Synths ⇝ Kurzweil ⇝ Kurzweil K2000

The K2000 synthesizer is based on V.A.S.T., which stands for Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology. It is a multi-algorithm engine that includes a number of different synthesis techniques.

It has many expansion options. It can add sampling capabilities via an option board and can install additional waveforms with expansion boards such as the Orchestral ROM.

The K2000 is available in rackmount form as the K2000R.

Specifications

Year Released: 1991

Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch

Polyphony: 24 notes

Multitimbral: 16 parts

Preset Patches: 199

User Patches: 200

Preset Performances: 100

ROM: 8MB at 16-bit resolution, expandable to 24MB

Effects: 31 DSP algorithms

Screen: 320 x 64 pixel backlit LCD

Sample RAM: 2MB (Expandable to 64MB)

Sequencer: 30,000 Notes (Expandable to 90,000)

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Kurzweil K2000 Musician's Guide Manual

Kurzweil K2000 Manual V3 Supplement

Kurzweil K2000 and K2000R Service Manual

Items for Sale on Reverb

Greytsounds Kurzweil K2000 - 2 CD ROM Set ($42)

Greytsounds Kurzweil K2000 synth patches - 4 Floppy Disk Set - Ready to load into your K2000 ($32)

Kurzweil K2000 synth patches • 4 Bank Set • Digital Download ($20)

ReBach Kurzweil K2000 vol/data slider assy ($41.59)

Kurzweil K2000 PRO SERVICED/WARRANTY ($750.98)

Kurzweil K2000 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer 1990s - Black ($1,115.27)

Kurzweil K2000 V3 Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology ($459)

Kurzweil K2000 V3 vintage Synthesizer w/ padded travel bag ($240)

Kurzweil K2000 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer 1990s - Black ($345.35)

Kurzweil K2000 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer 1990s - Black ($785.64)

Kurzweil K2000 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer 1990s - Black ($769.16)

Greytsounds SampleCell CD ROMs • 2 Disc Set ($42)

Kurzweil K2000VP V.A.S.T Player module ($716.32)

KURZWEIL 61-KEY K2000 V3 w/HARD ROADCASE, SAMPLE LIBRARY, STAND & MANUAL ($500)

Kurzweil k1000 - K1200 - K2000 Set Of 10 Tact Switches Hi Quality Omron ($11.38)

Kurzweil K2000 K-2000 Pushbutton Tactile Switches Full Set Of 38 Micro Switch ($26.86)

Kurzweil k2vp Setup EPROM v6 for k2000 k2000s k2000r k2000rs Firmware Rom ($26.52)

Kurzweil K2000 OS Upgrade v 3.87 Calvin version Latest O.S Eprom Rom ($26.52)

Kurzweil K2000 OS Upgrade v 3.87 Janis version Latest O.S Eprom Rom ($26.52)

Kurzweil k2vx Setup EPROMS v5 for K2000 K2000r K-2000 K-2000R eprom os sampler ($26.52)

Kurzweil K2000 K2000J VX LO U2 V5.00 V3.18J V1.30 EPRom ($38.66)

Kurzweil K2000 Version 3 Software Musicians Guide Supplement VINTAGE GEAR DEALER ($59.99)

Kurzweil K2000 data sliders (Volume and controller) ($57.69)

Kurzweil K2000 Power Supply, power switch and fuse box ($92.30)

Kurzweil K2000 OS 3.87J "Janis" Firmware Upgrade with K2VP 6.00 Setup EPROM chip SET / Brand New ($44.99)

Kurzweil K2000 K2000R OS EPROM Chips V3.18J. Brand New. Works Great ! ($29)

Kurzweil K2000 Musician's Guide - Users Manual 1991 white ($50)

Musician's Guide Supplement for Kurzweil K2000 V.3 Software1995 ($34.23)

Musician's Guide for Kurzweil K2000 1992 ($61.61)

Kurzweil K2000 Musician’s Guide ($28.88)

Kurzweil k2000 ($29.99)

Kurzweil K2000 Keyboard Synth Workstation ($25)

Kurzweil K2000 K2VP 6.00 SETUP EPROM Upgrade Chip SET / Brand New Latest ROM Update Chips ($24.95)

Kurzweil K2000 OS V3.18 Janis ($30.77)

Kurzweil - K2000 synthesizer - Contact strip, 4-notes ($5.90)

KURZWEIL K2000 V3 GUIDE & CHIP BUNDLE #2853 GREAT USED CONDITION SET - ($39.99)

Kurzweil K2000 Musicians Guide Owners Manual synthesizer VINTAGE SYNTH DEALER ($79.99)

Kurzweil K2000 "Calvin" version 3.87C ROM Firmware Upgrade SET / Brand New Latest EPROM Update Chips ($24.95)

Kurzweil K2000 LCD screen (new backlight) ($115.37)

Kurzweil K2000 pitch and mod wheels ($76.92)

Kurzweil K2000 Owner's Manual [Three Wave Music] ($20)

Kurzweil K2000 "Janis" version 3.87C ROM Firmware Upgrade SET / Brand New Latest EPROM Update Chips ($24.95)

Kurzweil K2000 OS 3.87C "Calvin" Firmware Upgrade with K2VP 6.00 Setup EPROM chip SET / Brand New ($44.99)

KURZWEIL K2000-2600 "Analog Synthesizer Collection" Voice Data FD Floppy Disk Works Great ! ($9.99)

Kurzweil K2000S Sampler V3 (Sampling Synthesizer Workstation) ($999)

10 x front panel pushbutton tact switch for KURZWEIL K1000 - K1200 - K2000 ($9.13)

Encoder knob for Kurzweil K2000 / K2500 / K2600 ($27.73)

Kurzweil K2000 - Pitch / modulation block ($46.21)

SETUP EPROM V.6 K2VP/K2RVP Kurzweil K2000 ($9.24)

Kurzweil K2000 Calvin Software EPROM V2.07. ($11.55)