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K2600R OverviewDiscontinued Model
Downloads and support materials maintained here as a courtesy to owners.
K2600R Features
| Models: |
K2600R: 3-space rackmount K2600RS: 3-space rackmount w/ sampling |
| Display: |
64 x 240 fluorescent backlit display |
| Polyphony: |
48 sample-playback voices (192 total oscillators) |
| Multitimbral Parts: |
16 MIDI channels (each can be a 32 layer deep program) |
| Architecture: |
V.A.S.T. - Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology with 60 DSP functions |
| ROM Programs: |
Over 450, plus thousands more on floppy and CDROM (both included) |
| Sound ROM: |
12 MB base ROM. Expandable to 44 MB via FOUR ROM expansion slots (see Options & Accessories tab) |
| Sample RAM: |
Up to 128 MB via non-composite 72 pin SIMMs (units sold in the USA come with 64MB) |
| Sequence / Program RAM: |
486KB user-programmable battery-backed RAM, expandable to 1.5 MB via PRAM upgrade kit. (see Options & Accessories tab) |
| Sequencer: |
Full-function 768 ppq sequencer with 16 song and 16 arrangement tracks. Offers pattern, linear, loop and step recording, cut/copy/paste, advanced 'groove' quantizing, event list editing and other powerful track editing tools. Sequences can be also triggered in real time from the keyboard. |
| KDFX: |
Powerful, flexible 5-stereo bus, 24-bit digital effects engine offering a wide range of time, frequency and dynamic based effects as well as effects chaining. |
| Triple Modular Processing: |
Triple Mode offers 126 sound shaping algorithms and in-series processing of VAST layers. |
| KB3 Drawbar Mode: |
Allows blending of nine harmonics per voice in real-time (full polyphony maintained at all times). KB3 Mode allows realistic tone wheel organ emulations and innovative, dynamic new timbres |
| Live Mode: |
Process any incoming signal via the optional analog or digital inputs with powerful V.A.S.T. synthesis functions and built in KDFX capabilities (requires sampling option, DMTi or DADAT-26). |
| Arpeggiator: |
Fully programmable arpeggiator featuring 7 different modes of operation and a host of features including the ability to sync to MIDI Beat Clock. |
| Waveform Editing: |
Full functional graphic sample editor with a host of sample editing tools (Sampling Option NOT required) |
| Sample Processing: |
Non-real-time DSP functions include time compression/expansion, pitch shifting, re-sampling, pasting samples on beats-per-minute timeline (Mix Beat), volume ramps, mix sample, and many other functions. Sample Processing DSP does not require the sampling option to be installed. |
| File Compatibility: |
Reads/Writes: Standard MIDI Files, AIFF, WAVE Reads: ISO-9660, Roland 700 series, Akai S900, S950, S1000, S1100, and S3000, Ensoniq EPS/ASR file formats. |
| AFMS File System: |
User-friendly cataloging and retrieval of individual objects. Powerful utilities including: file search, info about media/available space, disk macros, startup file applications, and more |
| Analog I/O: |
(8) balanced audio outs plus mix stereo pair -18 bit DAC's (can also be used as unbalanced).
600-ohm stereo headphone out.
With SMP-2X sampling option: Stereo 1/4 in. unbalanced analog hi-Z input (tip/ring/sleeve); two balanced lo-Z (XLR) inputs.
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| Digital I/O: |
With SMP-2X/R: 2 channels AES/EBU, SPDIF (via Optical and Coax) inputs and outputs.
With DMTi Digital Multitrack interface: 16-bit ADAT, TDIF, AES/EBU, SPDIF support.(requires (DIO-26 Digital I/O Option Card)
With DADAT-26 ADAT I/O Option Card : 8 channels of 24 bit 48kHz ADAT i/o
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| SCSI: |
Two external SCSI-1 25-pin connectors Internal SCSI Hard Drive optional (requires drive mounting kit and service installation) |
| FREE OS Updates: |
User-installed upgrades via 3.5 in. DOS-compatible diskette or SCSI. Software available for download from this web site. DOS compatibility required. |
K2600R Specifications
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K2600R |
| Height: |
(5.10") (13.00 cm) |
| Depth: |
(13.90") (35.40 cm) |
| Width: |
(16.90") (43.00 cm) |
| Weight: |
(24.65 lb.) (11.20 kg) |
| Power: |
Internal, user-switchable international AC power supply |
All specifications subject to change without notice.
K2600R Audio
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| Stereo Dynamic Piano ROM Option |
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| Vintage Electric Piano ROM Option |
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K2600R Options & Accessories
K2600R Downloads
User Manuals : The original K2600 Performance and Reference manuals are offered in two forms: "Complete" and "by Chapter" versions. Below these links you will also find additional links for newer addenda and supplemental guides.
Complete Manuals
Manuals by Chapter
Manual Addenda
ROM Option Supplements
Installation Guides:
K2600 v4.11 OS Update
To check the OS you currently have installed in your K2600, simply power the unit on, and in the bottom of the screen during boot, the 3 digit OS revision number (vX.XX) will be displayed.
What's New in v4.11 ?
