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Technics KN6500 keyboard at NAMM
At winter NAMM 2001 in Anaheim, California, the new Technics SX KN 6500
keyboard added 60 new sounds, including 15 new soloist sounds, and 20 new
rhythms with 80 new rhythm variations for numerous musical combinations.
The keys and cabinet have been updated with a platinum finish.
Dynamic PCM preset sounds run the gamut of keyboard, string, wind,
brass and percussion instruments, many with multiple variations, all sampled
from live performances to ensure authentic sound. The keyboard features
several string samples including concert strings, which deliver a heavier
vibrato effect for classical musical pieces. The instrument also has 33
drum kits.
Included in the new SX-KN6500 are a powerful sound engine and PCM Sound
Source with a repertoire of over 1,000 instrument settings, which replicate
the instruments after which they are modeled. There's a "Soloist" setting
that expresses the fine details and nuances of the individual musical instruments.
Like the KN6000 the 6500 also puts vocal features at the artist's disposal.
For example, the Brass Simulator makes the human voice sound like a lead
trumpet and a built-in Vocal Harmonizer is also included.
The keyboard offers over 800 rhythm variations to complement almost any
musical style. Additionally, intros, endings, and fill-in variations can
give any piece a professional polish.
Aside from offering a palette of 1065 Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) preset
sounds, the SX-KN6500 gives users ability to manipulate sounds with a Time
Variant Filter and numerous other sound editing sound parameters. There's
also a 16-track, 40,000-note sequencer.
The SX-KN6500 also offers the added versatility of manual sequence
pads. With 114 patterns, users can take advantage of musical phrases and
sound effects from a trumpet fanfare to a drum roll to applause complementing
the musical performance. Customized patterns can be created and recorded.
The new Technics keyboard is backed by 66 watts of power. A 30-watt
subwoofer results in strong bass tones, the tweeters ar newly redirected.The
SX-KN6500's 61-note keyboard boasts a maximum of 64-note polyphony and
provides Initial Touch and After Touch. The keyboard's NX Sound format
ensures compatibility with previous Technics products, GM, GM2, and most
other industry software. Other features include enhanced DSP Effects, such
as Chorus and Reverb, which can be applied separately to Right 1, Right
2, Left and APC parts, or globally to all the parts being played.
Global and separate equalization can be used for creating studio-like
re-mixes, while a Real-Time Sound Controller lets the musician modify sound
filters, panning and other effects while performing.
The KN6500 features a large, wide-screen full-color LCD, which shows
information such as instrument groups, sound parameters, and drawbars on
one page. The musician can designate up to four "Favorites" pages, with
preferred sounds, rhythms, styles and menu shortcuts for future recall.
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