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Kurzweil
88 Note Hammer Action Performance Controller
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The PC3K, already loaded up with the many impressive features and sounds of the PC3, allows users to tap into the massive wealth of samples and programs developed for Kurzweil's legendary K Series over the past two decades. Capable of loading .KRZ/25/26 sample files, WAVE and AIFF files, as well as most of the K Series programs and setups, the PC3K presents a whole new world of choices to players, and once again underscores Kurzweil's commitment to the concept of non-obsolescence by design. You can choose to delve into the extensive libraries of existing K Series samples or decide to fill the PC3K's flash memory with your own signature samples. In either case, you'll have the most powerful version of Kurzweil's V.A.S.T technology ever developed at your fingertips to help sculpt your sounds and attain a level of detail and expressiveness truly worthy of your music. Sample files can be loaded via USB from a thumb-drive or directly from a computer.
User samples that do not "go away" when a keyboard is powered off - this is a feature that's been requested by keyboardists since the introduction of digital sampling in the early '80s. Clearly demonstrating the virtue of enduring quality, the PC3K offers 128 megabytes of user sample memory and compatibility with K Series files, while also taking an enormous leap forward by allowing user samples to remain intact while power is off. Once samples are loaded into the PC3K's flash memory, there is zero load time for those samples when powering on the instrument.
Advanced program, keymap and sample editing features allow you to customize your sounds with surgical precision. You're able to map any sample to any key, tune individual samples, change the start, alt start, loop point and end point of samples and even assign a controller to adjust sample start point in real-time.
Light Years Ahead
Under the hood of the PC3X is simply the most powerful synthesis engine ever created by Kurzweil. Dynamic V.A.S.T. picks up where the K series left off. Having up to 32 layers per program means that emulations of real instruments can be extremely detailed and accurate, while the synthesized sounds can be extraordinarily large and complex.
Expanding upon Kurzweil's V.A.S.T. architecture, the PC3X's new architecture delivers more power and flexibility combined with unprecedented ease of use. Users can now create and store their own DSP algorithms, with nearly limitless possibilities for routing.
In another huge development, Kurzweil has resurrected the VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, having built it's synthesis engine right into the new system. Hear the VA-1's power-shaped, anti-aliasing oscillators (including supersaw, triplesaw, and hard sync oscillators) combined with a newer, larger set of V.A.S.T. filters (like the classic-style 4pole low pass w/ resonance) and non-linear processors and you'll understand why the internet is buzzing about this feature.
Plug And Play
Saving, loading and updating the OS are all made easy on the PC3K with the inclusion of both USB Host and Device ports. You can save your user programs, setups and songs to a USB thumb-drive or directly to a computer. Samples and OS updates can be loaded from a thumb-drive or directly from your computer, and of course the PC3K sends and receives MIDI over USB.
Finishing Touch
In a nod to the design of classic synths and keyboard instruments from years past, the PC3K, the top of Kurzweil's PC3 line, has been fitted with handsomely crafted wooden end-caps, adding an element of luxury and refinement that beautifully complements the awesome technology at the heart of every Kurzweil keyboard.
Features:
Next generation, 88-note, fully weighted hammer-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys, featuring a quick release spring
240 x 64 angled, backlit LCD w/ dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls
128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance
16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Powerful dynamic VAST synthesis engine, with user programmable DSP algorithms and routing
Anti-aliasing, power-shaped oscillators and DSP processing from Kurzweil's VA1 concept synth, capable of delivering authentic analog emulations as well as incredibly complex new sounds
Cascade Mode lets the user route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program - up to 32 consecutive layers deep!
128MB of re-loadable, non-volatile, user flash ROM
Can load PC3, Wave, and AIFF , and legacy Kurzweil .K files
Over 850 Stunning new factory presets, many of which use 10-20 layers
256 factory programmed MIDI setups. Up to 2048 user programmable MIDI setups, each with 16 independent zones, effects, triggerable pattern-based "Riffs" and arpeggiator settings. Dozens of user-editable patterns for both pitch and velocity.
Standard General MIDI
2048 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups
One Sound ROM Expansion Slot
Sequencer with unlimited tracks (on import); 960 PPQ resolution
Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more
6 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects (saved with each song and setup); featuring over 500 award-winning effects
User controllable master EQ section and compressor for quick adjustments during live performance or studio mixing
Controllers include pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 9 front panel sliders/drawbar controllers, 10 front panel switches (momentary or toggle, software selectable), 3 switch pedal input, 2 continuous control pedal inputs, mono pressure, Super Ribbon input, breath controller input
16 full-featured independent arpeggiators with multiple latch modes, selectable play order, velocity, duration, tempo, and sync functions as well as pre-recorded beats and musical phrases
16 unique "Riff" generators, used for triggering MIDI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangements from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller
Four 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
Rear panel 1/4" headphone output
24-bit, stereo S/PDIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes
MIDI In, Out, and Thru
USB Computer Port allows MIDI over USB (Also lets you load and save data directly to and from a computer as well as perform free OS updates)
Supports USB thumb-drives for loading and storing samples, programs, setups, songs and QA banks (Can also be used for performing free OS updates)
User samples that do not "go away" when a keyboard is powered off - this is a feature that's been requested by keyboardists since the introduction of digital sampling in the early '80s. Clearly demonstrating the virtue of enduring quality, the PC3K offers 128 megabytes of user sample memory and compatibility with K Series files, while also taking an enormous leap forward by allowing user samples to remain intact while power is off. Once samples are loaded into the PC3K's flash memory, there is zero load time for those samples when powering on the instrument.