Version 4.11 adds support for the DADAT-26 ADAT I/O Option Card. For complete information on features and operation please refer to the K2600 V4.11 User's Guide.
System Requirements
Files to Download
(Installation instructions and a software version history are included within the download.)
UNDERSTANDING OBJECT FILES :: IMPORTANT ::
To check the Object files you currently have installed in your K2600, go to the MASTER mode and look at what appears for Intonation Tables 18-23. You may or may not have entries for all 6 locations depending on your current ROM Block configuration.
All K2600 units have at least ONE Object file installed at all times, referred to as the "BASE ROM" object file. This file constitutes the basic factory object set found in all K2600 models.
If a K2600 has any of the 5 additional ROM Block Options (Orchestral, Contemporary, Stereo Dynamic Piano, Vintage Electric Piano and/or General MIDI) or the Sampling option added to it, then additional Object files must also be installed. These are referred to as "ROM OPTION" objects. (Once installed, these too will show up as separate Object Files in the Intonation Table listing).
Whenever updating your K2600 Objects :
- Be sure to install ALL necessary Object files that correspond to your units physical configuration, meaning Base objects as well as any applicable Option objects.
- Only install option object files for those options you have physically installed.
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CURRENT BASE ROM OBJECTS
The most recent set of Base Object files (v4) for the K2600 are a special set of factory programs and setups that are being called "The Best of V.A.S.T." (BOV). It gathers together 200 of the finest programs ever created for the K2000, K2500, and K2600 along with other useful objects such as "groove" setups.
Please read "System Requirements" before downloading and installing.
System Requirements for v4 (Best of VAST) Base Objects
IMPORTANT! Be aware that in installing the v4 (Best of VAST) Base Objects, you will be replacing the original K2600 Factory Presets with NEW Programs, Setups, ROM Songs, etc. If you do NOT wish to replace your original factory presets (or if you do not have BOTH the Orchestral ROM and the Contemporary ROM installed), then DO NOT USE these new v4 Objects. Instead continue to use the older v3.00 Base Objects.
NOTE: Since the Orchestral and Contemporary Objects are now included within the Best of VAST v4.04 base objects so there is no need to install those option files separately if you are going to use the v4.04 Base Objects.
Base Object Files
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CURRENT ROM OPTION OBJECTS
If your K2600 also has any optional ROM Blocks installed, and/or if you want to use Live Mode, you will need to install the corresponding Option Object File(s) to match. This is in addition to whatever Base Object file you choose to use. So for each additional ROM block you have physically installed you will need to download and install that corresponding Object file as well. Instructions on how to install your object files can be found in your manual as well as in the READ ME that accompanies the BASE Objects download files.
ROM OPTION OBJECT FILES
| ROM Option Object File |
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For Use With K26 That Has: |
| Orchestral (ROM 1)
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(v1.01) |
V3 Base Objects plus ROM 1 |
| Contemporary (ROM 2)
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V3 Base Objects plus ROM 2 |
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Stereo Dynamic Piano (ROM 3)
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(v1.01) |
V3 or v4 Base Objects plus ROM 3 |
| Vintage Electric Piano (ROM 4)
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(v1.01) |
V3 or v4 Base Objects plus ROM 4 |
| General MIDI (ROM 5)
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(v1.00) |
V4 OS plus ROM1 and ROM 5 |
| Live Mode
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(v1.01) |
Sampling Option |
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K2600 Compatibility Files
Below are links to all the various Compatibility files you may need for loading older K2 series model objects into your K2600 as well as the various General MIDI (GM) files that you may require if you wish to work with GM and do not have ROM 5 (the General MIDI ROM Block option).
NOTE: Instructions on using these files can be found in READ ME text documents that accompany each download
BACKWARDS COMPATIBILTY (Converter Files)
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DESCRIPTION |
| K2000 |
K26TOK2K.ZIP (2.0 Mb)
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Makes K2000 data useable within K26 |
| K2500 |
K26TOK25.ZIP (86 Kb)
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Makes K2500 data useable within K26 |
| K2600 v3 Base Objects |
K26V3COMPAT.ZIP (168 Kb)
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Makes K2600 v3 data useable within K26 v4 |
GENERAL MIDI COMPATIBILITY for OS v3.11 and earlier (unnecessary if you already have ROM 5)
| DESCRIPTION |
FILE |
| K2600 w/ NO Optional ROM Blocks |
K26GM1.ZIP (1.9 Mb)
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| K2600 w/ Orchestral ROM Block |
K26GMORC.ZIP (1.6 Mb)
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| K2600 w/ Orch. & Contemporary ROM Block |
K26GMFUL.ZIP (1.2 Mb)
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GENERAL MIDI COMPATIBILITY for OS V4.0 and later (unnecessary if you already have ROM 5)
| DESCRIPTION |
FILE |
| K2600 w/ NO Optional ROM Blocks |
GMV4BASE.ZIP (1.9 Mb)
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| K2600 w/ Orchestral ROM Block |
GMV4ORCH.ZIP (1.5 Mb)
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| K2600 w/ Orch. & Contemporary ROM Block |
GMV4OC.ZIP (1.2 Mb)
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