Kurzweil K2000 - MUSICIANS GUIDE

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Specifications

K2vx FEATURES

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Realtime internal and MIDI control of effects parameters

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MIDI standard sample dump/load capability

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SMDI sample dump/load capability

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System Exclusive implementation

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MIDIScope

for analyzing MIDI events

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction13
- Welcome13
- Overview of the K2Vx13
  - What Is VAST14
  - How the K2Vx Works14
- How to Use this Manual14
Startup17
- Basic Startup Checklist17
- Startup-The Details17
  - Before You Start17
- The Rear Panel18
- Playing the Presets20
- Performance Controls22
- K2Vx Boot Loader22
User Interface Basics25
- Mode Selection25
- Data Entry27
- Intuitive Data Entry30
  - Changing the Current Layer in Multi-Layer Programs30
  - Search Function30
- The Panel Play Feature (K2Vxr)31
The Operating Modes33
- What the Modes Are33
- Selecting Modes33
- Using the Modes35
Editing Conventions37
- Introduction to Editing37
- Object Type and ID38
- Saving and Naming38
- Deleting Objects40
- Memory Banks41
- Special Button Functions42
Program Mode and the Program Editor43
- K2Vx Program Structure43
- The Program Mode Page44
  - What Are These Programs in Parentheses44
  - The Soft Buttons in Program Mode45
- Using the Program Editor46
- The Program Editor-Pages51
Setup Mode and the Setup Editor77
- Setup Mode77
- The Setup Editor78
Quick Access Mode and the Quick Access Editor81
Effects Mode and the Effects Editor83
- The Effects Mode Page83
  - The Soft Buttons on the Effects Mode Page83
- Effects Mode Parameters84
  - Understanding FX Mode and FX Channel84
  - Another Use for Effects Mode87
- The Effects Editor87
  - Editing Effects88
- Configurations and Parameters89
MIDI Mode107
- The Transmit (XMIT) Page107
  - Physical Control Parameters110
- The Receive (RECV) Page111
- The Channels Page114
  - Parameter Locks116
- Program Change Formats116
  - Extended and Kurzweil Program Change Types117
- The Soft Buttons in MIDI Mode124
Master Mode125
- The Master Mode Page125
- The Soft Buttons in Master Mode128
- Guitar/Wind Controller Mode129
- Object Utilities130
Song Mode135
- Getting Started with the Sequencer135
  - A Word about the Local Keyboard Channel135
  - Tutorial: Recording a Song136
- MAIN Page145
  - Soft Buttons on the MAIN Page149
  - Save this Song? Dialog150
  - Save New Song? Dialog151
  - Erase Track Dialog151
- MISC Page152
  - Soft Buttons on the MISC Page156
- MIX Page157
  - Soft Buttons on the MIX Page158
- The Edit Song Pages159
- Edit Song: COMMON Page159
  - Parameters Used with the Arrangement Feature160
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: COMMON Page161
- Edit Song: EVENT Page162
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: EVENT Page163
- Edit Song: TRACK Page165
  - Common Parameters for Edit Song: Track Functions166
  - Region / Criteria Window Parameters166
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: Track Page167
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Erase168
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Copy168
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Bounce169
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Insert169
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Delete170
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Quantize170
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Reference Quantize171
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Shift172
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Transpose173
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Change173
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Thin174
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Remap175
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Grab175
- Edit Song: STEP Page177
  - Recording with the STEP Editor177
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: STEP Page179
- Edit Song: ARRANGE Page180
  - Triggering Steps from a Key181
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: ARRANGE Page182
- Selecting a Song for Playback183
