Kurzweil K2600, K2600S, K2600X, K2600Xs, K2600R Musician's Manual

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Musician’s Guide

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©1999 All rights reserved. Kurzweil is a product line of Young Chang Co.; V. A. S. T. is a registered trademark, and Kurzweil, K2600, K2500, and K2000 are trademarks of Young Chang Co. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Product features and speciÞcations are subject to change without notice.

Part Number: 910330 Rev. A

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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic precautions should

always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all of the Safety and Installation Instructions and Explanation of Graphic Symbols before using the product.

2. This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not use an adaptor which defeats the function of the equipment-grounding conductor. If you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded, check with a qualiﬁed serviceman or electrician.

3. WARNING: This product is equipped with an AC input voltage selector. The voltage selector has been factory set for the mains supply voltage in the country where this unit was sold. Changing the voltage selector may require the use of a diff erent power supply cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, refer servicing to qualiﬁed maintenance personnel.

4. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like.

5. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6. This product, either alone or in combination with an ampliﬁer and speakers or headphones, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not oper ate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

7. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

8. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

9. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

10. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

11. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but grasp it by the plug.

12. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

13. The product should be serviced by qualiﬁed service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; B. Objects have f allen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; C. The product has been exposed to rain; D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance;

E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

14. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualiﬁed service personnel.

15. WARNING: Do not place objects on the product’s power supply cord, or place the product in a position where anyone could trip over, walk on, or roll anything over cords of any type. Do not allow the product to rest on or be installed over cords of any type. Improper installations of this type create the possibility of a ﬁre hazard and/or personal injury.

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

WARNING: Changes or modiﬁcations to this instrument not expressly

approved by Young Chang could void your authority to operate the instrument.

IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or other

equipment use only high quality shielded cables.

NOTE: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This instrument generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the instrument and the receiver.

• Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the one

to which the receiver is connected.

• If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for additional suggestions.

NOTICE

This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

AVIS

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

Young Chang Distributors

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Contents

Young Chang Distributors ............................................................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1 Introduction

Welcome! .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview of the K2600 ................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

VAST Synthesis................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

KB3 Tone Wheel Emulation ........................................................................................................................................... 1-3

How the K2600 Works .................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Do I Have Everything?................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

The Accessory Disks ....................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

K2600 Base ROM Objects........................................................................................................................................ 1-5

K2600 General MIDI Compatibility ...................................................................................................................... 1-5

K2600 Demos ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-6

K2600 Farm & Extras ............................................................................................................................................... 1-6

K2500 Compatibility................................................................................................................................................ 1-7

K2000 Compatibility................................................................................................................................................ 1-7

Chapter 2 Startup

Quick Startup Checklist ................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

All Models................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

K2600R Owners Only .............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Start Jamming!.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

StartupÑthe Details........................................................................................................................................................ 2-2

Before You Start... ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)............................................................................................................. 2-3

Connecting MIDI...................................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Connecting SCSI....................................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Switching On the Power ......................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Playing the Presets .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Getting Around ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-5

Programs ................................................................................................................................................................... 2-6

Setups......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-8

Quick Access............................................................................................................................................................. 2-9

The Other Modes........................................................................................................................................................... 2-10

Software Upgrades........................................................................................................................................................ 2-10

Chapter 3 User Interface Basics

Mode Selection................................................................................................................................................................. 3-2

Mode Buttons............................................................................................................................................................ 3-2

Navigation........................................................................................................................................................................ 3-3

The Display ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Pages .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3

The Top Line ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-3

The Bottom Line....................................................................................................................................................... 3-3

The Soft Buttons ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-3

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The Cursor Buttons.................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

The MIDI LED .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

The Chan/bank Buttons ......................................................................................................................................... 3-4

The Edit Button ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Data Entry ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3-5

The Alpha Wheel...................................................................................................................................................... 3-5

The Plus/Minus Buttons......................................................................................................................................... 3-5

The Alphanumeric Pad ........................................................................................................................................... 3-5

Double Button Presses............................................................................................................................................. 3-6

Intuitive Data Entry ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-7

Changing the Current Layer in Multi-Layer Programs...................................................................................... 3-7

Search................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-8

Renaming Multiple Objects ........................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Panel Play Feature (Rack Models) .............................................................................................................................. 3-10

Mixdown and MIDI Faders Pages.............................................................................................................................. 3-10

Mixdown Page........................................................................................................................................................ 3-10

MIDI Faders Pages..................................................................................................................................................3-11

Quick Song Recording and Playback ......................................................................................................................... 3-12

Chapter 4 The Operating Modes

What the Modes Are....................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Selecting Modes............................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Nested Editors .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Using the Modes.............................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

Program Mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Setup Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Effects Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-4

MIDI Mode................................................................................................................................................................ 4-4

Master Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 4-4

Song Mode ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-5

Disk Mode................................................................................................................................................................. 4-5

Chapter 5 Editing Conventions

Introduction to Editing................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

WhatÕs an Object?..................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Object Type and ID.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-2

Saving and Naming ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-3

ROM Objects............................................................................................................................................................. 5-4

RAM Objects............................................................................................................................................................. 5-5

Keyboard Naming.................................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Deleting Objects............................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Dependent Objects................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Memory Banks................................................................................................................................................................. 5-6

Saving and Loading FilesÑDisk Mode ................................................................................................................ 5-7

Special Button Functions................................................................................................................................................ 5-7

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Chapter 6 Program Mode and the Program Editor

Background ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

VAST Program Structure................................................................................................................................................ 6-2

KB3 Program Structure................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

KB3 Mode......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

KB3 Channel ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-4

Playing KB3 Programs............................................................................................................................................. 6-5

KB3 Mode Buttons (Mute Buttons) ....................................................................................................................... 6-6

MIDI Control of KB3 Programs ............................................................................................................................. 6-6

The Program Mode Page................................................................................................................................................ 6-9

Program Names in Parentheses............................................................................................................................. 6-9

Control Setup.......................................................................................................................................................... 6-10

The Soft Buttons in Program Mode..................................................................................................................... 6-10

Editing VAST Programs ................................................................................................................................................6-11

Algorithm Basics .................................................................................................................................................... 6-12

Common DSP Control Parameters............................................................................................................................. 6-14

Initial Setting Parameters...................................................................................................................................... 6-14

Hard-wired Parameters......................................................................................................................................... 6-14

Programmable Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 6-14

Coarse Adjust.......................................................................................................................................................... 6-15

Fine Adjust .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-15

Key Tracking ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-16

Velocity Tracking.................................................................................................................................................... 6-16

Source 1 (Src1)......................................................................................................................................................... 6-16

Source 2 (Src2)......................................................................................................................................................... 6-16

Summary of Common DSP Control Parameters............................................................................................... 6-17

The Algorithm (ALG) Page.......................................................................................................................................... 6-17

The LAYER Page............................................................................................................................................................ 6-19

Low Key (LoKey) ................................................................................................................................................... 6-19

High Key (HiKey) .................................................................................................................................................. 6-19

