Used Kurzweil K2000 Should I get it?

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A friend of mine has just purchased an 88 key weighted Kurzweil 26oo I think he told me. His older K2000 is now for sale. Who has experience with this keyboard? Is it still cool or am I buying an obsolete piece of gear? I do not currently have a stand alone board. I have the M-AUDIO Keystation Pro and a slew of soft synths but would like the ability to have more "synthy" (Is that a word?) type stuff that is not CPU dependent.

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It depends on your definition of "absolete" and your way of working. If you rely on the on-board factory sounds, then yes, it's absolete... but then so is the K2600. However, if you are the type that likes to dig in, and program your own sounds, then the K2000 can do almost everything the K2600 can.

The VAST synthesis engine is still the most flexible synth engine on any workstation that you can get your hands on. In that regard none of the others have an upper hand on this technology.

So, the question you've got to ask yourself is what type of an instrument you're looking for. If you're looking for a plug'n'play instrument, then steer clear of any of the K2xxx series instruments. OTOH if you like to dig deep, and do your own original programming, it will provide you with years of enjoyment.
 
Good Info....
I do like to dig in. I am a computer programmer by trade. A musician by training. I think I will make the purchase. I can't wait to start learning more about creative synthesis.
 
Get it and join the club. There's a bunch of us who love the beastie. I have a K2500R and a K2600RS myself.
 
K2000 fan here. It's really fun to tweak. I might be amongst the few who actually like some the onboard sounds (the strange and bizarre presets, of course).
 
Cost?

How much do you have to pay for it?

You might wish to check Ebay for a K2500 which is several evolutionary stages further along than the K2000 and will not be obsolete for another decade or two.

The difference in cost might be well worth paying a few hundred dollars more for the K2500.

But, if you are only paying like $350 for the K2000, and it comes with a few CD's of Samples.... and programs(?), and you want to start getting your feet wet with creative synthesis... then you should get the K2000.

Upgrade yourself to the K2600 at a later date... or even the K3000 when it comes out, supposedly this Winter NAMM show.
 
Follow up. I got the beast for a trade of something I no longer wanted. I am barely scratching the surface I can tell but this is big phat phun
 
:D glad you've joined the circle... you might want to check out [www daut sonikmatter daught com] for Kurzweil specific stuff. We have a very active and helpful community over there.
 
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