- Effect Selection During Recording and Playback183
  - Synchronizing Songs183
- Memory Limits184
- Loading Songs from Disk184
- Recording Multi-Timbral Sequences Via MIDI184
Disk Mode187
- Disk Mode Page187
- File List Dialog192
- Creating Directories197
  - Creating a Directory with Newdir197
  - Creating a Directory with Save -> Newdir198
- The Directory Selection Dialog198
- Disk Mode Functions199
- Load Function Dialog204
- Saving Files208
- The Multiple Object Selector Page218
- Macros224
- Disk Utilities241
- Backup and Copy Functions247
  - File Copy249
- Creating a Startup File249
  - Deleting Banks in a Startup File250
- MS-DOS File System Compatibility251
  - File Name Compatibility251
- Importing and Exporting Data Using Standard File Formats251
DSP Functions253
- Introduction to Algorithm Programming253
  - Additional Parameters255
- Filters257
  - How to Read the Graphs258
- Equalization (EQ)274
- Pitch / Amplitude / Panner283
- Mixers286
- Waveforms287
- Added Waveforms290
- Non-Linear Functions290
- Waveforms Combined with Non-Linear Functions299
- Mixers with Non-Linear Inputs301
- Hard Sync Functions302
Sampling and Sample Editing305
- Setting up for Sampling305
- Using the Digital Outputs312
- Editing Samples312
- Reading Samples335
- The Keymap Editor337
  - The Soft Buttons in the Keymap Editor338
  - The Keymap Editor Parameters339
- Building a Keymap341
Funs343
- The Mechanics of Control Sources343
- Programming the Funs344
- The FUN Equations345
- The Order of Evaluation for Funs358
Other Editors359
- The Intonation Table Editor359
- The Velocity Map Editor361
- Using the Velocity Map Editor361
- The Pressure Map Editor364
Audio Outputs365
- Audio Configurations365
- Using the MIX Outputs365
- Using the Separate Outputs366
  - Using Stereo Insert Cables367
- Output Groups and MIDI Channels368
Programming Examples369
- Example 1369
  - Trumpet with Delayed Vibrato and Velocity-Triggered Stabs369
- Example 2372
  - Lowpass Filter, Envelopes372
- Example 3374
  - Sample and Hold; Using a FUN374
- Example 4375
  - SHAPER and PANNER375
- Example 5377
  - Building a Drum Program; Using the Keymap Editor377
Front Panel379
- Front Panel Quick Reference379
- Mode Button Functions381
Programs, Setups, and Keymaps383
- K2Vx Program List383
- Setup List391
  - Storing Objects in the Memory Banks392
- K2500 ROM Keymaps393
Effects395
- List of Factory Preset Global Effects and Their Configurations395
- Effects Controller Numbers396
Lfos399
- LFO Shapes399
Note Numbers and Intonation Tables403
- K2Vx Note Numbers and MIDI Note Numbers403
- Note Numbers for Percussion Keymaps403
  - 5-Octave Percussion Keymaps (C2 - C7)403
  - 2-Octave Percussion Keymaps (C3 - C5)404
- List and Description of Intonation Tables405
Control Sources407
- Descriptions of Control Sources409
  - MIDI Control Source List409
  - Main Control Source List412
DSP Algorithms421
Memory Upgrades and Other Options435
- Program RAM Vs. Sample RAM435
  - Viewing RAM Objects435
- Choosing Simms for Sample RAM436
- Using Headphones with the K2Vx436
Maintenance and Troubleshooting437
- Preventitive Maintenance437
- Battery Selection and Replacement437
- User-Callable Diagnostics438
- Maximizing Music and Minimizing Noise438
- Power Problems and Solutions440
- Troubleshooting440
  - Other Possible Problems441
MIDI and SCSI Sample Dumps443
- SCSI Guidelines443
  - K2Vx and Macintosh Computers444
  - Accessing a K2Vx Internal Drive from the Mac445
- The MIDI Sample Dump Standard445
- SMDI Sample Transfers449
System Exclusive Protocol451
- K2Vx System Exclusive Implementation451
  - Button Press Equivalence Table457
Glossary459
Specifications465
- K2Vx FEATURES465
- Environmental Specifications467
- Physical Specifications467
- Electrical Specifications467
- MIDI Implementation Chart468
K2Vx Program Farm469
- Overview of Program Files470
  - Programs Within the Files470
- Guitars.k25470
- Hybperc.k25470
- Hybrids.k25470
- Organs.k25470
- Pnoepno.k25470
- Strings.k25470
- Vox.k25490
K2Vx Compatibility491
- K2Vx Compatibility Files491
- Converting K2Vx Files to K2Vx Files492
- Converting Programs from the K2Vx to K2Vx493
Orchestral ROM495
- Orchestral Rom Programs with Controller Assignments499
Contemporary ROM507
- Contemporary Rom Programs with Controller Assignments512
- Contemporary Rom Setups516

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