Kurzweil SP8 Stage Keyboard

SP8 Stage Keyboard 

Built to Play. Master Your Stage. 
Designed for performers who demand expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability, the SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil’s legendary performance DNA in a powerful, streamlined instrument built for the modern stage. 
Built on Kurzweil’s legendary V.A.S.T. engine, the SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep synthesis, and intuitive hands-on control—giving you everything you need to command the moment. 

Inspiring Sounds, Instant Access 
At the heart of the SP8 is FlashPlay® technology, utilizing nearly 2 GB of premium instrument samples for lightning-fast response and uncompromising realism. From piano to synth, every sound is optimized to cut through the mix and respond naturally to your touch. 
German D, Triple Strike Piano
Classic tine electric pianos, clavinets, harpsichords, and celeste
Bells, glockenspiel, bowed and hit crotales
Vector Synthesis waveforms and classic Kurzweil textures
Updated sounds drawn from the K2700, K2088/61, PC4, and iconic Kurzweil instruments
1000 factory programs organized into 10 intuitive categories
Over 200 factory Multis for complex splits and layers
More than 4000 user locations to store your own Programs and Multis
Advanced sound engines expand your creative range even further:
KB3 ToneReal™ organ modeling, with front-panel knobs acting as drawbars
Classic 6-operator FM synthesis
KSR – Kurzweil String Resonance, for rich, realistic piano response
256 voices of polyphony for dense arrangements without note dropouts 

Performance-Ready Control 
The SP8 is built for players who need control—right now. Its 88-key fully weighted hammer-action keyboard delivers an authentic piano feel, while an extensive set of physical controllers keeps everything within reach.
5 assignable knobs with 3-position Shift (15 virtual knobs total)
5 assignable buttons with 3-position Shift (15 virtual buttons total)
Programmable Variation button
Pitch wheel and assignable modulation wheel
Tap Tempo with programmable tempo control
Dedicated Transpose buttons (semitone or octave)
For deeper performance control:
5-zone MIDI controller in Multi Mode for splits and layers
Arpeggiator, CC Sequencers, and Riffs, with dedicated front-panel buttons
Up to 5 simultaneous arpeggiators or CC sequences in Multi Mode
Built-in Riff and Metronome—always ready when you are 

Flexible Pedal and Audio Connectivity
The SP8 integrates seamlessly into any stage or studio setup.
Audio input with FX (stereo pair via 1/8” cable) for line, instrument, or mic sources
Two assignable switch pedal jacks, supporting up to four switch pedals
Half-damper pedal support for expressive piano techniques
One assignable continuous (CC) pedal jack for volume, wah, and more
Optional pedals available from your Kurzweil dealer:
KP-1 piano-style switch pedal
KP-1H half-damper pedal
CC-1 continuous control pedal

A True Kurzweil Stage Instrument
From authentic piano feel to deep synthesis power, from classic Kurzweil sounds to modern performance workflows, the SP8 is built for players who expect more from a stage keyboard.
Built to Play. Master Your Stage.

Kurzweil SP8 Stage Keyboard Features:
• 5 assignable knobs with 3-position Shift (15 virtual knobs total) 
• 5 assignable buttons with 3-position Shift (15 virtual buttons total) 
• Programmable Variation button 
• Pitch wheel and assignable modulation wheel
• Tap Tempo with programmable tempo control 
• Dedicated Transpose buttons (semitone or octave) 
• 5-zone MIDI controller in Multi Mode for splits and layers
• Arpeggiator, CC Sequencers, and Riffs, with dedicated front-panel buttons
• Up to 5 simultaneous arpeggiators or CC sequences in Multi Mode 

Specs:

Keyboard: 88-key, fully-weighted, 4-zone graded hammer-action with velocity sensitive adjustable keys (H1 Ivory GT) 
Display: 320 x 240 pixel high resolution color LCD with adjustable brightness 
Polyphony: 256 voice polyphony, dynamically allocated 
Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel) 
Architecture: 
- Dynamic VAST: powerful synthesis engine 
- Flash-Play sample playback 
- KB3 ToneReel Engine 
- 6-Operator FM Engine 
- VA1 Virtual Analog Oscillators + DSP 
Sample Flash Memory: 2 GB factory samples 
Factory Programs: 1000 
User Programs: 4000+ 
Factory Multis: 200+ (up to 5 independent controller zones) 
User Multis: 4000+ 
Favorites: 396 (99 banks of 4 entries per bank) 
General MIDI: No 
Kurzweil String Resonance: Yes 
Global EQ/Compressor: Yes 
Effects: Over 1000 complex effect chains, incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects – reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more 32 total FX units 
Controllers: 
- 1 pitch wheel
- 1 assignable modulation wheel
- 5 assignable knobs (15 virtual)
- 5 assignable buttons (15 virtual)
- 2 transpose switches
- Tap tempo button
- Dedicated Arp, RIFF and metronome controls
- *1 switch pedal inputs, supporting single/dual switch pedal or single half damper pedal
- *1 continuous control pedal inputs
- (*pedals sold separately) 
MIDI CC Step Sequencers: 5 simultaneous 
Riffs: 5-per Multi 
Arpeggiators: 1-per Program, 5-per Multi 
Analog Outputs: 
- Two (1 pair) 1/4″ balanced TRS analog (32-bit DACs) 
- Automatic mono switching 
- +21dBu maximum output 
- 50Ω balanced source impedance 
Audio Inputs: One stereo 1/8” jack accepting line level signals 
Headphones: 
- 1 back panel 1/4″ headphone output 
- 130mW into 32 ohm headphones 
MIDI: In, Out 
USB: 
- Complete MIDI functionality over USB 
- Play and control the SP8 with a USB MIDI controller (USB host functionality) 
- User Object file transfer to/from USB Flash Drive 
- Operating System updates from USB Flash Drive 
Software Editors: External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iPad 
FREE OS Updates: OS updates via USB drive 
Included Accessories: Power cable 
Height:        4.92” (12.5 cm) 
Depth: 13.6” (34.5 cm) 
Length: 51.9” (132 cm) 
Weight: 31.97 lb (14.5 kg) 
Power:        External power supply