Kurzweil SP88 Stage Piano
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88-key stage piano.
Overview
The New Lightweight Performance Pianos 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 (SP76 and SP88), plus an 88-note fully weighted action model (SP88X). 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 a user programmable software "spring," allowing the pitch to jump back to center or remain at the value where the finger lifts off the surface.… read more The Mod Ribbon also has the 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-key semi-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 (SP76 and SP88), plus an 88-note fully weighted action model (SP88X). 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 a user programmable software "spring," allowing the pitch to jump back to center or remain at the value where the finger lifts off the surface.… read more The Mod Ribbon also has the 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-key semi-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 semi-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 pedal
Dimensions
SP88: 53.3 x 11.5 x 3.54 in. (135.3 x 29.2 x 9cm)
Weight
SP88: 30 lbs. (13.6 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 pedal
Dimensions
SP88: 53.3 x 11.5 x 3.54 in. (135.3 x 29.2 x 9cm)
Weight
SP88: 30 lbs. (13.6 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 5 out of 5 stars.
(124 ratings)
Submitted October 15, 2007 by a customer from jhu.edu
"Great stage piano for less!"
Overall, this is a fantastic light-weight stage piano and the best in its class. I plan on keeping this for a long time and don't foresee any problems with it. I would highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a good semi-weighted stage piano or midi controller. The durability is incredible, so if you want to travel with your keyboard, that ought to cement this keyboard as your best option. The purple casing is very cool and the piano sounds are very good. You have no reason to not buy one of these at this price, so g ahead and get one now!
Sound
Most people would probably buy a stage piano for the piano sounds, and if that's what you want, that's what you get. There's not an incredible amount of variety, but the piano sounds are fantastic and the other sounds are pretty good too.
Features
There aren't as many features as a workstation or something, but for a stage piano/midi controller, the features are very good. The ribbons are awesome as a midi controller, much more fun to use than a wheel.
Ease of Use
The SP88 is very intuitive and very easy to play out of the box. The manual is well-written, so if you have any problems, you'll be able to figure them out quickly.
Quality
This keyboard is extremely durable and incredibly well made. I've heard of plenty of people who have spilled liquids in their SP88s and dropped them and not had… read more any problems. The casing is made of metal, so I think it will last a very long time.
Value
This is a VERY good buy and a better board than almost anything in its price range.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't had to deal with customer support since I haven't had any real problems with the keyboard, but based on the strength of the manual, I'd assume that they're doing a good job helping their customers.
The Wow Factor
The stylish purple casing is very attractive and sleek, though that's really about it as far as the aesthetic appeal goes. The screen isn't that incredible, but it works well, and that's the important thing.
Musical Background:
Classical Pianist, Keyboardist
Musical Style:
Classical, Jazz, Prog Rock read less
Sound
Most people would probably buy a stage piano for the piano sounds, and if that's what you want, that's what you get. There's not an incredible amount of variety, but the piano sounds are fantastic and the other sounds are pretty good too.
Features
There aren't as many features as a workstation or something, but for a stage piano/midi controller, the features are very good. The ribbons are awesome as a midi controller, much more fun to use than a wheel.
Ease of Use
The SP88 is very intuitive and very easy to play out of the box. The manual is well-written, so if you have any problems, you'll be able to figure them out quickly.
Quality
This keyboard is extremely durable and incredibly well made. I've heard of plenty of people who have spilled liquids in their SP88s and dropped them and not had… read more any problems. The casing is made of metal, so I think it will last a very long time.
Value
This is a VERY good buy and a better board than almost anything in its price range.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't had to deal with customer support since I haven't had any real problems with the keyboard, but based on the strength of the manual, I'd assume that they're doing a good job helping their customers.
The Wow Factor
The stylish purple casing is very attractive and sleek, though that's really about it as far as the aesthetic appeal goes. The screen isn't that incredible, but it works well, and that's the important thing.
Musical Background:
Classical Pianist, Keyboardist
Musical Style:
Classical, Jazz, Prog Rock read less
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