Kurzweil K2700
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Kurzweil
K2700
Product Info
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The K2700 is a powerhouse workstation – a real throwback to the glory days of Kurzweil. It’s packed with incredible sound engines like V.A.S.T. and FM, making it perfect for sound designers, composers, and players who want a massive palette of sonic possibilities at their fingertips. If you're after a deep, versatile, and unique keyboard sound, this is a serious contender.
Product Description
- Kurzweil K2700
- Synthesizer Workstation
- 88-Key velocity sensitive hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) with an aftertouch
- 256 Voices
- 4.5 GB Factory sounds and 3.5 GB memory for own samples
- More than 1500 preset sounds
- 8 GB Flash play
- V.A.S.T synthesis
- 6-Operator FM engine
- VA1 Virtual Analogue Synthesis
- KB3 ToneReal Organ
- K.S.R. (Kurzweil String Resonance) modelling technology
- Extensive effects section including reverb
- delay
- chorus
- flanger
- phaser
- distortion
- rotary speaker
- compressor and much more
- Master effects section with a 3-band equaliser and a compressor
- Multimode with 16 parts and 16-zone multi controller mode
- 16-Track sequencer
- MIDI CC sequencer
- riff generator and arpeggiator
- 16 Velocity sensitive trigger pads
- Freely assignable ribbon controller
- 9 Faders
- 9 rotary controls and 10 buttons for real-time control
- 4.3" Colour display
- A pitch and modulation wheel
- An integrated USB stereo audio interface
- 2 Audio inputs (XLR/TRS combo jack) for line
- instrument and microphone signals (+48V phantom power switchable)
- 4 Audio outputs: 6.3 mm TRS jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm TRS jack
- 4 Pedal inputs: 6.3 mm TRS jack
- MIDI in/out
- A USB-B port for computer connection
- A USB-A port for media storage
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1295 x 394 x 140 mm
- Weight: 23.6 kg
- Incl. a foot switch
- a USB cable and a power cord
PROS
- • Fatar TP/40L keys offer excellent feel and responsiveness
- • V.A.S.T. engine provides remarkably deep and complex sound design
- • Extensive preset library covers a huge range of musical styles
- • 16-zone multi controller offers incredible performance flexibility
CONS
- • The user interface can feel dated and less intuitive than modern workstations
- • The sheer number of features can be overwhelming for beginners
- • Physical size and weight make it less portable for gigging
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Type
Velocity sensitive hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) with aftertouch
Sounds
Over 1500 presets, 4.5 GB factory sounds, 3.5 GB user sample memory
Sequencer
16-Track sequencer with MIDI CC and riff generator
Sampler
4 GB Flash play, 3.5 GB user sample memory
Weight
Approximately 45 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
V.A.S.T. prioritizes a very specific, organic sound – think lush pads and realistic instruments. While it doesn’t have the modularity of some modern synths, it excels at creating those classic, layered sounds.
Absolutely. It's a superb tool for layering sounds and creating complex performance setups, though it does require some initial programming to fully utilize.
The KB3 is surprisingly good; it captures the nuances of vintage organs, including rotary speaker simulation. It’s not a replacement for a top-tier dedicated organ, but it's a very capable option within a workstation.
