Musician’s Guide

K2600Musician’s Guide 1999 All rights reserved. Kurzweil is a product line of Young Chang Co.; V. A. S. T. is a registeredtrademark, and Kurzweil, K2600, K2500, and K2000 are trademarks of Young Chang Co. All otherproducts and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.Product features and speciÞcations are subject to change without notice.Part Number: 910330 Rev. A

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe user to the presence of uninsulated"dangerous voltage" within the product'senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERNO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELThe exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying the product.IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONSWARNING: When using electric products, basic precautions shouldalways be followed, including the following:1. Read all of the Safety and Installation Instructions and Explanationof Graphic Symbols before using the product.2. This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electriccurrent to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equippedwith a power supply cord having an equipment-groundingconductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into anappropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded inaccordance with all local codes and ordinances.DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-groundingconductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not modify theplug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have aproper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use anadaptor which defeats the function of the equipment-groundingconductor. If you are in doubt as to whether the product is properlygrounded, check with a qualified serviceman or electrician.3. WARNING: This product is equipped with an AC input voltageselector. The voltage selector has been factory set for the mainssupply voltage in the country where this unit was sold. Changingthe voltage selector may require the use of a different power supplycord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electricshock, refer servicing to qualified maintenance personnel.4. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub,washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimmingpool, or the like.5. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that isrecommended by the manufacturer.6. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier andspeakers or headphones, may be capable of producing soundlevels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate fora long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that isuncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in theears, you should consult an audiologist.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.The product should be located so that its location or position doesnot interfere with its proper ventilation.The product should be located away from heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.The product should be connected to a power supply only of the typedescribed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one bladewider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace yourobsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from theoutlet when left unused for a long period of time. When unpluggingthe power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but grasp it by theplug.Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are notspilled into the enclosure through openings.The product should be serviced by qualified service personnelwhen:A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product;C. The product has been exposed to rain;D. The product does not appear to be operating normally orexhibits a marked change in performance;E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in theuser maintenance instructions. All other servicing should bereferred to qualified service personnel.WARNING: Do not place objects on the product’s power supplycord, or place the product in a position where anyone could tripover, walk on, or roll anything over cords of any type. Do not allowthe product to rest on or be installed over cords of any type.Improper installations of this type create the possibility of a firehazard and/or personal injury.RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCEWARNING: Changes or modifications to this instrument not expresslyapproved by Young Chang could void your authority to operate theinstrument.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or otherequipment use only high quality shielded cables.NOTE: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This instrumentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or moreof the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the instrument and the receiver. Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the oneto which the receiver is connected. If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio/televisiontechnician for additional suggestions.NOTICEThis apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio InterferenceRegulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.AVISLe present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriquesdepassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de laclass B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectriqueedicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSii

Young Chang DistributorsContact the nearest Young Chang ofÞce listed below to locate your local Young Chang/ Kurzweil representative.Young Chang America, Inc.P.O. Box 99995Lakewood, WA 98499-0995Tel: (253) 589-3200Fax: (253) 984-0245Young Chang Co.178-55 Gajwa-DongSeo-Ku, Inchon, Korea 404-714Tel: 011-82-32-570-1380Fax: 011-82-32-570-1218Young Chang Akki Europe GmbHIndustriering 45D-41751 ViersenGermanyTel: 011-49-2162-4491Fax: 011-49-2162-41744Young Chang Canada Corp.250 Shields Court, Unit #11Markham, Ontario L3R 9W7Tel: (905) 948-8052Fax: (905) 948-8172iii

ContentsYoung Chang Distributors . iiiChapter 1IntroductionWelcome! . 1-1Overview of the K2600 . 1-2VAST Synthesis. 1-3KB3 Tone Wheel Emulation . 1-3How the K2600 Works . 1-4How to Use This Manual . 1-4Do I Have Everything? . 1-5The Accessory Disks . 1-5K2600 Base ROM Objects . 1-5K2600 General MIDI Compatibility . 1-5K2600 Demos . 1-6K2600 Farm & Extras . 1-6K2500 Compatibility . 1-7K2000 Compatibility . 1-7Chapter 2StartupQuick Startup Checklist . 2-1All Models. 2-1K2600R Owners Only . 2-1Start Jamming! . 2-2StartupÑthe Details. 2-2Before You Start. . 2-2Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord). 2-3Connecting MIDI. 2-4Connecting SCSI. 2-4Switching On the Power . 2-4Playing the Presets . 2-5Getting Around . 2-5Programs . 2-6Setups. 2-8Quick Access . 2-9The Other Modes. 2-10Software Upgrades. 2-10Chapter 3User Interface BasicsMode Selection. 3-2Mode Buttons. 3-2Navigation. 3-3The Display . 3-3Pages . 3-3The Top Line . 3-3The Bottom Line . 3-3The Soft Buttons . 3-3

