Kurzweil

USA, est. 1989 · 9 products across 1 categories

9
Total Products
1
Categories
$1,013
Avg Price
$39
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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 KaE1-WH - Stage Pianos

Kurzweil KaE1-WH

Stage Pianos

$439
Stage Piano, H1 Ivory hammer action with 88 weighted keys, 128-Voice polyphonic, 20 Instrument...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kurzweil KaE1-LB - Stage Pianos

Kurzweil KaE1-LB

Stage Pianos

$439
Stage Piano, H1 Ivory hammer action with 88 weighted keys, 128-Voice polyphony, 20 Instrument...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kurzweil K2700 - Workstations

Kurzweil K2700

Workstations

$2,859
Synthesizer Workstation, 88-Key velocity sensitive hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) with an aftertouch, 256...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kurzweil KP-1H - Sustain Pedals

Kurzweil KP-1H

Sustain Pedals

$76
Half-Damper Sustain Pedal, Connection: 6.3 mm Stereo jack with cable (normally open)
4.6 Expert Rating
Kurzweil KP-2 - Sustain Pedals

Kurzweil KP-2

Sustain Pedals

$39
Sustain Pedal, 6.3 mm mono jack with cable (normally closed), Rubberised base
4.6 Expert Rating
Kurzweil KP-3 - Sustain Pedals

Kurzweil KP-3

Sustain Pedals

$61
Sustain Pedal, Switchable, Compatible with Kurzweil KP-3, and also for other manufacturers
4.5 Expert Rating
Kurzweil KP-1 - Sustain Pedals

Kurzweil KP-1

Sustain Pedals

$39
Sustain Pedal, With 6.3 mm mono jack cable (normally open)
4.4 Expert Rating
Kurzweil K2088 - General Synthesizers

Kurzweil K2088

General Synthesizers

$2,749
Synthesizer Workstation, 88 keys with hammer action and aftertouch (Fatar TP/40L), 256-voice...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kurzweil K2061 - General Synthesizers

Kurzweil K2061

General Synthesizers

$2,419
Synthesizer Workstation, 61 semi-weighted keys (Fatar TP/9) with velocity and aftertouch, 256-voice...
4.8 Expert Rating

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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