Kurzweil K2700 User manual

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Part Number 910588-004
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Getting Started
Features of the K2700
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Getting Started
is guide will give you a quick overview of the K2700. For more details, download the K2700
Musician’s Guide from www.kurzweil.com.
Features of the K2700
Sounds
• FlashPlay technology utilizing 4.5GB of instrument Samples including:
• Optimized Unlooped German D and Japanese C7 Pianos, Triple Strike Piano, Classic Tine (73
& 77) and Reed Electric Pianos, Clavinets, Harpsichords, Celeste, Bells, Glockenspiel, Chimes,
Bowed and Hit Crotales, Vector Synthesis Waveforms
• Updated Rock, Synth and Orchestral sounds from Kurzweil’s SP6, PC3/4, and KORE64
• 13 Categories of Programs (Piano, E. Piano, Clav, Organ, Strings, Pad, Synth, Brass/Wind,
Ensemble, Hybrid, Guitar/Bass, Drum/Perc, Misc)
• 3.5GB of user Sample memory for loading audio Samples from WAV, AIF, and Kurzweil les
• KB3 ToneReal ™ organ simulations with 9 sliders as drawbars
• FM: Classic 6 operator FM synthesis
• KSR: Kurzweil String Resonance (piano string resonance simulation)
• Half-Damper pedal support (for piano “half pedaling” sustain techniques)
• Kurzweil’s highly acclaimed VAST Synthesis and FX engine
• More than 1500 Factory Programs divided into 13 Categories
• More than 700 Factory Multis
• More than 4000 User IDs to save your own Programs and Multis
• Audio input jacks with FX (stereo pair accepting line/instrument/mic from 1/4” & XLR cables)
• Audio over USB (stereo in/out)
• 256 voices of polyphony
• 16 Zone MIDI controller in Multi Mode for Splits and Layers
• 16 MIDI Tracks in Song Mode
• Arpeggiator with dedicated front panel controls (up to 16 simultaneous in Multi Mode)
• CC Sequencer with dedicated front panel control (up to 16 simultaneous in Multi Mode)

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Software Updates
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Keyboard and Controllers
e K2700 has an 88-key fully-weighted hammer action keyboard that provides you with a
piano-like feel. e array of physical controllers includes:
• 9 assignable sliders
• 9 assignable knobs
• 10 assignable buttons
• 16 assignable velocity sensitive pads
• Pitch Wheel and assignable Modulation Wheel
• Tap tempo button and tempo knob
• 2 Transpose buttons
• Monopressure (Aftertouch)
• Assignable ribbon controller
• 2 assignable switch pedal jacks (supports up to 4 switch pedals with 2 pedals per jack)
• 2 assignable CC pedal jacks
Pedals (Optional)
e K2700 has four jacks on the rear panel for optional pedal controllers.
Two switch pedal jacks are typically used to control two-state (i.e., on / o) parameters such
as sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal. A Half Damper pedal (also known as a continuous
switch pedal) can be used to allow for “half pedaling” sustain techniques when playing
K2700 piano programs. Each jack also supports dual switch pedals, allowing up to 4 switch
pedals to be used.
Two continuous control (or CC) pedal jacks are typically used to control continuous
parameters such as volume and wah.
Your Kurzweil dealer stocks the following pedals:
• KP-1 Single piano-style switch pedal
• KP-1H Single piano-style Half Damper pedal
• CC-1 Continuous pedal
Software Updates
Be sure to check the Kurzweil website at www.kurzweil.com for new sounds, documentation
and software updates. See the Info page in Global mode to check the currently installed OS
version.

Getting Started
Quick Start
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Quick Start
Setting Up the K2700
1. If your K2700 has been out in the cold during shipping, give it time to warm up to
room temperature before powering it on, since condensation may have formed inside.
2. Place the K2700 on a keyboard stand or on a hard, at, level surface.
3. Connect the power cable to the K2700 Power jack.
4. Make sure your power outlet is compatible with the included power cable, then plug the
power cable into the power outlet.
5. Plug the included Switch Pedal into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack on the K2700 rear panel.
6. If you have an additional switch pedal, plug it into the SW2 jack for Sostenuto control.
7. If you have a MIDI CC pedal (also known as a MIDI expression or volume pedal), plug
it into the CC1 (VOLUME) jack for volume control.
8. If you are using speakers, turn the master volume all the way down on your amplier
or mixer. Using standard (1/4-inch) audio cables, rst plug into the input jacks of your
amplier or mixer, then plug the other end of the cables into the K2700 AUDIO OUT
A jacks. (Connecting in this order minimizes the possibility of static discharge damage.)
For a mono signal, only use the LEFT (MONO) A jack, and leave the RIGHT A jack
unplugged. Balanced (“TRS” or “Stereo”) cables are recommended if your mixer or amp
supports balanced inputs.
9. If you are using headphones, connect stereo headphones to the headphone jack on the
rear panel.
10. Move the K2700 VOLUME slider (on the far left side of the front panel) to the
minimum (closer to the keys).

