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1-2 Introduction VAST Synthesis For sample memory, your K2661 has one SIMM (single, in-line memory module) installed in a socket that you can reach t

11-10Master ModeThe MAST2 Page• If you are using the K2661 for the slave signal and need more polyphony, you can delete some of the layers in the voco

Master ModeThe Soft Buttons in Master Mode11-11Digital Output FormatChange this parameter to set the K2661's digital output stream to your prefer

11-12Master ModeThe Soft Buttons in Master ModeUtilWith this button you call up the Utility page, which gives you access to four analytic and diagnost

Master ModeThe Soft Buttons in Master Mode11-13SamplePress the Sample soft button to enter the K2661’s sampler. Refer to Chapter 14 for complete infor

11-14Master ModeGuitar/Wind Controller Mode• Program changes sent to the K2661 when it is in GM Mode will only select programs from the GM program set

Master ModeObject Utilities11-15Object UtilitiesObject Utility functions are useful for moving or copying objects into various banks, naming or renami

11-16Master ModeObject UtilitiesAll of the features of the Save Object dialog are accessible here:You can use the Multiple Object Selector (described

Master ModeObject Utilities11-17This is similar to the Load function, where you are asked to choose a bank and mode for loading. If you have selected

11-18Master ModeObject Utilitiesprograms, Programs 200, 210, and 303. If you copy all of these objects at once into the 700s bank, using Fill mode, yo

Master ModeObject Utilities11-19If any of the selected objects have dependents that were not selected, you will see the question:|||||||||||||||||||||

Introduction How the K2661 Works 1-3 How the K2661 Works The K2661 integrates three MIDI-driven components: a MIDI controller (the keyboard, or an ex

11-20Master ModeObject UtilitiesUsing the Object Utilities from the EditorYou can get to the object utilities while editing any object. This is provid

Song ModeGetting Started with the Sequencer12-1Chapter 12Song ModeGetting Started with the SequencerThe K2661’s sequencer is a powerful and versatile

12-2Song ModeGetting Started with the SequencerPatch ThroughThere’s one more use for Local Keyboard Channel. With any model of the K2661, the Local Ke

Song ModeGetting Started with the Sequencer12-3Follow these steps to assign the programs to separate channels:1. Press the Song mode button to enter S

12-4Song ModeGetting Started with the SequencerSongMode:MAIN||Events:186K|||STOPPED||||CurSong:1|NewSong||||||||||||Tempo:120||RecTrk|:2||||Vol:127|Pa

Song ModeGetting Started with the Sequencer12-5You can change the length of the countoff by changing the value of the Countoff parameter on the MISC p

12-6Song ModeGetting Started with the SequencerThe last event listed is the endpoint, which should correspond to the first beat of the Bar following th

Song ModeGetting Started with the Sequencer12-7While you’re on the MISC page, take a look at the quantize parameters (Quant, Grid, and Swing) in the m

12-8Song ModeGetting Started with the SequencerRecord a Bass LineWhen you are satisfied with your drum loop, you can begin using it as the foundation f

Song ModeGetting Started with the Sequencer12-9Remember that by default there is a four-beat count off, during which time the Locat value is preceded

1-4 Introduction Do I Have Everything? When you install a new version of the operating system, you’ll need to load all the object files for the option

12-10Song ModeGetting Started with the SequencerMix Your SongThe MIX page lets you change the panning and volume levels for the tracks in your song. N

Song ModeGetting Started with the Sequencer12-11(Program, Setup, etc.) double as track-mute buttons while you’re on the MIX page; press one or more of

12-12Song ModeTutorial: ArrangementsTutorial: ArrangementsThe Arrangement Editor gives you a variety of ways to record and play songs. The following t

Song ModeTutorial: Arrangements12-135. Press Add to add another step to the arrangement. Select the song you want for the second step. Continue adding

12-14Song ModeTutorial: ArrangementsArrangement Parameters: the COMMON pageStart StepThis determines the step number where the song will start. Normal

Song ModeTutorial: Arrangements12-15Timing problems can also occur between steps due to improperly-located endpoints. If you have a timing problem, yo

12-16Song ModeTutorial: Arrangementsother characters—above the numbers represent the tracks. The dashes and characters are the values for the Track pa

Song ModeRAM Tracks12-17TriggerCtl: This determine if the keys will trigger the steps. Set this parameter to ON, so when you hit the appropriate note

12-18Song ModeRAM TracksA Matter of TimingThe song must already be playing when you start sampling. There are several ways you can do this:• Start the

Song ModeUsing Song Mode12-19K2661 will eventually create a new program for the sample, and that program must be on its own MIDI channel. Press OK whe

Startup Quick Startup Checklist 2-1 Chapter 2StartupIf hooking up new gear is familiar to you, and you just want to get going, here’s a quick descrip

12-20Song ModeUsing Song ModeK2661 sends program changes, on all relevant channels, to its sound engine and to the MIDI Out port if the PChng paramete

Song ModeUsing Song Mode12-21If you set the Clock parameter to external (Ext), the K2661 expects to receive MIDI clock at its MIDI In port. Make sure

12-22Song ModeUsing Song Mode10. Save the program (we recommend renaming it as well), then press Exit to return to the MAIN page in Song mode.So far,

