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KURZWEIL K2000 - MUSICIANS GUIDE Musician's Manual

KURZWEIL K2000 - MUSICIANS GUIDE Musician's Manual (530 pages)

Brand: KURZWEIL | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 2.49 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

13
- Welcome
  13
- Overview of the K2Vx
  13
  - What Is VAST
    14
  - How the K2Vx Works
    14
- How to Use this Manual
  14
Startup

17
- Basic Startup Checklist
  17
- Startup-The Details
  17
  - Before You Start
    17
- The Rear Panel
  18
- Playing the Presets
  20
  - Programs
    20
  - Setups
    20
  - Quick Access
    21
- Performance Controls
  22
- K2Vx Boot Loader
  22
  - Starting the Boot Loader
    22
  - Boot-Loader Main Menu
    22
  - Install System / Install Objects
    23
  - Run System
    24
  - Hard Reset
    24
  - Run Diags
    24
  - Fixed Diags
    24
User Interface Basics

25
- Mode Selection
  25
  - Mode Buttons
    25
  - Navigation
    25
  - The Display
    25
  - Pages
    26
  - The Top Line
    26
  - The Bottom Line
    26
  - The Soft Buttons
    26
  - The Cursor Buttons
    26
- Data Entry
  27
  - The Alpha Wheel
    28
  - The Plus/Minus Buttons
    28
  - The Alphanumeric Pad
    28
  - Double Button Presses
    29
- Intuitive Data Entry
  30
  - Changing the Current Layer in Multi-Layer Programs
    30
  - Search Function
    30
- The Panel Play Feature (K2Vxr)
  31
The Operating Modes

33
- What the Modes Are
  33
- Selecting Modes
  33
- Using the Modes
  35
Editing Conventions

37
- Introduction to Editing
  37
- Object Type and ID
  38
- Saving and Naming
  38
- Deleting Objects
  40
- Memory Banks
  41
- Special Button Functions
  42
Program Mode and the Program Editor

43
- K2Vx Program Structure
  43
- The Program Mode Page
  44
  - What Are These Programs in Parentheses
    44
  - The Soft Buttons in Program Mode
    45
- Using the Program Editor
  46
- The Program Editor-Pages
  51
  - The Algorithm (ALG) Page
    51
  - The LAYER Page
    52
  - The KEYMAP Page
    56
  - The PITCH Page
    58
  - F1-F3 Pages
    59
  - The F4 AMP Page
    59
  - The OUTPUT Page
    60
  - The EFFECT Page
    63
  - The COMMON Page
    64
  - The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page
    66
  - Envelopes 2 and 3
    69
  - The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page
    69
  - The LFO Page
    71
  - LFO Shapes
    72
  - The ASR Page
    72
  - The FUN Page
    73
  - The VTRIG Page
    74
  - The Function Soft Buttons
    74
Setup Mode and the Setup Editor

77
- Setup Mode
  77
- The Setup Editor
  78
Quick Access Mode and the Quick Access Editor

81
Effects Mode and the Effects Editor

83
- The Effects Mode Page
  83
  - The Soft Buttons on the Effects Mode Page
    83
- Effects Mode Parameters
  84
  - Understanding FX Mode and FX Channel
    84
  - Another Use for Effects Mode
    87
- The Effects Editor
  87
  - Editing Effects
    88
- Configurations and Parameters
  89
MIDI Mode

107
- The Transmit (XMIT) Page
  107
  - Physical Control Parameters
    110
- The Receive (RECV) Page
  111
- The Channels Page
  114
  - Parameter Locks
    116
- Program Change Formats
  116
  - Extended and Kurzweil Program Change Types
    117
- The Soft Buttons in MIDI Mode
  124
Master Mode

125
- The Master Mode Page
  125
- The Soft Buttons in Master Mode
  128
- Guitar/Wind Controller Mode
  129
- Object Utilities
  130
  - Move
    131
  - Copy
    132
  - Name
    133
  - Delete
    133
  - Dump
    134
  - Accessing the Object Utilities from the Editor
    134
Song Mode

