Kurzweil SP8 88-Key Stage Keyboard

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Extremely versatile and controllable, the Kurzweil SP8 stage keyboard contains a huge library of sounds and effects, plus 37 physical performance controls.

Overview

Built to Play. Master Your Stage.
Designed for performers who demand expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability, the SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil's legendary performance DNA in a powerful, streamlined instrument built for the modern stage.

Features:

- 88-note fully weighted graded hammer-action keyboard with adjustable velocity response for expressive piano feel
- Dynamic V.A.S.T. synthesis engine combines sample playback, sound design, and deep performance control
- 2 GB Flash-Play sound library with zero load times, 1,000 factory programs, and 200+ multis
- 256-voice polyphony supports complex layers, splits, and demanding performances
- KB3 ToneReal organ engine with real-time drawbar and rotary speaker controls
- Virtual Analog synthesis engine derived from Kurzweil's VA1 technology for authentic analog-style sounds
- Built-in 6-Operator FM engine with support for original FM SysEx file loading
- Kurzweil String Resonance technology enhances piano realism with natural harmonic response
- Professional effects suite featuring over 1,000 effect chains plus global EQ and compression
- Multi Mode with up to 5 controller zones for advanced splits, layers, and MIDI control setups
- 37 physical performance controls including assignable knobs, buttons, wheels, and pedal inputs
- Five independent arpeggiators, step sequencers, and MIDI sequence players for creative performance tools
- Bright high-resolution color LCD with category browsing, search,… read more favorites, and direct sound access
- Balanced 32-bit audio outputs, headphone output, and live audio input with onboard effects processing
- USB MIDI connectivity, USB file transfer, and dedicated editor software for Mac, Windows, and iPad

Specs

- Keyboard: 88-key, fully-weighted, 4-zone graded hammer-action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys (H1 Ivory GT)
- Display: 320 x 240 pixel high resolution color LCD with adjustable brightness
- Polyphony: 256 voice polyphony, dynamically allocated
- Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
- Architecture:
- Dynamic VAST: powerful synthesis engine.
- Sample Flash Memory: 2 GB factory samples
- Factory Programs: 1000
- User Programs: 4000+
- Factory Multis: 200+ (up to 5 independent controller zones)
- User Multis: 4000+
- Favorites: 396 (99 banks of 4 entries per bank)
- General MIDI: No
- Kurzweil String Resonance: Yes
- Global EQ/Compressor: Yes
- Effects:
- Controllers:
- MIDI CC Step Sequencers: 5 simultaneous
- Riffs: 5-per Multi
- Arpeggiators: 1-per Program, 5-per Multi
- Analog Outputs:
- Audio Inputs: One stereo 1/8" jack accepting line level signals.
- Headphones:
- MIDI: In, Out
- USB:
- Software Editors: External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iPad
- FREE OS Updates: OS updates via USB drive
- Included Accessories: Power cable
- Height: 4.92" (12.5 cm)
- Depth: 13.6" (34.5 cm)
- Length: 51.9" (132 cm)
- Weight: 31.97 lb (14.5 kg)
- Power: External power supply