Contents
Kurzweil International Contacts..................................................................................................................................... iv
World Wide Web Home Page: ......................................................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome! .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview of the K2661 ................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
VAST Synthesis................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3
KB3 Tone Wheel Emulation ........................................................................................................................................... 1-3
How the K2661 Works .................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Do I Have Everything? ................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
The Accessory Files ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
K2661 Base ROM Objects........................................................................................................................................ 1-5
K2661 Demos ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-5
K2661 Farm & Extras ............................................................................................................................................... 1-5
K2600 Compatibility................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
K2500 Compatibility................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
K2000 Compatibility................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2 Startup
Quick Startup Checklist ................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Start Jamming!.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Startup—the Details........................................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Before You Start... ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)............................................................................................................. 2-2
Connecting the Audio Cables................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Connecting MIDI...................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting SCSI....................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Switching On the Power ......................................................................................................................................... 2-3
SmartMedia............................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Playing the Presets .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Getting Around ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Programs ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Setups......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Quick Access............................................................................................................................................................. 2-7
The Other Modes............................................................................................................................................................. 2-8
Software Upgrades.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3 User Interface Basics
Mode Selection................................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Mode Buttons............................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Navigation........................................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
The Display ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Pages .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
The Top Line ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-3
The Bottom Line....................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
The Soft Buttons ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-3