Comments on: Kurzweil K2661 – some thoughts http://www.rozzer.net/kurzweil-k2661-some-thoughts Buttering the musical muffin.. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:29:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Dan Cooper http://www.rozzer.net/kurzweil-k2661-some-thoughts/comment-page-1#comment-20598 Dan Cooper Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:24:40 +0000 http://www.rozzer.net/wp/?p=45#comment-20598 Thanks for the advice... what about the "datedness" factor of the synth? (smartmedia slot, etc.) How do you think it compares to the newer Rolands and Yamahas? Thanks for the advice… what about the “datedness” factor of the synth? (smartmedia slot, etc.)

How do you think it compares to the newer Rolands and Yamahas?

]]> By: Rozzer http://www.rozzer.net/kurzweil-k2661-some-thoughts/comment-page-1#comment-20570 Rozzer Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:31:19 +0000 http://www.rozzer.net/wp/?p=45#comment-20570 It depends what you mean by a finished song. Compared to modern computer based sequencers with infinite tracks, effects plugins, automations etc. the Kurzweil (or any workstation) can't compete. But you'll find it's still a powerful instrument. The 16 track sequencer and KDFX (4 FX busses and ALOT of preset algorythms and presets) are capable of alot. Just don't expect it to spit out the next top 10 hit. Personally I don't use the onboard sequencer for anything other than sketches, but then I'm comfortable with computer based recording. If I was going to use only one instrument and no computer to compose, the K2661 would be a good contender. It depends what you mean by a finished song. Compared to modern computer based sequencers with infinite tracks, effects plugins, automations etc. the Kurzweil (or any workstation) can’t compete.

But you’ll find it’s still a powerful instrument. The 16 track sequencer and KDFX (4 FX busses and ALOT of preset algorythms and presets) are capable of alot. Just don’t expect it to spit out the next top 10 hit.

Personally I don’t use the onboard sequencer for anything other than sketches, but then I’m comfortable with computer based recording. If I was going to use only one instrument and no computer to compose, the K2661 would be a good contender.

]]> By: Dan Cooper http://www.rozzer.net/kurzweil-k2661-some-thoughts/comment-page-1#comment-20152 Dan Cooper Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:56:47 +0000 http://www.rozzer.net/wp/?p=45#comment-20152 Thanks for the post... I've been scouring the web trying to find some personal opinions on this synth. I'm not much of a "sit-in-front-of-a-computer-screen" musician, and was hoping to get a workstation that would cover my needs (sequencer, etc.) How does the K2261 do when it comes to making a finished song? Can you mix and master on it? Thanks for the post… I’ve been scouring the web trying to find some personal opinions on this synth. I’m not much of a “sit-in-front-of-a-computer-screen” musician, and was hoping to get a workstation that would cover my needs (sequencer, etc.) How does the K2261 do when it comes to making a finished song? Can you mix and master on it?

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