Coker Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Does anyone have one of these, yet? According to the Kurzweil Facebook page, they are now shipping. Quote CA93, MODX8, YC88, K8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1203 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thomann and Musicstore (Germany) have them in stock: https://www.thomann.de/de/kurzweil_sp6.htm# https://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/Kurzweil-SP6/art-KEY0004692-000 Quote Nord Stage 2 76, Nord Electro 5D 73, Rhodes Mk2 73, Sequential Prophet 10 Rev4, Akai Miniak Synth, Roland JC 120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipogrito Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi, South Korea, Germany, UK are already selling it to customers. I was told that in the US it will be ready around the second week of December or so. US Stores are already taking pre-orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 But the question was: "Does anyone have one of these, yet?" Quote When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coker Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Synthroid, I understand what you are saying, and that is how I meant the question. The question could also have meant, does any retailer have them yet. I apologize for my ambiguity. What I REALLY meant was, has anyone tried it out yet and whats their report? Quote CA93, MODX8, YC88, K8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I don't think they've shipped yet in the US. David Weiser should have one soon, though. Quote Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2873822/Kurzweil_SP6 Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatoboy Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I got a notice from Sweetwater this morning the SP6's are now In-Stock folks ... Quote CP-50, YC 73, FP-80, PX5-S, NE-5d61, Kurzweil SP6, XK-3, CX-3, Hammond XK-3, Yamaha YUX Upright, '66 B3/Leslie 145/122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coker Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Now we need someone to check out the action and UI. Quote CA93, MODX8, YC88, K8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfume Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 In case anyone is interested... Just noticed that the SP6 manual is now up on Kurz's website. Controller functions over MIDI look pretty comprehensive for a slab at this price - maybe better than the Casio CX-5s and it dose have an expression input (and also two DUAL switch ped inputs) I wish that you could set velocity offsets per Multi but it dose offer 10 global options. Also a new OS update (16/11/2017)which improves velocity transisions for the piano programs. And they have added a new "KB3 Trigger Mode"-you can set to trigger from either the top or bottom key contact. Neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm not sure I understand Kurzweil's marketing; there seems to be a lot of overlap between this and the Artis SE. Or is the Artis SE on the way out? Quote gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yeah - I think there's a few issues here with Kurzweil... They have a user base that's heavily invested in the PC3K/A - many of which were upgraders from the PC3, and previous PC lines and they have tried to make transferring patches/"objects" possible for upgraders. Apparently this was also important when they released the Forte (which is different enough in form and function not be called the PC4?). They appear to acknowledge that giggers and home users don't need all the deep editing features of their top of line machines but want the sounds. So they do Artis and SP lines. Then I guess there are users where action is not a priority, so they meet another price point with SE models. And then I guess Kurz sees Casio selling a boatload of PX-5S keyboards due to good sound set, decent action, low weight and price around $1k. Well, there's no doubt Kurz can beat Casio on sounds - and with a plastic build + Medeli action they can do 27.25lbs and hit $1295 price mark. I hope it's a win for them. But yeah... it's not a nice neat line up. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfume Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 What is this Medeli action comparable with? I've never been interested in the previous SP line and never heard of this make of keybed. Has it got "previous." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 It is entirely possible that I will be replacing my venerable PX5S with the SP6. Personally I feel I am the target market for this. It takes everything I like about my PX5S, and wraps it in a better package with a lot of features I have come to wish the PX had. (forgetting the obvious expression pedal issue) Bringing so many of the function/parameter controls out from deep menus, where they live on the PX, is a winner for me. As is having status indicators ex. the Local Off/Keyboard transmit status immediately available and easy to see. Also, I like the zone on/off buttons on the front panel. The days of me lugging around something too much heavier than the PX or this new SP6 are long gone. Heck I just retired and sold my Roland FA08 and brought the PX back into my live rig for this reason. I don't get into wondering about what the companies are doing. If they produce something I like, that's all that matters. The SP6 is 11 lbs lighter than the Artis SE. That makes a difference to me. My PX5S is 11 lbs lighter than my old FA 08. Again, I can definitely feel the difference. Would I like a Roland RD2000, a Kawai VPC, Kronos 88, etc..? Of course. However, price and no roadies precludes that these days. It's too bad Casio has let the PX5S get this far without any significant updates. I wish they would have updated it when the focused on bringing the new 560s out with the control items we have been clamoring for. Again, I love my PX5S. TheSP6 seems, to me, to take my PX to the next level. Anyway, my very subjective take. Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 https://www.medeli.com.hk/ They are definitely going for the PX-5S with this model (IMHO). But I rarely see Kurzweil on showroom floors - they'll need to work on that, as I see Privias everywhere. I have no idea how the action on the SP6 will compare with Casio or Yamaha GHS, Fatar TP-100 or Roland Ivory Feel G. But I am eager to find out! Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg22 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 https://www.medeli.com.hk/ Their SP4200 stage piano looks exactly the same as Alesis Coda Pro. I'm pretty sure Alesis is just a repackaged Medeli SP4200, as well as Thomann SP4200 and probably many others. Hopefully someone who owns one of those DP's can chime in with a review of the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 You might be right. Would be great to confirm that the Coda Pro has the same action as SP6. Might be easier to find on a shop floor. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Also same as Kurzweil KA90. Quote Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The SP6 is more expensive than the PX5s. About $500.00 more. Quote "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 yes it is. Now. I woud expect it to be as it has more features. When the PX5s was new, and until recently, it was $999 most places. These things in the under $1500 range are right in my strike zone. Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I asked Dave Weiser about the difference between the SP6 and Artis SE, and he replied: The main pro of SP6 over the Artis SE: The Artis SE has been discontinued, the SP6 is just being released. The SP6 blows it away - which makes sense because the SP6 is based on the newer Forte SE platform. Newer better samples (piano, EP, Clav) plus more FX. The Artis is based on the older PC3 platform. The first shipment is arriving on the 4th and another at the end of the month. I believe the big retailers like Sweetwater have grabbed up the first batch. Quote gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coker Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 I wonder if Kurzweil could set up a showroom at their HQ in Waltham just as a place to try their various keyboards out before buying them at a retailer. Quote CA93, MODX8, YC88, K8.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 To me, it's a bit of a tough call between the SP6 and the Artis7. SP6 is $400 less, 13 ounces lighter, hammer action, 32 fx units (vs 16), more user programs/setups (1024 of each vs. 256), 2 GB sound set (vs what I believes is 256 mb), including better piano in particular (also including resonance, half-damper) But Artis7 has better screen interface, more editablity, more real-time controls (9 sliders + 6 switches vs. 4 knobs + 1 switch), dedicated EQ knobs, better quick patch selection (10 favorites vs 5, and main selection is done via what is essentially a 16 x 16 matrix vs. a 10 x 1 matrix with scrolling or keypad entry). The SP6 looks great and is really tempting, but I really like the 9 sliders of the Artis7 (incl. for clonewheel emulation), and the 16-bank + 16-button quick access to programs, and the screen which allows me to see names of which of my programs are currently assigned to the 16 buttons. Quote Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The SP6 is more expensive than the PX5s. About $500.00 more. Mike Martin stopped in the other day. $799 on the PX-5S is a holiday shopping season promotion. Goes up again after December 31. Unless, there's am update coming in 2018. which he has not suggested in any way. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Only 1199 euros! I Will seriously consider this one.... Quote Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 What keybed is in it? fatar to-40L? Quote Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 To me, it's a bit of a tough call between the SP6 and the Artis7. Valid comparison, for me, except one thing. Artis 7 is 76 semi-weighted keys. My main board for piano needs to be 88 weighted, which the SP6 is. Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 When Kurzweil releases the editor for the SP6 is when I'll make my decision. I'm hoping for full VAST and FX editing, but not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 What keybed is in it? fatar to-40L? No, a Medelli. TP40L would not have yielded a 27 lb final weight. That's TP100 territory, in the Fatar range. To me, it's a bit of a tough call between the SP6 and the Artis7. Valid comparison, for me, except one thing. Artis 7 is 76 semi-weighted keys. My main board for piano needs to be 88 weighted, which the SP6 is. Yes, that's a huge difference. But at least with the (admittedly hard to find) lighter springs on the Artis7, I find it surprisingly nicely playable for piano... and while it's certainly not nearly as good as a high quality hammer action, I actually prefer playing it to many of the hammer actions that are out there. So I'm not as dogmatic about needing a hammer action as I used to be. When Kurzweil releases the editor for the SP6 is when I'll make my decision. I'm hoping for full VAST and FX editing, but not holding my breath. Based on the chart on the Kurz web site, the Artis7 has full VAST editing via the free software editor, whereas the editor for the SP6 will not offer that. That's part of what I was referring to when I said the Artis7 has more editabiliy. Quote Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipogrito Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hi, The SP6 editor will offer full VAST editing capabilities. Regards, Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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