Kurzweil SP88X 88-Key Stage Piano (Fully Weighted)
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High-quality sounds. 2 external MIDI zones. One internal MIDI zone.
Overview
The New Lightweight Performance Piano for the Next Century
The new SP Series Stage Pianos are the performance keyboards you've been waiting for. Well-constructed and affordable, these stage pianos have everything you need. The SP Series comes in lightweight 76- and 88-key semi-weighted action models, plus an 88-note fully weighted action model. The Stage Pianos have the award-winning Kurzweil sounds and transmit on 2 user-selectable, independent MIDI channels. Put your music on stage with this new model of performance piano from Kurzweil, the leader in sound technology.
32 programs and 32 factory setups are provided which offer a variety of splits and layered combinations with useful controller assignments. Grand Piano offers stretched and non-stretched tuned versions, and programs with different EQ. Dual-Hardness Tine Electric Piano offers soft and hard strike samples arranged in many program variations, FM Electric Piano is provided in a variety of programs. Programs based on the Ensemble Strings include selections with different EQs and envelope response. Tone Wheel Organ programs include organ with percussion, ballad organ, jazzy organ, and more.
The SP Series keyboards also offer many MIDI controller features. Two Ribbons (used instead of traditional wheels) provide flexible control. The Pitch ribbon has user programmable software "spring," allowing the pitch to jump back to center or remain at the value where the finger lifts off the surface. The Mod Ribbon also has the… read more programmable "spring," and in addition, allows for different functions (software destinations) to be programmed for the 'up' position separately from the 'down' position.
Features
88-note fully weighted action keyboard
High-quality, award-winning built-in sounds
2 independent external MIDI zones + 1 internal MIDI zone
Transmits on 2 independent user selectable MIDI channels and receives on MIDI channel 1 only
Accepts remote setup change on any MIDI channel
Lightweight design for easy transportation
Sounds
Award-winning Grand Piano
Dual-Hardness Tine Electric Piano
FM Electric Piano
Ensemble Strings
Tone Wheel Organ read less
The new SP Series Stage Pianos are the performance keyboards you've been waiting for. Well-constructed and affordable, these stage pianos have everything you need. The SP Series comes in lightweight 76- and 88-key semi-weighted action models, plus an 88-note fully weighted action model. The Stage Pianos have the award-winning Kurzweil sounds and transmit on 2 user-selectable, independent MIDI channels. Put your music on stage with this new model of performance piano from Kurzweil, the leader in sound technology.
32 programs and 32 factory setups are provided which offer a variety of splits and layered combinations with useful controller assignments. Grand Piano offers stretched and non-stretched tuned versions, and programs with different EQ. Dual-Hardness Tine Electric Piano offers soft and hard strike samples arranged in many program variations, FM Electric Piano is provided in a variety of programs. Programs based on the Ensemble Strings include selections with different EQs and envelope response. Tone Wheel Organ programs include organ with percussion, ballad organ, jazzy organ, and more.
The SP Series keyboards also offer many MIDI controller features. Two Ribbons (used instead of traditional wheels) provide flexible control. The Pitch ribbon has user programmable software "spring," allowing the pitch to jump back to center or remain at the value where the finger lifts off the surface. The Mod Ribbon also has the… read more programmable "spring," and in addition, allows for different functions (software destinations) to be programmed for the 'up' position separately from the 'down' position.
Features
88-note fully weighted action keyboard
High-quality, award-winning built-in sounds
2 independent external MIDI zones + 1 internal MIDI zone
Transmits on 2 independent user selectable MIDI channels and receives on MIDI channel 1 only
Accepts remote setup change on any MIDI channel
Lightweight design for easy transportation
Sounds
Award-winning Grand Piano
Dual-Hardness Tine Electric Piano
FM Electric Piano
Ensemble Strings
Tone Wheel Organ read less
Specs
Keyboard: 88-note fully weighted action
Controllers: Pitch ribbon, modulation ribbon, front panel control slider, continuous control pedal input, 1 dual footswitch input (for 2 pedals)
MIDI: Transmits on 2 channels, Receives on 1 channel. In & Out
Polyphony: 32-voice
Internal Programs: 32
1 Grand Piano 1 (Solo, beat tuned)
2 Grand Piano 2 (Ensemble tuned)
3 Stage Piano 1 (Solo, beat tuned)
4 Stage Piano 2 (Ensemble tuned)
5 Bright Piano
6 Sustain Piano
7 Piano and Strings 1
8 Piano and Strings 2
9 Tack Piano
10 Tight Electric Grand
11 Bright Electric Grand
12 Warm Electric Grand
13 Classic Electric Piano
14 Digital Electric Grand
15 Dyno Electric Piano
16 Hard Dyno Electric Piano
17 Tremolo Digital E. Piano
18 Stereo Hard E. Piano
19 Digital Electric Piano
20 Digital E. Piano & String Pad
21 Rock Organ 1
22 Rock Organ 2
23 Ballad Organ 1
24 Ballad Organ 2
25 Percussion Organ
26 Organ and Piano
27 Fast Strings 1
28 Fast Strings 2
29 Touch Strings
30 Stereo Slow Strings
31 Stereo Slow String Pad
32 Slow Digital Pad
Effects: 9 preset effects, featuring 8 different reverbs, plus chorus, with separate controllable wet/dry levels for reverb and chorus components.
