User manual KURZWEIL K2600 VINTAGE REV A

[. . . ] and KDFX we were able to replicate the exact sounds from dozens of different live and studio recordings of electric pianos. This is why many of the program names in Vintage EPs are derived from song titles and not electric piano model numbers. Also, we have included a section devoted entirely to non-realistic sounds, "hybrids and synths, " where we transformed the Vintage EPs sound sources into a wide variety of sonic textures, ranging from slight mutations to completely unrecognizable new sounds. We have included detailed charts that list the controller assignments for each program and setup. [. . . ] Using our Pianet samples and bit of processing, we were able to craft some realistic imitations of the Hohner Electra-Piano, and we've included them in the Pianet section of Vintage EPs. 3 K2600 Vintage Electric Pianos User's Guide Yamaha CP-80 Known commonly as the "electric grand", the CP-80 (88 notes), along with its smaller counterpart, the CP-70 (76 notes), was the product of clever engineering combined with traditional piano-making craftsmanship. Inside the CP-80, are the basic workings of a real acoustic piano, which have been altered to fit into a smaller enclosure. On the outside, the CP-80 looks like a "grand" version of the Rhodes, covered in tolex, with the top portion extending in the rear to accommodate the piano harp inside. Up until the mid-1980's, when sampled pianos became available, the CP-70/80 was the only instrument capable of providing a decent substitute for a real piano. While it served this purpose well, the CP-70/80 had some unique features, which allowed it to have its own very distinct sound when desired. With single strings on the lower notes, and double strings on the rest, the CP-70/80 included a modified Yamaha grand piano action and employed piezo-electric transducers in lieu of pickups. The original CP series featured bass and treble tone controls and a tremolo circuit. Later, seven bands of EQ, balanced outputs and MIDI capabilities were added (CP-70/80B and M models). Often used with chorus and compression effects, the CP-80 was known for having more "punch" than an acoustic piano. Production began in 1977 and ended in 1987. RMI Electra-Piano Built by Rocky Mount Instruments, a division of the Allen Organ Company, from 1967-1980, the RMI Electra-Piano is the one instrument represented in Vintage EPs which did not produce sound by electromechanical means. With an electronic tone-generator for each note, un-weighted plastic keys, which were not touch-sensitive, and a set of "stops" for sound selection, the RMI more closely resembled an organ than anything else. Most were black tolex-covered consoles with 61 (later 68) keys, and rested on a set of metal legs. There were five stops on the RMI for tone: Piano, Piano PP, Harpsi, Harpsi PP, and Lute. There were two additional stops; Accenter, which added in an attack "thump" as well as Organ Mode, which extended the decay of held notes. Though not capable of producing a realistic piano sound, the RMI, with its Harpsi stops did provide a viable "electric harpsichord/clavichord" tone. In addition, the overall sound of the RMI was warm, yet thin and manageable, and lent itself nicely to the use of effects processors and pedals. The RMI was most widely used by progressive-rock bands like Genesis and Yes in the early to mid-1970s, although it has also appeared in a broad variety of other settings. 2002, All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. 4 K2600 Vintage Electric Pianos User's Guide Vintage EP Programs Vintage EP Programs ID Name Control MWheel Data MIDI 23 MIDI 24 MIDI 25 MIDI 26 600 Model This!Rhds MIDI 27 MIDI 28 Function Tremolo Depth Tremolo Speed Bass EQ Treble EQ Reverb Wet/Dry Distortion Warmth Distortion Drive Xcouple (tone) ID Name Control MWheel Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 Function Enable Mono Tremolo Tremolo Rate Brightness (Filter Cutoff Freq in VAST) Phaser Rate Phaser Center Freq (Tone) Reverb Wet/Dry Bass EQ (KDFX) Treble EQ (KDFX) Phaser Depth 603 AgedTolexPhasSw2 MIDI 25 MIDI 26 MIDI 27 MIDI 28 MIDI 29 (Sw2) MIDI29+Mwheel gives classic "hard pan" tremolo shape Rhodes sound inspired by Chick Corea's album, "Friends", Peter Gabriel's "Humdrum", and Kate Bush's "Blow Away". MIDI28 (H