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Kurzweil KM88 MIDI Controller 88-Note Keyboard

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Kurzweil KM88 MIDI Controller 88-Note Keyboard
Key Features
  • 88 Real Piano Hammer-Action Keys
  • 7 Selectable Key Velocity Maps
  • 4 Independent Zones with Controllers
  • Six Programmable Front-Panel Switches
The Kurzweil KM88 MIDI Controller is a high-quality keyboard controller equipped with 88 fully weighted Real Piano Hammer-Action keys, well suited for professional musicians and producers. The front panel features six programmable buttons and a data slider, as well as a joystick for pitch and modulation. The rear panel offers two 1/4" switch pedal inputs and a 1/4" continuous controller input for an expression pedal. A 5-pin DIN MIDI output allows you to connect directly to hardware synthesizers, sequencers, or MIDI interfaces.
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Kurzweil KM88 Overview

The Kurzweil KM88 MIDI Controller is a high-quality keyboard controller equipped with 88 fully weighted Real Piano Hammer-Action keys, well suited for professional musicians and producers. The front panel features six programmable buttons and a data slider, as well as a joystick for pitch and modulation. The rear panel offers two 1/4" switch pedal inputs and a 1/4" continuous controller input for an expression pedal. A 5-pin DIN MIDI output allows you to connect directly to hardware synthesizers, sequencers, or MIDI interfaces.

The KM88 connects to a computer via the USB cable and works with free desktop editor software that allows you to quickly and easily create numerous multi combinations comprised of up to 4 zones including program change, key range, and controller mapping. Additionally, the software allows you to configure a host of virtual controllers per zone including 9 sliders, 9 knobs, and 9 switches. There are 8 factory multi settings and up to 120 User multis for custom setups.

The controller is USB bus powered, but it can also be powered by an optional DC power supply. The KM88 ships with a sustain pedal switch, a USB cable, and a music stand.

Performance
Keyboard
Express yourself on the 88-note, fully weighted Real Piano Hammer-Action keys. Tailor the KM88 output response to best suit your sound source and playing style via 7 selectable key velocity maps
4 Zones
Create custom split and layer combinations with up to 4 independent zones, each with its own controller assignments. Store each configuration as its own multi for easy recall
Multi Recall
Navigate through your user multis via the programmable front-panel switches
Chord Triggers
Create up to 8-note chords that can be triggered from any single key on the keyboard
Controls
Joystick
Pitch and modulation control on an XY Joystick (programmable)
Programmable Front Panel Controls
Programmable slider and six buttons permit custom controls such as volume, transposition, multi switching, zone muting and more
MMC
Assign front-panel buttons to MMC Play/Stop and remotely control your DAW transport
Programmable Pedals
The KM88 offers two switch pedal inputs and one continuous controller pedal input: all user-programmable
User Interface
Desktop Editor
Create custom multi combinations comprised of up to 4 zones with program change, key range, and controller mapping
Virtual Controllers
Expand your control with the KM88's host of virtual controllers: 9 sliders, 9 knobs, and 9 switches per zone
Compatibility
Cross-platform compatibility for Windows and Mac OSX

Kurzweil KM88 Specs

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No
Connectivity
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Packaging Info
Package Weight
45.55 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
57.25 x 16.25 x 8.5"

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