Kurzweil Music Systems Inc saidit has taken steps this year to reduce costs, including a 10 to
15 pct reduction in its work force.
    A spokesman said the company now has about 70 employees.
    It said other reductions include the use of professional
services, administrative costs, manufacturing overhead and
non-essential development services, adding these cuts are
expected to have a significant impact beginning in the second
quarter.
    Earlier today Kurzweil reported a 1986 loss of 85 cts a
share compared to a 1985 loss of 1.21 dlrs a share.
 Reuter
