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Downloads and support materials maintained here as a courtesy to owners.

OVERVIEW

Take control of your rig with the Kurzweil KM88, a desktop driven, 4-zone MIDI controller.

PERFORMANCE

88-Note RPHA

Express yourself on the 88-note, fully weighted Real Piano Hammer-Action keys. Tailor the KM88 output response to best suit your sound source and playing style via 7 selectable key velocity maps.

4-Zones

Create custom split and layer combinations with up to 4 independent zones, each with its own controller assignments. Store each configuration as its own “Multi” for easy recall.

Multi Recall

Navigate through your user Multis via the programmable front panel switches.

Chord Triggers

Create up to 8-note chords that can be triggered from any single key on the keyboard.

CONTROLS

Joystick

Pitch and modulation* control on an XY Joystick (*programmable).

Programmable Front Panel Controls

Programmable slider and six buttons permit custom controls such as volume, transposition, multi switching, zone muting and more.

MMC

Assign front panel buttons to MMC Play/Stop and remotely control your DAW transport.

Programmable Pedals

The KM88 offers two switch pedal and one continuous controller pedal input – all user-programmable.

USER INTERFACE

Desktop Editor

Create custom Multi combinations comprised of up to 4 zones, program change, key range and controller mapping.

Virtual Controllers

Expand your control with the KM88’s host of virtual controllers – 9 sliders, 9 knobs and 9 switches per zone!

Compatibility

Cross-platform compatibility for Windows and Mac OSX.

SPECS

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Keyboard:
88-key, fully-weighted action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys (RPHA)
Factory Multis: 8
User Multis: 120
Multi Zones 4
Controllers: 1 pitch/modulation joystick
1 slider
6 switch buttons
2 switch pedal inputs*
1 continuous control pedal input*
(*pedals sold separately)
Software Editor: External editor for Mac OSX and Windows PC
MIDI OUT
USB: Type B
Included: Cubase LE, USB cable, music stand
Height: (4.9″) (12.4 cm)
Depth: (12.5″) (31.7 cm)
Length: (54.5″) (138.5 cm)
Weight: (38.6 lb) (17.5 kg)
Power: USB-powered
External Power Supply, 5VDC 1.5A (sold separately)
Auto-power off (power saving technology)

IMAGES

FAQs

DOWNLOADS

USER MANUALS

KM88 Owner’s Manual – 545 KB
2020-10-2

KM88 Editor User’s Manual – 18 MB
2020-10-2

KM88 Benutzerhandbuch (German) – 2 MB
2024-6-12

SOFTWARE EDITOR

KM88 Desktop Editor [Mac] – 14.7MB
Editor V1.0.25 and Firmware V1.1.3
(Requires: Mac version 10.12.0 or greater)

KM88 Desktop Editor [PC] – 13MB
Editor V1.0.25 and Firmware V1.1.3
(Requires: Windows 10 version 1809 or greater)

SUPPORT

Contact Pre-Sales

Do you have questions you need answered before you buy?

Product Registration

Register your new product with your local distributor.

Contact Distributor Support

Do you have questions about the use or application of your Kurzweil product?

Contact Service/Repair

Needing repair? Need to locate a local authorized service center? obtain parts?

Authorized Repair Facilities

Locate a Kurzweil repair facility near you.