Song ModeRecording Multi-timbral Sequences via MIDI12-23Memory LimitsWhile there’s no actual time limit to the length of the songs you record, their s

12-24Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN PageSong Mode: The MAIN PageThe Song-mode MAIN Page allows real time recording and playback, song and track selectio

Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN Page12-25Song Status, also on the top line of the display, is always one of the following:STOPPED The default sequencer s

12-26Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN PageFractional TemposYou can use fractional tempos (120.5, etc.) in your sequence. However, the initial tempo can no

Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN Page12-27To change a track’s program quickly, press Record, select the program, then press Stop. Or you could press MIXER

12-28Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN PageVolume (Vol)You can set an initial volume level for the playback and recording of each track as a value between

Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN Page12-29Activity Indicators ([)A small square ([) above the Track Status Indicator of a track set to Play (P) or Mute (M

2-2StartupStartup—the DetailsStartup—the DetailsThis section walks you through the hookup of your K2661. We’ll take a look at the rear panel, then des

12-30Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN PageWhen the Song Status is REC READY, pressing the Play soft button will begin recording.Pause and Play share the s

Song ModeSong Mode: The MAIN Page12-31Save this song? DialogThe following dialog appears after you have recorded a track and pressed Stop, or if you h

12-32Song ModeSong Mode: The MISC PageThere are only 20 IDs available for song objects per bank in banks 100 - 900. In the zeros bank, there are 75, I

Song ModeSong Mode: The MISC Page12-33The top line displays the amount of free event space and the current sequencer state, which is one of the follow

12-34Song ModeSong Mode: The MISC Page4. A new End point is entered on the EVENTS page.5. Using the Track-edit functions Copy, Insert, and Delete to a

Song ModeSong Mode: The MISC Page12-35memory has played through to its End point, the sequencer will stop and that song will be the new CurSong.Chain:

12-36Song ModeSong Mode: The MISC PageQuantize is used to quantize your performance as you record it in. However, you may wish to record without quant

Song ModeSong Mode: The MISC Page12-37there when you press Play. The K2661 also responds to Song Position Pointer messages received from an external s

12-38Song ModeSong Mode: The MISC PageClickVelClickVel determines the attack velocity to be used by the metronome click. The first beat of each measure

Song ModeSong Mode: The MIX Page12-39Song Mode: The MIX PageThe MIX page allows you to set and keep new initial settings for all sixteen tracks’ progr

StartupStartup—the Details2-3Connecting SCSIYou may not have a hard disk or other SCSI device to connect to your K2661 right away, but if you do, you

12-40Song ModeSong Mode: The MIX PageTrack Status IndicatorsUsing the Up, Down, Left, and Right cursor buttons to position the cursor onto a Track Sta

Basic Disk Mode13-1Chapter 13Basic Disk ModeDisk mode lets you load, save, back up, and copy files of objects between the K2661 and the outside world,

13-2Basic Disk ModeDisk Mode PageDisk Mode PageTo enter Disk mode, press the Disk button, and the Disk-mode page will appear:DiskMode||||Samples:13107

Basic Disk ModeSCSI Termination13-3Press the Disk button to enter Disk mode. Make sure the Current disk parameter says SMedia, so you don’t accidental

13-4Basic Disk ModeDirectoriesIf you’re planning to buy an external SCSI hard disk to use with your K2661, it’s a good idea to buy one with two SCSI p

Basic Disk ModeDirectories13-5The root directory is displayed as a backslash:Path|=|\If you press the Load button and load a file from a subdirectory c

13-6Basic Disk ModeDirectoriesMacro On IndicatorWhen (Macro on) is visible, the K2661 records all file-loading operations in its macro table. See the M

Basic Disk ModeFile List Dialog13-7File List DialogThe file list dialog appears when you select a disk function (such as Load or Rename) to operate on

13-8Basic Disk ModeFile List DialogThe top line of the file list contains several items of information pertaining to the currently displayed directory

Basic Disk ModeFile List Dialog13-9In addition to remembering the current directory on the most recently used disk, the K2661 also remembers the index

2-4StartupPlaying the PresetsPlaying the PresetsThere are three things you’ll want to check out right away: programs, setups and Quick Access banks. I

13-10Basic Disk ModeFile List Dialog• Left/Right cursor double-press: Select All Files• Up/Down cursor double-press: Clear All SelectionsPressing eith

Basic Disk ModeCreating Directories13-11Quick Scrolling to SubdirectoriesIt is sometimes difficult to locate a subdirectory entry in the file list for t

13-12Basic Disk ModeCreating DirectoriesCreating a Directory From the Disk Mode PageWhen you press NewDir, the K2661 prompts you for the directory nam

Basic Disk ModeThe Directory Selection Dialog13-13The Directory Selection DialogWhen making a new directory, as well as in many of the disk functions,

13-14Basic Disk ModeDisk Mode FunctionsDisk Mode FunctionsNow that you are familiar with the basics of creating directories and moving around in the K

Basic Disk ModeDisk Mode Functions13-15moments, depending on how many objects are in the file. During this time, you will see the following display:|||

13-16Basic Disk ModeDisk Mode FunctionsFor samples, the letter S after the root key indicates a stereo sample.Due to display space constraints, if the

