Kurzweil K2061 61-Key V.A.S.T. Synthesizer Workstation

The Legendary Kurzweil Sound. Reimagined for a New Generation.

The Kurzweil K2061 brings one of the most respected names in synthesiser history right up to date. Inspired by the legendary K2000 series, this powerful 61-note synthesiser workstation combines Kurzweil's renowned V.A.S.T. synthesis technology with modern processing power, an enormous sound library, advanced sound-design capabilities and extensive hands-on performance controls.

With 256-note polyphony, over 2,000 factory sounds, 32 layers per programme and multiple synthesis engines, the K2061 offers remarkable creative freedom. From expressive acoustic pianos and vintage electric keyboards to powerful analogue-style leads, evolving cinematic textures and complex electronic soundscapes, there's an extraordinary range of sounds to discover.

Whether you're a professional keyboard player looking for a versatile live instrument, a studio musician exploring new sonic possibilities or a long-standing Kurzweil enthusiast, the K2061 offers a compelling combination of classic character and modern technology.

Try the Kurzweil K2061 at Bonners by Appointment

We're planning to have a Kurzweil K2061 available for demonstration across our four piano and keyboard showrooms in Eastbourne, Reigate, Milton Keynes and Newcastle.

Rather than keeping a demonstration instrument permanently at every location, we can arrange for the K2061 to be transferred to your preferred Bonners showroom ahead of your visit.

This gives you the opportunity to spend some proper hands-on time exploring the sounds, keyboard action and features before making your decision.

Demonstrations are by advance appointment only, and subject to instrument availability and transfer arrangements. Please contact our team before travelling so we can organise everything for you.

Call 01323 639335 or email enquiries@bonnersmusic.co.uk to arrange your demonstration.

Part Exchange Your Existing Keyboard or Synthesiser

Thinking about upgrading to the Kurzweil K2061? At Bonners, we welcome part exchange and can offer a competitive trade-in valuation for your existing keyboard, synthesiser, workstation or digital piano.

Trading in your current instrument can make upgrading more affordable, without the inconvenience of advertising privately, dealing with potential buyers or arranging a separate sale.

We consider instruments from most major manufacturers, including Kurzweil, Yamaha, Roland, Korg and Nord.

Simply tell us what you currently own, and we'll be happy to discuss a part-exchange offer against your new K2061.

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Why Buy Your Kurzweil K2061 From Bonners?

At Bonners, we've been helping musicians choose the right instruments since 1976. Our specialist keyboard team understands that buying a sophisticated synthesiser is about more than comparing specifications.

We're here to help you make the right choice, whether you're upgrading from an earlier Kurzweil instrument, considering alternatives from other manufacturers or purchasing your first professional synthesiser workstation.

With four piano and keyboard showrooms, knowledgeable musicians on our team, part-exchange opportunities and personal assistance before and after your purchase, you can buy with confidence.

Dynamic V.A.S.T. Synthesis: Almost Limitless Sound Creation

At the heart of the K2061 is Kurzweil's latest development of Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology (V.A.S.T.), the powerful synthesis system first introduced with the legendary K2000.

Unlike conventional synthesisers with relatively fixed signal paths, V.A.S.T. allows you to build highly sophisticated sounds by combining different synthesis techniques, filters, oscillators, modulation sources and effects.

Each programme can contain up to 32 independently configurable layers, providing enormous scope for intricate sound design.

The architecture also incorporates Cascade Mode, allowing audio to pass through the DSP processing of successive layers to create particularly complex sounds.

For players who enjoy programming their own patches, the K2061 is an exceptionally powerful creative instrument. Equally, there's a huge collection of ready-to-play factory sounds for musicians who simply want great results straight out of the box.

Over 2,000 Factory Sounds, Including Classic Kurzweil Favourites

The K2061 comes with 2GB of factory samples, 2,042 factory programmes and 587 factory Multis, giving you an enormous selection of sounds for almost every musical situation.

Its sound library draws on decades of Kurzweil development, including updated sounds inspired by the K2000, K2500 and K2600 series, alongside material developed from more recent instruments such as the K2700, Forte, PC4 and PC3.

You'll discover a comprehensive selection of:

• Acoustic grand and upright pianos
• Vintage and contemporary electric pianos
• Tonewheel organs and rotary speaker sounds
• Classic analogue-style synthesiser leads and basses
• Warm pads, strings and atmospheric textures
• Orchestral sounds and cinematic instruments
• Guitars, basses, percussion and other acoustic instruments
• Complex layered sounds and evolving electronic effects

The K2061 is equally comfortable providing traditional keyboard sounds for a live band or serving as the centrepiece of an advanced electronic music setup.

Multiple Synthesis Engines in One Instrument

The K2061 goes well beyond sample playback, incorporating several powerful synthesis technologies.

