Kurzweil K2000 user reviews ( 8/10) - 6 user reviews

• 07/25/10

  fredziak's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A reference"

  Characteristics

  This is a very complete synthesizer which is difficult to detail all the possibilities. Acclaimed in the 90s, this model has inspired many machines for nearly 20 years. Upon its release, the K2000 brings everything was done better and goes beyond, with a very open architecture based on the famous DSP. Accordingly, the synthesizer provides a set of algorithms consisting of many advanced features to sculpt a sound from the base of a collection of samples internal, external samples (like any good sampler) or forms of elementary waves generated, as will the latest "virtual analog". In the end, it almost makes a kind of "modular digital" that explores many worlds of sound.
  
  The K2000 is a machine of great strength. We feel that we are dealing with high-end of the day. The keyboard seems poor at first with small plastic buttons. However, to use it proves to be a master keyboard of choice through both its strength and great expressiveness.
  
  I inflated my K2000 with 64 MB of RAM, the chip's latest OS and an external SCSI hard drive full of sound banks each more impressive than others. This configuration seems recommended to enjoy all the possibilities of the craft. Incidentally, I also replaced the sound chip factories by those newer sounds of the VP series, equivalent to those of K2500.

  Utilization

  In retrospect, ergonomics lacks buttons or sliders to edit the settings. If the proposed Kurzweil, the K2000 would have resembled the ideal would be wonderful synth beat virtual analog fashion. Unfortunately, it was not in the era of time (despite the release of JD 800 and perhaps precisely because of his mixed success at its release). Suddenly, the interface is kind of menus / submenus / sub-menus shown in a LCD and it must be admitted that in absolute terms, this is not the best.
  
  However, when compared to other machines of this type and his age, the K2000 is exemplary: the organization of functions has been thought in the interests of clarity and efficiency. The main dial is really welcome. Of course the wealth of functions requires the efforts of grip but the interface design is admirable sense. Anyway, reading the massive manual is highly recommended to enjoy the power of the engine.
  
  My main regret today for the management of memory, especially for external programs and samples. Even with the solution of the SCSI disk, navigate the file tree is fairly laborious and time loading point out that the technologies used are from another era. This is not an obstacle but a frustration that makes use less direct and less pleasant.

  Sounds

  The sound quality is very professional, clear and precise. The machine is extremely versatile, it excels in almost all types of sounds. The imitation of all kinds of instruments is very correct and it's going to the symphony with analog synthesizers. The wealth of features to create rich textures and complex.
  
  In short, it would be almost perfect but I think the K2000 is suffering a bit from a lack of personality. I mean, a lot of famous synthesizers have made a specific sound, recognizable, and although it's not too much the case that the K2000 on this subject, is rather chameleon act. Although not entirely neutral, it is rare to specifically choose the K2000 to bring a distinctive sound when it is the main reason for using a D50 now or Wavestation example.

  Overall Opinion

  I bought the K2000 because I was looking for both a good synth and a general good master keyboard for an affordable price.
  
  I do not regret this choice that allows me to have hands a very powerful machine, very professional and versatile. Of course, we can find better today but it is more expensive. And if it is assumed that it was a reference for years is that we must still make good music with today ...
  
  Finally, its complexity and neutrality are perhaps less attractive as a synthesizer of others but I think it is his philosophy that let the user express his own creativity and originality. In short, the K2000 is an instrument that does not reveal its value to those who demonstrate perseverance. While at work!
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• 10/14/07

  linn134's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Big plastic keyboard, yet pro trs.
  
  At least "pro" as you could still say the machines for people srieuses srieux.
  
  The one I'm going to cause a silent version 3J OS, so a K2000 V3 option without sampling.
  
  
  
  The keyboard is nice, though a little soft, but you get done. It's not a heavy touch or ballast version but a real keyboard synth all springs.
  
  
  
  The machine is heavy modrment compared to large steel machine of yesterday and today.
  
  
  
  We will explore the synthse VAST for years because it does not tame as fast as the analog modlisation. And of course, the interface is type "90": no analog knobs fawn.
  