Basic Disk ModeDisk Mode Functions13-17This page shows three samples selected for loading (IDs 201, 203, and 304):Func:LOAD|||||Sel:3/20||||||Index:||

13-18Basic Disk ModeDisk Mode FunctionsLoading Dependent ObjectsWhen you press OK after selecting one or more objects, the K2661 will ask the followin

Basic Disk ModeLoad Function Dialog13-19There must be sufficient sample RAM in the K2661 to load one second of the sound for auditioning. This amount v

StartupPlaying the Presets2-5VAST programs with more than three layers are known as drum programs, as shown in the following diagram. Drum programs ca

13-20Basic Disk ModeLoad Function DialogYou will see the following dialog if the bank contains any objects (in RAM or ROM):|||||||||||||||||||||||||||

Basic Disk ModeLoad Function Dialog13-21For loading as “Everything,” the ID number for an object stored in a file is taken literally, and not rebanked

13-22Basic Disk ModeLoad Function DialogSelecting Multiple Files to LoadAs stated previously, you can select multiple files for loading into the K2661

Basic Disk ModeLoad Function Dialog13-23Aborting a multiple file load is done by pressing and holding down either of the Plus (+) or the Minus (-) butt

13-24Basic Disk ModeSaving FilesSaving FilesThe Save button starts the process of saving from the K2661 to the currently selected device. When you pre

Basic Disk ModeSaving Files13-25Everything files consist of the Master file parameters and every other RAM object. Saving an Everything file will literal

13-26Basic Disk ModeSaving FilesIf you want to save most but not all of the items from a file (for example, if there are some songs in RAM that you don

Basic Disk ModeSaving Files13-27The Open soft button is visible in the “Choose file name” dialog only when a subdirectory is highlighted.Traversing dir

13-28Basic Disk ModeSaving FilesKeymaps are reproduced accurately, and are played according to the parameters in Program 199 Default Program. This de

Basic Disk ModeSaving Files13-29and samples that are in RAM. Dependent objects that are in ROM (for example, ROM samples or keymaps) do not get saved

2-6StartupPlaying the PresetsIn the following diagram, Channel 2 is the current channel, but Channel 1 is the KB3 channel. The info box tactfully lets

13-30Basic Disk ModeSaving Fileslater). You can construct a macro file to automatically load the dependents files and the parent files in the correct ord

Basic Disk ModeSaving Files13-31After saving, the file STWAVE2.K26 will contain two objects in it, Program 317 and a name table. You can easily verify

13-32Basic Disk ModeSaving Filesyou would find that it was automatically relinked to the correct keymap, since the keymaps and samples are currently in

Basic Disk ModeSaving Files13-33In this case you might want to save all of the songs in one file, and be able to automatically relink the dependent pro

13-34Basic Disk ModeStoring Objects in the Memory BanksRelink-by-Name Processing TimeNormally, the time taken to relink several dependent objects usin

Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector Page13-35Using the Multiple Object Selector: An Overview1. In Disk mode, press Load or Save, or in Master

13-36Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector PageUse this mode for operations on a particular type of object (like loading all setups, or just Set

Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector Page13-37All and TypeThe first two are short-cut buttons—one for selecting all objects (just like Everythin

13-38Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector Page6. Press Toggle. This selects everything that wasn’t selected, and deselects everything that was.

Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector Page13-39Entering Selection Criteria in the Multiple Object SelectorThis section describes the operation o

StartupPlaying the Presets2-7SetupMode||||||Xpose:0ST||||||||||||||||!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@|201*Friday|Gig||||||Chan/Program|Info|#|202*Bop|Rock|Reggae|1

13-40Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector PageDependents ModeThis mode is used to select a group of objects that are dependents of other object

Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector Page13-41example, if you end up doing a lot of selecting of samples, or of dependents at various levels, t

13-42Basic Disk ModeThe Multiple Object Selector Page

Sampling and Live ModeSetting Up For Sampling14-1Chapter 14Sampling and Live ModeSetting Up For SamplingBefore you begin sampling, you’ll need to conn

14-2Sampling and Live ModeSampling Analog SignalsFrom Program, Setup, Master, or Quick Access ModeThe simplest way to get to the SampleMode page is fr

Sampling and Live ModeSampling Analog Signals14-3InputOn the SampleMode page, you’ll set the conditions for your sample recording. Depending on the in

14-4Sampling and Live ModeSampling Analog SignalsAnother consideration in selecting sample rate is the K2661’s transposition range during sample playb

Sampling and Live ModeSampling Analog Signals14-5outputs). Set Mode to LiveIn to use Live mode. See page 14-10 for more information about Live mode.Th

14-6Sampling and Live ModeSampling Analog Signalsseconds indicated by the Time parameter. The display will indicate that recording is in process. Any

Sampling and Live ModeSampling Analog Signals14-7the incoming signal exceeds the Thresh level. If Thresh is set to Key, sampling begins when you strik

ii IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING: When

2-8StartupThe Other ModesThe Other ModesThere are six other modes, five of which have mode buttons on the front panel (Sample mode doesn’t have a front

14-8Sampling and Live ModeSampling the K2661’s OutputPressing No at the “Tuned Keymap Layout” prompt is useful for previewing large numbers of samples

Sampling and Live ModeSampling Digital Signals14-9FormatUse the Format parameter to tell the K2661 the format of the incoming sample. Most consumer pr

