Bad Gear x Kurzweil K2000

Welcome to Bad Gear, show about world’s most-hated audio tools. Pantheon of synth creators is filled with strong personalities: one from space, one who started it all, boss, league of gentlemen who changed music forever but you still wanna with and - well - that guy, just to name few. Today, however, we are going to talk about K2000. This range of Synth/ROMpler/Sampler hybrids was originally brought to market in 1991 by Ray Kurzweil, completely overpowered mega brain who went from being Stevie Wonder ’s custom shop to looking forward to merging with AI by 2045. No one understands this. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Overview Kurzweil K2000 01:19 - Different Models, Sampling 01:41 - What Actual... ?!? (Samples) 02:17 - Keygroups 02:31 - Layers, Algorithms, Synth Architecture 02:59 - Sync, FM, Complex Signal Chains 03:13 - Filters 03:23 - Modulators, Fun, MIDI Control 03:48 - Problems with Aging Hardware 03:56 - Programs, Presets (No, We&Still Not Finished) 04:31 - FX Section 04:48 - Patches 05:08 - What Else? (Outputs, Sequencer, Thanks, Pricing) 05:48 - H*te Screen 06:12 - Jam 1 (Techno Preset Surfing) 07:13 - Jam 2 (Tracker Drum'n'Bass) 08:13 - Finale (90s Adventure Game OST) 08:46 - Verdict Playlist: | | #K2000 Original video: