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Introduction
How the K2600 Works
How the K2600 Works
The K2600 integrates three MIDI-driven components: a MIDI controller (the keyboard, or an
external MIDI controller, a sound engine, and a global effects processor (KDFX). The sound
engine responds to the MIDI events generated by the MIDI controller, and turns them into
sounds that are processed within the variable architecture of the algorithmsÑor by oscillators
for KB3 programs. The resulting sound can then be routed through KDFX and to the MIX and
separate audio outputs.
How to Use This Manual
This manual includes the following:
¥ How to connect and power up your K2600, getting around the front panel, and a brief
description of the operating modes
¥ Basic editing, including the normal operations of each operating mode
¥ The advanced programming features that make the K2600 so powerfulÑa number of
familiar synthesis tools and quite a few new ones
Even if youÕre a complete techie, you should read Chapter 3,
User Interface Basics
. Here youÕll get
a tour of the K2600Õs front panel and learn how to navigate through the major functions.
Chapter 4,
The Operating Modes
describes the concept and operation of the K2600Õs eight
operating modes, with a brief description of each. Chapters 6 through 13 describe each mode in
detail, including the editors contained within them. Chapters 14 through 17 discuss the
advanced editing features. Chapter 19 shows you how to use the multiple audio outputs to suit
your needs. Chapter 20 is a programming tutorial, giving you speciÞc examples of many of the
K2600Õs programming functions. Some are basic, some are advanced. By working through the
tutorials, youÕll become familiar with many synthesis techniques, and youÕll get a Þrst-hand
look at how to unleash the power of the K2600.
When manual text appears in boldface italic (
like this
), youÕll Þnd it described in the Glossary in
the
MusicianÕs Reference
. Only the Þrst one or two occurrences of these words are highlighted.
YouÕll also see text in bold face (
like this). We use bold face to indicate parameter values, K2600
objects (like programs and setups), Þlenames (like songs and samples), and front-panel buttons
(like the Program button and the soft buttons).
The best way to read this manual is with your K2600 in front of you. By trying the examples we
give to illustrate various functions, you can get a quick understanding of the basics, then move
on to the more advanced features.
If you like to Þgure out your equipment for yourself, and normally use manuals only as
reference sources, youÕll probably get the most use out of the MusicianÕs Reference that
accompanies this manual, which contains brief descriptions of the K2600Õs major operating
features, and all sorts of useful listsÑprograms, keymaps, algorithms, effects, control sources,
and more. A glossary and complete speciÞcations for the K2600 are also included in the
MusicianÕs Reference.
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