135
- Getting Started with the Sequencer
  135
  - A Word about the Local Keyboard Channel
    135
  - Tutorial: Recording a Song
    136
- MAIN Page
  145
  - Soft Buttons on the MAIN Page
    149
  - Save this Song? Dialog
    150
  - Save New Song? Dialog
    151
  - Erase Track Dialog
    151
- MISC Page
  152
  - Soft Buttons on the MISC Page
    156
- MIX Page
  157
  - Soft Buttons on the MIX Page
    158
- The Edit Song Pages
  159
- Edit Song: COMMON Page
  159
  - Parameters Used with the Arrangement Feature
    160
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: COMMON Page
    161
- Edit Song: EVENT Page
  162
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: EVENT Page
    163
- Edit Song: TRACK Page
  165
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Erase
  168
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Copy
  168
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Bounce
  169
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Insert
  169
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Delete
  170
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Quantize
  170
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Reference Quantize
  171
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Shift
  172
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Transpose
  173
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Change
  173
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Thin
  174
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Remap
  175
- Edit Song: Track Functions - Grab
  175
- Edit Song: STEP Page
  177
  - Recording with the STEP Editor
    177
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: STEP Page
    179
- Edit Song: ARRANGE Page
  180
  - Triggering Steps from a Key
    181
  - Soft Buttons on the Edit Song: ARRANGE Page
    182
- Selecting a Song for Playback
  183
- Effect Selection During Recording and Playback
  183
  - Synchronizing Songs
    183
- Memory Limits
  184
- Loading Songs from Disk
  184
- Recording Multi-Timbral Sequences Via MIDI
  184
Disk Mode

187
- Disk Mode Page
  187
  - Using Your K2Vx in a SCSI System
    190
  - Directories
    190
  - Path
    190
  - Startup
    191
  - Library
    191
  - Disk Drive Information
    191
  - Macro on Indicator
    191
  - Disk Mode Soft Buttons
    191
- File List Dialog
  192
  - The File Index
    194
  - Soft Buttons in the File List Dialog
    194
  - Total
    196
  - Quick Scrolling to Subdirectories
    196
- Creating Directories
  197
  - Creating a Directory with Newdir
    197
  - Creating a Directory with Save -> Newdir
    198
- The Directory Selection Dialog
  198
- Disk Mode Functions
  199
  - Loading Files
    199
  - Loading Individual Objects
    199
  - Shortcuts When Loading Objects
    202
  - Loading Dependents of Selected Objects
    203
  - Auditioning Samples from a Disk File
    203
  - Loading Objects from Floppy Disk Files
    204
- Load Function Dialog
  204
  - Bank Status Indicator
    204
  - Loading Methods
    204
  - Multiple Selection of Files to Load
    207
  - Aborting a Multiple File Load
    207
  - More Load Function Enhancements
    208
- Saving Files
  208
  - Soft Buttons in the "Save Selection" Dialog
    210
  - Saving Individual Objects
    210
  - Shortcuts When Saving Objects
    210
  - Auditioning Objects in RAM
    211
  - Saving Dependent Objects
    212
  - The Name Table
    213
  - Working with Relink-By-Name
    214
  - Not Loading the Name Table
    217
  - Relink-By-Name Processing Time
    217
- The Multiple Object Selector Page
  218
- Macros
  224
  - The Macro Page
    224
  - Macro Modes
    225
  - The Macro Table
    226
  - How to Make a Macro File
    227
  - Macro Entries
    231
  - Using the Bank and Mode Fields
    232
  - Viewing the Object List for a Macro Entry
    232
  - Unspecified Disk Drive ID
    233
  - The Library Disk
    233
  - Loading Selected Entries from a Macro File
    235
  - Editing Macros
    236
  - Macro Insert
    239
  - Saving and Loading a Macro Table in a .KRZ File
    240
  - Aborting a Macro Load
    240
- Disk Utilities
  241
  - Find Files
    242
  - List
    243
  - Free
    244
  - Moving Files between Directories
    245
  - Renaming Files
    246
  - Deleting Files and Directories
    247
- Backup and Copy Functions
  247
  - File Copy
    249
- Creating a Startup File
  249
  - Deleting Banks in a Startup File
    250
- MS-DOS File System Compatibility
  251
  - File Name Compatibility
    251
- Importing and Exporting Data Using Standard File Formats
  251
  - AIFF and AIFF-C Files
    252
  - WAVE Files
    252
  - MIDI Type 0 Files
    252
DSP Functions

253
- Introduction to Algorithm Programming
  253
  - Additional Parameters
    255
- Filters
  257
  - How to Read the Graphs
    258
- Equalization (EQ)
  274
- Pitch / Amplitude / Panner
  283
- Mixers
  286
- Waveforms
  287
- Added Waveforms
  290
- Non-Linear Functions
  290
- Waveforms Combined with Non-Linear Functions
  299
- Mixers with Non-Linear Inputs
  301
- Hard Sync Functions
  302
Sampling and Sample Editing

