Hi. I'm interested in buying a keyboard soon. Something that I can use for gigs as well as for composing/recording at home. The K2500X(S) looks pretty good to me. Thing is, I'm not incredibly familiar with how synthesizers work... while not computer-illiterate, I practically am "keyboard-illiterate." There are two things I want to know. Not trying to sound stupid or anything, but by saying sequencing, does that mean I have 16 or 32 tracks to individually record and layer together? I want to be able to compose/record stuff onto the keyboard. Second, what is the typical price range of this thing? I saw one for $4300 where I live in Massachusetts. That's as high as I'd ever go, but I'd prefer something cheaper. Any other non-Kurzweil alternatives for what I'm looking for (76 or 88 weighted-keys, good sequencing, etc.)? Any help you have to offer would be very much appreciated. I'm just kinda lost. JEFF :)

-- Jeff Kempskie (jkempskie@aol.com), October 12, 1998

Answers

Jeff,

Thanks for considering a K2500. I'm certain you won't be disapointed. These are simply the most flexible, powerful, expandable, and most importantly...musical instruments available.

To answer your questions, the K2500 does have a 32 track sequencer. So yes, you can record drums on one track, piano on another, bass on a third...etc. However the instrument is only capable of sounding 16 different programs across 16 different MIDI channels at once. Therefore, the 16 addition tracks would either have to share the same sounds as the first tracks, or you can use an external MIDI device.

To answer you second question: These are expensive instruments, but you get what you pay for. Best price is not always the best deal, especially if you find a store that is knowledgable and will support you.

Where do you live? Perhaps you are in my area and I can recommend a dealer for you. (please respond to this privately)

Thanks for visiting the K2500 Zone and Forum,

Mike Martin - Kurzweil Music Systems

THanks

-- Mike Martin (k25zone@aol.com), October 12, 1998.