Kurzweil K2088
Product information "Kurzweil K2088"
The new Kurzweil K2088 workstation combines modern sounds with a classic playing feel. Equipped with an 88-key hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) including aftertouch, it offers a nuanced and dynamic playing experience.
The legendary V.A.S.T. synthesis, the integrated 6-operator FM engine and virtual analogue sound synthesis give the K2088 virtually limitless possibilities. Sound designers benefit from its flexible sound engine with 32 layers per program, extensive modulation options and an impressive number of studio-quality multi effects.
The patented FlashPlay® technology provides instant sound playback with no loading times, 2 GB of factory sounds and a further 2 GB for user samples. The 256-voice polyphony ensures a reliable performance even with complex layer setups. Additional features such as the 16-track MIDI sequencer, comprehensive controller section, a powerful arpeggiator and the software editor for Windows, macOS and iOS make the K2088 a fully fledged music production centre.
Additional features:
- 2042 factory presets
- 4000 user presets
- 587 factory multis
- 4000 user multis
- KB3 ToneReal organs
- Kurzweil String Resonance
- Virtual Analog Synthesis
- Arpeggiator
- Software editor for macOS, Windows and iOS
- Aftertouch: yes
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 1295 x 395 x 130 mm
- Display: 480 x 272 pixel LCD
- Keyboard: Hammer Action (Fatar TP/40L)
- Keys: 88
- Memory: 2 GB Sample Flash Memory, 2 GB User Sample Memory
- Other in/outputs: Kopfhörerausgang:1 x 6,3 mm Klinke, 2 x Audio-Eingang, 4 x Audio-Ausgang, 2 x Line-Eingänge
- Pedal/Controller Connection: 2x Foot Controller, 2x Foot Switch (Sustain/ definable)
- Playing Aids: Ribbon Controller, 9 Regler, 9 Fader, Pitch Bender, Modulationsrad
- Polyphony: 256
- Sequencer: 16-Track Sequencer
- Subcategory: Work Station
- Synthesis: virtuell analog
- USB / MIDI: 2 x USB-Anschlüsse, MIDI In, OUT und USB-MIDI
- Weight: 22,38 kg
- FlashPlay®-Technologie
- MIDI-Multimode mit 16 Parts
- Master Transport Controls
- 16-Zonen Controller Mode
- V.A.S.T. Synthesis
- 6-Operator FM Engine
- sound generation: V.A.S.T Synthesis and Editing
The company history of Kurzweil Music Systems begins in 1976 with a meeting between Stevie Wonder and Raymond "Ray" Kurzweil. After his studies, Ray had invented the world's first reading machine that enabled blind people to have printed text read aloud by a machine, and Stevie Wonder was the first customer for that device.
Over time the two became good friends and had many conversations, including about applications in the music industry made possible by the technology.
This challenge sparked Raymond's interest, and in 1983 he founded Kurzweil Music Systems. In the same year a first prototype was presented at NAMM, which a year later culminated in the first K250 units being produced and shipped. Initially there was much scepticism whether an electronic device could truly replicate the sound of an acoustic piano, but after several A/B comparisons with real pianists the answer was clear: "Yes!" What made the K250 so special? The synthesizer featured an 88-key weighted keyboard, 12-voice polyphony and 2 MB ROM storing the internal samples. For the time, these specs were exceptional.
Kurzweil, however, did not rest on its success but continuously advanced the technology over the years. This, of course, attracted attention among musicians, making Kurzweil controllers and synthesizers welcomed guests on stages and in studios around the world.
In 1990 the company was acquired by the Korean piano maker Young Chang, who continues to produce the instruments in the USA to the same high standards.
True bestsellers and crowd-pullers from Kurzweil include the flagship K2700 and the brand-new SP7 Grand. With their 88 weighted hammer-action keys, authentic tones and pro features they excite both studio and live keyboardists alike. A complete list of features and video content can be found on the respective product detail pages.