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Quick Start
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Powering On the K2700
1. Power on the K2700 by pressing the POWER button on the right rear panel.
2. If you are using speakers, turn up the volume on your amplier or mixer.
3. Slowly turn up the K2700 VOLUME Slider and play some notes to check the volume
level. (If you have a CC pedal plugged into the CC (VOLUME) jack, make sure it is set
to the maximum volume position.)
4. If you are using speakers and the K2700 is not loud enough, turn up the volume on your
amplier or mixer.
5. If you are using a mixer and hear distortion, reduce the gain level on the mixer, or use
the mixer’s Pad button if it has one (a button that typically decreases the audio input level
by 20 dB).
6. After using the K2700, if you are using speakers, turn the master volume all the way
down on your amplier or mixer before powering o the K2700.
Auditioning K2700 Sounds
1. e K2700 starts up in Program Mode. Use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons, Alpha
Wheel, or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program. See K2700 Sounds on
page 15 for more details on selecting Programs or Multis.
1. To hear a Program Demo song for the current Program, press the 0/MISC and KEYPAD
buttons simultaneously.
2. To hear the capabilities of the K2700, you can play the multi-channel demo songs. Press
the USER and 0/MISC buttons simultaneously to listen to a multi-channel demo song.
3. To switch between auditioning Programs or Multis, press the PROGRAM or MULTI
Mode button under the MODE label to the right of the display.
Automatic Power Saving
e K2700 has an automatic power saving feature (Auto Power O) that can automatically
power o the K2700 after a period of inactivity, in order to conserve electricity. e Auto
Power O feature is enabled by default. e default Power O Time is 8 hours, which will
cause the K2700 to power o after 8 hours of inactivity.
A count down timer warning will be shown in the display a few minutes before the K2700
is powered o. At any time, touching any K2700 control or playing a note will cause the
K2700 to remain powered on, until the K2700 has been inactive for the set Power O Time.
Auto Power O can be disabled in Global Mode. e Power O Time can also be adjusted
in Global Mode.

Getting Started
The Front Panel
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The Front Panel
TRANSPOSE Buttons
AUDIO INTERFACE Section
VARIATION Button
CONTROL Section
CHANNEL/LAYER/ZONE/TRACK Buttons
Alpha Wheel, PREVIOUS/NEXT Buttons,
Navigation Buttons
MODE Buttons
CATEGORY Buttons
Display
Pads
Soft Buttons
Pitch Wheel and
Modulation Wheel
VOLUME Slider
SAVE Button and EDIT Button
EXIT Button
ARPEGGIATOR Section
TEMPO Section
TRANSPORT Section
Ribbon Controller
VOLUME Slider
e VOLUME Slider controls the volume level of the AUDIO OUT and HEADPHONE
jacks.
Display
e display is the main user interface for the K2700. Use the display to view Program and
Multi names, controller assignments, and editing functions.

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Soft Buttons
e 6 buttons below the display are called soft buttons. Soft buttons change their functions
depending upon which page is being displayed. e functions of the soft buttons on each
page are described in the bottom row of the display.
Navigation Buttons
e Navigation buttons move the cursor in the display and allow you to select the current
parameter to be edited.
Alpha Wheel
In Program and Multi Mode, use the Alpha Wheel to navigate through the Program or Multi
list.
In Program Edit or Multi Edit Mode, use the Alpha Wheel to scroll through the list of values
for the currently selected parameter. Turn the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise or clockwise
to select the previous or next value. Turn the Alpha Wheel slowly to change the value by one
increment, or turn it quickly to jump several increments.
PREVIOUS and NEXT Buttons
In Program and Multi Mode, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to navigate through
the Program or Multi list. In any mode, use the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons to navigate
through the list of values for the currently selected parameter.
MODE Buttons
Press the MODE buttons to access PROGRAM, MULTI, SONG or GLOBAL Mode. See
Modes on page 17 for a description of each Mode.
CATEGORY Buttons
In Program Mode, the CATEGORY buttons allow you to select and browse Programs in 13
categories of instruments. Engaging the KEYPAD button allows you to use the CATEGORY
buttons as an alphanumeric keypad. e KEYPAD button is always on in Multi Mode, and
where needed for editing parameter values.