14-10Sampling and Live ModeLive ModeLive ModeIf you have the sampling option, you can use what we call Live mode. In Live mode, the K2661 takes any in

Sampling and Live ModeLive Mode14-11Live Mode ProgramsLive mode also includes two Live mode keymaps at 197 and 198 (Left and Right respectively). Usag

14-12Sampling and Live ModeLive Modethe pitch, the playback lags behind, and when you return the pitch to normal, the playback snaps back to the prese

Sampling and Live ModeLive Mode14-13ArpeggiatorYou can also do controlled pitch shifting on incoming audio using the arpeggiator. By constantly sendin

14-14Sampling and Live ModeLive ModeChord ProgressionsRecord a few bars of block chords—all notes under C 4—into the sequencer, using a simple quarter

Audio OutputsAudio Configurations15-1Chapter 15Audio OutputsAudio ConfigurationsThere are several ways to get audio output from the K2661. The most comm

15-2Audio OutputsAudio Routing: Programs to KDFXAudio Routing: Programs to KDFX1. In any mode (typically Program mode), highlight a program name with

Audio OutputsUsing the Digital Outputs15-3Using the Digital OutputsDigital audio output is available at the ADAT/AES Out optical jack on the rear pane

User Interface BasicsMode Selection3-1Chapter 3User Interface BasicsThis chapter will show you how to get around the front panel of your K2661. Your i

15-4Audio OutputsUsing the Digital Outputs

K2661 Boot BlockStarting the Boot BlockA-1Appendix AK2661 Boot BlockThe Boot Block is a part of the K2661 software that lets you update the K2661 oper

A-2K2661 Boot BlockUpdating K2661 SoftwareUse the Boot Block, as described in this section, to install any software update. Updates can include:• K266

K2661 Boot BlockRunning Diagnostic TestsA-35. Highlight a filename, then press the Select button. Press Select a second time to deselect an item.You ca

A-4K2661 Boot BlockResetting the K2661

Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsGroove SetupsB-1Appendix BStandard K2661 ROM ObjectsThe preset programs in the K2661 are organized by instrument category. Y

B-2Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsSetupsSetupsSee Groove Setups (above) for information about setups 1–30.id setup long ribbon function1 Tripped Up Fonk Fi

Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsProgramsB-3Programsid name ctrl function1 Concert PianoMIDI25 (aux) Hall Lvl+TimeMIDI29 Soundboard W/DSoft Pedal is active2

B-4Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms14 Chorus OrganMWheel Leslie depthData Timbre MIDI22 Vibrato/ChorusMIDI25 Reverb TimeMIDI26 Trem RateMIDI27 HF Da

B-5Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms28 Total Cntrl Orch3MWheel defeats vel. CrashDataSwaps Fr Horns for Trum-petsMIDI25 (Aux) Hall LevelMIDI26 Reverb

3-2User Interface BasicsNavigationSong mode Use the K2661’s sequencer to record and play back your keyboard performance, play Type 0 and Type 1 MIDI s

B-6Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms41 String BassMWheel VibratoData Ride Layer EnabledMIDI25 (FX1) Room Wet/DryMIDI26 (Aux) Hall LevelMpress Vibrato

B-7Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms52 Jazz Kit IIMWheel Pitch: AuxPercData "Pitch: Kicks, Toms"MIDI22 Pitch: SnaresMIDI23 "Gain: HiHa

B-8Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms60 Dynamic PercMWheel Switch Conga LayersData Conga Pitch when MW upMIDI25 "FX1,3 Wet/Dry"MIDI26 FX2 We

B-9Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms72 Crimson FluteMWheel TremoloData HF Stimulator DriveMIDI22 FX1 Mix DelayMIDI25 FX1 Wet/DryMIDI26"(Aux) Wet

B-10Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms81 AlaZawi Take 2MWheel VibratoData LoPass Freq+ResMIDI22 LoPass Freq cutMIDI23 InEQ: BassMIDI24 InEQ: TrebMIDI2

B-11Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms89 DigicompMWheel VibratoData"Env Ctl: Atk Rate, Dec Rate"MIDI22(FX2) Env Follower Thresh-oldMIDI23 (F

B-12Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms100 MonolithMWheel VibratoData Low Pass FreqMIDI25 (Aux) Wet/DryMIDI26 (Aux) HF DampingMpress Pitch Layer 2101 S

B-13Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms116 Ballad OrganMWheel Leslie DepthData Drawbar 1MIDI22 Drawbar 2MIDI23 "Drawbar 3, (aux) Plate Lvl"MI

B-14Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms130 Syn Orch PowerMWheel Vibrato+RateData LP2Res FreqMIDI22 Env Ctl: Release (faster)MIDI25 (Aux) Reverb TimeMID

B-15Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms138 Liquid T LeadMWheel VibratoDataEnvCtl: Att, LoPass Freq+ResMIDI22"Lopass Freq+Res, Steep Bass Freq"

User Interface BasicsNavigation3-3The Top LineOn the top line of most pages, there’s a reminder of which mode you’re in and which page you’re on. Many

B-16Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms146 SquashStudio Kit MWheel AltControl: TomsData"Pitch: Kicks, Snares, Toms, HiHats"MIDI22 Snare Fil