6-Operator FM Synthesis

Create everything from classic digital electric pianos and metallic bells to aggressive basses and complex evolving sounds using the integrated six-operator FM engine.

The K2061 can also load original FM SysEx files, opening up further creative possibilities.

VA1 Virtual Analogue Synthesis

Drawing on technology developed for Kurzweil's VA1 synthesiser concept, the virtual analogue engine delivers rich oscillators and advanced DSP processing.

It's ideal for recreating classic analogue synthesiser sounds, including warm pads, punchy basses, cutting leads and expressive electronic textures.

KB3 Tonewheel Organ Modelling

Kurzweil's KB3 organ engine provides authentic tonewheel-style organ sounds with nine drawbar controls, rotary speaker effects, percussion, vibrato and chorus.

This makes the K2061 particularly attractive for live keyboard players who need convincing organ sounds alongside their pianos and synthesisers.

61-Note Fatar Keyboard with Aftertouch

The K2061 features a 61-note Fatar TP/9 synth-action keyboard, designed to provide a responsive and expressive playing experience.

Velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch allow you to control the character of a sound through your playing. For example, you could use aftertouch to introduce vibrato, open a filter or increase modulation simply by applying additional pressure to the keys.

Both velocity and pressure response can be adjusted to suit your personal playing style.

For musicians who prefer a fast, responsive synth action rather than a weighted piano keyboard, the K2061 is particularly well suited to lead playing, organ parts and complex synthesiser performances.

Extensive Hands-On Performance Controls

The K2061 provides a comprehensive selection of physical controls so you can shape your sound without constantly navigating menus.

These include:

• Nine assignable sliders
• Nine assignable rotary knobs
• Ten assignable buttons
• Three-section ribbon controller
• Pitch-bend and modulation wheels
• Keyboard aftertouch
• Dedicated transpose controls
• Arpeggiator and transport controls
• Multiple connections for optional control and sustain pedals

With up to 40 programmable physical controllers per Multi zone, the K2061 can be configured to suit demanding live performance requirements.

16-Zone Multis for Complex Live Setups

Kurzweil's powerful Multi mode allows you to create sophisticated combinations of sounds using up to 16 independent zones.

Split the keyboard into different playing areas, layer sounds together or control external MIDI instruments alongside the K2061's internal sound engines.

For example, you could combine an acoustic piano with a warm string pad, assign a synthesiser bass to the lower keys and prepare an expressive lead sound for a particular section of a song.

The K2061 also supports Hyper Multis, extending its sound-combination possibilities.

For professional performers who need to manage complex keyboard arrangements on stage, these capabilities offer considerable flexibility.

Advanced Arpeggiators and Sequencing

The K2061 is packed with tools for rhythmic programming and musical experimentation.

With 16 simultaneous arpeggiators, 16 MIDI CC step sequencers and a 16-track MIDI song sequencer, it's capable of generating complex patterns, evolving musical phrases and intricate arrangements.

You can also trigger up to 16 simultaneous MIDI sequences using the Riff feature.

These functions are particularly useful for electronic music production, live looping-style performances, soundtrack composition and creating rhythmic movement within synthesiser patches.

Powerful Effects and Professional Audio Connections

The K2061 includes an extensive collection of professional-quality effects, with over 1,000 effect chains available.

Choose from reverbs, delays, choruses, phasers, flangers, distortion, rotary speaker simulations, EQ, compression and many more.

A dedicated master effects section provides additional three-band EQ and compression for polishing the overall sound.

For live and studio applications, the K2061 also features:

• Four balanced quarter-inch audio outputs, arranged as two stereo pairs
• Two quarter-inch audio inputs with real-time effects processing
• Dedicated stereo headphone output
• MIDI In and Out
• USB MIDI connectivity
• USB host functionality for a compatible MIDI controller

The external audio inputs are particularly useful, allowing you to route an additional instrument or audio source through the K2061's internal effects and mix it with the instrument's own sounds.

2GB User Sample Memory and Kurzweil Sound Compatibility

In addition to its 2GB factory sound library, the K2061 includes 2GB of non-volatile user sample memory.

This allows you to expand your sound collection with your own samples and compatible Kurzweil sound libraries.

The instrument supports WAV and AIFF sample formats alongside a wide variety of Kurzweil-specific file formats, providing valuable compatibility with material developed for earlier instruments.

For existing Kurzweil owners with carefully developed sound libraries, this backward compatibility could be an important reason to upgrade.

Colour Display and Software Editing

The K2061 features a bright 4.3-inch widescreen colour display, with multiple viewing modes designed to make sound selection and editing easier.

Category browsing, keyword searching and custom QuickAccess selections help you find the sounds you need quickly.

For more detailed sound programming and configuration, Kurzweil also provides dedicated editing applications for Mac, Windows and iPad.