzweil was able to build the largest sound library in the world. In addition, Kurzweil reads other major formats directly into the system for use with its V.A.S.T. architecture. New operating systems and options are always being created, expanding an artist's power while preserving his investment in time and programming.

Kurzweil's award-winning proprietary Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology (V.A.S.T.) is a state-of-the-art synthesis system, giving an artist powerful expression not available with any other brand. V.A.S.T. can accurately model or emulate many synthesis processes offered by the competition, past or present. In addition, V.A.S.T. has many processes not available anywhere else. A simple comparison will prove the K2600 is the clear choice for any sound professional.

The K2600x also includes new features that players around the world have asked for. Most options on the K2600 are now user-installable, allowing quick and easy upgrades to the workstation. Kurzweil's exclusive KDFX is now standard on all K2600 units allowing digital effects processing to any signal. Flash ROM has been upgraded from 2Mb to 4Mb, giving twice the memory for fast system upgrades and setups. The KB-3 Tone Wheel Organ Mode is now standard, providing powerful tone wheel synth models and control.

The KB-3 Organ Mode is standard on all K2600 series instruments. The sliders and mod wheel accurately model the drawbars of a Tone Wheel Organ. This revolutionary synthesis modeling tool gives the user the power to blend harmonics in real-time to create and control unique new timbres. Full polyphony is always maintained, with a single-voice containing 9 harmonics that may be blended, controlled and/or recorded in real-time. KB-3 is just the beginning, future software enhancements will unlock the true potential of this new tool.

Now more accessible than ever, the K2600x user can install options including PRAM memory expansion (from 477K to 1.5MB), Sample RAM (up to 128MB) and up to four optional Sound ROM boards can be installed.

Kurzweil K2600X main features include:

• 88 note weighted action keyboard
• True 48 polyphony with 192 oscillators
• Fluorescent 64 x 240 backlit LCD display
• Full MIDI controller capabilities including eight sliders, two ribbon controllers, footswitches, pedals and breath controllers - all assignable
• Over 450 programs provided
• Up to 44MB on board ROM sounds, including Kurzweil's acclaimed Stereo Grand Piano
• 4MB sample memory upgradable to 128MB (units sold in the US come with 64MB)
• V.A.S.T. Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology with 60 DSP functions.
• New Triple Modular Processing offers 126 sound shaping algorithms for per-voice processing
• Extensive sample-processing capabilities and graphic waveform editing
• KDFX- Powerful 5 stereo bus, 24-bit digital effects engine
• KB-3 Organ Mode provides powerful tone wheel organ synth modeling
• Live Mode, real-time processing of live inputs through both synth and KDFX effects engines
• 32 track sequencer with comprehensive editing tools
• 16 MIDI channel multitimbral, each can be a 32 layer program
• Flash memory for OS and ROM storage (allows software updates via Floppy Disk and SCSI)
• Sampling Option with analog and digital inputs and sample-while-play capability (RAM Tracks)
• (10) Balanced analog audio outputs (Mix pair PLUS 8 individual) with 18-bit DACs
• Stereo headphone output