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The Front Panel
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TRANSPOSE Buttons
e TRANSPOSE buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the K2700
keyboard in semitones (also known as half steps). e current transpose amount is shown
in the top line of the display. Press both TRANSPOSE buttons simultaneously to reset the
transposition to 0.
Pitch Wheel and Modulation Wheel
Use each wheel to respectively perform pitch bends or vary the modulation amount. e
Modulation Wheel will control modulation for each Program or Multi. e name of the
current modulation assignment is shown in the display when the wheel is moved.
VARIATION Button
Pressing the VARIATION button will perform an assigned variation for each Program
or Multi. e name of the current assignment is shown in the display when the button is
pressed.
e VARIATION button will typically modify the sound by adding an orchestral string
section or synth pad layer, or enabling an eect.
For KB3 Organ Programs, the VARIATION button controls the Rotary Speaker speed,
changing between fast and slow. e display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.
CONTROL Section
e CONTROL section is used to control various Program and Multi parameters.
In Program Mode: e knobs, sliders, and buttons control synthesis and FX parameters
for the current Program. Controller assignments can be adjusted or set to user-assignable
parameters in Program Edit Mode.
In Multi Mode: e knobs, sliders, and buttons typically control Zone volume, synthesis
and FX parameters for the current Multi. Controller assignments can be adjusted or set to
user-assignable parameters in Multi Edit Mode.
In Program and Multi Mode: When a KB3 Organ Program is selected, some of the knobs,
sliders, and buttons may perform Organ functions labeled on the front panel. e display
shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.

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The Front Panel
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ARPEGGIATOR Section
Use the ARP and LATCH buttons to control the K2700’s Arpeggiator, and the CC SEQ
button to control the CC Sequencer.
TEMPO Section
Use the TEMPO section to set the tempo of the Arpeggiator, the rate of tempo synced FX
(such as Delay), or the tempo of the current Multi or Song. To set the tempo press the TAP
button a few times at the desired rate, or use the TEMPO knob.
TRANSPORT Section
Use the buttons in the TRANSPORT section to control recording and playback in Song
mode.
SAVE Button and EDIT Button
ese buttons are used when editing Programs, Multis, or other User objects. In Program
Mode, press the SAVE button to save a User Program with the current controller settings.
EXIT Button
Press the EXIT button to exit the current editor. Press the EXIT button repeatedly to return
to Program Mode.
CHANNEL/LAYER/ZONE/TRACK Buttons
Use the CHANNEL/LAYER/ZONE/TRACK buttons to change the current MIDI Channel
in Program Mode, the current Layer in Program Edit Mode, the current Zone in Multi Edit
Mode, or the current Track in Song Mode.

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The Front Panel
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AUDIO INTERFACE Section
Use the INPUT 1 GAIN and INPUT 2 GAIN knobs to control the input levels of the rear
panel AUDIO IN LEFT/RIGHT jacks. e LED next to each knob changes color to show
the signal input level. If the LED is steadily turning red, the GAIN knob should be turned
down to prevent the signal from distorting.
When plugging an electric guitar or bass directly into the AUDIO IN LEFT/RIGHT
jacks, press the Hi-Z On button to enable Hi-Z. When Hi-Z is enabled, additional gain is
applied to the signal, which is useful for boosting low instrument signals. When plugging a
microphone or line level signal into the jacks, Hi-Z should be disabled. e Hi-Z On button
is shorter when Hi-Z is enabled, and taller when disabled.
When plugging a microphone which requires phantom power into the AUDIO IN LEFT/
RIGHT jacks, press the +48V On button to enable phantom power. When phantom power
is enabled, the LED next to the +48V On button will be lit.
For more details on using the front panel AUDIO INTERFACE section and rear panel
AUDIO IN jacks with various input sources, see Appendix C in the K2700 Musician’s
Guide, available from www.kurzweil.com.
Pads
e 16 Pads are velocity sensitive and can be used to play notes or chords. e Pads can also
function as assignable switches to control Program or Multi parameters, or to mute steps in
Arpeggiator or CC Sequencer patterns.
Ribbon Controller
e Ribbon controls pitch bend by default, but you can also assign it to control other
parameters. To use the Ribbon controller, press it and slide your nger left and right to
change the value.
In Multi Mode, you can congure the Ribbon to have one control section that runs its entire
length, or to have three sections of equal length. e Ribbon sends its highest values when
pressed at the right hand side, and lowest at the left hand side. When you congure the
Ribbon to have three sections, each section sends its highest values at the end closest to the
right hand side.