Low Velocity (LoVel).............................................................................................................................................. 6-20

High Velocity (HiVel)............................................................................................................................................. 6-20

Pitch Bend Mode (PBMode) ................................................................................................................................. 6-20

Trigger (Trig) ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-20

Delay Control (DlyCtl) .......................................................................................................................................... 6-20

Minimum Delay (MinDly), Maximum Delay (MaxDly).................................................................................. 6-20

Enable Sense (S)...................................................................................................................................................... 6-21

Opaque .................................................................................................................................................................... 6-22

Sustain Pedal (SusPdl)........................................................................................................................................... 6-22

Sostenuto Pedal (SosPdl) ...................................................................................................................................... 6-22

Freeze Pedal (FrzPdl)............................................................................................................................................. 6-22

Ignore Release (IgnRel) ......................................................................................................................................... 6-22

Hold Through Attack (ThrAtt)............................................................................................................................. 6-22

Hold Until Decay (TilDec) .................................................................................................................................... 6-23

The KEYMAP Page ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-23

Keymap.................................................................................................................................................................... 6-23

Transpose (Xpose) .................................................................................................................................................. 6-23

Velocity Tracking (VelTrk)..................................................................................................................................... 6-24

Sample Skipping (SmpSkp).................................................................................................................................. 6-24

Stereo........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-24

Timbre Shift............................................................................................................................................................. 6-25

Alternative Switch (AltControl and AltMethod)............................................................................................... 6-26

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The PITCH Page ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-27

Fine Hz..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-27

The F1ÐF3 Pages ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-27

The F4 AMP Page.......................................................................................................................................................... 6-28

Adjust....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-28

Key Tracking ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-28

Velocity Tracking.................................................................................................................................................... 6-29

Pad............................................................................................................................................................................ 6-29

Source 1 and Source 2, Depth Controls............................................................................................................... 6-29

The OUTPUT Page........................................................................................................................................................ 6-29

Pair ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6-30

Pan............................................................................................................................................................................ 6-30

Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-30

Gain.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-31

Crossfade, Crossfade Sense (XFadeSense) ......................................................................................................... 6-31

Other OUTPUT Page ConÞgurations ................................................................................................................. 6-31

The COMMON Page .................................................................................................................................................... 6-32

Monophonic............................................................................................................................................................ 6-33

Legato Play.............................................................................................................................................................. 6-33

Portamento.............................................................................................................................................................. 6-33

Portamento Rate..................................................................................................................................................... 6-34

Attack Portamento ................................................................................................................................................. 6-34

Globals ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-34

OutPair .................................................................................................................................................................... 6-35

The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page.............................................................................................................. 6-35

Attack Segment Times........................................................................................................................................... 6-37

Attack Segment Levels .......................................................................................................................................... 6-37

Decay Segment ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-37

Release Segments ................................................................................................................................................... 6-37

Loop Type................................................................................................................................................................ 6-37

Number of Loops ................................................................................................................................................... 6-38

The Envelope 2 (ENV2) and Envelope 3 (ENV3) Pages .......................................................................................... 6-38

The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page ..................................................................................................................... 6-39

Adjust....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-40

Key Tracking ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-40

Velocity Tracking.................................................................................................................................................... 6-40

Source, Depth.......................................................................................................................................................... 6-40

Impact ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-40

The LFO Page................................................................................................................................................................. 6-40

Minimum Rate........................................................................................................................................................ 6-41

Maximum Rate ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-41

Rate Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-41

LFO Shape............................................................................................................................................................... 6-41

LFO Phase ............................................................................................................................................................... 6-42

The ASR Page................................................................................................................................................................. 6-42

Trigger...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-42

Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-43

Delay ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-43

Attack....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-43

Release ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-43

The Function (FUN) Page ............................................................................................................................................ 6-43

The Velocity Trigger (VTRIG) Page ............................................................................................................................ 6-44

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The KDFX Page.............................................................................................................................................................. 6-44

The FXMOD2ÐFXMOD4 Pages................................................................................................................................... 6-46

The FXLFO, FXASR, and FXFUN Pages.................................................................................................................... 6-46

The ImportKDFX Page ................................................................................................................................................. 6-46

Function Soft Buttons ................................................................................................................................................... 6-47

Set Range (SetRng)................................................................................................................................................. 6-47

Name........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-47

Save .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-47

Delete ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-47

Dump ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-47

New Layer (NewLyr)............................................................................................................................................. 6-47

Duplicate Layer (DupLyr)..................................................................................................................................... 6-48

Import Layer (ImpLyr).......................................................................................................................................... 6-48

Delete Layer (DelLyr)............................................................................................................................................ 6-48

Editing KB3 Programs .................................................................................................................................................. 6-48

The TONEWL Page....................................................................................................................................................... 6-48

Upper Tone Wheels................................................................................................................................................ 6-49

Lower Tone Wheels................................................................................................................................................ 6-49

Upper Volume Adjust............................................................................................................................................ 6-49

Number of Tone Wheels ....................................................................................................................................... 6-49

Upper/Lower Swap .............................................................................................................................................. 6-50

Wheel Volume Map ............................................................................................................................................... 6-50

Organ Map .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-50

Lower Transpose / Upper Transpose ................................................................................................................. 6-50

Lowest Pitch............................................................................................................................................................ 6-50

The DRAWBR Page....................................................................................................................................................... 6-51

Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-51

Steps ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-51

Volume..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-51

Tune.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-51

The SetDBR Soft Button................................................................................................................................................ 6-51

The PITCH Page ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-52

The PERC Page .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-52

Percussion ............................................................................................................................................................... 6-52

Volume..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

Decay ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

Harmonic................................................................................................................................................................. 6-53

VelTrack ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

LowHarm ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-53

HighHarm............................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

StealBar.................................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

The PERC2 Page ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-54

PercLevel, DecayTime, OrgLevel......................................................................................................................... 6-54

The KEYCLK Page ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-54

KeyClick .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-55

Volume..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

Decay ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

Pitch.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

VelTrk ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

Random ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

ReTrigThresh........................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

Note Release ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-56

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The AMP Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 6-56

The OUTPUT Page........................................................................................................................................................ 6-56

The MISC Page .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-57

PreampResp............................................................................................................................................................ 6-57

Leakage.................................................................................................................................................................... 6-57

LeakMode................................................................................................................................................................ 6-57

SpeedCtl .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-58

VibChorCtl.............................................................................................................................................................. 6-58

VibChorSel .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-58

VolAdjust................................................................................................................................................................. 6-58

BendRange .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-58

Sustain...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-58

Sostenuto ................................................................................................................................................................. 6-58

The EQ Page................................................................................................................................................................... 6-59

All the Other Pages ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-59

Programming Tips......................................................................................................................................................... 6-59

Using a KB3 Program in a Setup.......................................................................................................................... 6-60

Programs Using 2PARAM SHAPER ................................................................................................................... 6-60

Shaper AMP (!AMP) .............................................................................................................................................. 6-60

