Kurzweil K2600 - MUSICIANS GUIDE REV A PART NUMBER 910330 CHAP 6 User Manual

Program Mode and the Program Editor
Background
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Chapter 6
Program Mode and the Program Editor
Programs are the K2600Õs performance-level sound objects. TheyÕre preset sounds equivalent to
the patches, presets, voices, or multis that you Þnd on other synths.
Program mode is the heart of the K2600, where you select programs for performance and
editing. The K2600 is packed with great sounds, but itÕs also a synthesizer of truly amazing
depth and ßexibility. When youÕre ready to start tweaking sounds, the Program Editor is the
place to start. But Þrst thereÕs a bit more general information about Program mode.
In Chapter 2 we brießy discussed the difference between VAST programs and KB3 programs.
YouÕll remember that VAST programs contain up to 32 layers, each of which contains a keymap,
which in turn consists of a number of samples assigned to a particular keyboard rangeÑ
typically Þve or six notes, depending on the samples.
We mentioned drum programs, which are VAST programs with more than three layers. ThereÕs
no real difference between ÒnormalÓ VAST programs and drum programsÑconsequently this
chapter doesnÕt make any further distinctions between them.
OK, one further distinction: thereÕs no keymap information about drum programs in the info
box on the Program-mode pageÑthere simply isnÕt room for information about more than three
layers. If youÕre wondering why we even
have the concept of a drum program, itÕs actually a
carryover from the K2000, which had less processing power than the K2600, and required a
special channel to handle more than three layersÑand you need lots of layers, each with a
different sound and keyboard range, to make a convincing drum program. The name stuck.
YouÕll also recall from Chapter 2 that KB3 programs use a much different architecture: no layers
or algorithms, just a bunch of oscillators that start running as soon as you select a KB3 program.
This keeps the K2600Õs sound engine rather busy, and thatÕs why thereÕs a special channel
dedicated to KB3 programs; ÒregularÓ channels donÕt have the processing ability to generate
that many voices on a constant basis. By default, Channel 1 is the KB3 channel, but you can
make any channel the KB3 channel (with the KB3Chan parameter on the Master-mode page).
Background
ThereÕs a lot to digest in this chapter, so it might help to explain how weÕve set it up. The next
two sections give more detailed descriptions of the differences in structure between VAST
programs and KB3 programs. Then, since there are several performance features (and a few
issues) unique to KB3 programs, weÕll talk about those ( KB3 Mode on page 6-4). After that, there
are descriptions of the Program-mode features that are common to both types of programs.
Then itÕs on to the Program Editor. When it comes to editing, there are more differences between
the two types of programs than there are similarities, so there are two separate sections: Editing
VAST Programs on page 6-11, and Editing KB3 Programs on page 6-48.

Kurzweil K2600 - MUSICIANS GUIDE REV A PART NUMBER 910330 CHAP 6 Specifications

General

Brand	Kurzweil
Model	K2600 - MUSICIANS GUIDE REV A PART NUMBER 910330 CHAP 6
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 6 Program Mode and the Program Editor

Background

Overview of Program Mode and the differences between VAST and KB3 programs.

VAST Program Structure

Details the hierarchical structure of VAST programs, from samples to setups.

KB3 Program Structure

Explains the oscillator-based architecture of KB3 programs and their unique characteristics.

KB3 Mode

Discusses key aspects of using KB3 programs, including controls and channel assignments.

Real-time Controls in KB3 Mode

How to control KB3 effects and parameters using sliders and buttons.

MIDI Control of KB3 Programs

How to control KB3 programs using external MIDI sources and controller numbers.

The Program Mode Page

Overview of the main display and information shown in Program Mode.

Control Setup

Defines how physical controllers are assigned to programs in Program Mode.

Editing VAST Programs

Introduction to modifying VAST programs using the Program Editor.

Algorithm Basics

Explains algorithms as signal paths using DSP functions.

Common DSP Control Parameters

Details common parameters used across different DSP functions for sound shaping.

The Algorithm (ALG) Page

Interface for selecting algorithms and assigning DSP functions to layers.

The LAYER Page

Parameters for defining a layer's keyboard range, velocity, and envelope responses.

The KEYMAP Page

Controls sample root selection, transposition, and other keymap-specific settings.

The PITCH Page

Parameters for adjusting the pitch and fine-tuning of samples.

The F4 AMP Page

Controls the final amplitude of a layer before audio output.

The OUTPUT Page

Parameters for routing a layer's signal to KDFX and setting output configurations.

The COMMON Page

Frequently-used parameters affecting the entire program.

The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page

Shaping the attack, decay, and release characteristics of a layer's amplitude.

The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page

Real-time control over envelope section rates.

The LFO Page

Defines low-frequency oscillators for modulation effects like vibrato and tremolo.

The ASR Page

Controls Attack, Sustain, Release envelopes triggered by control sources.

The Function (FUN) Page

Combining control sources using mathematical functions for advanced modulation.

The Velocity Trigger (VTRIG) Page

Triggering events based on note velocity thresholds.

The KDFX Page

Assigning and controlling effects studios in real-time.

The FXMOD2-FXMOD4 Pages

Further FXMod parameters for controlling KDFX effects.

Function Soft Buttons

Explains various soft buttons for program editing tasks.

Editing KB3 Programs

Introduction to editing KB3 programs and their specific parameters.

The TONEWL Page

Parameters for defining tone wheel characteristics in KB3 programs.

The DRAWBR Page

Editing drawbar settings for KB3 programs.

The PERC Page

Controls percussion settings for KB3 programs.

The PERC2 Page

Fine-tuning percussion amplitude and decay for KB3 programs.

The KEYCLK Page

Parameters for the key click feature in KB3 programs.

The AMP Page

Amplitude control parameters specific to KB3 programs.

The MISC Page

Miscellaneous control parameters including Leslie and vibrato/chorus.

The EQ Page

Equalization settings to shape tone wheel frequencies.

Programming Tips

Guidance and examples for creating custom KB3 programs.