K2600 Musician’s GuideThe Cursor Buttons. 3-4The MIDI LED . 3-4The Chan/bank Buttons . 3-4The Edit Button . 3-4Data Entry . 3-5The Alpha Wheel. 3-5The Plus/Minus Buttons. 3-5The Alphanumeric Pad . 3-5Double Button Presses. 3-6Intuitive Data Entry . 3-7Changing the Current Layer in Multi-Layer Programs. 3-7Search . 3-8Renaming Multiple Objects . 3-8Panel Play Feature (Rack Models) . 3-10Mixdown and MIDI Faders Pages . 3-10Mixdown Page. 3-10MIDI Faders Pages.3-11Quick Song Recording and Playback . 3-12Chapter 4The Operating ModesWhat the Modes Are . 4-1Selecting Modes. 4-1Nested Editors . 4-3Using the Modes. 4-3Program Mode. 4-3Setup Mode . 4-4Effects Mode . 4-4MIDI Mode. 4-4Master Mode. 4-4Song Mode . 4-5Disk Mode . 4-5Chapter 5Editing ConventionsIntroduction to Editing. 5-1WhatÕs an Object?. 5-1Object Type and ID. 5-2Saving and Naming . 5-3ROM Objects . 5-4RAM Objects . 5-5Keyboard Naming. 5-5Deleting Objects. 5-6Dependent Objects. 5-6Memory Banks. 5-6Saving and Loading FilesÑDisk Mode . 5-7Special Button Functions. 5-7vi

K2600 Musician’s GuideChapter 6Program Mode and the Program EditorBackground . 6-1VAST Program Structure. 6-2KB3 Program Structure. 6-4KB3 Mode . 6-4KB3 Channel . 6-4Playing KB3 Programs. 6-5KB3 Mode Buttons (Mute Buttons) . 6-6MIDI Control of KB3 Programs . 6-6The Program Mode Page. 6-9Program Names in Parentheses . 6-9Control Setup. 6-10The Soft Buttons in Program Mode . 6-10Editing VAST Programs .6-11Algorithm Basics . 6-12Common DSP Control Parameters . 6-14Initial Setting Parameters. 6-14Hard-wired Parameters. 6-14Programmable Parameters . 6-14Coarse Adjust. 6-15Fine Adjust . 6-15Key Tracking . 6-16Velocity Tracking . 6-16Source 1 (Src1). 6-16Source 2 (Src2). 6-16Summary of Common DSP Control Parameters . 6-17The Algorithm (ALG) Page. 6-17The LAYER Page. 6-19Low Key (LoKey) . 6-19High Key (HiKey) . 6-19Low Velocity (LoVel). 6-20High Velocity (HiVel). 6-20Pitch Bend Mode (PBMode) . 6-20Trigger (Trig) . 6-20Delay Control (DlyCtl) . 6-20Minimum Delay (MinDly), Maximum Delay (MaxDly) . 6-20Enable Sense (S). 6-21Opaque . 6-22Sustain Pedal (SusPdl). 6-22Sostenuto Pedal (SosPdl) . 6-22Freeze Pedal (FrzPdl). 6-22Ignore Release (IgnRel) . 6-22Hold Through Attack (ThrAtt). 6-22Hold Until Decay (TilDec) . 6-23The KEYMAP Page . 6-23Keymap. 6-23Transpose (Xpose) . 6-23Velocity Tracking (VelTrk). 6-24Sample Skipping (SmpSkp) . 6-24Stereo. 6-24Timbre Shift.

Contact the nearest Young Chang ofÞce listed below to locate your local Young Chang/ Kurzweil representative. Young Chang America, Inc. P.O. Box 99995 Lakewood, WA 98499-0995 Tel: (253) 589-3200 Fax: (253) 984-0245 Young Chang Co. 178-55 Gajwa-Dong Seo-Ku, Inchon, Korea 404-714 Tel: 011-82-32-570-1380 Fax: 011-82-32-570-1218 Young Chang Akki .