slider) will tighten up the release. (Amount of decay after a note is struck and released) MWheel Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 607 TheNightFly MIDI 25 MIDI 26 MIDI 27 MIDI 28 Phaser Notch Depth (Tone) Chorus Rate Phaser Rate Phaser Depth Phaser Center Freq (Tone) Reverb Wet/Dry Chorus Hi Freq Dampening Chorus Depth Release Tine Noise Volume Feedback Control 609 Herbie'sEPWahSw2 MIDI 29 (Sw2) Enables Wah Pedal CCPedal1 Behaves exactly like a real Wah Pedal when MIDI29 is pressed. MIDI 29 (Sw2) Chorus On/Off Recreates Donald Fagen's EP sound on "Green Flower Street" from his album "The NightFly". MWheel Data MIDI 23 MIDI 25 608 Sugdaddy Mtron MIDI 26 MIDI 27 Enables Mono Tremolo Tremolo Rate Mutron (Env Filter) Wet/Dry Delay Wet/Dry Distortion Warmth Distortion Drive 610 Adjstbl ChDlyRvb This program recreates the sound and FX chain used by Herbie Hancock on his albums, "Headhunters" and "Manchild", with distortion and stereo trem with an FX loop to Wah and Echoplex. [. . . ] Start Toggle EnvCtl: Release Time (Aux) Send Level Dist Drive Chorus Mix Delay Mix, Feedback 666 Dr. Move the modwheel up to produce the thin sound from the intro of the song. MIDI 29 (Sw2) Accent Layer 13 K2600 Vintage Electric Pianos User's Guide Vintage EP Programs ID Name Control MIDI 22 MIDI 25 Function Phaser Rate Reverb Wet/Dry ID Name Control MWheel Data MIDI 24 MIDI 25 MIDI 26 MIDI 27 Function Enables Mono Tremolo Tremolo Rate Switches to Stereo Tremolo Reverb Wet/Dry Distortion Warmth Distortion Drive Turns Down/Off thumps and clunks MIDI 29(Sw2) Enables Volume Pedal 672 MXR InMy Stomach CCPedal1 Volume (When Enabled) Recreates the sound of Tony Banks running his RMI through an MXR Phaser on the song, "In The Cage" from the Genesis album "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. " Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 673 Electronica RMI MIDI 25 MIDI 26 MIDI 27 MIDI 28 LFO Sweep Filter Rate LoPass Frequency InEQ: Bass InEQ: Treble (Aux) Send Level: LaserVerb LaserVerb Feedback Level LaserVerb Contour LFO Halt 677 FrankenRoadz MIDI 28 MIDI 29 (Sw2) Cuts level on Layer 7 This program may be helpful as a template- it has all of the secondary character sounds of a Rhodes (release, tine sizzle, thumps) without the actual meat of the Rhodes sound. MWheel Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 678 Trace S&H EP MIDI 24 MIDI 25 MIDI 26 MIDI 27 MIDI 28 MWheel Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 679 Baroque Synth MIDI 24 MIDI 25 MIDI 26 Tremolo LoPass Resonance, Tremolo Rate LoPass Freq EnvCtl: Decay EnvCtl: Release Impact, (Aux) Reverb Level Flange Feedback Level Flange LFO Tempo (Aux) Reverb wet/dry Tremolo Tremolo Rate BandPass Freq BandPass Width Alt Control RMI (Aux) Plate Wet/Dry/ Reverb Time (Aux) Plate HiFreq Damping MIDI 29 (Sw2) Accent Layer MWheel Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 674 RMI Switch 2 MIDI 25 MIDI 26 MIDI 27 MIDI 28 Tremolo Depth Tremolo Rate BandPass Frequency InEQ: Bass InEQ: Treble Flange LFO FB (fx2), Chorus Mix (fx3) Flange LFO Rate (fx2), Warmth (fx3) (Aux) Send Level (Aux) Delay Tempo MIDI 29 (Sw2) Toggle: Flange + Dist Mpress MWheel Data 675 Crocodile Rock MIDI 22 MIDI 23 MIDI 24 MIDI 25 Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 676 RoTo RMI MIDI 24 MIDI 25 MIDI 26 MIDI 27 Tremolo Depth Tremolo Depth Tremolo Rate Shaper Amount Alt. Start Toggle EnvCtl: Release Time (Aux) Send Level Alt Control Disables Lyr 1 EnvCtl: Attack Time EnvCtl: Release Time (Aux) Send Level Rotary Rate Control Rotary In/Out MIDI 29 (Sw2) Alt Start Pianet MWheel MIDI 25 680 Skunk Art MIDI 26 MIDI 27 MIDI 28 Tremolo - 1 layer, Vibrato other layer, Para EQ control (Aux) Reverb Wet/Dry In EQ Gain, Dist Drive In EQ Freq Reverb Time MIDI 29 (Sw2) Disables Lyr 3 14 K2600 Vintage Electric Pianos User's Guide Vintage EP Programs ID Name Control MWheel Function Vibrato, Vibrato Rate, Flange Mid Freq, Tremolo, Tremolo Rate Enables "Feedback" Layer, Crossfades Wurly Layer Distortion Mid Gain, Distortion LoPass 6 Freq Impact, Distortion Drive Wurly Layer EnvCtl: Release Wurly (Aux) FDR Level, (Aux) Reverb Time (Aux) Delay Feedback, Flange Feedback (Aux) Flange Tempo (Aux) Delay Mix ID Name Control MWheel Data MIDI 22 MIDI 23 Function Bandpass Filter Freq, EQ, Dist Drive, Rev W/D Hi Freq. [. . . ]