352ProGear2007www.sweetwater.<strong>com</strong>Keyboards & Synths Call today! (800) 222-4700THE SWEETWATER DIFFERENCE — EXPERIENCE IT TODAY!HEAR AND EXPERIENCE THE FUSION!sweetwater.<strong>com</strong>//Fusion8HD$ 00 Ion 49-key Analog Model Syn ..........List $ 999 00 $ 599 97Fusion8HDFusion<strong>Sweetwater</strong>’s Exclusive FusionValue PackOnly an Alesis Fusion HD8 or HD6bought from <strong>Sweetwater</strong> <strong>com</strong>es withthese awesome extras. First, a customQuickStart Sheet guides you through yourAlesis Fusion KeyboardFusion, which is updated to the absolutelatest operating system and ROM soundware revision. WeWorkstations at a Glance:pre-install two 64MB FusionRAM memory cards to bringthe Fusion up to full capacity. Then, it’s loaded with 22• Powerful synth processoradditional banks of sounds including a <strong>Sweetwater</strong>-exclusive• Load from, save and record tobank of guitars, basses, strings, drums, and a speciallybuilt-in hard disktweaked piano, all programmed by our synth guru, DanielFisher! Fusion brings together six different synthesis types• Four integrated synthesis typesFusion6HDwith hard disk recording, sampling, effects, and MIDI/audio• Hundreds of additional sounds and sequencing! Along with its 32-track MIDI sequencer, Fusion can record eight tracks of 24-bit audio directly to its built-in 80GBsamples provided by <strong>Sweetwater</strong> hard drive. Fusion’s six synthesis types: Sampler, Drum, Analog Modeling, FM, Reed, and Wind modeling allow you to find the bestway to make every sound you desire. Multiple filter types with variable poles are used to emulate vintage analog synths. Unlike• 32-track MIDI sequencer built-in other workstations, the built-in Flash ROM sounds can be exchanged for other samples. The USB port allows you to drag newwith multi-channel digital audio sounds, songs, and arpeggiation patterns from your <strong>com</strong>puter. Available with 88 fully weighted keys or with 61 semi-weighted keys.playbackSpecs: 88-/61-key • Voices: variable up to 190 • 512 programs, 24 drum kits, 128 GM• 64MB ROM • 64MB/192MB RAM • In: 2 x TRS, 8 x TRS (HD recorder) • Out: 4 x•24-bit sampler with expandable“For those who’d love the chance to play and tweak on every TRS, headphone • Dig out: S/PDIF, ADAT, USB 2.0 • 56.4/30.4 lbs.memorykind of synth out there, Fusion is the bargain of the decade.The more you dig into Fusion the more you will find. ItsONLY $45/mo.ability to shape modulation routings with curves and tables is$Fusion8HD 88-key Workstation .............List $ 2999 1499 97the greatest thing since analog modules and patch cables.”00— Daniel Fisher, Director of Product OptimizationFusion6HD 61-key Workstation ..............List $ 2399 00 $ 999 97AndromedaAnalog Synthesizer withDSP EffectsAlesis’ Andromeda is a realanalog synth with a user interface that willQS8.2inspire your creativity, and enough knobs and buttons to64-voice Synthesizer with Effectssatisfy any analog freak. The Andromeda’s high-speed processor powers16-voice polyphony and 16-part multitimbral operation with two voltage-controlledGreat sounds, great keyboard action, and great value analog oscillators (with auto-tune) per voice. Each voice can be modulated by two filters and threehave always been the hallmarks of Alesis QS synths, and LFOs. Plus, three extra envelopes let you create sounds no other analog synth has achieved! The preset sounds arethe tradition continues with the QS8.2. It’s loaded with stunning, but don’t stop there, its real power emerges when you delve deeper into its architecture. The Andromedastunning pianos and keyboards, orchestral instruments, can also process external signals with its filters. A digital effects processor and a nasty analog distortion are built in.drum and percussion kits, and enough