The Accessory Files; K2661 Base Rom Objects; K2661 Demos; K2661 Farm & Extras - Kurzweil K2661 Musician's Manual

The Accessory Files

The accessory files included with your K2661 (on SmartMedia and Compact Disc) include the
following. Additional files may be included; see the appropriate README files for these.

K2661 Base ROM Objects

These provide a backup of the ROM Objects installed in your K2661 at the factory.
You will not normally need to use these, 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 For example, if you have installed a
newer version of the objects (we make new versions available for download from our web site)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
SmartMedia and Compact Disc.
OBJKB contains all of the objects in a stock K2661 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, you'll need to load all the object files
for the options you have. This includes the object files for the SD Piano and Vintage Electric
Piano ROM blocks, if you have them. Load the system files first, then all of the object files, then
exit the Boot Loader by pressing the Run System soft button. See Appendix A if you need help
with operating the Boot Loader.

K2661 Demos

This includes several directories of demo song files, which show off some of the capabilities of
your K2661. In addition, KDFXTUTR.K26 contains objects used in the tour of Effects mode that
starts on page 9-22.
Most of the song demos can simply be loaded into the K2661 and played from Song mode.
However, two demo files require that your K2661 have the sampling option installed. The demo
files LMFBDMO1.K26, and LMFBDMO2.K26 demonstrate internal feedback loops using a
chain of VAST->KDFX->sampler->VAST->KDFX—known as Live mode. Because a Master table
is included, your SampleMode-page settings will be set automatically when you load the demo
file.
Caution: Programs that cause internal feedback can get extremely loud, so it's important to be careful
after loading these objects. Live-mode programs are inherently unstable when you're 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 isn't
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 file (and its dependent objects)
from your K2661 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.
K2661 Farm & Extras
This includes over 1000 extra programs and effects, all cultivated from the "farm" where we
grow our programs and effects.
Introduction
The Accessory Files
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