Digital Piano Kurzweil Artis Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Digital Piano Kurzweil Artis Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Kurzweil Music Systems is an American company that produces electronic musical instruments. It was founded in 1982 by instrumental musician Stevie Wonder, multifaceted (inventor, musician, entrepreneur, writer, and scientist) Raymond Kurzweil, and software developer Bruce Cichowlas.

Among its models of stage pianos, we have the Kurzweil Artis 7 with a price of €1300 approximately, we have a great musical instrument with many functions and features that make it a very interesting digital piano, which has the following characteristics:

  • 88-Key Stage-Piano with weighted keys and Hammer Action (The weight of the keys on an acoustic piano that digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of a real acoustic piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. This is a different concept of sensitivity on the keyboard that serves to regulate the volume of the note. But a hammer action keyboard always has sensitivity on the keys.) (Fatar TP100 Keyboard)
  • 128-Voice polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.)
  • 256 Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
  • 256 MB Sound with hight quality
  • Split (Split the keyboard into two different instruments) with 4 zones
  • Layering
  • 16 Effects as reverb (Reverberation effect which is a reflection effect of the sound), chorus, …
  • Controller: 9 Sliders with 9 buttons
  • Master EQ (Refers to the master equalizer that allows you to adjust the parameters of the mix of sounds that come out of your speakers.)/span>
  • pitch bend (Functionality that changes the sound wave of what you play and then returns to its original state) and modulations wheel
  • LCD Display
  • Stereo headphone output and stereo line-input 3.5 mm mini-Jack
  • USB
  • Standar midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) I/O
  • 2x switch-pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.)s
  • 1x sustain pedal
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1385 x 395 x 140 mm and a weight of 21 kg
  • Sustain pedal included

Digital Piano Kurzweil Artis Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Now that we’ve listed and described the features of this digital piano there’s no better than taking a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Kurzweil Artis and you can hear the different sounds of this piano.

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Now let’s compare the Kurzweil Artis with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.

Kurzweil Artis vs Kurzweil SP6

The digital piano Kurzweil Artis is usually about 760 € more expensive than Kurzweil SP6.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

Kurzweil Artis

Kurzweil SP6

  • 88-Key Stage-Piano with weighted keys and hammer action (Fatar TP100 Keyboard)
  • 128-Voice polyphony
  • 256 Sounds
  • 256 MB Sound with hight quality
  • Split with 4 zones
  • Layering
  • 16 Effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Controller: 9 Sliders with 9 buttons
  • Master EQ/span>
  • Pitch bend and modulations wheel
  • LCD Display
  • Stereo headphone output and stereo line-input 3.5 mm mini-Jack
  • USB
  • Standar MIDI I/O
  • 2x switch-pedals
  • 1x sustain pedal
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1385 x 395 x 140 mm and a weight of 21 kg
  • Sustain pedal included
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Velocity sensitive (Medeli K6)
  • 128-Voice polyphony with dynamic allocation
  • 130 Factory sounds
  • 1024 User programs
  • 1024 User multis
  • Sound generation: VAST – Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology
  • KB3 – ToneReal Emulation
  • VA1 – Oscillators with Anti-Aliasing and Power-Shaping as well as DSP processing from the VA1 concept synthesizer by Kurzweil
  • 4 zones layering function
  • 4 zones split function
  • memory slots for factory programs: 256
  • 5 Favorites
  • 100% Compatible with Forte SE programs
  • Compatible with Forte and PC3 family programs (with limited restrictions)
  • Extensive effects section
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels
  • Four Continuous controllers with multiple occupancy
  • Tap Tempo control
  • Two Inputs for double shift pedals (support for two shift functions and half damper operation)
  • 1 Connection for foot still
  • Analogue outputs: 2x balanced
  • 6.35 mm Jack (32 bit D/A converter)
  • Standar MIDI in/out and USB to HOST
  • Two USB ports
  • Editor applications: External editors for Mac OS X
  • Windows PC and iOS devices
  • Free operating system updates: OS update via USB
  • Monochrome LCD screen
  • USB device
  • Sustain pedal included
  • USB cable included
  • Self-adhesive feet
  • Dimensions 133.3 x 38.1 x 14.6 cm and a weight of 12.36 k

And below a video of the Kurzweil SP6

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Kurzweil SP6 review

Kurzweil Artis vs Kurzweil Forte SE

The digital piano Kurzweil Artis is usually about 190 € cheaper than Kurzweil Forte SE.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

