PC3 Performance Controller Keyboard

The Kurzweil’s PC3 Keyboard includes 76-keys which deliver 128 voices of unbelievable sound quality along with a host of powerful, easy to use features. The PC3 features hundreds of new sounds; drums, basses, guitars, and synths suited for every style and flavor, along with a compilation of perfect vintage keyboard emulations, KB3 Mode and over 250 orchestral and string section programs. The PC3 is Kurzweil’s ultimate performance controller keyboard, with a huge collection of stunning sounds combined with complete real-time controller functions.

Kurzweil PC3 Keyboard

This Performance Controller keyboard by Kurzweil include an unlimited-track sequencer with 960 PPQ resolution and more effects processing power than Kurzweil’s acclaimed KSP8 processor, making the PC3 a full blown music production workstation. The PC3 Keyboard is equipped with the most superior version of Kurzweil’s widely lauded KB3 Mode tone wheel organ simulator, which screams, sputters and sizzles just like the original. The PC3 offers a full range of world class orchestral sounds, including new String Section ROM bank, making it ideal for film-scoring and soundtrack projects. In addition to newly developed Leslie effects, and a new bank of B3 programs, Kurzweil also included sounds from the classic Vox and Farfisa combo organs.

The PC3′s new Dynamic V.A.S.T. architecture is a huge step forward in synthesis, the result of several major strides improving processing power, flexibility and user-friendliness. The PC3′s backlit 240 x 64 displays conveys all the information you’ll need, when you need it, in an elegant, easy to navigate environment. The PC3 features a newly designed sequencer, with unlimited tracks and 960 PPQ resolutions. Combining a set of powerful song editing functions like event editing, swing, and controller scaling with a new friendlier interface, the PC3 truly excels as a song writing/arranging workstation, perfect for music production on the fly. The PC3 offers more than twice the processing power of Kurzweil’s acclaimed KDFX engine. Effects can be attached together in series, or distributed among the PC3′s 16 multitimbral channels. Every layer in a program can be routed through the DSP of any other layer, in series or blended together, with up to 32 layers. It’s the same concept as Triple Mode on K26 series, without the 3 layer limit. You can run your sound through literally dozens of filters in addition to Kurzweil’s signature DSP processors like Shaper, Wrap and Distortion, allowing for some truly dazzling results. The PC3 sports sixteen (yes, 16!) independent, fully programmable arpeggiators featuring 48-step programmable, pattern generators with both pitch and velocity controls – per zone.

Specifications and features of Kurzweil PC3 Workstation Keyboard

• Keyboard: 76 note semi-weighted-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys
• Display: 240 x 64 angled, backlit LCD w/ dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls.
• Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance.
• Multitimbral: 16 parts
• Software Desktop Editor: Mac and PC platforms
• User Memory: 2048 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups.
• Sound ROM Expansion Slots: 2
• Sequencer: Unlimited tracks (on import); 960 PPQ resolutions
• Effects: 16 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects
• Master FX Section: User controllable master EQ section and master compressor
• Factory Presets: Over 850 Stunning New Factory Presets, many of which use 10-20 layers, featuring samples from the PC2 Base Sound ROM, the Orchestral, Classic Keys, General MIDI set, PLUS new String Section ROM Bank
• Factory MIDI Setups: 128 factory programmed MIDI setups.
• General MIDI: Standard
• Architecture: Dynamic VAST; VA1 Inside; Cascade Mode
• Controllers: Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 9 front panel sliders/drawbar controllers, 10 front panel switches, 3 switch pedal input, 2 continuous control pedal inputs, mono pressure, Super Ribbon input, breath controller input
• Arpeggiator: 16 full-featured independent arpeggiators with multiple latch modes
• Riffs: 16 unique “Riff” generators
• Analog Outputs: Four ¼ inch balanced TRS analog
• Headphones: 1 rear panel ¼ inch headphone output.
• Digital Outputs: 24-bit, stereo S/PDIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes
• MIDI: In, Out, Thru
• USB: MIDI over USB
• Flash Memory Port: xD card type
• Dimensions: Height:- 4.33 inch (11.00 cm); Depth:- 13.98 inch (35.50 cm); Length:- 47.75 inch (121.29 cm); Weight: 37.35 lbs (16.94 kg)
• Power: Internal AC power supply

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