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WK2000 MidEast Electronic Music Keyboard

Item #: 01IK1000003
Availability: Currently on Backorder
Price $1,095.00

Reviews
Imad
The best keyboard I ever bought. Great improvement over the WK2.

Maher
this is a vast improvement over the wk2.. good job!

Tony Hadad
I just bought this keyboard and couldn't be happier. The sound quality is the best i've ever heard. glad i traded in my Vega for this one. It is cheaper but so much better - thanks for making this type of instrument available.

DJ KD
The best arabic keyboard i ever had. better than yamaha, vega and all of them excellent!

Nasser A
I'm really happy with this keyboard. I never had a GEM keyboard before. Bought a ketron vega and it constantly broke down. This has great sounds/rhythms, especially the strings - really authentic. Much better. I definitely recommend it.

Ahmed
i'm a GEM fan , i've never seen keyboards such GEMs

Elie Azar
It's a verry cheaper keyboard in this type of keyboards. The other keyboard couldn't be better in sound quality and in price. thanks to GEM for making this type instrument so advance

HAGOP_ARTIN@xxxx.com
i BOUGHT IN 2003 AND ITS VERY GOOD SOUND. AND THE RYHTHMS ARE GOOD QUALITY. I THINK IT IS THE BEST IN THE MARKET

David
the top arabic keyboard, no question. you can't beat the quality and the price is the best. i can't believe they sell it for this but its great.

WA
Excellent keyboard. Professional, sounds natural (well done signal processing) and very capable/versatile. Certainly a good deal.

zizouchannelis@xxxx.fr
i love it! it's the easiest and the most professional arabic keyboard i've ever seen!!! you rock!!!

R.B.
Definitely worth the wait. I got mine after waiting almost 5 weeks for it. Can't beat the price and the quality is that of a $2000+ keyboard. The representative at Maqam was very knowledgeable and helpful. I had played on a WK2 and this is a huge improvement with very advanced features and controls. Makes you feel like a real PRO.

ZIAD zizouchannelis@xxxx.fr
WK2000 IS AMAZING!! MAQAM.COM IS THE BEST ARAB MUSIC SITE THAT I HAD EVER SEEN!! GOOD SERVICE!! FAST SHIPPING!! AND SPECIALLY MY KEYBOARD WK2000 IS THE BEST ORIENTAL KEYBOARD I'VE EVER SEEN. I'M A PROFESSIONAL KEYBOARD PLAYER (I USED TO HAVE MANY ROLAND KEYBOARDS IN THE PAST AND NEVER TRIED GEM KEYBOARDS) BUT I'M REALLY GLAD TO HAVE THIS PIECE OF ART UNDER MY FINGERS!! THANK YOU MAQAM!! THIS KEYBOARD IS MORE VALUABLE THAN I EXPECTED!! I'M IMPRESSED!!

habib mohamed
this is a nice piece of equipment does everything u want it to do. but kind of hard to use it.

chadi hamdan
i love it

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WK2000 MidEast Electronic Music Keyboard

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WK2000 MidEast Electronic Music Keyboard $ 1,095
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Product Details - WK2000 MidEast Electronic Music Keyboard
WK2000 MidEast is the latest, exclusive, feature-packed electronic music keyboard offering a vast array of high quality sounds, automatic accompaniments, built-in Arabic scales, an easy-to-operate user interface, and lively rhythms of Arabic, Greek, and Turkish music.

The WK2000 MidEast is a 16 part multi-timbral instrument with 32 notes polyphony. The internal sound library offers 480 PCM sounds, including 33 Middle Eastern sounds, 16 drumkits, and 3 Middle Eastern drumkits, resulting in rich and complex sound textures.

The WK2000 MidEast contains two digital processors with 22 reverbs and 22 effects. A range of carefully developed functions, including Arabic scales, is available in a special section, providing the ability to easily select and play the typical scales of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean music and provides unlimited freedom of expression.

The arranger section of the WK2000 MidEast contains 96 styles (64 Middle Eastern, 32 World) with 4 variations each, plus 8 user-programmable styles. Ten (10) different performances are assigned to each of the internal styles, allowing you to completely reconfigure the setting of the styles. A number of dedicated buttons for the direct selection of 16 sounds and 16 styles are available. These direct access memory locations provide quick access during play, particularly useful during live performances. Favorite configurations of sounds, effects, controls, MIDI channels, track status, styles, etc. can be stored in any of 63 general performances to be recalled instantly.

The WK2000 MidEast is equipped with a sequencer (SMF compatible) allowing you to record up to 7 Song Styles instantly, using any of the on-board sounds and styles. The built-in disk drive saves performances on floppy disks to create an unlimited library.

The optional vocal processor interface allows the voice to be processed through a connected microphone with the internal digital effects, 3 band EQ and a compressor. Up to 4 harmony lines can be added to your voice for extraordinary vocal real time harmonies. The digital sampling function allows you to create your own personalized sound palette by sampling any sound with the microphone or line input.



