Kurzweil K2088

The K2088's 88-note fully-weighted, hammer-action keyboard delivers a dynamic, responsive playing experience ideal for high-energy performances and detailed sound design. Featuring aftertouch for added expressiveness and fully adjustable velocity and pressure settings, it adapts seamlessly to your playing style, providing exceptional comfort and control.

2 GB of Factory Sounds - The K2088 delivers a vast sound library of over 2000 factory Programs and over 500 Multi combinations centered around updated recreations of many synth-focussed sounds from Kurzweil's legendary K2000, K2500 and K2600 instruments as well as reenvisioned must-haves from the K2700, Forte, PC4, PC3 and SP6. Categorized selections also include our world-class pianos, EPs, organs, strings, basses, guitars and more.

256 Voices of V.A.S.T. Polyphony - Loads of lightening quick polyphony to support your most demanding sonic explorations and performances.

Dynamic V.A.S.T. - V.A.S.T. was born in the K2000 series. The K2088 expands on Kurzweil's legendary Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology offering 32-layers per program, deeply customizable signal paths and a host of modular DSP tools including new oscillators, FM layers, multi-pole filters, and FX.

Patented FlashPlay® Technology - FlashPlay® provides the K2088 with a staggering amount of horse-power. Up to 4 GB total capacity with zero-loading time, and ultrafast performance.

2 GB User Sample Memory - With 2GB of non-volatile, user sample flash memory, tap into Kurzweil's incomparable backwards compatibility, drawing from decades of legendary sounds ranging from our K2000 to the K2700 series. Supported formats include .WAV, .AIF (up to 16-bit/96kHz), and Kurzweil-specific file types (.K27, .FOR, .PC4, .P3K, .KRZ, .K25, .K26).

KB3 ToneReal™ Organs - The SP8 features the revolutionary KB3 ToneReal Engine, a dedicated system that perfectly models classic organs of the past. Level up your performance with a matrix of instantly accessible knobs and buttons for real-time control over drawbars, rotary speed, chorus/vibrato, brake, percussion, and more.

6-Operator FM Engine - 6-Operator FM Engine with the ability to load original FM SysEx files. FM layers are a new addition to VAST programs and can be combined with VAST features to go far beyond classic FM synthesis.

Virtual Analog - The K20 Series features advanced anti-aliasing power-shaped oscillators and DSP processing derived from Kurzweil's legendary VA1 concept synth, offering authentic analog emulations alongside stunningly intricate new sounds.

Studio-Quality FX - The K2088 delivers an extensive suite of professional-grade effects, including lush reverbs, dynamic delays, rich choruses, and more—all customizable to suit your sound. A dedicated Master FX section with 3-band EQ and compression ensures your mix is polished and performance-ready.

KB3 ToneReal™ Organs - Inspired by classic tonewheel organs, the K2088 offers 9 realistic drawbars and full control over rotary speed, chorus/vibrato, brake, percussion, and more—all instantly accessible.

Take Control - Go beyond common splits and layers and experience new hyper multis, an extension to the singular program experience. Massive sonic combinations are at your fingertips with Kurzweil's renowned Multi mode offering 16 zones of unmatched MIDI control!

Express Yourself - Elevate your performances and productions with 40 programmable physical controllers per multi zone. The K2088 features a versatile 3-section ribbon controller, keyboard aftertouch, an array of programmable knobs, buttons, sliders, wheels and a host of pedal inputs.

Endless Rhythmic Inspiration - With 16 fully programmable arpeggiators and dedicated front panel controls, craft intricate rhythms and evolving textures. Whether you’re building complex sequences or driving energetic grooves, each arpeggiator operates independently for unmatched depth and dynamic movement across every layer of your sound.

Modulation in Motion - Bring your sounds to life with 16 simultaneous MIDI CC Step Sequencers, delivering evolving textures, animated pulses and expressive sonic movement.

Real-Time MIDI Sequencing - Instantly trigger, sync and control up to 16 simultaneous MIDI sequences. Choose from a built-in library of patterns or record and import your own for limitless creative possibilities!

Intuitive Visual - Easily navigate the K2088 with its bright, 4.3" widescreen color LCD display (480×272), designed for clear and effortless operation. Switch between three different view modes (Large, List and QuickAccess), on the fly, to suit your needs moment to moment.

A Sound Selection - Instantly access sounds through direct entry or explore the category browser with convenient category defaults. Customize your workflow with QuickAccess mode to create personalized sound groupings for instant recall. Need something specific? The search function lets you quickly locate sounds by name or keyword, keeping your creativity flowing without interruption.

Program Audition - Once you've narrowed your selection, instantly audition any factory program with the Program Demo feature, making it easy to explore and discover the perfect sound.