B-17Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms154 Steel DrumzMWheel VibratoData Low Pass FreqMIDI 22 ResonanceMIDI25 FX1 Wet/DryMIDI26 FX2 Wet/DryMIDI27 FX2 F

B-18Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms166 OB BrassMWheel VibratoData LoPass FreqMIDI22 LoPass FreqMIDI23 "EnvCtl: Attack, Release"MIDI24 Env

B-19Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms176 TM LeadMWheel Octave Harmonic FeedbackData Low Pass FreqMIDI22 ResonanceMIDI24 ! GainMIDI25 (Aux) Hall Leve

B-20Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms186 MeditatorMWheel VibratoData Low Pass Freq + ResMIDI22 "HFstim adj, Lyr Pitch adj"MIDI23 Bandpass F

B-21Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms195 One ShotMWheel VibratoData LPGate FreqMIDI22 Saw+ Pitch Layer 1MIDI23 Saw+ Pitch Layer 2MIDI24 Env Ctl: Rele

B-22Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms733 Geo-Kit MW+22MWheel Multiple Layer toggleData"Pitch: Kicks, Snares, Toms, ""Shaker""

B-23Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms770Mellostr^Shin-eOnMWheel VibratoData toggle: Mellostr ^ ShineOnMIDI22LoPass+BandPass Freq+WidthMIDI23 "E

B-24Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms778Detooner^BigPMWMWheel VibratoDatatoggle: Detooner ^ BigPMWMIDI22"P5th jump ^ LoPass Freq, EnvCtl: Att+R

B-25Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms785 RaveStrg^SolinaMWheel "Vibrato, Lyr detune(Sol)"Data toggle: RaveStrg ^ SolinaMIDI22 EnvCtl: Att+

3-4User Interface BasicsData EntryThe Edit ButtonThe Edit button activates each of the K2661’s editors, and acts as a shortcut to many pages within th

B-26Standard K2661 ROM ObjectsPrograms796 Noise ToysMWheel "Pitch LFO, Shaper amt"Data"Pitch (Sine+) adj, BandPass Freq, Dist amt"

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsC-1Appendix CContemporary ROM Block ObjectsThis Appendix describes the Contemporary ROM objects provided with your K2661

C-2Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsProgramsProgramsEthnic / World Instruments800 Jungle Jam801 Mbira Stack802 Ritual Metals803 Prepared Mbira804 Balines

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsKeymapsC-3Keymaps800 Hybrid Pan801 Glass Rim Tone802 Synth Vox803 Orch Pad804 Koreana805 Heaven Bells806 MIDI Stack807 S

C-4Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsProgram Control AssignmentsProgram Control AssignmentsThis list describes how each of the preset programs can be modu

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsProgram Control AssignmentsC-5838 Jazz Muted Trp839 Jazz Lab Band Vibrato, Swell840 Harmon Section Vibrato Vibrato, Swel

C-6Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsProgram Control Assignments878 SkinnyLead Vibrato Overdrive enable Vibrato, Filter879 Q Sweep SynClav Vibrato Sweep r

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockC-7Controller Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockThis supplement lists the

C-8Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockProgram Control AssignmentsProgram StudioController AssignmentsID Name

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockC-9812 Bell Players 11 RoomFlngCDR HallB hall reverb levelC room reverb &a

User Interface BasicsData Entry3-5The Alphanumeric PadAs its name implies, this set of 14 buttons lets you enter numeric values, and to enter names on

C-10Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM Block825 Super Clav 92 auxFlgDist+ HallB hall reverb levelC flange feedback

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockC-11839 Jazz Lab Band 3 RoomChorCDR HallB room reverb wet/dry, hall reverb

C-12Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM Block851 Crowd Stomper 154 RoomRoomSRS CmRvB FX1 reverb wet/dry, aux rever

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockC-13863 Touch MiniBass 23 RmSweepEcho HallB hall reverb levelC sweep filt w

C-14Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM Block876 Rock Axe mono 93 auxChrDst+ HallB delay level, reverb levelC dist

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockC-15887 Mello Hyb Brass 3 RoomChorCDR HallB room & hall reverb level,

C-16Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockSetup Control Assignments898 Tangerine 140 EnhcChorChDl PCDB PCD choru

Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM BlockC-17814 Huge Rock Band 25 RmRotoFl4T CmpRvE lead reverb wet/dry, band dela

C-18Contemporary ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Contemporary ROM Block837 The Pump C2 21 RmEQmph4Tp SpaceD kit EQ frequency and morphE kit d

Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsD-1Appendix DOrchestral ROM Block ObjectsThis Appendix describes the Orchestral ROM objects provided with your K2661.

