From the world renown R&D facilities in Waltham, MA, the K20 Series represents the culmination of Kurzweil’s 30+ year evolution of V.A.S.T. technology, perfected through generations of venerable K2 synthesizers. With 32 customizable layers per program, massive polyphony and a host of creative hands-on controls, the K20 Series empowers you to craft expansive and nuanced sounds ranging from V.A.S.T. classics through yet unheard of soundscapes.
Keyboard: |
61-key, semi-weighted synth action with velocity and pressure (aftertouch) sensitive adjustable keys (Fatar TP/9)
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Display: |
480 x 272 pixel high resolution color LCD with adjustable brightness |
Polyphony: |
256 voice polyphony, dynamically allocated |
Multitimbral: |
16 parts (one per MIDI channel) |
Architecture: |
Dynamic VAST: powerful synthesis engine, with user-programmable DSP algs and routing. Cascade Mode: route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program – up to 32 consecutive layers deep! KB3 ToneReel Engine 6-Operator FM Engine VA1 Virtual Analog Oscillators + DSP |
Sample Flash Memory: |
2 GB factory samples 2 GB of re-loadable, non-volatile, user flash memory |
Factory Programs: |
2042 |
User Programs: |
4000 |
Factory Multis: |
587 (up to 16 independent controller zones) |
User Multis: |
4000 |
General MIDI: |
No |
Kurzweil String Resonance: |
Yes |
Master EQ/Compressor: |
Yes |
Effects: |
Over 1000 complex effect chains, incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects – reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more 32 total FX units |
Controllers: |
Monopressure (aftertouch) 1 pitch wheel 1 assignable modulation wheel 1 assignable ribbon controller 9 assignable sliders 9 assignable knobs 10 assignable buttons 2 transpose switches Tap tempo button and tempo knob Arp controls Transport controls *2 switch pedal inputs each supporting single/dual switch pedal or single half damper pedal *2 continuous control pedal inputs (*pedals sold separately) |
Sequencer: |
16 Tracks; 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more. |
MIDI CC Step Sequencers: |
16 simultaneous |
Riffs: |
16-per Multi |
Arpeggiators: |
1-per Program, 16-per Multi |
System Sample Rate: |
48kHz |
Analog Outputs: |
Four (2 pairs) 1/4″ balanced TRS analog (32-bit DACs) Automatic mono switching on main outs +21dBu maximum output 50Ω balanced source impedance |
Audio Inputs: |
Two 1/4” jacks (one stereo pair) accepting Line/Instrument level signals. |
Headphones: |
1 back panel 1/4″ headphone output 130mW into 32 ohm headphones |
MIDI: |
In, Out |
USB: |
Complete MIDI functionality over USB Play and control the K2700 with a USB MIDI controller (USB host functionality) User Object file transfer to/from USB Flash Drive Operating System updates from USB Flash Drive |
Software Editors: |
External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iPad |
FREE OS Updates: |
OS updates via USB drive |
Included Accessories: |
Power cable |
Height: |
4.5” (11.5 cm) |
Depth: |
14.2” (36 cm) |
Length: |
38.3” (98.5 cm) |
Weight: |
26.3 lb (11.92 kg) |
Power: |
Internal power supply |