  
  
  The polyphony is variable and I could never take the default of the ct l.
  
  MIDI sequencer and everything else is a real say as britons Workstation.

  Utilization

  - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
  
  Absolutely not. Question handling is all about learning. The Kurz 'is as far as respect MRIT by connoisseurs. Nothing is IMMEDIATE and it's the only vritable default. Ergonomic nightmare, as menus, pages tail single file, options in all directions.
  
  A real head-taking, textbook required if you want to draw autrechose the factory sounds.
  
  
  
  - The edition of sounds and effects is it easy?
  
  In beginners, no. But when we understand the principle and acquired some automation has become clear.
  
  
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
  
  Hem. Not really clear and just as little enough, but at least a push to move the derrire to understand.

  Sounds

  - The sounds they agree your style of music?
  
  This keyboard is a synthesizer, a real, not a groovebox or sound bank: should stick to it and practice a lot. That the grain does not satisfy some (give subjective) is comprhensible, but we will judge after his one real program.
  
  
  
  - Are they ralistes?
  
  Not too much, put a few good pianos and organs trs typs hallucinating.
  
  It's a matter of sample and programming for the party stuff and your playing to the "art".
  
  
  
  For other questions, nothing beats a concert by Jean-Michel Jarre and Pink Floyd, Listen and you'll understand.

  Overall Opinion

  I do not use more recent years, lack of space. I jealously guards a K2000 RSVP in a corner away but the keyboard is over. Not that he would have dplu, but lack of space ...
  
  
  
  I really apprci dynamics and the complexity of its programming: trs far we can go into research and modulate this with a great expressiveness.
  
  
  
  I had tons of synthetic (yes, it's possible, with keyboards over 30Kg is quickly seen ) And it labeled me a lot. I'm all analos and income between the VA, the PCM, FM, phase distortion ones (Casio) etc ... The K2000 is a legends, a real nice tool synthse. It's ugly, boring, but TRS program endearing.
  
  
  
  It is a vritable instrument: it will not work with eager and knows how gnreux with the Braves. Tame it, it's a machine of choice.
  
  
  
  Report qualitprix current IComparable. The sampling option is not used much.
  
  
  
  Legendary, pro, cheap, strong, powerful and yet the page: the real deal.
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• 11/06/04

  virtuose's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  My K2000 is almost more features than my computer. This machine has an interface that does not require the computer to become a musician. Everything is simple, intuitive, and I have known of the machines ...
  
  On each parameter, you can press again on the EDIT and returns another page of functions ...
  
  Her features are no longer present, but since its release, no new machine has done better (or maybe the K2500 or K2600) ... Its software development day has tons of good help and that's good.
  
  As proof, the Waves plays synth, AIFF, Akai S1000, Roland S series, and Ensoniq ... As you know the machines as versatile??
  
  In addition, the SCSI interface works fine for some people to know how to handle it with care. The mine has an internal hard drive, a 100MB Zip drive and CD ROM.
  
  This synth is a must, and t is always a must.

  Utilization

  Operation is simple after your few hours of course. Only regret is the lack of controllers in real time but the time of its conception, it was no longer fashionable because the mode was the "all screen" with function keys ...
  
  Its after touch is a little sensitive but it is also adjustable with curves that you can even tell!
  
  The keyboard is from a very pleasant, the plastic is of good quality and the machine is solid.
  
  Losrque you get used her manipulation, you create sounds in a few minutes tearing everything.
  
  Do you have any Synth Lead acid from a wave of piano? No? ben the K2000 can do it ...
  
  Otherwise, tough, multi effect sequencer great ...

  Sounds

  The sounds are also up to its reputation. Hell can be set apart for some acoustic sounds that come from the synthesis engine (such as the clarinet is made with a sine wave). But as it supports loading sounds is not too serious.
  
  But the sounds of bass, lead, tablecloths, sounds really amazing. Its synthesis engine possesses the algorithms that allow to route the sound a bit like a modular. And it is a real treat to change algorithm and listen to the sound changes that smash HP (;)) ... Beware the headphones so because in addition, it is a keyboard that has the fishing!