3-6User Interface BasicsIntuitive Data EntryIntuitive Data EntryMany parameters have values that correspond to standard physical controllers. In many

D-2Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsProgramsProgramsOrchestras793 Grand,Harp&Lead900 TotalCntrl Orch1901 TotalCntrl Orch2902 BaroqueOrchestra903 Oboe&a

Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsKeymapsD-3Keymaps900 Oboe901 English Horn902 Bassoon903 Clarinet904 Bassoon/Oboe905 Bsn/EHrn/Oboe906 Flute 2907 Eng Horn/O

D-4Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsProgram Control AssignmentsProgram Control AssignmentsThe preset programs in the K2661 Orchestral ROM are organized by

Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsProgram Control AssignmentsD-5Brass920 Dynamic Trumpet Swell Wet/Dry mix Vibrato depth921 Copland Sft Trp Vibrato off Wet/

D-6Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsProgram Control AssignmentsPlucked Strings960 Classical GuitarFade/disableskey-up layerWet/Dry mix None961 Virtuoso Gui

Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Orchestral ROM BlockD-7Controller Assignments: Orchestral ROM BlockThis section lists the controll

D-8Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Orchestral ROM BlockProgram Control AssignmentsProgram StudioController AssignmentsID Name ID N

Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Orchestral ROM BlockD-9939 2nd Violin 35 RoomComp HallB hall reverb levelC room level940 Orch V

D-10Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Orchestral ROM Block986 Magic Guitar 3 RoomChorCDR HallB hall reverb levelC chorus+delay+rever

Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Orchestral ROM BlockD-11Setup Control AssignmentsSetup StudioController AssignmentsID Name ID Name

User Interface BasicsSearch3-7Changing the Current Layer in Multi-Layer ProgramsWhen editing a multi-layer program (including drum programs), you can

D-12Orchestral ROM Block ObjectsController Assignments: Orchestral ROM Block933 Hybrid Reeds 1 RoomChorDly HallE lead delay mixF lead chorus mixG reve

Appendix EGeneral MIDIGeneral MIDI (GM) is an addition to the original MIDI specification that assigns sounds to specific channel numbers, program numbe

E-2General MIDIGeneral MIDI ProgramsGeneral MIDI ProgramsThe table below shows the 128 General MIDI programs. The ID numbers shown are the locations t

General MIDIStandard Mode Controller Assignments3Standard Mode Controller AssignmentsID Name Ctrl Function400 Grand Piano MWheel VibratoMIDI 22 Reverb

E-4General MIDIStandard Mode Controller Assignments417 Perc Organ MIDI 22 Reverb Wet/Dry levelMIDI 23 Reverb Time MIDI 24 HF DampeningMIDI 25 Vib/Chor

General MIDIStandard Mode Controller AssignmentsE-5434 Pick Bass MWheel VibratoMIDI 22 Reverb Wet/Dry levelMIDI 23 Reverb Time MIDI 24 HF DampeningMID

E-6General MIDIStandard Mode Controller Assignments452 Choir Aahs MWheel VibratoMIDI 22 Reverb Wet/Dry levelMIDI 23 Reverb Time MIDI 24 HF DampeningMI

General MIDIStandard Mode Controller AssignmentsE-7470 Bassoon MWheel VibratoMIDI 22 Reverb Wet/Dry levelMIDI 23 Reverb Time MIDI 24 HF DampeningMIDI

E-8General MIDIStandard Mode Controller Assignments488 Fantasia MWheel VibratoMIDI 22 Reverb Wet/Dry levelMIDI 23 Reverb Time MIDI 24 HF DampeningMIDI

General MIDIStandard Mode Controller AssignmentsE-9506 Shamisen MWheel VibratoMIDI 22 Reverb Wet/Dry levelMIDI 23 Reverb Time MIDI 24 HF DampingMIDI 2

3-8User Interface BasicsRenaming Multiple Objects3. Use the Alpha Wheel or Plus/Minus buttons to highlight objects. When an object whose name you want

E-10General MIDIStandard Mode Controller Assignments524 Telephone MWheel VibratoMIDI 22 Reverb Wet/Dry levelMIDI 23 Reverb Time MIDI 24 HF DampingMIDI

iK2661 Getting Started GuideIndexIndexAAborting a Multiple File Load 13-22Aborting a sample recording 14-6Accessory disks 1-3ADAT digital I/O 11-11ADA

iiK2661 Getting Started GuideIndexEEDIT button 3-4Edit button 5-8Edit compare 5-8Editing 5-1editing conventions 5-1Editors, nested 4-3Effect Selection

iiiK2661 Getting Started GuideIndexMMacro On Indicator 13-6Marking pages 5-8Master button 5-8Master files 13-24Master mode 4-4Master mode page 11-1Mast

ivK2661 Getting Started GuideIndexPanMIDI 10-8Pan lock 10-9Pan PositionMIX page 12-39Panic button 6-10, 10-14Parameter locks 10-9Parameters 9-3Parents

vK2661 Getting Started GuideIndexSCSI IDs 13-4SCSI Musical Data Interchange 1-2Search function 3-7Select soft button 13-9Selecting a Song for Playback

viK2661 Getting Started GuideIndexXXMIT page 10-1YYoung Chang contacts ivZZone status LEDs 7-3

User Interface BasicsMixdown and MIDI Faders Pages3-9Mixdown and MIDI Faders PagesThere are two buttons below the Solo button, labeled Mixdown and MID

iii Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use

3-10User Interface BasicsQuick Song Recording and PlaybackThe available values for the Channel parameter on this page are 1–16 (local and MIDI), 1L–16

The Operating ModesWhat the Modes Are4-1Chapter 4The Operating ModesIn this chapter we’ll discuss the theory behind the mode concept, and we’ll descri

4-2The Operating ModesSelecting ModesThe following table lists the procedures for moving between modes and editors. Note that the Exit button won’t al

