Alesis How the K2661 Works, How to Use This Manual, Do I Have Everything?, Accessory Files

Introduction

How the K2661 Works

How the K2661 Works

The K2661 integrates three MIDI-driven components: a MIDI controller (the keyboard, or an external MIDI controller, a sound engine, and a global effects processor (KDFX). The sound engine responds to the MIDI events generated by the MIDI controller, and turns them into sounds that are processed within the variable architecture of the algorithms—or by oscillators for KB3 programs. The resulting sound can then be routed through KDFX and to the audio outputs.

How to Use This Manual

This manual describes how to connect and power up your K2661, getting around the front panel, and a brief description of the operating modes. For information on editing and advanced programming features, refer to the Musician’s Guide and Musician’s Reference (provided on the CD-ROM).

When manual text appears in boldface italic (like this), you’ll find it described in the Glossary in the Musician’s Reference. Only the first one or two occurrences of these words are highlighted. The Musician’s Reference also contains brief descriptions of the K2661’s major operating features, and all sorts of useful lists—programs, keymaps, algorithms, effects, control sources, as well as complete specifications for the K2661.

The best way to read this manual is with your K2661 in front of you. By trying the examples we give to illustrate various functions, you can get a quick understanding of the basics, then move on to the more advanced features.

Do I Have Everything?

Your K2661 shipping carton should include the following in addition to your instrument:

•Power cable

•Sustain pedal

•Getting Started manual

•SmartMedia card

•Compact disc with documentation and accessory files

•Warranty card

If you don’t have all of these components, please call your Kurzweil/Young Chang dealer.

The Accessory Files

The accessory files included with your K2661 (on SmartMedia and Compact Disc) include the following. Additional files may be included; see the appropriate README files for these.

K2661 Base ROM Objects

These provide a backup of the ROM Objects installed in your K2661 at the factory.

You will not normally need to use these, however you should keep them in a safe place in case you need to reinstall this version of the operating system. For example, if you have installed a newer version of the objects (we make new versions available for download from our web site) and you encounter any problems, you might need to go back and install the version on SmartMedia and Compact Disc.

OBJKB contains all of the objects in a stock K2661 without sampling. OBJKL contains the Live Mode objects, which are included in a unit with the sampling option installed.

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