Kurzweil K2600 - MUSICIANS GUIDE REV A PART NUMBER 910331 CHAP User Manual

Contents
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Chapter 1 Front Panel
Front Panel Quick Reference ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Volume Knob/ Slider .............................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Mode Buttons............................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Chan/Bank Buttons................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Edit Button ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Soft Buttons............................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Exit Button................................................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Cursor Buttons.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Alpha Wheel ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Plus / Minus Buttons (- and +) .............................................................................................................................. 1-3
Alphanumeric Buttonpad....................................................................................................................................... 1-3
The Display ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Special Keyboard Functions .......................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Solo Button................................................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Mixdown Button ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
MIDI Faders button ................................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Assignable Controllers (Buttons 1Ð8 and Sliders AÐH)...................................................................................... 1-6
PSw1, PSw2 (Buttons 9 and 10).............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Record, Play/Pause, Stop ....................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Special Button Functions................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Special Button Functions: Double Button Presses...................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 LFOs
LFO Shapes ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3 DSP Algorithms
Chapter 4 Control Sources
Control Source Lists........................................................................................................................................................ 4-2
Descriptions of Control Sources.................................................................................................................................... 4-3
MIDI Control Source List ............................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Main Control Source List ............................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Constant Control Sources............................................................................................................................................. 4-14
Keyboard Shortcuts for Control Sources ................................................................................................................... 4-15

Kurzweil K2600 - MUSICIANS GUIDE REV A PART NUMBER 910331 CHAP Specifications

General

Category	Synthesizer
Model	K2600
Revision	A
Part Number	910331
Chapter	CHAP
Document Type	Musician's Guide

Summary

Front Panel Controls and Functions

Front Panel Quick Reference

Provides a general overview and layout of the front panel controls.

Volume Control

Details regarding the operation of the volume knob and slider.

Mode and Bank Selection

Information on using mode buttons and channel/bank selection buttons.

Editing and Navigation Buttons

Functions of the Edit, Soft, Exit, and Cursor buttons for navigation.

Data Entry Controls

Usage of the Alpha Wheel, Plus/Minus buttons, and alphanumeric keypad.

Display and Special Keyboard Functions

Details on the display screen and specialized keyboard functions.

Specific Function Buttons

Descriptions for Solo, Mixdown, and MIDI Faders buttons.

Assignable and Program Switch Controls

Configuration of assignable controllers and usage of PSw1/PSw2 buttons.

Transport Controls

Information on Record, Play/Pause, and Stop functions.

Advanced Button Operations

Covers general special button functions and double-press actions.

LFO and DSP Algorithm Overview

LFO Shapes

Details and descriptions of available Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO) waveforms.

DSP Algorithms

Introduction to the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.

Control Sources and MIDI Note Numbers

Control Source Details

Lists and descriptions of various control sources and their shortcuts.

MIDI Note Number Mappings

Explains K2600 and MIDI note number correspondences and percussion keymaps.

MIDI, SCSI, and Sample Data Management

SCSI Connection Guidelines

Covers SCSI setup, disk restrictions, and Mac integration.

MIDI Sample Dump Procedures

Details on using the MIDI Sample Dump Standard for loading and transferring samples.

Sample Transfer Troubleshooting

Addresses issues with MIDI sample dumps and SMDI transfers.

System Exclusive Protocol and Maintenance

System Exclusive Protocol

Details the K2600's SysEx implementation, format, and messages.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Covers preventive care, battery replacement, and common operational issues.

Memory Upgrades and KDFX Reference

Memory Upgrades and RAM

Information on RAM types, SIMM installation, and specifications.

KDFX Effects Processing

Details on KDFX algorithms, presets, and studio features.

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Technical Specifications

Comprehensive specifications including environmental, physical, and electrical details.

Appendix: System Control and ROM Objects

KDFX SysEx Control

Explains the structure and components of SysEx messages for KDFX control.

Standard K2600 ROM Objects

Lists and details standard ROM programs, setups, keymaps, and effects.

Contemporary ROM Objects

Details on contemporary ROM block objects including programs and keymaps.

Orchestral ROM Objects

Details on orchestral ROM block objects including programs and keymaps.

Live Mode Programs

Information regarding programs available in Live Mode.