Kurzweil K2700 88-Key V.A.S.T. Synthesizer Workstation

The Evolution of a Legendary Synthesiser Workstation

The Kurzweil K2700 continues the legacy of one of the most influential synthesiser workstation families ever created. Building on the legendary K2000, K2500 and K2600, the K2700 combines Kurzweil's renowned V.A.S.T. synthesis technology with an expansive sound library, exceptional programming capabilities and a fully weighted 88-note keyboard designed for expressive performance.

With 256-note polyphony, 4.5GB of factory samples, over 1,500 sounds, 16-zone Multi mode and an integrated USB audio interface, the K2700 is a remarkably versatile instrument for professional musicians, composers and sound designers.

From beautifully detailed acoustic pianos and classic electric keyboards to powerful analogue-style synthesisers, orchestral instruments and evolving cinematic textures, the K2700 provides an extraordinary creative palette.

Its 88-note Fatar TP/40L hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch makes it particularly appealing to pianists looking for a sophisticated workstation that delivers both a rewarding playing experience and advanced synthesiser capabilities.

Whether you're performing live, composing in the studio or creating your own original sounds, the Kurzweil K2700 is a serious professional instrument with a remarkable depth of possibilities.

Try the Kurzweil K2700 at Bonners by Appointment

We can help you arrange an opportunity to experience the Kurzweil K2700 at one of our four piano and keyboard showrooms in Eastbourne, Reigate, Milton Keynes or Newcastle, subject to demonstration instrument availability.

Rather than keeping every specialist workstation permanently on display at each location, we can discuss arranging for an available demonstration instrument to be transferred to your preferred Bonners showroom ahead of your visit.

This gives you the chance to spend some proper hands-on time exploring the K2700's piano action, impressive sound library and advanced performance features before making your decision.

Demonstrations must be arranged by advance appointment and are subject to instrument availability and transfer arrangements. Please contact us before travelling so we can confirm what is possible.

Call 01323 639335 or email enquiries@bonnersmusic.co.uk to enquire about a demonstration.

Part Exchange Your Existing Keyboard, Synthesiser or Digital Piano

Thinking about upgrading to the Kurzweil K2700? At Bonners, we welcome part exchange and can offer a competitive trade-in valuation for your existing keyboard, synthesiser, workstation, stage piano or digital piano.

Trading in your current instrument can make upgrading more affordable, without the inconvenience of advertising privately, dealing with potential buyers or organising 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 K2700.

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Why Buy Your Kurzweil K2700 From Bonners?

At Bonners, we've been helping musicians choose the right instruments since 1976. Our specialist piano and keyboard team understands that a professional synthesiser workstation is a significant purchase, and choosing the right instrument involves much more than comparing technical specifications.

From keyboard action and piano sound quality to synthesis capabilities, live performance controls and studio connectivity, there are plenty of important considerations.

Whether you're upgrading from an earlier Kurzweil workstation, considering alternatives from Yamaha, Roland or Korg, or exploring V.A.S.T. synthesis for the first time, our team is here to help you make an informed decision.

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

88-Note Fatar Hammer-Action Keyboard with Aftertouch

The Kurzweil K2700 features a premium 88-note Fatar TP/40L fully weighted hammer-action keyboard, providing an expressive, piano-style playing experience.

Its velocity-sensitive action is complemented by channel aftertouch, allowing you to introduce additional expression simply by applying pressure to the keys after playing a note.

Aftertouch can be assigned to control parameters such as vibrato, filter movement, modulation and other sound characteristics, giving you another level of expressive control without taking your hands away from the keyboard.

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

For pianists who need realistic weighted action alongside sophisticated synthesis and live performance features, the K2700 provides an excellent combination.

4.5GB Factory Sound Library with Three Acclaimed Kurzweil Pianos

One of the K2700's biggest attractions is its extensive 4.5GB factory sample library, featuring more than 1,500 factory programmes and over 700 Multi combinations.

The sound collection draws on decades of Kurzweil development and includes three of the company's celebrated acoustic piano sample sets:

• German D Grand Piano: A detailed and expressive concert grand piano sound, ideal for classical, jazz and contemporary performance.
• Japanese C7 Grand Piano: A powerful, articulate grand piano sound that works particularly well in contemporary music and live band situations.
• Triple Strike Piano: A much-loved Kurzweil piano sound with a distinctive character familiar to generations of Kurzweil players.

Alongside these acoustic pianos, the library includes classic 1973 and 1977-style tine electric pianos, Clavinets, tonewheel organs, orchestral instruments, synthesisers, guitars, basses, percussion and atmospheric textures.

Updated sounds derived from Kurzweil's SP6, PC3, PC4 and KORE64 libraries provide an enormous selection of instruments for almost every musical situation.

Kurzweil's patented FlashPlay technology provides rapid access to the extensive sample library without lengthy sample-loading delays.

Dynamic V.A.S.T. Synthesis: Extraordinary Sound Design Freedom

At the heart of the K2700 is Kurzweil's legendary Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology (V.A.S.T.), a flexible synthesis system first introduced with the original K2000.

Unlike synthesisers with fixed signal paths, V.A.S.T. allows you to combine oscillators, filters, modulation sources and DSP processing algorithms in sophisticated and highly creative ways.

Each programme can contain up to 32 independently configurable layers, making it possible to build everything from subtle, expressive acoustic instruments to enormous cinematic textures and complex electronic soundscapes.

Cascade Mode allows audio to pass through the DSP processing of successive layers, providing further possibilities for advanced sound creation.

For musicians who enjoy developing their own sounds, V.A.S.T. offers remarkable depth. Equally, the extensive factory library means there are thousands of ready-to-use sounds and combinations available without any programming required.

