Kurzweil Artis vs Kurzweil SP4-7
| Kurzweil Artis | Kurzweil SP4-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR) | 76-note, organ-length, semi-weighted action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys (Medeli KB76FPU) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 128 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 21 kg | 11 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1385 × 140 × 395 mm | 1108 × 86 × 289 mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2011 |
| Release month | 4 | 1 |
| USB to host | yes | yes |
| Discontinued | 1 | 1 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 76 |
| Pedals | 1 CC pedal input, 2 switch pedal inputs (dual jack) | CC pedal (expression/swell) input, CC pedal input, switch pedal input |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kurzweil SP4-7 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21 kg vs 11 kg).
- Choose the Kurzweil Artis if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Kurzweil Artis if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Kurzweil Artis · Kurzweil SP4-7. Rows with a highlighted background differ.