The Operating ModesUsing the Modes4-3Nested EditorsStarting at the Program-mode level, there are three “nested” editors, each related to the parameter

4-4The Operating ModesUsing the Modesor controlling additional synths connected to the K2661’s MIDI Out port. Chapter 7 describes Setup mode .If you’r

Editing ConventionsIntroduction to Editing5-1Chapter 5Editing ConventionsIntroduction to EditingProgramming (editing) the K2661 always involves three

5-2Editing ConventionsObject Type and IDVelocity maps Factory-preset or user-programmed curves that affect the K2661’s response to, and MIDI transmiss

Editing ConventionsSaving and Naming5-3change numbers (when you’re using the Extended or Kurzweil Program Change format—see Program Change Formats on

5-4Editing ConventionsSaving and Namingpress the button again. Press the +/- button on the alphanumeric pad to switch between upper and lower case cha

Editing ConventionsSaving and Naming5-5way, since you can’t truly write to ROM. The ROM object will reappear if you delete the newly edited object (th

iv Kurzweil International Contacts Contact the nearest Kurzweil office listed below to locate your local Kurzweil representative.Kurzweil Co., Ltd.Dae

5-6Editing ConventionsDeleting ObjectsDeleting ObjectsWithin most editors, there are soft buttons for deleting objects. When you want to delete an obj

Editing ConventionsMemory Banks5-7Memory BanksTo help organize the storage of your edited objects, the K2661’s memory is divided into ten banks, each

5-8Editing ConventionsSpecial Button FunctionsSpecial Button FunctionsThe Mode buttons and the Chan/Bank Down button have additional functions, depend

Program Mode6-1Chapter 6Program ModePrograms are the K2661’s performance-level sound objects. They’re preset sounds equivalent to the patches, presets

6-2Program ModeVAST Program StructureVAST Program StructureYou might want to take a look at Figure 6-1 on page 6-3, which depicts the hierarchy of a V

Program ModeVAST Program Structure6-3Figure 6-1 VAST Program StructureZone1Zone2Zone3Zone4Zone5Zone6Zone7Zone8Eight keyboard zones—each with independe

6-4Program ModeKB3 Program StructureKB3 Program StructureThere’s nothing quite like the sound of the classic Hammond™ B-3 tone wheel organ, especially

Program ModeKB3 Program Structure6-5Real-time Controls in KB3 ModeYou have real-time control over many components of KB3 programs directly from the fr

6-6Program ModeKB3 Program Structurecan change the effects in real time by pressing the buttons (or by sending the appropriate MIDI Controller values

Program ModeKB3 Program Structure6-7Local Keyboard ChannelThe local keyboard channel enables the K2661 to receive MIDI information on a single channel

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6-8Program ModeKB3 Program StructureThings are a bit different for playing setups. In this case, you must use the local keyboard channel to be able to

Program ModeThe Program Mode Page6-9The Program Mode PageProgramMode||||Xpose:0ST|||<>Channel:1||!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@|199|Default|||||||||KeyMap|

6-10Program ModeThe Program Mode PageControl SetupThe control setup defines what the K2661’s physical controllers (wheels, sliders, pedals, etc.) do wh

Setup Mode7-1Chapter 7Setup ModeNote: For complete information on the K2661’s Setup Editor, refer to Chapter 7 of the K2661 Musician’s Guide (on the C

7-2Setup ModeSetupMode||||||Xpose:0ST||||||||||||||||!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@|222|Bop|Rock|Reggae|Chan/Program|Info|#|301|MIDI|Setup|One||1|||36|Cool|Traps

Setup Mode7-3To edit the control setup, press the Edit button while the CtlSetup parameter is highlighted on the MIDI-mode TRANSMIT page. This brings

7-4Setup Modetheir color), the setup contains just four zones. Whenever you’re in Setup mode, the number of lines in the info box matches the number o

Quick Access Mode8-1Chapter 8Quick Access ModeIn Quick Access mode, you can select programs or setups with a single press of an alphanumeric button (o

8-2Quick Access Modeline of the Quick Access-mode page. Press the Edit button, and you enter the editor, where you can examine each entry in the bank

Basic Effects ModeIntroduction9-1Chapter 9Basic Effects ModeNote: For complete information on K2661 Effects, refer to the K2661 Musician’s Guide and

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9-2Basic Effects ModeTerminologyFigure 9-1 A typical KDFX StudioAlternatively, in a live performance setting, you can use the KDFX in Setup mode as an

Basic Effects ModeTerminology9-3FXBus (also called Insert FXBus)A signal path with some kind of processing —a delay, reverb, flanger, etc.—on it. It ha

9-4Basic Effects ModeTerminologyFXModsFXMods give you real-time control over many of the parameters within a studio. Parameters on any of the pages of

Basic Effects ModeMAIN Page9-5The FX Preset Editor, which is nested within the Studio Editor, and which contains three pages. The FX Preset Editor is

9-6Basic Effects ModeMAIN PageThe next five lines show the IDs and names of the FX Presets assigned to the five effects buses (insert FXBuses 1–4 and th

Basic Effects ModeEffects Bus Editor9-7Effects Bus EditorThe FXBus Editor lets you create effects Preset chains on any of the four stereo effects buse

9-8Basic Effects ModeEffects Send PageEffects Send PageThe FXSEND page lets you send the output of each stereo effects bus to the stereo mixdown and a