synth textures, With its 72 knobs and 144 buttons, you may never stop tweaking!basses, and leads to keep you busy for a while. Plus,ONLY $90/mo.Specs: 61/synth • Voices: 16 • 384 programs • In: 2 x 1/4" (audio), 3 x 1/4"a wide variety of fresh samples are available from$Andromeda 16-voice Analog Synth ........List $ 3499 2999 97(fi lter) • Out: 8 x TRS jacks, 4 x TS, headphone • MIDI I/O/T00the extensive QCard library. The QS8.2 has 88 fullyweighted hammer-action keys featuring both attack andrelease velocity. Alesis initially introduced the QS8 in Micron1996, and shattered the price barrier for professional Analog Modeling Synth88-note keyboards. Working musicians — and thosejust aspiring to work more — could suddenly afford a How did Alesis do it? They took the acclaimed ION virtualno-<strong>com</strong>promise instrument for a reasonable price. This analog synth engine, added three different sequencers,tradition continues with the QS6.2, which features 61 improved the resolution of controllers, and even droppedsynth-style keys with aftertouch. These are phenomenal in a stereo effects unit, and put it in an extremely affordablesynthesizers that deliver truly professional power and and portable package. The Micron’s 37 keys sense both attack and release velocity, making for some really creativeflexibility for stage and studio.envelope options. It offers continuously variable wave shapes, sync, and FM synthesis. The Micron is <strong>com</strong>patible withIon programs. Ion is a 49-key synthesizer with lots of real-time controllers. There are 17 filter types, many of themSpecs: 61-/88key • 64 voices • 512 patches • 16MB ROM • Out: 2 x TS,headphone • 18.5/48 lbs.modeled on classic synths from Moog, Oberheim, ARP, and Roland. Dual LFOs, sample/hold, and an arpeggiator allsync to MIDI clock for intense beat-induced modulation. A huge LCD screen makes editing easy.ONLY $24/mo.$QS82 88-key Synthesizer .................List $ 1499 799 97ONLY $12/mo.Specs: Micron 37-key • Voices: 64 • 1,000 Programs • In: 2 x TRS • Out:$ 00 2 x TRS, headphone Ion 49-key • Voices: 64 • 512 programs • In: 2 x TRS •Micron Analog Modeling Synth .............List $ 699 399 9700QS62 61-key Synthesizer ....................List 899 $ 499 97 Out: 4 x TRS, headdphone
Keyboards & Synthswww.sweetwater.<strong>com</strong> ProGear2007 353THE SWEETWATER DIFFERENCE — EXPERIENCE IT TODAY! (800) 222-4700Kurzweil K2600XWorkstationat a Glance:• Powerful synth workstation with48-note polyphony• 32-track sequencer• KDFX 4-stereo-bus digital effectsprocessor• Exclusive VAST (VariableArchitecture Synthesis Technology)programmable synthesiscapabilities• 88-key keyboard with amazinghammer-weighted action• Hundreds of ultra-realistic soundsonboardK266161-key Workstation withV.A.S.T. Synthesis and ADATOptical I/OK2661 61-key Workstation .............List $ 3328 00 $2995 97ONLY $90/mo.K2600X88-key Workstation with 32-track MIDI Sequencer and 4-stereo-bus Digital Effects ProcessorThe K2600 Series features the most powerful synthesis architecture on Earth: Kurzweil’s exclusive Variable ArchitectureSynthesis Technology. VAST shatters the boundaries of synthesis, giving you an astounding array of fully programmablecapabilities. The K2600 Series can also read WAV and AIFF files, plus samples from Roland, AKAI, and Ensoniq — to saynothing of the standard-setting <strong>Sweetwater</strong> Sound libraries (see below). The K Series also includes the KDFX 4-stereo-busdigital effects processor.The K2600 series has a built-in full-function 32-track sequencer that rivals software-based sequencers. As a MIDI controller,the 2600 series is equipped with a 600mm ribbon controller that’s programmable into three distinct zones or one longzone. And all the keyboards in the 2600 series boast improved action for