Kurzweil Artis vs Kurzweil SP4-8
| Kurzweil Artis | Kurzweil SP4-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR) | 88-note hammer-weighted action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys (Fatar TP/100LR) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 128 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 21 kg | 17.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1385 × 140 × 395 mm | 1400 × 140 × 330 mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2011 |
| Release month | 4 | 1 |
| USB to host | yes | yes |
| Discontinued | 1 | 1 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | 1 CC pedal input, 2 switch pedal inputs (dual jack) | CC pedal input, switch pedal input |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kurzweil SP4-8 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21 kg vs 17.7 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 SP4-8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.