Basic Effects ModeThe CTRL Page9-9The CTRL PageThe CTRL page is where you set a variety of important parameters for KDFX, including the Effects Contro

9-10Basic Effects ModeThe CTRL PageEffects Channel (FX Chan)This parameter is closely linked to the FXCtrl parameter—the values available for FX Chan

Basic Effects ModeBypass and Mute pages9-11are under program or setup control, but the Studio parameter is still available; its value reflects the stud

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9-12Basic Effects ModeBypass and Mute pagesThe MAIN soft button takes you to the KDFXMode:MAIN page. The soft buttons EQ A, EQ B, EQ C, and EQ D toggl

Basic Effects ModeChaining Effects9-13Chaining EffectsOne of the most powerful features in KDFX is effects chaining, which allows you to send a signal

9-14Basic Effects ModeThe Structure of Kurzweil Digital Effects (KDFX)Use the left and right cursor buttons to select each block. When a block is sele

Basic Effects ModeThe Structure of Kurzweil Digital Effects (KDFX)9-15Each of the FXBuses contains its own signal-processing program, called an FX pre

9-16Basic Effects ModeThe Structure of Kurzweil Digital Effects (KDFX)Figure 9-2 KDFX structureoutput A output B output C output DEQsFX Presetsprogram

Basic Effects ModeSoftware Organization9-17Normal Studio StructureMany of the studios provided in ROM follow an overall organizational plan, which use

9-18Basic Effects ModeControlling EffectsFigure 9-3 KDFX Software organizationControlling Effects with a SequencerA useful technique for sequencer use

MIDI ModeThe TRANSMIT Page10-1Chapter 10MIDI ModePress the MIDI-mode button to enter MIDI mode. There are three pages in MIDI mode:• TRANSMIT (XMIT so

10-2MIDI ModeThe TRANSMIT PageControl SetupThis is where you select the current control setup, Zone 1 of which sets the physical controller assignment

MIDI ModeThe TRANSMIT Page10-3A value of Local disables the MIDI Out port. Use this setting when you want to play the K2661, but not to send any MIDI

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10-4MIDI ModeThe RECEIVE PageButtons (Bttns)If you set the value of the Buttons parameter to On, the System Exclusive (SysEx) messages generated by yo

MIDI ModeThe RECEIVE Page10-5Basic ChannelThe basic channel determines which channel will always be available to receive MIDI information. Depending o

10-6MIDI ModeThe RECEIVE PageVelocity Map—ReceiveThe velocity map applies a preset curve to incoming velocity messages. It maps incoming velocity leve

MIDI ModeThe Channels Page10-7Bank SelectBankSelect allows you to choose between having the K2661 respond to Controller 0 or Controller 32 or both. Th

10-8MIDI ModeThe Channels PageEnableUse this parameter to turn the currently selected channel on or off. When on, the channel will receive MIDI inform

MIDI ModeProgram Change Formats10-9Program Lock, Pan Lock, Volume LockWhen the parameter locks are set to On, the three parameters they control do not

10-10MIDI ModeProgram Change Formatsthe Bank Change controller or the double-program-change method. In a nutshell, the difference between the Extended

MIDI ModeProgram Change Formats10-110-127 Program Change TypeYou may be controlling your K2661 from an “old” MIDI device—one that was built before the

10-12MIDI ModeProgram Change FormatsDepending on the QA bank entry you want to select, you’ll send the K2661 either a PCH (value 0 to 99), or a MIDI C

MIDI ModeProgram Change Formats10-13value 0–99 to select a bank and entry, or a pair of PCHs, the first having a value of 100–107 to select a different

Introduction Overview of the K2661 1-1 Chapter 1Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Kurzweil/Young Chang K2661 instrument. The K2661 is packed wi

10-14MIDI ModeThe Soft Buttons in MIDI ModeThe Soft Buttons in MIDI ModeThe first three soft buttons select the three MIDI-mode pages. The PrgChg soft

Master ModeThe Master Mode Page11-1Chapter 11Master ModePress the Master mode button to enter Master mode, which contains parameters affecting the K26

11-2Master ModeThe Master Mode PageTransposeLike the Tune parameter above, Transpose affects every K2661 program, but not those notes sent to the MIDI

Master ModeThe Master Mode Page11-3Determining the Version Number of Your ROM Objects (Intonation Tables 18–22)As you’re scrolling through the list of

11-4Master ModeThe MAST2 PageConfirmConfirmations are special displays that the K2661 shows you when you are about to alter memory permanently. The confi

Master ModeThe MAST2 Page11-5The VocoderVocoding is a special feature that allows you to use an input signal to control another audio (slave) signal.

11-6Master ModeThe MAST2 Page2. Set the Input parameter to a value of Analog.3. Set the value of the Source (Src) parameter to External (Ext).4. Set t

Master ModeThe MAST2 Page11-7Editor, Output B is set to FXBus2, thereby sending the signal from the slave program to the B outputs and from B Right in

11-8Master ModeThe MAST2 PageLayers are grouped in pairs, with the master signal going to the first layer, and the slave to the second. All odd numbere

Master ModeThe MAST2 Page11-9just as a timbral control can be just as interesting. You can get very expressive results by using your voice to control