Chapter 7 Setup Mode and the Setup Editor

Setup Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Loading Older Setup Versions ............................................................................................................................... 7-2

The Control Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 7-3

The Setup Editor.............................................................................................................................................................. 7-6

The Channel/Program (CH/PROG) Page .................................................................................................................. 7-7

Local Program (LocalPrg)....................................................................................................................................... 7-7

Channel...................................................................................................................................................................... 7-7

MIDI Bank................................................................................................................................................................. 7-8

Status.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-9

Output Assignment (Out)..................................................................................................................................... 7-10

MIDI Bank Mode.....................................................................................................................................................7-11

Entry Program Change (EntryProgChg) .............................................................................................................7-11

Zone Arpeggiation (ZoneArpeg) ......................................................................................................................... 7-12

The Key/Velocity (KEY/VEL) Page........................................................................................................................... 7-12

Low Key (LoKey), High Key (HiKey)................................................................................................................. 7-12

Transpose................................................................................................................................................................. 7-13

Note Map................................................................................................................................................................. 7-13

Velocity Offset......................................................................................................................................................... 7-14

Velocity Curve (VelCurve) .................................................................................................................................... 7-16

The Pan/Volume (PAN/VOL) Page........................................................................................................................... 7-19

Entry Volume, Exit Volume .................................................................................................................................. 7-19

Entry Pan, Exit Pan ................................................................................................................................................ 7-19

The BEND Page ............................................................................................................................................................. 7-20

Bend Range (Semitones) and Bend Range (Cents)............................................................................................ 7-20

Aux Bend 2 Range.................................................................................................................................................. 7-21

Controllers...................................................................................................................................................................... 7-21

Continuous Controllers......................................................................................................................................... 7-22

Switch Controllers.................................................................................................................................................. 7-23

Keyboard Controllers ............................................................................................................................................ 7-23

The MIDI Control Source List .............................................................................................................................. 7-24

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Continuous Controller Parameters............................................................................................................................. 7-26

Destination (Dest) .................................................................................................................................................. 7-26

Scale.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-26

Offset (Add) ............................................................................................................................................................ 7-26

Curve (Curv)........................................................................................................................................................... 7-27

Entry (Ent) and Exit Values .................................................................................................................................. 7-27

The SLIDER and SLID/2 Pages .................................................................................................................................. 7-28

The Continuous Control Pedal (CPEDAL) Page ...................................................................................................... 7-29

The RIBBON Page ......................................................................................................................................................... 7-29

The WHEEL Page.......................................................................................................................................................... 7-31

The Pressure (PRESS) Page.......................................................................................................................................... 7-31

Switch Controller Parameters...................................................................................................................................... 7-32

Switch Type (SwType) ........................................................................................................................................... 7-32

Destination.............................................................................................................................................................. 7-32

On Value .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-33

Off Value.................................................................................................................................................................. 7-33

Entry (Ent) and Exit States.................................................................................................................................... 7-33

The Footswitch (FOOTSW) Page ................................................................................................................................ 7-33

The SWITCH Page ........................................................................................................................................................ 7-34

The KDFX and FXMOD Pages .................................................................................................................................... 7-35

The COMMON Page .................................................................................................................................................... 7-35

Song.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-35

Sync .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-36

Mutes ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-36

The Arpeggiator (ARPEG) Page.................................................................................................................................. 7-37

Active....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-38

Sync .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-38

Low Key (LoKey) and High Key (HiKey) .......................................................................................................... 7-38

Latch......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-39

Order........................................................................................................................................................................ 7-40

Beats ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-40

Tempo ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7-40

Note Shift................................................................................................................................................................. 7-40

Shift Limit................................................................................................................................................................ 7-40

Limit Option ........................................................................................................................................................... 7-41

Glissando................................................................................................................................................................. 7-42

Velocity .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-42

Duration .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-42

Real-time Control of Arpeggiator Parameters................................................................................................... 7-43

The Ribbon ConÞguration (RIBCFG) Page ............................................................................................................... 7-44

Large Ribbon ConÞguration................................................................................................................................. 7-44

Position Mode (PosMode) .................................................................................................................................... 7-44

Spring....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-45

Center....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-45

The Utility Soft Buttons................................................................................................................................................ 7-45

Name........................................................................................................................................................................ 7-45

Save .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-45

Delete ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-45

Dump ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-46

New Zone (NewZn)............................................................................................................................................... 7-46

Duplicate Zone (DupZn)....................................................................................................................................... 7-46

Import Zone (ImpZn) ............................................................................................................................................ 7-46

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Delete Zone (DelZn) .............................................................................................................................................. 7-46

Copy and Paste....................................................................................................................................................... 7-46

Clear......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-47

Set Range (SetRng)................................................................................................................................................. 7-47

Editing Hints and Suggestions.................................................................................................................................... 7-47

Do These Parameters Always Mean Something?.............................................................................................. 7-47

Do I Need All Those Pedals?................................................................................................................................ 7-48

Multiple Controllers .............................................................................................................................................. 7-48

Editing Programs ................................................................................................................................................... 7-48

Chapter 8 Quick Access Mode and the Quick Access Editor

Chapter 9 Basic Effects Mode

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9-1

Terminology ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Studio......................................................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Aux FX Bus (Aux Bus)............................................................................................................................................. 9-3

FX Preset.................................................................................................................................................................... 9-3

Algorithm.................................................................................................................................................................. 9-3

Size/PAUs................................................................................................................................................................. 9-3

Parameters................................................................................................................................................................. 9-3

Bus Overrides (or BusMods) .................................................................................................................................. 9-4

FX Mode .................................................................................................................................................................... 9-4

Studio Editor............................................................................................................................................................. 9-4

The Effects Mode Page ................................................................................................................................................... 9-5

FX Mode .................................................................................................................................................................... 9-5

Effects Channel (FX Chan)...................................................................................................................................... 9-5

Studio......................................................................................................................................................................... 9-6

Dither ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9-7

Digital Word Length (DigOut) ............................................................................................................................... 9-7

The Structure of Kurzweil Digital Effects (KDFX) ..................................................................................................... 9-7

The Studio ................................................................................................................................................................. 9-7

Normal Studio Structure....................................................................................................................................... 9-10

Software Organization.................................................................................................................................................. 9-10

Controlling Effects......................................................................................................................................................... 9-10

Controlling Effects with a Sequencer...................................................................................................................9-11

Controlling Effects with SysEx messages............................................................................................................9-11

A Tour of Effects Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 9-12

Load the Tutorial Þles............................................................................................................................................ 9-12

A Simple Studio...................................................................................................................................................... 9-12

A more complex Studio......................................................................................................................................... 9-16

A Complex Studio With Real-time Control........................................................................................................ 9-20

Building your own................................................................................................................................................. 9-26

DonÕt forget to Save your Studio! ........................................................................................................................ 9-27

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Chapter 10 MIDI Mode

The TRANSMIT Page ................................................................................................................................................... 10-1

Control Setup.......................................................................................................................................................... 10-2

Channel.................................................................................................................................................................... 10-2

