Kurzweil SP8 Stage Keyboard
Designed for performers who demand expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability, the Kurzweil SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil’s performance DNA in a streamlined instrument built for the modern stage. Powered by the legendary V.A.S.T. synthesis engine, the SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep sound design, and intuitive hands-on control—keeping the focus where it belongs: on the performance.
- V.A.S.T. synthesis engine with FlashPlay® technology and nearly 2 GB of premium samples
- German D Triple Strike Piano, electric pianos, clavinets, harpsichords, celeste, bells, and orchestral percussion
- Vector Synthesis waveforms and classic Kurzweil textures
- Updated sound set derived from the K2700, K2088/61, PC4, and legacy Kurzweil instruments
- 1,000 factory Programs across 10 categories, plus 200+ factory Multis
- 4,000+ user locations for custom Programs and Multis
- KB3 ToneReal™ organ modeling, 6-operator FM synthesis, and KSR string resonance
- 256-voice polyphony for complex arrangements
Performance-Ready Control
The SP8 is built for players who need immediate, tactile control on stage. An 88-key fully weighted hammer-action keyboard provides an authentic piano feel, while an extensive array of physical controls ensures fast adjustments without menu diving.
- 5 assignable knobs and 5 assignable buttons, each with 3-position Shift (15 virtual controls each)
- Programmable Variation button, pitch wheel, and assignable modulation wheel
- Tap Tempo with programmable tempo control and dedicated Transpose buttons
- 5-zone MIDI controller for splits and layers in Multi Mode
- Arpeggiator, CC Sequencers, and Riffs with dedicated front-panel access
- Up to five simultaneous arpeggiators or CC sequences in Multi Mode
- Built-in Riff player and Metronome
Flexible Pedal & Audio Connectivity
Designed to integrate smoothly into both stage and studio setups, the SP8 offers versatile audio and pedal connections to support expressive performance and external sources.
- Stereo audio input with effects via 1/8" connection for line, instrument, or microphone sources
- Two assignable switch pedal jacks supporting up to four switch pedals
- Half-damper pedal support for nuanced piano techniques
- One assignable continuous control pedal input for volume, wah, and other parameters
Original: $1,895.00
-70%$1,895.00
$568.50
Description
Designed for performers who demand expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability, the Kurzweil SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil’s performance DNA in a streamlined instrument built for the modern stage. Powered by the legendary V.A.S.T. synthesis engine, the SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep sound design, and intuitive hands-on control—keeping the focus where it belongs: on the performance.
- V.A.S.T. synthesis engine with FlashPlay® technology and nearly 2 GB of premium samples
- German D Triple Strike Piano, electric pianos, clavinets, harpsichords, celeste, bells, and orchestral percussion
- Vector Synthesis waveforms and classic Kurzweil textures
- Updated sound set derived from the K2700, K2088/61, PC4, and legacy Kurzweil instruments
- 1,000 factory Programs across 10 categories, plus 200+ factory Multis
- 4,000+ user locations for custom Programs and Multis
- KB3 ToneReal™ organ modeling, 6-operator FM synthesis, and KSR string resonance
- 256-voice polyphony for complex arrangements
Performance-Ready Control
The SP8 is built for players who need immediate, tactile control on stage. An 88-key fully weighted hammer-action keyboard provides an authentic piano feel, while an extensive array of physical controls ensures fast adjustments without menu diving.
- 5 assignable knobs and 5 assignable buttons, each with 3-position Shift (15 virtual controls each)
- Programmable Variation button, pitch wheel, and assignable modulation wheel
- Tap Tempo with programmable tempo control and dedicated Transpose buttons
- 5-zone MIDI controller for splits and layers in Multi Mode
- Arpeggiator, CC Sequencers, and Riffs with dedicated front-panel access
- Up to five simultaneous arpeggiators or CC sequences in Multi Mode
- Built-in Riff player and Metronome
Flexible Pedal & Audio Connectivity
Designed to integrate smoothly into both stage and studio setups, the SP8 offers versatile audio and pedal connections to support expressive performance and external sources.
- Stereo audio input with effects via 1/8" connection for line, instrument, or microphone sources
- Two assignable switch pedal jacks supporting up to four switch pedals
- Half-damper pedal support for nuanced piano techniques
- One assignable continuous control pedal input for volume, wah, and other parameters