  Overall Opinion

  Gnial a synth that I have to admit it had some teething problems but quickly repaired. But after all, my XP 80 is returned to service and despite changing EPROM effectus, the sequencer is still lame ... My GEM S2 is also returned to the factory manufacturing a BUG ... In short, such as cars, synths often experience problems of youth, do not spit in the soup so far ...
  
  A word ...
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• 02/25/04

  Marc66s's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

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  Utilization

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  Sounds

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  Overall Opinion

  Dsl to do a little spot of advice if after praise. For myself I bought a few months after its release a brand new K2000 17/18 pay 000 francs. In eight months he moved 5 times for service. APRS things that I had then, I was not alone. So maybe it's a fantastic synth, maybe now it works tip top. Me everything I know is that I never reprnedrais of Kurzweil. The brand is completely dicreditea me from this experience.
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• 01/27/04

  Sebounet's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  CHARACTERISTICS all - is correct, I will not do the repetitions with the notice published dj. Three dtails titillate me: 1) the notch is extremely readable, 2) there is an effects processor, fairly heavy also ... 3) The OS 3.87 is ESSENTIAL to properly use an external SCSI. You can import many formats of external samples, and this is an advantage indniable.

  Utilization

  Edit sounds extremely complte and therefore ... complex! I like a lot, I think it will take years to get a tour of the craft. The manual rpond everything that you ask questions like, and its thickness is proportional to the wealth of synthses we can produce. The principles of the edition reminds me a bit of a D50, in trs much better and broader. I would have taken a step outside of tl to better see what I do, like on old samplers of Roland ...

  Sounds

  Ls sound are impeccable, incisive, he has the strength and warmth of an analog brightness ROMpler a modern punch my EMAX. In my opinion that as best as synthtiseur reader samples, it is all a chantilloneur fawns less neutral. It's amazing: the K2000 is special tablecloths, soft solos and aggressive, sub-bass of stakeholders, the atmosphres exquisite. Its effects are used with modration, however: they may cover the principal pretty quickly, and has not forgive. Its filters are extraordinary even than 31 (!) Synthse configurations available. Not tried to import AKAI samples - this could s'avrer gorgeous!

  Overall Opinion

  I have several months is the pice mistress of my home studio. In my opinion, one of the best synthtiseurs t that has ever created an aura doubled MRIT legendary and it has given a place in the biggest studios. It's not for nothing they are trs rare on the market the opportunity ...
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• 10/07/02

  Psycom's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  5 octaves keyboard keys agile
  
  Controller: modulation, pitch bend, aftertouch, data ... Each Controller can be assign any MIDI CONTRL!
  
  6 audio outputs Stereo or 3 pairs (each part can be MIDI road on one or the other), sustain pedals and expression (as they once again assignable any MIDI CONTRL)
  
  The sounds? 200 base with thousands of sounds on the net to download. The edition is my opinion the most successful synths all together (all makes), it yet remains to date in NEWS same way as the new emerging ...
  
  The polyphony is one of the few default: 24 sound samples, plus 72 oscillators combined, or for electronic sounds: oscillators 96 (!)

  Utilization

  I find the personal edition single (but everyone does not think the same, one issue)
  
  The edition is powerful trs, everything can be modulated by anything, any parameter. Seeing is believing
  
  The manual explains the operation and Retailer of all algorithms, filters, etc.

  Sounds

  The original sounds are plutt good, but it is best to set itself even (if only one is a little hacker). Ralistes enough for some, others sound good sr worse than banks Gigasampler found Submitted on PC ... No, the power and usefulness of this machine is its synthse sound, not the imitation of acoustic instruments (even if they are good enough)
  
  I love the electronic sounds that I can program with this synth. The acoustic sounds are also Russian. Filters and modulations allow for unique sounds.

  Overall Opinion

  I use the K2000 for over 5 years. I program sounds and I rgale.
  
  When I cost for the first time, I wanted to ... To create. It is the purpose? Good! C'tait synth and still is I need!
  
  With the exprience, I would do this choice. In fact, I never thought me spare, but I'll opt srement term for his great ERRF rack version (question of space!): The K2600R.
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