Transpose................................................................................................................................................................. 10-2

Control..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-2

Velocity MapÑTransmit (VelocMap) .................................................................................................................. 10-3

Pressure MapÑTransmit (PressMap) ................................................................................................................. 10-3

Program Change (PChng)..................................................................................................................................... 10-3

Change Setups (ChgSetups) ................................................................................................................................. 10-4

The RECEIVE Page ....................................................................................................................................................... 10-5

Basic Channel.......................................................................................................................................................... 10-5

MIDI Receive Mode (MIDI Mode) ...................................................................................................................... 10-5

All Notes Off........................................................................................................................................................... 10-6

Program Change Type (ProgChgType)............................................................................................................... 10-6

Velocity MapÑReceive.......................................................................................................................................... 10-6

Pressure MapÑReceive......................................................................................................................................... 10-6

System Exclusive ID (SysExID)............................................................................................................................ 10-6

SCSI ID..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-6

Bend Smooth........................................................................................................................................................... 10-7

Local Keyboard Channel (LocalKbdCh)............................................................................................................. 10-7

Bank Select .............................................................................................................................................................. 10-9

Power Mode............................................................................................................................................................ 10-9

The Channels Page........................................................................................................................................................ 10-9

Enable .................................................................................................................................................................... 10-10

Program................................................................................................................................................................. 10-10

Pan.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10-10

Volume....................................................................................................................................................................10-11

Output Pair (OutPair)...........................................................................................................................................10-11

Output Gain (OutGain)........................................................................................................................................10-11

Program Lock, Pan Lock, Volume Lock.............................................................................................................10-11

Program Change Formats ...........................................................................................................................................10-11

Extended and Kurzweil Program Change Types............................................................................................ 10-12

0-127 Program Change Type .............................................................................................................................. 10-13

Quick Access BanksÑExtended (QA Ext)........................................................................................................ 10-14

Quick Access BanksÑKurzweil (QA Kurz) ..................................................................................................... 10-15

QA 0Ð127 ............................................................................................................................................................... 10-15

QA Formats and MIDI Transmission ................................................................................................................ 10-16

The Soft Buttons in MIDI Mode ................................................................................................................................ 10-17

Program Change (PrgChg) ................................................................................................................................. 10-17

Reset Channels (RsetCh)..................................................................................................................................... 10-18

Panic....................................................................................................................................................................... 10-18

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Chapter 11 Master Mode

The Master Mode Page..................................................................................................................................................11-1

Tune...........................................................................................................................................................................11-1

Transpose..................................................................................................................................................................11-2

KB3 Channel ............................................................................................................................................................11-2

Velocity and Pressure Touch (VelTouch and PressTouch).................................................................................11-2

Intonation .................................................................................................................................................................11-2

ConÞrm.....................................................................................................................................................................11-4

Intonation Key (IntonaKey)...................................................................................................................................11-4

The MAST2 Page............................................................................................................................................................11-4

The Vocoder .............................................................................................................................................................11-4

Using the Vocoder...................................................................................................................................................11-6

The Soft Buttons in Master Mode ..............................................................................................................................11-10

Object ......................................................................................................................................................................11-10

Delete ......................................................................................................................................................................11-10

Util........................................................................................................................................................................... 11-11

View ........................................................................................................................................................................11-12

Sample ....................................................................................................................................................................11-12

Reset........................................................................................................................................................................11-12

Guitar/Wind Controller Mode...................................................................................................................................11-12

Object Utilities ..............................................................................................................................................................11-13

Move .......................................................................................................................................................................11-14

Copy........................................................................................................................................................................11-16

Name.......................................................................................................................................................................11-16

Delete ......................................................................................................................................................................11-17

Dump ......................................................................................................................................................................11-17

Using the Object Utilities from the Editor.........................................................................................................11-18

Chapter 12 Song Mode and the Song Editor

Getting Started with the Sequencer............................................................................................................................ 12-1

What is a Sequencer? ............................................................................................................................................. 12-1

A Word about the Local Keyboard Channel ...................................................................................................... 12-1

Tutorial: Recording a song.................................................................................................................................... 12-2

Tutorial: Arrangements .............................................................................................................................................. 12-12

Creating an Arrangement................................................................................................................................... 12-12

Recording Additional Tracks.............................................................................................................................. 12-15

Maximizing Track Use......................................................................................................................................... 12-15

Triggering Arrangement Steps From the Keyboard........................................................................................ 12-16

RAM Tracks.................................................................................................................................................................. 12-17

Two Important Concepts .................................................................................................................................... 12-17

Creating RAM TRacks......................................................................................................................................... 12-18

Using Song Mode........................................................................................................................................................ 12-19

Selecting a Song for Playback............................................................................................................................. 12-19

Effect Selection During Recording and Playback............................................................................................ 12-20

Memory Limits..................................................................................................................................................... 12-23

Loading MIDI Files From Disk .......................................................................................................................... 12-23

Recording Multi-timbral Sequences via MIDI........................................................................................................ 12-23

Song Mode: The MAIN Page..................................................................................................................................... 12-24

Current Song (CurSong) ..................................................................................................................................... 12-25

Tempo .................................................................................................................................................................... 12-25

Recording Track (RecTrk).................................................................................................................................... 12-26

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Program................................................................................................................................................................. 12-26

Channel (Chan) .................................................................................................................................................... 12-27

Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-27

Pan.......................................................................................................................................................................... 12-28

Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-28

Location (Locat).................................................................................................................................................... 12-28

Mode Indicators (+ and x): ................................................................................................................................. 12-28

Activity Indicators (

Track Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 12-29

Track Channels ..................................................................................................................................................... 12-29

Soft Buttons on the MAIN Page......................................................................................................................... 12-29

Save this song? Dialog......................................................................................................................................... 12-31

Save New song? Dialog....................................................................................................................................... 12-31

Erase Track Dialog ............................................................................................................................................... 12-32

Song Mode: The MISC Page ...................................................................................................................................... 12-32

RecMode................................................................................................................................................................ 12-33

PlayMode .............................................................................................................................................................. 12-34

KeyWait ................................................................................................................................................................. 12-35

Locate..................................................................................................................................................................... 12-35

AutoIn.................................................................................................................................................................... 12-35

AutoOut................................................................................................................................................................. 12-35

Input Quantize (Quant)....................................................................................................................................... 12-35

Grid ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12-36

Swing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12-36

Sync ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12-36

Clock ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-37

Tempo .................................................................................................................................................................... 12-37

CountOff................................................................................................................................................................ 12-37

Click ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12-37

ClickCh .................................................................................................................................................................. 12-37

ClickPrg ................................................................................................................................................................. 12-37

ClickKey ................................................................................................................................................................ 12-37

ClickVel.................................................................................................................................................................. 12-38

Soft Buttons on the MISC Page .......................................................................................................................... 12-38

Song Mode: The MIX Page ........................................................................................................................................ 12-39

Pan Position .......................................................................................................................................................... 12-39

Volume Level ........................................................................................................................................................ 12-39

