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Kurzweil is an American music technology brand best known for high-end keyboards, synthesisers, and digital pianos, with a strong heritage in sound design and expressive playability. The company was founded in the 1980s by Ray Kurzweil, with an early focus on advanced sampling and realistic instrument emulation.
They’re particularly respected for their V.A.S.T. synthesis engine (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology), which allows deep sound shaping and complex signal paths, making Kurzweil instruments popular with professional players, composers, and studios. Their keyboards are often used for stage performance, film scoring, and serious production work, blending classic sounds with powerful modern synthesis.
For SynthForSale, Kurzweil sits firmly in the premium keyboard and synthesiser category — instruments built for musicians who value depth, realism, and long-term reliability over quick presets or trend-driven features.
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A controller is a device designed to control electronic instruments, software, and hardware without generating sound on its own. It sends performance and control data, allowing parameters such as notes, velocity, modulation, and automation to be played or adjusted in real time. Controllers are central to hands-on workflow, enabling expressive control in both studio production and live performance.
Keyboard refers to electronic keyboards used for playing, composing, and performing music, ranging from simple digital keyboards to advanced synthesizer-based instruments. On SynthForSale, keyboards include instruments designed for studio production, live performance, and home use, often featuring velocity-sensitive keys, built-in sounds, MIDI connectivity, and integration with computers and other hardware. They are commonly used across electronic, pop, ambient, film, and experimental music, and can function as standalone instruments or as controllers for software and modular setups.
A module is a self-contained unit designed to perform a specific function within a larger system. Modules are commonly used in modular and Eurorack setups, where each unit handles tasks such as sound generation, modulation, filtering, or control, allowing systems to be built and expanded piece by piece.
A piano is a keyboard instrument designed to produce expressive, full-range musical tones with dynamic response. In electronic and digital form, it is used to recreate acoustic piano sounds or provide playable keyboard parts for composition, performance, and recording. For example, a piano is often used to lay down chord progressions, melodic lines, or harmonic foundations that form the core of a track or arrangement.
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