Do I need the sampling option to get samples into the K2000?
Answer: No, you can get samples into the K2000 from a variety of sources.
1. You may load samples in from the floppy disk or a SCSI drive. (You must first install sample memory in the form of Mac style SIMMs modules. See the article on SIMMs for more information on this).
Kurzweil has released many disks of high quality samples for the K2000. Download the file K2000 Options and Accessories for the list.
The K2000 also reads Akai and Ensoniq samples from both floppy and SCSI and Roland samples from SCSI.
Many third party companies produce high quality samples for the K2000. Download the file for K2KDEV.TXT for a complete list with contact information.
2. The K2000 accepts the SDS (Sample Dump Standard) format allowing you to dump samples from other products into the K2000 via MIDI.
3. The K2000 also supports the SMDI (SCSI Musical Data Interchange) protocol allowing you to transfer samples to and from a computer over the SCSI port (additional software is required – also listed in K2KDEV.TXT).
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