Track Status Indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 12-40

Quick Mute Track Bank Indicator...................................................................................................................... 12-40

Soft Buttons on the MIX Page............................................................................................................................. 12-40

The Song Editor ........................................................................................................................................................... 12-41

Soloing the Current Track ................................................................................................................................... 12-41

Song Editor: The COMMON Page ........................................................................................................................... 12-41

Tempo .................................................................................................................................................................... 12-42

TimeSig.................................................................................................................................................................. 12-42

EffectChan............................................................................................................................................................. 12-42

ChainTo.................................................................................................................................................................. 12-42

Parameters Used with the Arrangement Feature............................................................................................ 12-42

Soft Buttons on the COMMON Page ................................................................................................................ 12-44

Song Editor: The EVENT Page.................................................................................................................................. 12-44

Location ................................................................................................................................................................. 12-45

Bar, Beat, and Tick................................................................................................................................................ 12-45

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Event Type and Value.......................................................................................................................................... 12-45

Soft Buttons on the EVENT Page....................................................................................................................... 12-46

Song Editor: The TRACK Page.................................................................................................................................. 12-47

Common Parameters for Edit Song: Track Functions..................................................................................... 12-48

Region / Criteria Box Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 12-49

Soft Buttons on the TRACK Page ...................................................................................................................... 12-50

Song Editor: Track Functions..................................................................................................................................... 12-51

Erase....................................................................................................................................................................... 12-51

Copy....................................................................................................................................................................... 12-51

Bounce ................................................................................................................................................................... 12-52

Insert ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-53

Delete ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12-53

Quantize ................................................................................................................................................................ 12-54

Shift ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12-56

Transpose............................................................................................................................................................... 12-56

Change................................................................................................................................................................... 12-56

Remap.................................................................................................................................................................... 12-58

Grab........................................................................................................................................................................ 12-59

Song Editor: The STEP Page ...................................................................................................................................... 12-60

Recording With the Step Editor ......................................................................................................................... 12-60

Soft Buttons on the STEP Page........................................................................................................................... 12-62

Song Editor: The ARRANGE Page ........................................................................................................................... 12-63

Step......................................................................................................................................................................... 12-65

Song........................................................................................................................................................................ 12-65

Mutes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12-65

Xpose...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-65

Times...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-65

Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12-66

Triggering Steps from a Key............................................................................................................................... 12-66

Soft Buttons on the ARRANGE Page................................................................................................................ 12-67

Chapter 13 Disk Mode

Disk Mode Page............................................................................................................................................................. 13-2

Formatting a Floppy Disk..................................................................................................................................... 13-2

Connecting a SCSI Device..................................................................................................................................... 13-3

SCSI Termination........................................................................................................................................................... 13-3

Disabling the K2600Õs SCSI Termination ............................................................................................................ 13-4

Using your K2600 in a SCSI System .................................................................................................................... 13-4

Directories ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13-5

Path .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13-5

Startup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13-5

Library ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13-6

Verify........................................................................................................................................................................ 13-6

Disk Drive Information ......................................................................................................................................... 13-6

Macro On Indicator................................................................................................................................................ 13-6

Disk Mode Soft Buttons ........................................................................................................................................ 13-6

File List Dialog............................................................................................................................................................... 13-7

The File Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 13-9

Soft Buttons in the File List Dialog.................................................................................................................... 13-10

Total.........................................................................................................................................................................13-11

Quick Scrolling to Subdirectories .......................................................................................................................13-11

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Creating Directories.................................................................................................................................................... 13-12

Creating a Directory From the Disk Mode Page ............................................................................................. 13-12

Creating a Directory in the Save Dialog ........................................................................................................... 13-13

The Directory Selection Dialog.................................................................................................................................. 13-13

Disk Mode Functions.................................................................................................................................................. 13-14

Loading Files......................................................................................................................................................... 13-14

Loading Individual Objects................................................................................................................................ 13-15

Shortcuts when Loading Objects ....................................................................................................................... 13-18

Loading Dependent Objects ............................................................................................................................... 13-18

Auditioning Samples from a Disk File.............................................................................................................. 13-19

Loading Objects from Floppy Disk Files .......................................................................................................... 13-19

Load Function Dialog ................................................................................................................................................. 13-19

Bank Status Indicator........................................................................................................................................... 13-19

Loading Methods ................................................................................................................................................. 13-20

Selecting Multiple Files to Load......................................................................................................................... 13-22

Aborting a Multiple File Load............................................................................................................................ 13-23

More Load Function Enhancements ................................................................................................................. 13-24

Saving Files .................................................................................................................................................................. 13-24

Soft Buttons in the Save Selection Dialog......................................................................................................... 13-26

Saving Individual Objects................................................................................................................................... 13-26

Shortcuts when Saving Objects.......................................................................................................................... 13-27

More Features of the Save Dialog...................................................................................................................... 13-28

Auditioning Objects in RAM.............................................................................................................................. 13-29

Saving Dependent Objects.................................................................................................................................. 13-29

Working with Relink-by-Name.......................................................................................................................... 13-32

Not Loading the Name Table ............................................................................................................................. 13-35

Relink-by-Name Processing Time ..................................................................................................................... 13-35

Storing Objects in the Memory Banks...................................................................................................................... 13-36

The Multiple Object Selector Page............................................................................................................................ 13-36

Using the Multiple Object Selector: An Overview.......................................................................................... 13-36

Operating Modes: The Select Parameter .......................................................................................................... 13-37

Multiple Object Selector Soft Buttons ............................................................................................................... 13-38

Macros........................................................................................................................................................................... 13-43

The Macro Page.................................................................................................................................................... 13-43

Macro Modes ........................................................................................................................................................ 13-44

The Macro Table ................................................................................................................................................... 13-45

How to Make a Macro File.................................................................................................................................. 13-46

Using the Bank and Mode Fields....................................................................................................................... 13-51

Viewing the Object List for a Macro Entry ....................................................................................................... 13-51

UnspeciÞed Disk ID............................................................................................................................................. 13-51

The Library Disk .................................................................................................................................................. 13-52

Loading Selected Entries from a Macro File .................................................................................................... 13-53

Editing Macros ..................................................................................................................................................... 13-54

Macro Insert.......................................................................................................................................................... 13-57

Executing the RAM Macro Table ....................................................................................................................... 13-58

Saving and Loading a Macro Table in a .K26 Þle ............................................................................................ 13-58

Aborting a Macro Load....................................................................................................................................... 13-59

Remote Macro Load............................................................................................................................................. 13-60

Disk Utilities................................................................................................................................................................. 13-60

Find Files ............................................................................................................................................................... 13-61

List.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13-62

Free......................................................................................................................................................................... 13-63

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Moving Files Between Directories..................................................................................................................... 13-64

Renaming Files ..................................................................................................................................................... 13-65

Deleting Files and Directories ............................................................................................................................ 13-66

Backup and Copy Functions...................................................................................................................................... 13-67

File Backup............................................................................................................................................................ 13-67

File Copy ............................................................................................................................................................... 13-69

