Kurzweil Artis vs Kurzweil SP5-8
| Kurzweil Artis | Kurzweil SP5-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR) | 88-key, fully-weighted graded hammer-action with velocity and pressure sensitive adjustable keys (LK40GH) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 861 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 21 kg | 21 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1385 × 140 × 395 mm | 1392 × 120 × 350 mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Release month | 4 | — |
| 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) | SW pedal 1 (sustain), SW pedal 2 (sostenuto), CC pedal (expression/swell) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kurzweil Artis if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Kurzweil SP5-8 if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 861).
Full spec sheets: Kurzweil Artis · Kurzweil SP5-8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.