Multiple Synthesis Engines in One Instrument

The K2700 goes far beyond sample playback, incorporating several powerful synthesis technologies within a single workstation.

6-Operator FM Synthesis

The integrated six-operator FM engine is ideal for creating classic digital electric pianos, metallic bells, powerful synthesiser basses and complex evolving electronic textures.

The K2700 can load original FM SysEx files, allowing musicians to explore compatible classic FM sound libraries.

FM layers can also be combined with V.A.S.T. processing, opening up possibilities that extend well beyond traditional FM synthesis.

VA1 Virtual Analogue Synthesis

Drawing on technology developed for Kurzweil's VA1 synthesiser concept, the virtual analogue engine provides powerful oscillators and DSP processing for creating convincing analogue-style sounds.

From warm vintage-style pads and punchy basses to cutting leads and complex electronic textures, the K2700 provides extensive possibilities for analogue-inspired sound design.

KB3 Tonewheel Organ Modelling

Kurzweil's KB3 ToneReal organ engine recreates the character and performance controls of classic tonewheel organs.

Nine assignable sliders provide traditional drawbar-style control, while rotary speaker simulation, percussion, chorus, vibrato and other organ features allow for expressive real-time performance.

3.5GB User Sample Memory for Your Own Sounds

In addition to its 4.5GB factory library, the K2700 offers an impressive 3.5GB of non-volatile user sample memory, giving you substantial space for custom sounds and compatible Kurzweil libraries.

Import your own WAV and AIFF samples, build personalised instruments or load supported Kurzweil sample formats.

The K2700 supports a wide range of Kurzweil file formats, providing valuable compatibility with sounds and programming developed for earlier instruments.

For professional keyboard players and composers who rely on customised sounds, the generous sample memory and FlashPlay technology are particularly useful.

Integrated USB Audio Interface with Microphone Preamps

One of the K2700's standout features is its integrated USB audio interface, which allows you to connect directly to a computer for recording and music production.

Unlike workstations that provide USB MIDI only, the K2700 supports stereo audio recording and playback over USB, reducing the need for a separate audio interface in certain studio setups.

Two combination XLR/quarter-inch audio inputs accept microphone, line-level and instrument-level signals, with dedicated gain controls, Hi-Z switching and 48V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones.

This means you can connect a microphone, guitar or other instrument directly to the K2700, process the incoming signal with its internal effects and route audio to your recording software.

For songwriters, composers and musicians working with a computer-based recording system, this integrated connectivity provides a particularly convenient workflow.

16 Velocity-Sensitive Pads for Creative Performance

The K2700 features 16 assignable velocity-sensitive trigger pads, arranged in a convenient 4 x 4 layout.

These pads can be used to trigger drum sounds, percussion, samples, notes and chords, or to control other aspects of your performance.

They can also be assigned to functions such as zone muting, arpeggiator control, modulation and triggering sequences.

For producers and live performers who want hands-on control of rhythmic elements and sound combinations, the pads provide a valuable additional performance interface.

16-Zone Multis for Sophisticated Live Setups

Kurzweil's powerful Multi mode allows you to create sophisticated splits and layers using up to 16 independent zones.

Assign different sounds to separate keyboard ranges, layer instruments together or control external MIDI devices alongside the K2700's internal sounds.

For example, you could combine an acoustic piano with a warm string pad, assign an orchestral sound to the lower keys and introduce an expressive synthesiser lead in a specific range.

Each zone supports extensive controller assignments, making the K2700 a powerful master keyboard for professional live performance and complex studio setups.

Extensive Hands-On Performance Controls

The K2700 provides an impressive collection of physical controls, allowing you to shape sounds, control effects and manage complex performances without constantly navigating menus.

These include:

• Nine assignable sliders
• Nine assignable rotary knobs
• Ten assignable buttons
• Sixteen velocity-sensitive trigger pads
• Assignable ribbon controller with up to three independent sections
• Pitch-bend and modulation wheels
• Keyboard aftertouch
• Dedicated transpose controls
• Arpeggiator and transport controls
• Multiple connections for sustain and expression pedals

The ribbon controller is particularly useful for expressive sound manipulation, allowing parameters such as pitch, filter frequency, volume and effects to be adjusted smoothly during performance.

Advanced Sequencing, Arpeggiators and Riff Generation

The K2700 includes a comprehensive collection of creative tools for building rhythmic patterns, musical phrases and complete arrangements.

Its 16-track MIDI song sequencer allows you to record, edit and arrange musical performances directly within the instrument.

There are also 16 simultaneous MIDI CC step sequencers, up to 16 independent arpeggiators in Multi mode and 16 Riff generators for triggering musical patterns.

These features make the K2700 suitable for everything from traditional song composition to electronic music production and sophisticated live performances.

Powerful Effects and Professional Audio Outputs

The K2700 features Kurzweil's extensive effects processing system, with over 1,000 effect chains covering reverbs, delays, choruses, flangers, phasers, distortion, rotary speaker simulation, EQ, compression and more.

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

Four balanced quarter-inch audio outputs, arranged as two stereo pairs, provide flexible routing to mixing desks, amplifiers and recording equipment.

The K2700 also includes a dedicated stereo headphone output, traditional MIDI In and Out, USB MIDI and USB host functionality.

Colour Display and Software Editing

The K2700 features a clear 4.3-inch widescreen colour display, designed to make browsing sounds, editing programmes and managing performances straightforward.

Sounds are organised into convenient categories, while QuickAccess selections allow you to organise frequently used programmes and Multis for easy recall.

Dedicated external editing software is available for Mac, Windows and compatible iOS devices, providing additional options for detailed programming and instrument configuration.