Creating a Startup File................................................................................................................................................ 13-69

Deleting Banks in a Startup File......................................................................................................................... 13-70

MS-DOS File System Compatibility ......................................................................................................................... 13-71

Filename Compatibility....................................................................................................................................... 13-71

Importing and Exporting Data Using Standard File Formats .............................................................................. 13-71

AIFF and AIFF-C Files......................................................................................................................................... 13-72

WAVE Files............................................................................................................................................................ 13-72

Standard MIDI Files (MIDI Type 0 and Type 1 Files) ..................................................................................... 13-73

Importing Samples from Other Manufacturers...................................................................................................... 13-73

EPS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13-75

Chapter 14 Sampling and Sample Editing

Setting Up For Sampling.............................................................................................................................................. 14-1

Cables and Input Jacks .......................................................................................................................................... 14-1

Entering The Sampler ................................................................................................................................................... 14-2

From Program, Setup, Master, or Quick Access Mode..................................................................................... 14-2

From the Keymap Editor ...................................................................................................................................... 14-2

Sampling Analog Signals ............................................................................................................................................. 14-2

Recording Samples ................................................................................................................................................ 14-6

Sampling the K2600Õs Output...................................................................................................................................... 14-8

Sampling Digital Signals.............................................................................................................................................. 14-8

Editing Samples........................................................................................................................................................... 14-10

The Function Soft Buttons in the Sample Editor ............................................................................................. 14-10

The Page Buttons.................................................................................................................................................. 14-13

The Miscellaneous (MISC) Page ........................................................................................................................ 14-13

The TRIM Page..................................................................................................................................................... 14-16

The LOOP Page .................................................................................................................................................... 14-17

The Soft Buttons on the DSP Page..................................................................................................................... 14-20

DSP Functions....................................................................................................................................................... 14-21

Crossfade and Volume Adjust Curves.............................................................................................................. 14-34

The Keymap Editor..................................................................................................................................................... 14-34

The Soft Buttons in the Keymap Editor ............................................................................................................ 14-36

Special Double Button Presses in the Keymap Editor.................................................................................... 14-37

Keymap Editor Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 14-37

Building a Keymap ..................................................................................................................................................... 14-39

Using the Analog Inputs to Trigger Samples .......................................................................................................... 14-40

Live Mode..................................................................................................................................................................... 14-41

Creating a Live Mode Program.......................................................................................................................... 14-41

Live Mode Programs ........................................................................................................................................... 14-42

Some Ideas for Using Live Mode....................................................................................................................... 14-42

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Chapter 15 Advanced KDFX

Personalities ................................................................................................................................................................... 15-1

Navigating KDFX.......................................................................................................................................................... 15-1

FXBus ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15-2

Parameters............................................................................................................................................................... 15-3

The Compare and FX Bypass Buttons................................................................................................................. 15-5

Exploring the Studio Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 15-6

Input Section........................................................................................................................................................... 15-6

The Arrow Meter.................................................................................................................................................... 15-7

EQ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15-7

FXBus Sends............................................................................................................................................................ 15-7

Effects Buses................................................................................................................................................................... 15-9

The Arrow Meter.................................................................................................................................................... 15-9

FX Preset.................................................................................................................................................................. 15-9

Bus Outputs ............................................................................................................................................................ 15-9

The Aux Bus.......................................................................................................................................................... 15-10

About FX Presets...................................................................................................................................................15-11

Bus Overrides (Bus Mods).................................................................................................................................. 15-12

Output Section............................................................................................................................................................. 15-18

Separate Analog and KDS Outputs................................................................................................................... 15-19

Analog Mix Output.............................................................................................................................................. 15-19

Digital Output ...................................................................................................................................................... 15-19

Saving Studios and Other objects ............................................................................................................................. 15-20

Saving .................................................................................................................................................................... 15-20

Disk Functions...................................................................................................................................................... 15-21

Real-time Control of KDFX........................................................................................................................................ 15-21

Linking to Programs and Setups ....................................................................................................................... 15-21

Setting Up FXMods.............................................................................................................................................. 15-23

Importing Studios From Another Program or Setup...................................................................................... 15-27

Using KDFX Live From the K2600 Keyboard.................................................................................................. 15-28

Using KDFX With a Sequencer .......................................................................................................................... 15-29

Preventing Glitches When Changing Studios ................................................................................................. 15-30

Tempo-based Control of KDFX.......................................................................................................................... 15-32

KDFX in Master Mode......................................................................................................................................... 15-34

KDFX in Auto Mode............................................................................................................................................ 15-34

Using the Algorithms.................................................................................................................................................. 15-35

Conventional Studio Structure........................................................................................................................... 15-35

General Parameters.............................................................................................................................................. 15-35

Reverbs .................................................................................................................................................................. 15-36

Delays .................................................................................................................................................................... 15-37

Complex Echo....................................................................................................................................................... 15-38

Equalizers (EQ)..................................................................................................................................................... 15-38

Compressors, Expanders, and Gates................................................................................................................. 15-39

Chorus.................................................................................................................................................................... 15-41

LaserVerb............................................................................................................................................................... 15-42

Filters ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15-43

Distortion............................................................................................................................................................... 15-44

Rotating Speakers ................................................................................................................................................ 15-45

Tremolo and AutoPan.......................................................................................................................................... 15-46

Pitch Shifter (Pitcher)........................................................................................................................................... 15-47

Ring Modulation .................................................................................................................................................. 15-47

SRS (Sound Retrieval System)............................................................................................................................ 15-48

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Stereo Simulation ................................................................................................................................................. 15-48

FXMod Diagnostic ............................................................................................................................................... 15-49

Special Topics............................................................................................................................................................... 15-50

Song Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 15-50

KB3 Effects ............................................................................................................................................................ 15-51

Chapter 16 DSP Functions

Introduction to Algorithm Programming.................................................................................................................. 16-1

Additional Parameters .......................................................................................................................................... 16-3

The DSP Functions........................................................................................................................................................ 16-6

Filters ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16-6

Filter Terminology.................................................................................................................................................. 16-7

How to Read the Graphs....................................................................................................................................... 16-7

Pitch / Amplitude / Panner............................................................................................................................... 16-34

Mixers .................................................................................................................................................................... 16-37

Waveforms ............................................................................................................................................................ 16-38

Added Waveforms ............................................................................................................................................... 16-41

Nonlinear Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 16-42

Waveforms Combined with Nonlinear Functions .......................................................................................... 16-52

Mixers with Nonlinear Inputs............................................................................................................................ 16-54

Hard Sync Functions ........................................................................................................................................... 16-55

Chapter 17 FUNS

The Mechanics of Control Sources.............................................................................................................................. 17-1

Unipolar and Bipolar Control Sources................................................................................................................ 17-1

Programming the FUNs ............................................................................................................................................... 17-2

The FUN Equations....................................................................................................................................................... 17-3

Basic FUN Equations............................................................................................................................................. 17-4

Warp FUN Equations ...........................................................................................................................................17-11

