기존의 MIDI 기능을 가지고 있는 건반을 연결하여 사용 300여개의 기본음색 무한대에 가까운 음색확장 32트랙 녹음기능(시퀀서) 간편한 소프트웨어 업그레이드 |
Kurzweil introduces a new generation of professional instruments utilizing their acclaimed V.A.S.T. technology - the K2500R Production Station. Building on the features that have made the award-winning K2000 Series the professionals' choice worldwide, the new K2500R goes several steps further.[ Power ]The K2500R is more than a "workstation": it's a "Production Station". It enables you to complete a project - from conception to final master - without leaving the K2500R environment. The K2500R has the power and connectivity you need for the most challenging projects: true 48-note polyphony; easy upgradability; 60 internal digital sound processing functions; up to 28 MB of internal ROM sounds; sample RAM expansion to 128 MB; dual SCSI ports; a myriad of interfacing options; and economical program memory expansion to 1.256 MB.[ Connectivity ]Today, more than ever, your instrument needs access to modern mass-storage devices - and the K2500R delivers. Dual SCSI ports provide lightning-fast transfer of information via hard disks, CD-ROMs, removable cartridge drives, magneto-opticals and other mass-storage devices. The K2500R also supports rapid transfer of samples between computer and sampler via the SMDI protocol.The K2500R also has eight analog outputs (which double as insert points) plus Stereo Mix Out. The sampling option provides digital I/O's, includingAES/EBU/SPDIF, for the highest quality sampling and mastering. The DMTi Optionprovides a proprietary digital interface with the popular ADAT and DA-88 digitalmultitrack recorders.[ V.A.S.T. Power ]The K2500R's "Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology" (V.A.S.T.?) offers 60DSP functions arranged in 31 algorithms, allowing you to process up to 48 voicesseparately. Add powerful expression to acoustic instruments by adding wave-shaperparameters; add distortion and resonant filters to create the ultimate tinepiano. With 128 MB of RAM, you can sample an entire section of a recordingproject, then process and mix it through the K2500R's extensive DSP architecture.The possibilities are V.A.S.T..[ Software Upgrades In A Flash ]Until now, upgrading your operating system meant taking your instrument to adealer or service center and having chips installed. The K2500R's Flash ROM savesyou that time and expense. Now you can upgrade from floppy disk - just downloadthe latest system software from our web site. Flash ROM also enables you to writeyour own setups and programs to ROM.You can also upgrade the K2500R's program and sample memories. Battery-backedprogram RAM can be expanded from 256K to 1,280K via standard low-cost SIPP memory. Sample memory expands to a powerful 128 MB for storing over 24 minutes of CD-quality sampled sound.[ Sequence your songs ]A full-function 32-Track Sequencer is built into the K2500R. Modeled after the finest software sequencers, it's equipped with 16 song tracks, 16 arrangement tracks, Automated Mixdown and Multi-MIDI Channel record.With a maximum internal resolution of 768 ppqn, sequencer functions include: Linear, Pattern and Step Drum Machine Record Modes, Reference Quantize, Nondestructive Track Editing, Cut, Copy, Paste facilities, Advanced Auto Arranger functions (allows sequences to be triggered from keys with velocity sensitivity)- and more.Reference Quantize allows you to quantize to a "groove", even if the track wasrecorded without a click. The Event Edit List, with view filters and audiblescroll, enables precise, computer-style editing. And if you've already workedwith a computer sequencer, the K2500R imports and exports .MID files on DOS-formatted media.[ Advanced File Management system (AFMS) ]The K2500R has a sophisticated hierarchical directory system which is both intuitive and powerful, allowing objects to be organized into user- createdsub-directories. You can select, preview, load and save individual objects(samples, programs, setups) or user-selected groups from any connected media.Import/Export of AIFF and WAVE samples provides access to the largest sound designer and PC sound libraries available. To save valuable time, you can create macros which automate the loading of complex multi-files. Because the K2500R is DOS-compatible, you can also format your hard drive and transfer information directly via your computer.