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Kurzweil SP 8

Kurzweil SKU KZ-SP8-BK

Virgin Musical Instruments Kurzweil

MAP $1,895.00

MSRP$2,274.00

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Designed for performers who demand expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability, the Kurzweil SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil’s performance DNA in a streamlined instrument built for the modern stage. Powered by the legendary V.A.S.T. synthesis engine, the SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep sound design, and intuitive hands-on control—keeping the focus where it belongs: on the performance.

V.A.S.T. synthesis engine with FlashPlay® technology and nearly 2 GB of premium samples
German D Triple Strike Piano, electric pianos, clavinets, harpsichords, celeste, bells, and orchestral percussion
Vector Synthesis waveforms and classic Kurzweil textures
Updated sound set derived from the K2700, K2088/61, PC4, and legacy Kurzweil instruments
1,000 factory Programs across 10 categories, plus 200+ factory Multis
4,000+ user locations for custom Programs and Multis
KB3 ToneReal™ organ modeling, 6-operator FM synthesis, and KSR string resonance
256-voice polyphony for complex arrangements

Performance-Ready Control

The SP8 is built for players who need immediate, tactile control on stage. An 88-key fully weighted hammer-action keyboard provides an authentic piano feel, while an extensive array of physical controls ensures fast adjustments without menu diving.

5 assignable knobs and 5 assignable buttons, each with 3-position Shift (15 virtual controls each)
Programmable Variation button, pitch wheel, and assignable modulation wheel
Tap Tempo with programmable tempo control and dedicated Transpose buttons
5-zone MIDI controller for splits and layers in Multi Mode
Arpeggiator, CC Sequencers, and Riffs with dedicated front-panel access
Up to five simultaneous arpeggiators or CC sequences in Multi Mode
Built-in Riff player and Metronome

Flexible Pedal & Audio Connectivity

Designed to integrate smoothly into both stage and studio setups, the SP8 offers versatile audio and pedal connections to support expressive performance and external sources.

Stereo audio input with effects via 1/8" connection for line, instrument, or microphone sources
Two assignable switch pedal jacks supporting up to four switch pedals
Half-damper pedal support for nuanced piano techniques
One assignable continuous control pedal input for volume, wah, and other parameters

SKU	KZ-SP8-BK
Model Name	SP8
Vendor	Kurzweil
Built In Speakers	No
Keys Weighted	Hammer Weighted
Number of Keys	88
MPN	SP8
Key Action	88-key fully weighted hammer-action
Programs/Presets	1,000 factory Programs
Voices of Polyphony	256 voices
Transpose Feature	Yes (semitone or octave)
Split Feature	Yes (via Multi Mode)
Layer Feature	Yes (via Multi Mode)
Number of MIDI Control Zones	5
Metronome	Yes (built-in)
Onboard Controllers	5 assignable knobs with 3-position Shift, 5 assignable buttons with 3-position Shift, Variation button, pitch wheel, assignable modulation wheel, Tap Tempo, Transpose buttons
Half-Damper Support	Yes
Audio Inputs	Stereo audio input with FX via 1/8" connection
Internal Storage Capacity	4,000+ user locations for Programs and Multis
Organ Models	KB3 ToneReal™ organ modeling
Drawbar Style	Physical knobs functioning as drawbars