305
- Setting up for Sampling
  305
  - Cables and Input Jacks
    305
  - Entering the Sampler - Two Different Ways
    305
  - Sampling Analog Signals
    306
  - Recording Samples
    309
- Using the Digital Outputs
  312
- Editing Samples
  312
  - The Function Soft Buttons in the Sample Editor
    313
  - Trim
    317
  - The Soft Buttons on the DSP Page
    321
  - DSP Functions
    322
  - Crossfade and Volume Adjust Curves
    334
- Reading Samples
  335
  - Akai
    335
  - Roland
    336
  - Eps
    336
- The Keymap Editor
  337
  - The Soft Buttons in the Keymap Editor
    338
  - The Keymap Editor Parameters
    339
- Building a Keymap
  341
Funs

343
- The Mechanics of Control Sources
  343
- Programming the Funs
  344
- The FUN Equations
  345
  - The List of Equations
    346
  - Warp Equations
    352
  - Sawtooth Lfos
    355
  - Chaotic Lfos
    355
  - Diode Equations
    356
- The Order of Evaluation for Funs
  358
Other Editors

359
- The Intonation Table Editor
  359
- The Velocity Map Editor
  361
- Using the Velocity Map Editor
  361
- The Pressure Map Editor
  364
Audio Outputs

365
- Audio Configurations
  365
- Using the MIX Outputs
  365
- Using the Separate Outputs
  366
  - Using Stereo Insert Cables
    367
- Output Groups and MIDI Channels
  368
Programming Examples

369
- Example 1
  369
  - Trumpet with Delayed Vibrato and Velocity-Triggered Stabs
    369
- Example 2
  372
  - Lowpass Filter, Envelopes
    372
- Example 3
  374
  - Sample and Hold; Using a FUN
    374
- Example 4
  375
  - SHAPER and PANNER
    375
- Example 5
  377
  - Building a Drum Program; Using the Keymap Editor
    377
Front Panel

379
- Front Panel Quick Reference
  379
- Mode Button Functions
  381
Programs, Setups, and Keymaps

383
- K2Vx Program List
  383
- Setup List
  391
  - Storing Objects in the Memory Banks
    392
- K2500 ROM Keymaps
  393
Effects

395
- List of Factory Preset Global Effects and Their Configurations
  395
- Effects Controller Numbers
  396
Lfos

399
- LFO Shapes
  399
Note Numbers and Intonation Tables

403
Control Sources

407
- Descriptions of Control Sources
  409
  - MIDI Control Source List
    409
  - Main Control Source List
    412
DSP Algorithms

421
Memory Upgrades and Other Options

435
- Program RAM Vs. Sample RAM
  435
  - Viewing RAM Objects
    435
- Choosing Simms for Sample RAM
  436
- Using Headphones with the K2Vx
  436
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

437
- Preventitive Maintenance
  437
- Battery Selection and Replacement
  437
- User-Callable Diagnostics
  438
- Maximizing Music and Minimizing Noise
  438
- Power Problems and Solutions
  440
- Troubleshooting
  440
  - Other Possible Problems
    441
MIDI and SCSI Sample Dumps

443
- SCSI Guidelines
  443
  - K2Vx and Macintosh Computers
    444
  - Accessing a K2Vx Internal Drive from the Mac
    445
- The MIDI Sample Dump Standard
  445
- SMDI Sample Transfers
  449
System Exclusive Protocol

451
- K2Vx System Exclusive Implementation
  451
  - Button Press Equivalence Table
    457
Glossary

459
Specifications

465
- K2Vx FEATURES
  465
- Environmental Specifications
  467
- Physical Specifications
  467
- Electrical Specifications
  467
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  468
K2Vx Program Farm

469
- Overview of Program Files
  470
  - Programs Within the Files
    470
- Guitars.k25
  470
- Hybperc.k25
  470
- Hybrids.k25
  470
- Organs.k25
  470
- Pnoepno.k25
  470
- Strings.k25
  470
- Vox.k25
  490
K2Vx Compatibility

491
- K2Vx Compatibility Files
  491
- Converting K2Vx Files to K2Vx Files
  492
- Converting Programs from the K2Vx to K2Vx
  493
  - Programs Using Drum Samples
    493
  - Effects Programs
    493
  - Keymaps
    493
Orchestral ROM

495
- Orchestral Rom Programs with Controller Assignments
  499
Contemporary ROM

507
- Contemporary Rom Programs with Controller Assignments
  512
- Contemporary Rom Setups
  516

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