Rikki
Thanks for your response. I see the importance of having a module with a display and buttons. I once midi'd a Roland JV1010 to the KN2000 and it worked well...and the 1010's display reflected the sounds beig played.

How can I find out the controller capabilities of the KN2000? I would be looking to store setups, make program changes, etc..What did the PA 800 do that the SD1/PSR1500 could not?

Any help would be appreciated.

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Originally posted by rikkisbears:
Hi ykc,

for a KN2000, I don't think I'd recommend the SD2.

The SD2 is designed for PC use & it does work with controller keyboards.
I wouldn't put the KN2000 in that catergory.
I managed to midi mine to my PA800 keyboard , but it has great midi functions.
My PSR1500 & my SD1 keyboards couldn't do what the PA800 does.

It's been well over 10 years since I had a
kn2000, I don't think the midi on it would be able to send out the correct bank & program changes to control the module.
Don't know if you've actually seen one, but it has no display & no buttons to press.

It's just a little box. The sounds are chosen via the pc sequencer you're using
( in my case I was using it with Band in a box & One man Band software). Or a dedicated controller keyboard. I was just lucky that the PA800 had suitable functions.

If you really want to get some sort of a module, you have to get one where you can physically press a button to choose your sounds.

Can't really comment on the KN2000, as to whether it would be suitable to controll any type of soundmodule, but if it can, I'd go for one with buttons & a display.

And definately see if you can try before you buy.

best wishes
Rikki