[ Stunning Onboard Sounds ]The K2500R offers a new soundset of 200 programs and 100 setups - including all new drum sets - plus a program disk containing over 1000 additional programs, organized by instrument type. The K2500R is compatible with K2000 series disks and sound libraries, reads third-party libraries on disk and CD-ROM, plus current sample libraries from Roland, Akai, & Ensoniq. V.A.S.T. processing will give new life to these files. [ See Your Sounds ]The K2500R features a full-size, brilliantly illuminated 64 x 240 fluorescent backlit screen, for clear, easy viewing of data. [ Optional Upgrades ]*.Digital Multitrack interface Option (DMTi)The rack-mount Digital MultiTrack interface (DMTi Option) provides a way of sending the K2500R's eight digital output streams directly to an Alesis ADAT, Tascam DA-88 or other compatible units, and simultaneously to four stereo AES/EBU outputs. The DMTi can also take the eight channel digital outputs from a digitalmultitrack and send them to the four AES/EBU outputs. With Asynchronous Sample Rate Converters (ASRC), the K2500R's output can effectively synch to any externalsample clock, e.g. 44.1 kHz for CD mastering. Two AES/EBU inputs allow the DMTito be used as a stand-alone sample- rate converter. Two DMTis can be used to convert DA-88 data to ADAT format and vice-versa. A single stereo pair goes back to the K2500R to allow digital transfer from a digital multitrack. (Note: The DMTi must be used in conjunction with an optional connector board or with the KDFX Option).*.Sample On the FlyWith the addition of the SMP-2K/R Sampling Option, the K2500R offers extensive sampling capabilities including expansion, compression and resampling. An important feature, Sample-while-play, allows you to record samples whilecontinuing other operations, such as running the sequencer, or even editing.(The sampling option is included in the K2500RS.) *.New power effectsKDFX - the Kurzweil Digital Effects Option - introduces Kurzweil's new Digital Signal Processing chip, a next-generation effects processor that's second-to-none. With four stereo buses, full bandwidth, plenty of DSP power, and the most flexible routing scheme on the market, KDFX will replace the separate effects processors you used to need for mixdown. You can route any signals - guitars, keyboards, vocals, mixers, etc. - into the K2500R's sampling inputs and process them either in real time or with precise automation via MIDI.*.28 MB of Instant SoundIn addition to the K2500R's 8 MB of internal sounds, there are three optional ROM sound blocks which can be added to internal memory, so they're always available - with no disks to load. One soundblock is a new 4MB Stereo Grand Piano Soundblock with full bandwidth and the most realistic stereo piano sound Kurzweil has ever offered. Contemporary and Orchestral ROM SoundBlocks each add an incredible 8MB of new sounds to your instrument. Contemporary ROM contains a collection of Kurzweil's hottest contemporary music sounds, from Distorted Lead Guitar to Ethnic Percussion. Orchestral ROM contains superb orchestral samples plus layers/splits/combinations and synth programs based on orchestral samples. [ The Kurzweil Advantage ]The Kurzweil 2500R is a major step forward in electronic instrument technology. It combines your sampler, effects processor, software-based sequencer, computer file directory system and a 28 MB sound source into one unit. The K2500R. The true production station from Kurzweil.[ Major Features ]- True 48-Note Polyphony - V.A.S.T. variable architecture synthesis with 60 DSP functions - Highly readable 60 x 240 backlit LCD display - Up to 128 MB of Sample RAM - Dual SCSI Ports - 32-track Sequencer - Flash ROM (for software updates via floppy disk and SCSI). The current version for a unit without the KDFX option is 2.96. The current version for a unit with the KDFX option is 4.32. The operating system in your unit is displayed on power up.- Live Mode allows real time V.A.S.T. and KDFX processing of an external signal (requires sampling option)- Sampling Option with analog and digital I/O and sample-while-play - Extensive Sample Processing - KB3 Mode adds an incredible tone wheel organ emulation - Multiple Upgrade Paths - Advanced File Management System - Powerful KDFX digital reverb and effects option with digital I/O- Up to 28 MB of Internal ROM Sounds - DMTi Digital MultiTrack interface option for data format and sample rate conversion (interfaces with Alesis ADAT and Tascam DA-88)