More details:


- Technical Specifications - Music Styles and Rhythms
- Middle Eastern Sounds  



Technical Specifications


Keyboard 61 keys with velocity sensitivity
Display LCD multifunction (neon backlit display), lyrics on display (2 lines, 24 characters each)
Arabic Scale 12 buttons (direct access), 4 memory buttons, cancel, store
Modes 3 real time sections (lower, upper1, upper2), monophonic mode, split (programmable)
Controls volume, pitch/modulation ball, Arabic scale keypad, 4 Arabic scale programmable memories, store/cancel Arabic scale memory, 16 direct style memories, style/song selection keypad, cursor/page, melody off, demo, single touch play, performance recall, function buttons (F1/F9), style/tempo lock, play all songs, upper 1, upper 2, lower, floppy disk, hard disk, sound selection keypad, octave -/+, transpose b/#, lyrics, vocal processor, rev/chorus, sustain, metronome, harmony, sampling (record, samples), 16 direct sound memories, enter, escape, dial
Sounds 480 PCM sounds, including 33 Middle Eastern sounds (see list below), 16 drumkits, and 3 Middle Eastern drumkits
Polyphony 32 notes maximum
Split programmable split
Digital Effects 22 reverb types + 22 effects, with separate sends
Harmony 8 types
Styles 96 automatic styles (see list below) plus 8 user programmable styles, x 4 variations (basic, intro, fill, end), 5 tracks (drums, bass, acc1, acc2, acc3)
Styles Controls Start/stop, intro, ending, fill in a <, fill in <>, fill in b >/tap tempo, key start/continue, fade in/out, variations 1/2/3/4, arrange on/off, arrange memory, lower memory, bass to lowest, style/tempo lock
Single Touch Play 10 per style
Performances 63 real-time editable, 960 style performances (10 per style)
Pads 4 programmable pads
Sequencer 7 song styles, 8 tracks (upper1/upper2/lower/5 track styles), 7 user songs, 16 track player
Disk Drive load, save, delete, format (720 KB - 1.44 MB), utility, functions: play direct from disk, play all songs, load while playing
Compatibility standard MIDI files (0, 1, 1+lyrics), GMX, WK2, WK3, CD, PK7, RASS, wordbox© mk1
Karaoke karaoke lyrics can be projected (using the included cable) to
a television or other video device
Connections stereo output, 2 headphones, damper pedal, pedal (programmable), volume pedal, computer (PC1, PC2, Mac), MIDI in/out/thru, video out (RGB/S-VHS)
Amplification 15 W + 15 W, 2 way, 4 speakers
Accessories owner's manual, operating system on floppy disk, sheet
music stand, power cord, RGB/SCART video cable to
display song lyrics on a screen
Optional vocal processor
Extras upgradeable operating system via floppy disk
Dimensions

1100 x 390 x 150 mm / 43.3 x 15.4 x 5.9 inches (W x D x H)

Weight 14.3 kg / 32 lbs (ship weight 48 lb)



96 Styles
Including 64 Exclusive Arabic/MidEast Styles

Pop Rock Dance Swing

Classic Latin

World

Arab 1

Arab 2
1 8BtStand 9 SlowRock 17 MidSwing 25 Bossa 33 Azary 41 Baladi
2 8BtFolk 10 Blues 18 SlwSwing 26 Samba 34 Bandary1 42 Saidi1
3 Shuffle 11 Rock'nRl 19 FoxTrot 27 ChaCha 35 Bandary2 43 Saidi2
4 EasyBeat 12 HeavyRck 20 DixAndC 28 Beguine 36 Bastaki 44 SaidiMd1
5 BlBallad 13 Twist 21 Country 29 Salsa 37 Kordi 45 Katakuft
6 PopShufl 14 Dance'70 22 Waltz 30 Merengue 38 Kazak 46 Maksum
7 Rap 15 DanceRMX 23 SlowWltz 31 PasoDobl 39 Reng 47 MaksumMd
8 EuroFox 16 AciDance 24 Tango 32 Sevillan 40 Molaiem 48 MaksumSa
Arab 3 Arab 4

Arab 5

Arab 6

Arab 7

Oriental 8
49 Wehda 57 Malfouf 65 RumbaMs 73 ArGipsy 81 Zeibeki 89 Turk2_4
50 Ciftetel 58 Ayoub 66 RumbaKh 74 ArMeneit 82 Syrtos 90 Turk4_4
51 Masmudik 59 Aadani1 67 SambaMs 75 SaidiMd2 83 Kalamat 91 Turk9_8N
52 SumaiTh 60 Aadani2 68 Conga 76 SaidiEg 84 Tsamiko 92 Turk6_8
53 SumaiDa 61 Karatchi 69 Ougroug 77 Shaeri 85 Turk9_8 93 Turk5_8N
54 Bambi 62 Fallahi 70 ArWaltz 78 Khebeiti 86 Turk7_8 94 Laz
55 Hajaa 63 Ibrahimi 71 Shareh 79 Arabi 87 Turk5_8 95 Cifte
56 Dalaona 64 Fox 72 Zaffa 80 Rhumbak 88 Duek 96 Oryt



Middle Eastern Sounds

• BalaDyn • Kanoun • OudOct
• MizmarDu • Aoud • Nay 3
• Zurna • Nay • KanounWS
• Sourna • Cawala2 • Aoud WS
• Goshme • Mizmar1 • Aoud 2
• NayAn • Bouzouk • AoudTremolo
• Saz • Ar.Accord1 • Mizmar 22
• Rababa • Ar.Strings1 • Arab Organ2
• TarUp • Cawala 2 • Ar. Accord22
• Tambur • KnounOct • Ar. Strings22
• Santur • Nay 2  
 
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