Boolean FUN Equations...................................................................................................................................... 17-14

Sawtooth LFO FUN Equations........................................................................................................................... 17-14

Random / Chaotic LFO FUNs ........................................................................................................................... 17-15

Diode Equation FUNs ......................................................................................................................................... 17-16

The Order of Evaluation for FUNs ........................................................................................................................... 17-18

Chapter 18 Other Editors

The Intonation Table Editor ......................................................................................................................................... 18-1

The Velocity Map Editor............................................................................................................................................... 18-3

Using the Velocity Map Editor............................................................................................................................. 18-4

The Pressure Map Editor.............................................................................................................................................. 18-6

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Chapter 19 Audio Outputs

Audio ConÞgurations................................................................................................................................................... 19-1

Audio Routing: Programs to KDFX............................................................................................................................ 19-2

Audio Routing: KDFX to Audio Outputs.................................................................................................................. 19-2

Using the Optional Digital Outputs ........................................................................................................................... 19-2

K2600 With Sampling Option Only..................................................................................................................... 19-3

K2600 With Digital I/O Option Only.................................................................................................................. 19-3

K2600 with Sampling Option and Digital I/O Option..................................................................................... 19-4

Chapter 20 Programming Examples

Trumpet with Delayed Vibrato and Velocity-triggered Falls........................................................................... 20-1

Lowpass Filter, Envelopes .................................................................................................................................... 20-4

Sample and Hold Using a FUN ........................................................................................................................... 20-6

SHAPER and PANNER......................................................................................................................................... 20-7

Building a Drum Program; Using the Keymap Editor..................................................................................... 20-9

Editing a Setup for KB3 Control .........................................................................................................................20-11

Using the KB3 Setup From the Accessory Disk............................................................................................... 20-12

Appendix A K2600 Boot Loader

Starting the Boot Loader ............................................................................................................................................... A-1

Boot Loader Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................... A-1

Install System / Install Objects..................................................................................................................................... A-1

Run System...................................................................................................................................................................... A-3

Hard Reset....................................................................................................................................................................... A-3

Run Diags ........................................................................................................................................................................ A-3

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Welcome!

Congratulations, and thanks for purchasing a Kurzweil/Young Chang K2600 Series instrument. There are seven K2600 Series models, for a wide range of applications:

Introduction

Welcome!

K2600

K2600S

K2600X

K2600Xs

K2600R

K2600Rs

K2600 AES Top-end model, with built-in sampler, digital I/O, DMTi, and sample libraries

Whichever model you have, youÕre looking at one of the most powerful music workstations available. The K2600 Series instruments are packed with great acoustic, electric, and synth soundsÑcombined with some of the most advanced synthesis features available, which you can use to create almost any sound imaginable. The K2600 incorporates most of the features of the award-winning K2000 and the K2500, and provides several new features as well.

This manual and the accompanying you started with your new instrument. YouÕll deÞnitely want to keep the manuals handy as you become an advanced user, too.

76 keys

K2600 with built-in sampler

88 keys

K2600X with built-in sampler

Rack-mount model

K2600R with built-in sampler

MusicianÕs Reference , as well as the video tutorial, will get

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Introduction

Overview of the K2600

For K2600R Owners

Throughout the MusicianÕs Guide and MusicianÕs Reference weÕve simpliÞed things by saying just ÒK2600Ó any time weÕre referring to features that are common to all instruments in the K2600 Series. Obviously, though, there are some differences between the rack and keyboard models; weÕll point them out where they occur and mark them with a handy K2600R margin symbol like the one to the left of this paragraph. If you own a keyboard model of the K2600, you may want to read the K2600R-speciÞc information anyway, since much of it also applies when your K2600 is a MIDI slave (when using a computer-based sequencer, for example).

Overview of the K2600

The K2600 has been designed to be a versatile instrument both for performance, and for multitimbral sequencing and recording. Its Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology lets you build sounds from realistic instrumental samples and sampled synth waveformsÑthen modify the nature of those sounds through a wide variety of digital signal-processing (DSP) functions. The K2600 also generates its own synth waveforms, which can be combined with the samples or used on their own. The K2600 packs 12 Megabytes of onboard sound ROM. You can add up to four optional ROM sound blocks (there are two currently available), and you can load samples from disk into optional sample RAM.

Before we get into explaining Variable Architecture Synthesis, here are a few of the features that by themselves make the K2600 an impressive stage and studio machine. ItÕs fully multitimbralÑdifferent programs can be played on each MIDI channel. ItÕs 48-note polyphonic, for a full sound no matter how many chords you play. ThereÕs an on-board digital effects processor, providing up to Þve simultaneous effects, including real-time effects control, internally or via MIDI.

In addition to the standard stereo audio output pair, there are eight separate outputs that can be conÞgured as stereo pairs, or as individual mono outputs. These are balanced outputs, which you can connect to either balanced or unbalanced inputs.

The K2600 offers two SIMM sockets (single, in-line memory modules) so you can add optional Sample RAM, where you can store samples that youÕve loaded from disk. You can add up to 128 megabytes of Sample RAM. (Sample RAM is not battery-backed, so RAM samples are erased from memory when you power down.)

For ofßine storage, thereÕs also a ßoppy drive and two ßoppies or on an external hard disk or load them from a CD-ROM drive. The two SCSI ports make it easy to chain multiple SCSI devices together. ThereÕs also provision for an internal SCSI hard disk. YouÕll Þnd all this storage potential extremely useful for saving and loading samples, which can be transferred to and from the K2600 using the standard MIDI sample transfer format, or the faster, parallel SMDI sample transfer format (SCSI Musical Data Interchange). See the MusicianÕs Reference for information about MIDI and SMDI sample transfers.

The K2600Õs battery-backed program RAM can store about 800 of your own programs, or about 60,000 notes recorded in the sequencer. This sequencer (Song mode) lets you play back MIDI type 0 or 1 sequences, record and play back your own songs, and record multi-timbral sequences received via MIDI. For more onboard storage you can add the P/RAM option, which will increase your battery-backed RAM to about 1500K (1.5M), enough to store hundreds of additional programs, setups, songs, and other objects . (Without the P/RAM option, the K2600 has about 500K of program RAM.)

SCSI ports, so you can store Þles on

The Local Keyboard Channel feature enables you to use the K2600Õs multi-zone setups even if youÕre using a MIDI controller that can transmit on only one channel. The K2600 will also rechannelize incoming MIDI information and send it to its MIDI Out port, enabling you to control additional synths on eight different channels.

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An optional sampling feature is available, allowing you to make your own mono or stereo samples using analog or digital inputs. With the sampling option, you can also use Live mode, which enables you to take an input signal (at the analog sampling input), and route it through the K2600Õs VAST algorithmsÑso you can apply Kurzweil DSP and effects to any sound The sampling option also gives you digital audio output (stereo optical or unbalanced stereo XLR).

ThereÕs also the digital input/output (I/O) option, which provides eight channels for digital audio input and output (as well as a stereo digital output).

