Kurzweil K2661 vs Kurzweil K2700
| Kurzweil K2661 | Kurzweil K2700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61-note unweighted synth-style keyboard with monophonic aftertouch | 88-key fully-weighted Italian hammer action (Fatar TP/40L) with velocity and channel aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes (monophonic aftertouch) | yes (channel aftertouch) |
| Polyphony | 48 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 600 | 1500 |
| Sound engine | — | Dynamic VAST with 32-layer Cascade mode, plus a 6-operator FM engine, VA1 virtual analog oscillators and the KB3 ToneReel organ engine |
| Effects | — | Over 1000 effect chains across 32 FX units (reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, rotary, compressors) plus a global master EQ/compressor |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | 16 velocity-sensitive pads (4 x 4 grid) |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 23.58 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1002 × 110 × 360 mm | 1295 × 394 × 140 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2004 | 2021 |
| Release month | 1 | — |
| USB to host | no | — |
| Discontinued | Yes | — |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Pedals | 4 foot switch pedal inputs, 2 CC pedal inputs | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kurzweil K2661 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (14.5 kg vs 23.58 kg).
- Choose the Kurzweil K2700 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (48 vs 256).
- Choose the Kurzweil K2700 if you want more variety of built-in voices (600 vs 1500).
Full spec sheets: Kurzweil K2661 · Kurzweil K2700. Rows with a highlighted background differ.