Kurzweil

USA, est. 1989 · 10 products across 1 categories

10
Total Products
1
Categories
$1,090
Avg Price
$41
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About Kurzweil

Kurzweil Music Systems emerged in the late 1980s, quickly establishing a reputation for innovative sampling technology and powerful, versatile synthesizers. Initially known for their groundbreaking digital pianos that incorporated sampled acoustic sounds, Kurzweil has consistently pushed boundaries in keyboard instrument design, catering to both professional musicians and serious hobbyists. Their commitment to realism and expressive performance has solidified their place in the music technology landscape.

Founded
1989
Country
USA
Segment
Mid-range to Premium
Target
Kurzweil appeals to performing musicians, composers, and producers seeking versa
Known For
K2000 series synthesizers Trinity workstation Pianos with sampled acoustic sounds Flash memory technology Intuitive user interface
PROS
  • • Exceptional sampled sounds & realism
  • • Powerful and flexible synthesis engine
  • • User-friendly interface for complex features
  • • Robust build quality and reliability
  • • Versatile for various musical genres
CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming for absolute beginners
  • • Older models can have limited connectivity
  • • Some find the aesthetic design somewhat dated
  • • Larger workstation models are heavy
  • • Software updates can be infrequent

Kurzweil Products

Kurzweil KaP1-WH - Stage Pianos

Kurzweil KaP1-WH

Stage Pianos

$925
Weight 19.7 kg Key action Weighted keys
Digital Piano, 88 weighted keys with hammer action (H1 Ivory), 4 built-in speakers with 2 x 15 W...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil KaP1-LB - Stage Pianos

Kurzweil KaP1-LB

Stage Pianos

$925
Weight 19.7 kg Key action Weighted keys
Digital Piano, 88 weighted keys with hammer action (H1 Ivory), 4 built-in speakers with 2 x 15 W...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil KaE1-WH - Stage Pianos

Kurzweil KaE1-WH

Stage Pianos

$462
Weight 14.8 kg Key action Weighted keys
Stage Piano, H1 Ivory hammer action with 88 weighted keys, 128-Voice polyphonic, 20 Instrument...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil KaE1-LB - Stage Pianos

Kurzweil KaE1-LB

Stage Pianos

$450
Weight 14.8 kg Key action Weighted keys
Stage Piano, H1 Ivory hammer action with 88 weighted keys, 128-Voice polyphony, 20 Instrument...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil K2700 - Workstations

Kurzweil K2700

Workstations

$3,009
Weight 23.6 kg Key action Weighted keys
Synthesizer Workstation, 88-Key velocity sensitive hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) with an aftertouch, 256...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil KP-2 - Sustain Pedals

Kurzweil KP-2

Sustain Pedals

$41
Sustain Pedal, 6.3 mm mono jack with cable (normally closed), Rubberised base
4.9 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil KP-3 - Sustain Pedals

Kurzweil KP-3

Sustain Pedals

$67
Sustain Pedal, Switchable, Compatible with Kurzweil KP-3, and also for other manufacturers
4.4 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil KP-1 - Sustain Pedals

Kurzweil KP-1

Sustain Pedals

$41
Sustain Pedal, With 6.3 mm mono jack cable (normally open)
4.6 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil K2088 - Synthesizers

Kurzweil K2088

Synthesizers

$2,662
Weight 22.38 kg Keys 88 keys Key action Weighted keys
Synthesizer Workstation, 88 keys with hammer action and aftertouch (Fatar TP/40L), 256 voice...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Kurzweil K2061 - Synthesizers

Kurzweil K2061

Synthesizers

$2,314
Weight 11.9 kg Key action Semi-weighted keys
Synthesizer Workstation, 61 semi-weighted keys (Fatar TP/9) with velocity and aftertouch, 256-voice...
4.3 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Kurzweil

While Kurzweil is a US-based company, manufacturing is primarily handled in overseas facilities, mainly in China, to maintain competitive pricing.

Kurzweil keyboards offer a depth of features, which can present a learning curve, but their interface is designed to be relatively intuitive, especially with the included tutorials and online resources.

Kurzweil pioneered advanced sampling techniques, focusing on multi-sampling and looping to achieve a more realistic and nuanced sound compared to earlier digital instruments.

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