even better action. The K2600X is an 88-keyfully weighted workstation with 48-note polyphony. The K2600XS adds sampling capabilities and digital I/O to the alreadyimpressive feature set of the K2600X. To ensure that the K2600 series will never be<strong>com</strong>e obsolete, Kurzweil utilizes Flash ROMso the user can easily update the OS via software downloads, plus installing more sampling RAM or new ROM blocks is easilyhandled by the user without a trip to the service department.Specs: K2600X 88-keys • 48 voices • 450 sounds • 30MB ROM • 64MB/128MB max RAM• Out: 10 x TRS, headphone • 55 lbs. K2600XS In: 2 x XLR/TRS • Dig I/O:AES/EBU, S/PDIF • 72 lbs.ONLY $138/mo.$K2600X 88-key Workstation ...................List $ 5106 4595 9700K2600XS 88-key Sampling Workstation .....List $ 5767 00 $ 5190 97Nord Lead 2XAnalog Modeling SynthesizerClavia redesigned the Nord Lead 2 with state-of-the-arthardware and more memory and created the NordLead 2X. They didn’t change the concept — or theSpecs: 61-key • Voices: 48 • 600 sounds • 32MB ROM • 1.5MB RAM • Out: sound, for that matter. They just updated the hardware6 x TRS, headphone • Dig out: ADAT, S/PDIF • 32lbs.to boost the amount of user-created sounds that canbe stored. Nord Leads have contributed with theircharacteristic sound on hit song after hit song. The<strong>Sweetwater</strong> Soundware works with all Kurzweil K2xxx instruments. Call your Sales Engineer today to order! Nord Lead 2X has the same powerful sound engine andspecifications as the Nord Lead 2, except for the newinternal memory that holds a huge amount of factorysounds and a lot of space for your own sounds. TheNord Lead 2X has a 4-octave velocity-sensitive keyboard,a unique wooden pitch stick, modulation wheel, 20voices of polyphony — very useful when creatinglayered sounds, “power pads,” awesome leads, andbooming basses — hundreds of presets, and crystalclear 24-bit DACs running at 96kHz. The rackmountNord Lead 2X Rack has 20-voice polyphony.Specs: 49/synth • Voices: 20 • 990 programs • Out: 4 x TS, headphone• MIDI I/O/TAmericanCD American Standard CD-ROM ................ List $ 199 99 $ 99 97Gigging musicians, this is theKurzweil you’ve wanted foryears! The K2661 bringsyou the pristine sound, theincredible V.A.S.T. synthesis architecture,and the phenomenal sound library of the K2600 series andadds even more functions. It all <strong>com</strong>es in a 61-synth-key format that weighs only32lbs! The K2661’s sound set can’t be beat. It contains the entire sound ROM of the K2600 plus Kurzweil’sorchestral and contemporary ROM options and a special General MIDI sound set.<strong>Sweetwater</strong> SoundwareIf you want to create music with astounding sounds, look no further than <strong>Sweetwater</strong> Soundware. <strong>Sweetwater</strong>’sexpertise in programming sounds for Kurzweil is proverbial: Our Ultimate Guitar CD was awarded an unprecedented20 out of 20 stars by Keyboard magazine!GuitarCD Ultimate Guitars Sample CD-ROM for Kurzweil ..................................................................................................................................... List $ 199 99 $99 97PianoCDv3 Piano CD-ROM .................................... List $ 199 99 $ 99 97 PocketB3 Hammond B-3 CD-ROM ........................ List $ 99 99 $ 49 97RSICD RSI Samples CD-ROM ......................... List $ 199 99 $ 99 97DrumCD Stereo Drums CD-ROM ........................ List $ 199 99 $ 99 97 ExoticCD Exotic Instruments CD-ROM ................. List $ 199 99 $ 99 97BombCD Indust/Techno/Synth CD-ROM ............... List $ 99 99 $ 49 97 ClassicCD Orchestral Sounds CD-ROM ................. List $ 199 99 $ 99 97Nord2X Analog Modeling Synth ...........List $ 1332 00 $999 97ONLY $30/mo.Nord2XR 20-voice Nord 2X Rack ............List $ 1082 00 $ 799 97