Size | 3U rack module |
Power Supply | User switchable international power supply |
Architecture | Proprietary V.A.S.T. system |
Polyphony | 48 voices (or 24 stereo) |
Display | 64 x 240 fluorescent backlit display |
Outputs | 8 audio outs (double as inserts) plus mix master pair. 600@ stereo headphone out |
Analog Sample Inputs | Stereo 1/4" unbalanced analog hi-Z input (tip/ring/sleeve); two balanced (Lo-Z) XLR inputs. |
Digital I/O | AES-EBU, optional S/PDIF (via Optical and RCA) inputs and outputs. KDS (Kurzweil Digital Stream) out provides digital out for interfacing with other options. |
Sample RAM | up to 128 MB via standard 30 or 72 (depending on date of manufacture) pin SIMMs |
Sound ROM | up to 28 MB; 8MB base ROM with full K2000 file compatibility (except FX settings. In addition, the drum samples will be different than in the K2000, but drum mapping will be consistent, ensuring a basic compatibility with K2000 drum programs). Optional 8 MB Orchestral ROM Sound Block and 8 MB Contemporary ROM Sound Block; 4 MB Stereo Grand Piano Sound Block |
Program RAM | 256KB user-programmable battery-backed RAM, expandable to 1.256MB via standard SIPP memory. |
SCSI support | Two SCSI-1 25-pin D connectors (to Apple specifications and pinout) |
OS Upgrades | User-installed upgrades supplied on 3.5in DOS compatible floppy disks or via download from online services, saved to 3.5in FD or transfer via SCSI to K2500R battery backed "Flash" EPROM. PC DOS compatibility required.
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Advanced File Managment System | DOS based, compatible disk format allows for friendly cataloging and retrieving of sounds/files, and powerful utilities include: file search, provide info about media/available space/used space etc.,disk MACRO, and Startup file applications allow easy custom configuration. |
Sequencer | 32 track sequencer offering pattern, linear, and drum machine style recording. 760 ppq internal resolution displayed as 480 (provides editing compatibility with popular software based sequencing programs). Cut, Copy, Paste features plus advanced 'groove' quantizing. Event list style editing and many other powerful editing tools. Sequences can be triggered in real time from the keyboard. |
Compatibility | Reads/writes Standard MIDI Files, AIFF, and .WAVE files. Reads libraries via SCSI in Roland 700 series, Akai S900, S950, S1000, S1100, and S3000, and Ensoniq EPS, and ASR file formats. Reads FDs in Ensoniq and Akai formats. |
Options include | - SMP-2X Advanced Sampling Option with Digital I/O,
Optical I/O, and Sample-while-play. DSP functions include time compression/expansion, pitch shifting, re-sampling, pasting samples on a beats per minute time line (Mix Beat), volume ramps, mix sample and many other functions. - KDFX Digital Effects Option utilizes Kurzweil's newest
VLSI DSP chip. Versatile 4-stereo-bus design, full bandwidth, cutting edge DSP functionality, digital I/O and flexible routing scheme. - DMTi Digital MultiTrack interface performs real-time
digital data format conversion between K2500, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT and DA-88. It simultaneously performs real-time sample-rate conversion to 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz or a variety of external clock rates. - Contemporary ROM, Orchestral ROM, Stereo Grand
Piano ROM Soundblocks add additional ROM samples, along with new preset programs and setups - PRAM/2 Program RAM Memory Expansion increases
the amount of battery backed RAM from 256k to 1280k. |
Dimensions | 16.9" x 13.9" x 5.1"(43 cm x 35.4 cm x 13 cm) |
Weight | 24.65 lbs. 11.2 kg |