Kurzweil Artis

Kurzweil Forte SE

  • 88-Key Stage-Piano with weighted keys and hammer action (Fatar TP100 Keyboard)
  • 128-Voice polyphony
  • 256 Sounds
  • 256 MB Sound with hight quality
  • Split with 4 zones
  • Layering
  • 16 Effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Controller: 9 Sliders with 9 buttons
  • Master EQ/span>
  • Pitch bend and modulations wheel
  • LCD Display
  • Stereo headphone output and stereo line-input 3.5 mm mini-Jack
  • USB
  • Standar MIDI I/O
  • 2x switch-pedals
  • 1x sustain pedal
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1385 x 395 x 140 mm and a weight of 21 kg
  • Sustain pedal included
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action and Velocity sensitive (Fatar TP100LR keyboard)
  • 128 Voice polyphony
  • 512 Sounds
  • 182 Multis
  • 2 GB Flash
  • Layering
  • 188 MB Memory for user samples and loops
  • 1024 User programs
  • Split with 86 zones
  • 32 Effects like reverb, delay, chorus
  • V.A.S.T. editing
  • 8 Arpeggiators
  • Controller: 9 slider with 9 buttons
  • Master EQ
  • LC Screen
  • 2x 6.3 mm jack line out balanced
  • headphone output
  • Stereo line input with mini Jack type
  • Connectors for 2 switch pedals and 1 sustain pedal
  • 1x sustain pedal included
  • Standar MIDI IN/OUT
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 124.2 x 38.6 x 13.2 cm and a weight of 18.5 kg

And below a video of the Kurzweil Forte SE

Kurzweil Artis vs Roland FP 90

The digital piano Kurzweil Artis is usually about 160 € more expensive than Roland FP 90.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

Kurzweil Artis

Roland FP 90

  • 88-Key Stage-Piano with weighted keys and hammer action (Fatar TP100 Keyboard)
  • 128-Voice polyphony
  • 256 Sounds
  • 256 MB Sound with hight quality
  • Split with 4 zones
  • Layering
  • 16 Effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Controller: 9 Sliders with 9 buttons
  • Master EQ/span>
  • Pitch bend and modulations wheel
  • LCD Display
  • Stereo headphone output and stereo line-input 3.5 mm mini-Jack
  • USB
  • Standar MIDI I/O
  • 2x switch-pedals
  • 1x sustain pedal
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1385 x 395 x 140 mm and a weight of 21 kg
  • Sustain pedal included
  • 88 Key digital piano with hammer action with a combination of wood elements and hard-wearing, modern composite materials
  • 384 voice poliphony
  • 350 sounds
  • Effects
  • Secuencer
  • Numerous additional tones to choose from, such as e-piano, strings, organs, and synthesizers, as well as 30 user registrations for your preferred settings (including layer and split settings)
  • Microphone input with vocal effects
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Standar MIDI IN/OUT
  • Line IN/OUT
  • Four speakers with excellent sound and enought power to play in small pubs
  • Sustain pedal included
  • Compatible with the optional RPU-3 triple pedaling unit
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1340 x 390 x 136 mm and a weight of 23.6 kg

And below a video of the Roland FP 90

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Roland FP 90 review

Kurzweil Artis vs Korg PA 1000

The digital piano Kurzweil Artis is usually about 9 € cheaper than Korg PA 1000, but with so little price difference this can vary.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

Kurzweil Artis

Korg PA 1000

  • 88-Key Stage-Piano with weighted keys and hammer action (Fatar TP100 Keyboard)
  • 128-Voice polyphony
  • 256 Sounds
  • 256 MB Sound with hight quality
  • Split with 4 zones
  • Layering
  • 16 Effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Controller: 9 Sliders with 9 buttons
  • Master EQ/span>
  • Pitch bend and modulations wheel
  • LCD Display
  • Stereo headphone output and stereo line-input 3.5 mm mini-Jack
  • USB
  • Standar MIDI I/O
  • 2x switch-pedals
  • 1x sustain pedal
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1385 x 395 x 140 mm and a weight of 21 kg
  • Sustain pedal included
  • Professional keyboard with 61 semi-weighted keys
  • 128-voice polyphony
  • EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded)
  • Resonance Filters
  • 3-band equalizer for each sound
  • Defined Nuance Control (DNC)
  • More than 1,750 factory sounds, including 2 multilayer stereo pianos with damper and body resonance
  • GM/XG sound sets and 107 drum kits
  • More than 430 factory styles
  • Digital handles /li>
  • 300MB compressed PCM user memory
  • 148 types of master effects
  • MP3 and MP3 compatible+G
  • TFT Display
  • 16-track backup sequencer
  • Letters screen
  • 4 assignable pads
  • Micro-SD card slot
  • receiver/recorder MP3
  • Metronome
  • Transposer
  • 960MB internal memory
  • Headphone output
  • 1 RCA video output
  • Standar MIDI input/output
  • USB to host
  • USB to device
  • Sustain pedal input
  • Jack for customizable pedal
  • 2speaker of 33W system
  • Dimensions: 1.030 x 378,3 x 133mm (width x depth x height) and a weight of 10.75kg
  • Weight: 10.75kg

And below a video of the Korg PA 1000

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Korg PA 1000 review

Where to buy Kurzweil Artis

Amazon

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  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

 

Thomann

  • Free Shipping.
  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

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