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 ($38.65)

Kurzweil K2000 early 90's - Black ($900.89)

Kurzweil K2000 VP VAST Player 61 Key Workstation Synthesizer Keyboard ($648.18)

Kurzweil K2000 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer 1990s - Black ($539)

Kurzweil K2000 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer ($625)

Kurzweil K2000 V3 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer ($738.93)

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

Kurzweil K2000 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer ($738.93)

Kurzweil K2000 VP61-Key Synthesizer Keyboard ($734)

Kurzweil K2000 VP Rackmount Digital Workstation Sound Module ($557.04)

Kurzweil K2000 VP 61-Key Digital Synthesizer With Sampling ($626.71)

Kurzweil k1000 - K1200 - K2000 Set Of 10 Tact Switches Hi Quality Omron ($11.20)

Kurzweil KB 61 Soft Case for PC361, PC161, K2661, K2000, KME61 ($168.45)

Kurzweil K2000S 61-Key Digital Workstation Synthesizer 1990s - Black ($550)

Kurzweil KB 61 Soft Case for PC361, PC161, K2661, K2000, KME61 ($166.88)

Kurzweil K2000 K-2000 Pushbutton Tactile Switches Full Set Of 38 Micro Switch ($26.43)

Kurzweil k2vp Setup EPROM v6 for k2000 k2000s k2000r k2000rs Firmware Rom ($26.09)

Kurzweil K2000 OS Upgrade v 3.87 Calvin version Latest O.S Eprom Rom ($26.09)

Kurzweil K2000 OS Upgrade v 3.87 Janis version Latest O.S Eprom Rom ($26.09)

Used Kurzweil K2000-R RACK SYNTH ($599.99)

KURZWEIL K2VP Setup Eproms V6 - for K2000 K2000S K2000R K2000RS firmware ($26.09)

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

Kurzweil K2000 Assorted Sound / ROM / OS Chips - Set of 8 ($99.99)

Kurzweil K2000 VAST Synthesizer • OEM Factory Released Manual & Version 3 Supplement ($79.95)

KURZWEIL K2VX Setup Eproms V3 - for K2000 K2000R K2000RS firmware ($26.09)

Kurzweil K2000 K2000R K2000RS EPROMs V3.87J. Brand New. Firmware OS Update Janis Upgrade ($26.09)

Kurzweil K2000 K2000J VX LO U2 V5.00 V3.18J V1.30 EPRom ($42.95)

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

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

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

Kurzweil K2000 volume/data slider board ($44)

KURZWEIL K2VX Setup Eproms V4 - for K2000 K2000R K2000RS firmware ($26.09)

Kurzweil K2000 Video Tutorial ($16.95)

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 Original VHS Training Video with Sweetwater Video ($15)

Kurzweil K2000 29" Wiring Harness ($8.95)

Kurzweil K2000 34" Wiring Harness ($8.95)

Kurzweil K2000 Musician’s Guide ($28.42)

Kurzweil K2000 Engine Board ($169.95)

Kurzweil K2000 series RMB-K UPGRADE KIT - NOS ($79.99)

Kurzweil K2000 K2000R K2000RS EPROMs V3.87C. Brand New. Firmware OS Update Calvin Upgrade ($26.09)

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

Kurzweil K2000 Demo Disk ($5.50)

Kurzweil K2000 Power Entry Module ($44.95)

Kurzweil K2000 Transformer ($39.95)

Kurzweil K2000 Encoder knob ($9.95)