And, of course, thereÕs the incomparable Kurzweil sound. The K2600 comes to you with over 400 programs (called patches, presets, voices, etc. on other synths)Ñ238 in ROM and 200 more in RAM. There are also about 200 multi-zone performance setups. Many of these setups use note triggers to play factory-recorded songs that provide grooves and arpeggiation that make great templates for performance or recording.

VAST Synthesis

Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology gives the K2600 its unprecedented ßexibility. While

many other synthesizers offer a Þxed set of DSP tools (typically Þltering, pitch, and amplitude modulation) the K2600Õs Variable Architecture lets you arrange a combination of any Þve DSP functions from a long list of choices. The functions you choose deÞne the type of synthesis you use.

Introduction

VAST Synthesis

Each layer of every program has its own DSP architecture, which we call an algorithm . Within each algorithm, you can select from a variety of DSP functions. Each function can be independently controlled by a variety of sources including LFOs, ASRs, envelopes, a set of unique programmable functions (FUNs), as well as any MIDI control message. The many different DSP functions and the wealth of independent control sources give you an extremely ßexible, truly vast collection of tools for sound creation and modiÞcation. When youÕre ready to jump in and start creating and editing programs, turn to Chapter 6.

Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology

KB3 T one Wheel Emulation

In addition to VAST synthesis, the K2600 offers many oscillator-based programs that give you the classic sound of tone-wheel organs like the Hammond B 3ª. KB3 mode, as we call it, is completely independent of VAST, and has its own set of editing procedures. YouÕll Þnd details in Chapter 6.

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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, 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.

User Interface Basics . Here youÕll get

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Do I Have Everything?

Your K2600 shipping carton should include the following in addition to your instrument:

¥ Power cable

¥ Sustain pedal (keyboard models only)

¥ Instructional video

¥ Two manuals: the MusicianÕs Guide (this manual) and the MusicianÕs Reference

¥ A set of accessory disks

If you donÕt have all of these components, please call your Kurzweil/Young Chang dealer.

The Accessory Disks

The set of accessory disks that came with your K2600 should include the following:

K2600 Base ROM Objects

This disk contains two Þles. The Þrst Þle is named OBJKBXXX.K26 (where XXX is the version number). The second Þle is named OBJKLXXX.K26 (where XXX is the version number). These disks provide a backup of the ROM Objects installed in your K2600 at the factory.

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Do I Have Everything?

You will not normally need to use these disks, however you should keep them in a safe place in case you need to reinstall this version of the operating system. For example, if you have installed a newer version of the objects (we make new versions available for download from our web site) and you encounter any problems, you might need to go back and install the version on these disks.

OBJKB contains all of the objects in a stock K2600 without sampling. OBJKL contains the Live Mode objects, which are included in a unit with the sampling option installed.

When you install a new version of the operating system, youÕll need to load all the object Þles for the options you have. This includes the object Þles for the Orchestral and Contemporary ROM blocks, if you have them. Load the system Þles Þrst, then all of the object Þles, then exit the Boot Loader by pressing the Run System soft button. See Appendix A if you need help with operating the Boot Loader.

K2600 General MIDI Compatibility

This is a two-disk set, intended to make the K2600 compatible with General MIDI (GM) programs. The K2600 is not a General MIDI instrument. GM was intended as a least common denominator and is normally found on low-end instruments, not instruments intended for the high-end professional.

Nonetheless, we have created a GM compatibility Þle that can be loaded into the K2600. It contains samples and therefore must be loaded into the unit each time you power up.

There are three different GM Þles. Which Þle you use depends on which ROM blocks you have in the K2000. The disk that comes with your unit is for a K2600 without any additional ROM blocks. If you purchase the Orchestral or Contemporary ROM block, you will receive two other ÞlesÑone for a unit with just the Orchestral ROM added, and one for a unit with the Orchestral and Contemporary ROM added. You can also download these Þles from the Downloads page of our web site:

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K2600 Demos

http://www.youngchang.com/kurzweil/html/downloads.html

For complete documentation on how to use the GM Þle, please see QA Banks and General MIDI Files on page 10-15.

This disk contains several directories of demo song Þles, which show off some of the capabilities of your K2600. In addition, the disk contains two other Þles. KDFXTUTR.K26 contains objects used in the tour of Effects mode that starts on page 9-12. VIDEO.K26 is referred to in the Disk mode section of the video tutorial.

Most of the song demos can simply be loaded into the K2600 and played from Song mode. However, two demo Þles require that your K2600 have the sampling option installed. The demo Þles LMFBDMO1.K26, and LMFBDMO2.K26 demonstrate internal feedback loops using a chain of VAST->KDFX->sampler->VAST->KDFXÑknown as Live mode. Because a Master table is included, your SampleMode-page settings will be set automatically when you load the demo Þle.

Caution: Programs that cause internal feedback can get extremely loud, so itÕs important to be careful after loading these objects. Live-mode programs are inherently unstable when youÕre in Live mode and the sampling source (the Src parameter in the Samplemode page) is set to Int. These programs are capable of producing tremendously loud feedback loops with a relatively small amount of gain. In modes where the provided studio is not the active studio, the compressor that keeps these feedback chains under control isnÕt operating, and the loop can grow out of control very quickly. If you intend only to listen to the demo, and not to examine the programming, we recommend that you delete the song Þle (and its dependent objects) from your K2600 when you are done listening. We also recommend that you go to the SampleMode page and set the Src parameter to Ext or the Mode parameter to something other than LiveIn, to help to avoid any unintended feedback. If you want to look at the program settings, lower the volume on your instrument, and read the more detailed description of Live mode beginning on page 14-41.

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K2600 Farm & Extras

This disk contains over 1000 extra programs and effects, all cultivated from the ÒfarmÓ where we grow our programs and effects.

The K2500FRM directory contains over 1000 extra programs, organized in Þles by type of sound. This set of programs was originally developed for the K2500, hence the name.

The KDFXFARM directory contains two subdirectories. LIVEMODE contains a set of Þles containing extra programs using Live mode (which requires having the sample option in your K2500). MOREKDFX contains some FX Presets and a number of Programs that use KDFX, as well as a couple of blank studios.

PIANOFRM contains extra programs that speciÞcally use the 4-megabyte stereo piano.

VOCODER contains programs and setups that are designed to be used with the Vocoder

feature. You can read about the Vocoder in detail on page 11-4.

K2600 Additional Programs and Factory RAM Banks

This disk contains even more programs from our program farm.

The MOREPRGS directory contains several Þles of extra programs.

The RAMBANKS directory contains a backup Þle of the programs that were loaded into the 300s and 400s banks when your unit was shipped from the factory.

K2500 Compatibility

This disk contains a Þle of all the ROM objects in the K2500. You would use this Þle if you have songs created originally for a K2500. See Loading Older Setup Versions on page 7-2 for information about using older objects with the K2600.

K2000 Compatibility

These two disks contain a Þle of all the ROM objects in the K2000. You would use this Þle if you have songs created originally for a K2000. Again, see Loading Older Setup Versions on page 7-2.

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