Outputs: 2 Outputs (1/4 in. jack Left/Mono and Right), Stereo headphone out
MIDI Setups: 32 user programmable MIDI setups, each with 2 independent zones
Power: 12V DC external power supply
Includes a single switch sustain pedal
Dimensions: 54.8 x 14 x 4.8 in. (138 x 36 x 11 cm)
Weight: 52 lbs. (23.6 kg)
Controllers: Pitch ribbon, modulation ribbon, front panel control slider, continuous control pedal input, 1 dual footswitch input (for 2 pedals)
MIDI: Transmits on 2 channels, Receives on 1 channel. In & Out
Polyphony: 32-voice
Internal Programs: 32
1 Grand Piano 1 (Solo, beat tuned)
2 Grand Piano 2 (Ensemble tuned)
3 Stage Piano 1 (Solo, beat tuned)
4 Stage Piano 2 (Ensemble tuned)
5 Bright Piano
6 Sustain Piano
7 Piano and Strings 1
8 Piano and Strings 2
9 Tack Piano
10 Tight Electric Grand
11 Bright Electric Grand
12 Warm Electric Grand
13 Classic Electric Piano
14 Digital Electric Grand
15 Dyno Electric Piano
16 Hard Dyno Electric Piano
17 Tremolo Digital E. Piano
18 Stereo Hard E. Piano
19 Digital Electric Piano
20 Digital E. Piano & String Pad
21 Rock Organ 1
22 Rock Organ 2
23 Ballad Organ 1
24 Ballad Organ 2
25 Percussion Organ
26 Organ and Piano
27 Fast Strings 1
28 Fast Strings 2
29 Touch Strings
30 Stereo Slow Strings
31 Stereo Slow String Pad
32 Slow Digital Pad
Effects: 9 preset effects, featuring 8 different reverbs, plus chorus, with separate controllable wet/dry levels for reverb and chorus components.
Outputs: 2 Outputs (1/4 in. jack Left/Mono and Right), Stereo headphone out
MIDI Setups: 32 user programmable MIDI setups, each with 2 independent zones
Power: 12V DC external power supply
Includes a single switch sustain pedal
Dimensions: 54.8 x 14 x 4.8 in. (138 x 36 x 11 cm)
Weight: 52 lbs. (23.6 kg)
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://kurzweil.com/support/
Web: https://kurzweil.com/support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(291 ratings)
Submitted January 12, 2006 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Unpack and Play"
I love this board, and I will have it a long time. I will supplement it with a better organ, though, This instrument would be perfect for me if 1) the organs were a little better, and 2) it was easier to program and set parameters. I have always loved Kurzweils, and wanted to own one since my cousin played one years ago. In the past they were too expensive for me, but now they are priced where most musicians can afford them. If I lost this keyboard, I would no doubt get another one as soon as the insurance paid off!
Sound
The piano sounds are top-notch, the strings are good, but all ensemble (I like some solo sounds), and the ballad organ is very good. The rock organ is pretty good, but not if you are looking for a B3 sound; the perc organ is not for me. The electric piano sounds are very nice, especially when cutting through the competing sounds of a band. Overall, the sound is a very good, although this is not to be confused with a dedicated organ--more a piano with some organ sounds.
Features
A single sustain pedal came with it, but a double pedal (with full sostenuto...ok, spell it however you like) is available for $30--and will worth it! The most useful features are its presets: 32 of them. Besides them, the rest of the options are darned difficult to figure out. It needs a good volume pedal; I have tried 3 so far, and none of them have worked. I am still looking for a usable volume pedal so I don't… read more have to work the lever. The overall look is beautiful and professional.
Quality
This is a solid, beautiful piano/controller. It looks, feels, and sounds professional. It seems to be rugged, because minor drops and spills haven't hurt it at all. Two years of regular use later, and I still think it looks and sounds like new.
Value
At about $900, it is a great deal. It should come with some type of cover, though.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't had any problems, so I haven't needed to contact the company. Although if I don't find a usable volume pedal soon, I will be calling them and getting loud!
The Wow Factor
There is something kool 'bout the Kurzweil name--it has cache. It looks good with my Korgs on stage, and I get lots of comments about it from musicians and non-musicians alike. It just looks "pro".
Musical Background:
Active Musician, Band Director
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Praise and Worship read less
Sound
The piano sounds are top-notch, the strings are good, but all ensemble (I like some solo sounds), and the ballad organ is very good. The rock organ is pretty good, but not if you are looking for a B3 sound; the perc organ is not for me. The electric piano sounds are very nice, especially when cutting through the competing sounds of a band. Overall, the sound is a very good, although this is not to be confused with a dedicated organ--more a piano with some organ sounds.
Features
A single sustain pedal came with it, but a double pedal (with full sostenuto...ok, spell it however you like) is available for $30--and will worth it! The most useful features are its presets: 32 of them. Besides them, the rest of the options are darned difficult to figure out. It needs a good volume pedal; I have tried 3 so far, and none of them have worked. I am still looking for a usable volume pedal so I don't… read more have to work the lever. The overall look is beautiful and professional.
Quality
This is a solid, beautiful piano/controller. It looks, feels, and sounds professional. It seems to be rugged, because minor drops and spills haven't hurt it at all. Two years of regular use later, and I still think it looks and sounds like new.
Value
At about $900, it is a great deal. It should come with some type of cover, though.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't had any problems, so I haven't needed to contact the company. Although if I don't find a usable volume pedal soon, I will be calling them and getting loud!
The Wow Factor
There is something kool 'bout the Kurzweil name--it has cache. It looks good with my Korgs on stage, and I get lots of comments about it from musicians and non-musicians alike. It just looks "pro".
Musical Background:
Active Musician, Band Director
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Praise and Worship read less
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