Kurzweil release schedule

[rtype]

Strictly out of curiosity...

I saw that Kurzweil has released the K2661 but that there's no 88-key version. The 88-key K2600 that Rudess plays came out in 98, right? So when could we expect Kurzweil to release an updated 88-key model?

[maJ estY]

Kurzweil has decided to build onyl the 61 key version!
There will never be a bigger one!

[rtype]

Kurzweil has decided to build onyl the 61 key version!
There will never be a bigger one!
Heh, so you're saying Kurzweil will never offer another high end 88 key keyboard? :)

[Over The Edge]

I'm still waiting for the new Kurz VA.
That's going to rock for sure.



FL
www.franklucas.net

[Kurzweilfreak]

There will not be an 88-key version of the K2661, i.e. K2688 or whatever other fictional name people have created rumors about. The K2661 is the last of the K2600 line, from what I understand.

I also can't wait for the VA-1, whatever it will finally end up being called. Anyone have name ideas for the VA-1 synth?
:wink: From what I hear, Kurzweil is open to naming suggestions on it.

[rtype]

There will not be an 88-key version of the K2661, i.e. K2688 or whatever other fictional name people have created rumors about. The K2661 is the last of the K2600 line, from what I understand.

I also can't wait for the VA-1, whatever it will finally end up being called. Anyone have name ideas for the VA-1 synth?
:wink: From what I hear, Kurzweil is open to naming suggestions on it.

So does the VA-1 "do everything" the K26xx does?

[Kurzweilfreak]

Nope. Totally different animal.

http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/whats-new.html?Id=1542

It's a virtual analog synth (hence the temporary name, VA-1). 16 note polyphony, 4 part multitimbral.

Unlike other VA synths out there, the VA-1 will sport some incredible effects, one of the largest differences between it and everything else out there, IMHO. Each multitimbral part will have it's own KDFX/KSP8-based effect bus, with a dedicated 2 PAU's of power per part (NOT sharable between busses as with KDFX).

Apparently contains a "Live Mode" external signal processing feature, as well as a 40 band vocoder. Audio input consists of a stereo mic preamp with phantom power. :shock:

Also one of the only VA synths I'm aware of that will have digital output, selectable as 8 channel Adat or SPDIF. :shock:

This is the first instrument to use Kurzweil's newly developed proprietary DSP chip. Perhaps the VA-1 is a glimpse of the future to come... :shock:

Definitely not a K2x00 clone, with the exception of maybe some of the filter and distortion algorithms, such as the Deform section which will contain Ringmods and Shapers ala VAST. Holy crap, I just read:

Filters: The VA1’s dual filters can be arranged in series of parallel configuration and offer a broad selection of filter types. Minimoog style 4 pole resonant lo-pass with feedback :shock: , 2 and 4 pole lo-pass and hi-pass, bandpass, and notch are among the many available filter algorithms.

[Over The Edge]

There are so many controller features that would enable you to access the sound elements
(filt, osc's, env's, etc.) very quickly.
Soundwise, I heard some very authentic
'analog' at NAMM. I'm very impressed and yet
it was only about 80% complete.



FL
www.franklucas.net

[merijn]

I'm waiting for the new Kurzweil flagship, like k3000. Which won't be the name, because a software program is already called that way. But you know what I mean.

[rtype]

I'm waiting for the new Kurzweil flagship, like k3000. Which won't be the name, because a software program is already called that way. But you know what I mean.
I guess that's what I was getting at. If the K2600 came out in 1998, when are we due for a new flagship model?

[Enigma™]

Just the glimpses of what we're getting with the VA-1, the 2661, etc.. I'm not even going to imagine what they're going to come out with for another flagship synth. I suspect however that it MAY be their last if it isn't THE single most incredible synth in existence...
My wishlist:
Sliders AND Knobs
Ribbon *OR TWO*
Joystick... as well as wheels...
I'll continue later, I'm in the middle of getting ready for bed :D

[Rexx]

I have been waiting for a higher polyphony successor to the K2600?

The K2661 is great for a lighter gigging synth and no doubt it sounds amazing but it's not what I want, ditto for The VA-1

I'll probably just break down and finally buy a K2600x and load it up.