Advanced program, keymap and sample editing features allow you to customize your sounds with surgical precision. You're able to map any sample to any key, tune individual samples, change the start, alt start, loop point and end point of samples and even assign a controller to adjust sample start point in real-time.
Light Years Ahead
Under the hood of the PC3X is simply the most powerful synthesis engine ever created by Kurzweil. Dynamic V.A.S.T. picks up where the K series left off. Having up to 32 layers per program means that emulations of real instruments can be extremely detailed and accurate, while the synthesized sounds can be extraordinarily large and complex.
Expanding upon Kurzweil's V.A.S.T. architecture, the PC3X's new architecture delivers more power and flexibility combined with unprecedented ease of use. Users can now create and store their own DSP algorithms, with nearly limitless possibilities for routing.
In another huge development, Kurzweil has resurrected the VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, having built it's synthesis engine right into the new system. Hear the VA-1's power-shaped, anti-aliasing oscillators (including supersaw, triplesaw, and hard sync oscillators) combined with a newer, larger set of V.A.S.T. filters (like the classic-style 4pole low pass w/ resonance) and non-linear processors and you'll understand why the internet is buzzing about this feature.
Plug And Play
Saving, loading and updating the OS are all made easy on the PC3K with the inclusion of both USB Host and Device ports. You can save your user programs, setups and songs to a USB thumb-drive or directly to a computer. Samples and OS updates can be loaded from a thumb-drive or directly from your computer, and of course the PC3K sends and receives MIDI over USB.
Finishing Touch
In a nod to the design of classic synths and keyboard instruments from years past, the PC3K, the top of Kurzweil's PC3 line, has been fitted with handsomely crafted wooden end-caps, adding an element of luxury and refinement that beautifully complements the awesome technology at the heart of every Kurzweil keyboard.
Features:
Next generation, 88-note, fully weighted hammer-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys, featuring a quick release spring
240 x 64 angled, backlit LCD w/ dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls
128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance
16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Powerful dynamic VAST synthesis engine, with user programmable DSP algorithms and routing
Anti-aliasing, power-shaped oscillators and DSP processing from Kurzweil's VA1 concept synth, capable of delivering authentic analog emulations as well as incredibly complex new sounds
Cascade Mode lets the user route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program - up to 32 consecutive layers deep!
128MB of re-loadable, non-volatile, user flash ROM
Can load PC3, Wave, and AIFF , and legacy Kurzweil .K files
Over 850 Stunning new factory presets, many of which use 10-20 layers
256 factory programmed MIDI setups. Up to 2048 user programmable MIDI setups, each with 16 independent zones, effects, triggerable pattern-based "Riffs" and arpeggiator settings. Dozens of user-editable patterns for both pitch and velocity.
Standard General MIDI
2048 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups
One Sound ROM Expansion Slot
Sequencer with unlimited tracks (on import); 960 PPQ resolution
Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more
6 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects (saved with each song and setup); featuring over 500 award-winning effects
User controllable master EQ section and compressor for quick adjustments during live performance or studio mixing
Controllers include pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 9 front panel sliders/drawbar controllers, 10 front panel switches (momentary or toggle, software selectable), 3 switch pedal input, 2 continuous control pedal inputs, mono pressure, Super Ribbon input, breath controller input
16 full-featured independent arpeggiators with multiple latch modes, selectable play order, velocity, duration, tempo, and sync functions as well as pre-recorded beats and musical phrases
16 unique "Riff" generators, used for triggering MIDI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangements from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller
Four 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
Rear panel 1/4" headphone output
24-bit, stereo S/PDIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes
MIDI In, Out, and Thru
USB Computer Port allows MIDI over USB (Also lets you load and save data directly to and from a computer as well as perform free OS updates)
Supports USB thumb-drives for loading and storing samples, programs, setups, songs and QA banks (Can also be used for performing free OS updates)
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N/A 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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I've had my PC3K8 for over a year. I love it, great editing software and the sound and features are second to none. I wouldn't buy any thing else, awesome.
Posted by Duane on May 18, 2014
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Closest Store Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
I've had many keyboards but the PC3K8 is a shining star compared to all others. Yamaha, Roland, Korg, etc all have strong points...but for sound quality, ease of use, the weighted keys, and overall looks...this 'board is a cut above. I'll never part with mine....until it quits and cannot be fixed.
Posted by JW on Jan 22, 2014
Incredible 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Wonderful keyboard synth, the weighted keys are perfect and the sound quality and variations you can edit into this instrument are fabulous. I've had many other 'boards, this one is the ultimate. And useable...you don't need to be a professor to understand the manual. The piano sounds are best out there, and the syth sounds and strings are best samples yet. Forget the others, Kurzweil deserves far more respect and notability than it receives. I own a PC3, PC3X, and PC3K8 that are all staged at different locations. I wouldn't part with any of them. Top quality. Great price.
Posted by JW on Feb 20, 2013
Kurxweil PC3K 88 key 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon South, Saskatchewan
Hi I have had the PC3K8 for 6 months, it is awsome. I gave away my old Korg. Only problem was delivery - took forever to get it. Use is very intuitive, super workstation and editing features, I have only used a few. Really like the action, and the 88 keys. Dont know why Kurzweil gets trash talked.
Posted by Bill on Jan 27, 2013
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| 88 Note Hammer Action Performance Controller | 328612 |
