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Kurzweil PC3 - Keyboard Performance Controller

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Kurzweil PC3 - Keyboard Performance Controller
Key Features
  • 76 Keys
  • Triple Strike Grand Piano
  • 128 Voice Polyphony
  • Integrated Virtual Analog Synthesizer
The PC3 from Kurzweil is a 76-key performance controller that also includes a huge array of sounds, a synthesis engine, all coupled with a comprehensive sequencer. Building on the success of the K Series, the PC3 includes Kurzweil's Triple Strike Grand Piano, KB3 Mode, along with basses, drums, guitars, synthesizers for every genre, and over two hundred fifty string section and orchestral programs.
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Kurzweil PC3 Overview

The PC3 from Kurzweil is a 76-key performance controller that also includes a huge array of sounds, a synthesis engine, all coupled with a comprehensive sequencer. Building on the success of the K Series, the PC3 includes Kurzweil's Triple Strike Grand Piano, KB3 Mode, along with basses, drums, guitars, synthesizers for every genre, and over two hundred fifty string section and orchestral programs.

Using custom designed chips, Kurzweil's V.A.S.T. architecture coupled with their VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer delivers powerful sounds and features. The unlimited track sequencer with 1536 PPQ resolution and superior effects processing allows the controller to function as a total music production DAW workstation. A USB interface and an xD card port further enhance the functionality of the PC3.

Keyboard performance controller featuring 76 note semi-weighted-action keys with velocity and aftertouch
Over eight-hundred programs including Kurzweil's Triple Strike Piano along with basses, guitars, drums, horns and synthesizers
Includes the Classic Keys ROM featuring lush Mellotrons, growling electric pianos and punchy Clavinets
KB3 Mode tonewheel organ simulator with Leslie effects, B3 programs, and sounds from the classic Vox and Farfisa combo organs. Nine sliders provide real-time drawbar control
Orchestral sounds include the String Section ROM bank, making the PC3 ideal for film-scoring and soundtrack projects. Every type of articulation, every nuance has been captured, with samples of full and divisi sections of violins, violas, cellos, and double bass
Dynamic V.A.S.T. architecture provides up to thirty-two layers per program
VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer builds a powerful synthesis engine right into the system, with anti-aliasing oscillators combined with a larger set of V.A.S.T. filters and non-linear processors
Cascade Mode allows every layer in a program to be routed through the DSP of any other layer, in series or blended together, with up to thirty-two layers
Easy to navigate user interface includes a back-lit display with an Easy Audition feature
Up to sixteen insert effects, two available auxiliary sends and a global Master FX section
Effects can be chained together in series or distributed among the sixteen multi-timbral channels. Effects include distortion, compressors, phasers, choruses and reverbs
Unlimited track sequencer with 1536 PPQ resolution. Editing features include event editing, setting swing and controller scaling
Sixteen independent arpeggiators as well as pre-recorded beats and musical phrases

Kurzweil PC3 Specs

Keyboard
76 note semi-weighted-action with velocity and aftertouch
Polyphony
128 voice, dynamically allocated
Multitimbral
16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Sequencer
Unlimited tracks with 1536 PPQ resolution
Presets
850
64 KB3 programs
User Memory
1024 location
128 MIDI locations
Controllers
Pitch wheel
Modulation wheel
9 Front panel sliders/drawbar controllers
2 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
Output
4 x 1/4 TRS phone Output (24-bit DACs)
1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone (rear panel )
1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF Output (24-bit)
2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI Out/Thru
Inputs
1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF Clock In only
1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI
Other Connectors
1 x USB 1.1
1 x xD card port
Display
240 x 64 angled backlit LCD with dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls
Dimensions
47.75 x 13.98 x 4.33" (1212 x 355 x 110mm)
Weight
37.35 lbs (17kg)
System Compatibility
Mac and PC platforms
Specialties
Cascade Mode allows the user to route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program, up to 32 consecutive layers deep

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