Kurzweil PC3K8 88 Key Performance Keyboard Workstation

Kurzweil PC3K8 88 Key Performance Keyboard Workstation

The Kurzweil PC3K8 88 Key Performance Keyboard Workstation features a fully weighted, hammer action keybed and is loaded with a sound set that is broad and deep, with no compromises on sound quality. The unit can also access the massive wealth of samples and programs developed over the past 18 years for the legendary K Series synthesizers.

The PC3K8 is able to load .KRZ/25/26 sample files, WAVE and AIFF files, as well as most of the K Series programs and setups. In addition, you can fill the 128MB of built-in flash memory with your own signature samples. Sample files can be loaded via USB from a thumb-drive or directly from a computer. Not only does this new sample flash memory allow the PC3K8 to retain user samples after a power cycle, but it also powers back on with zero sample load time.

With advanced program, keymap and sample editing features, you can customize sounds, allowing them 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. Whether you're a Broadway performer, a working musician or a composer, you’ll find the very best performance sounds and attain a level of detail and expressiveness truly worthy of your music with the Kurzweil PC3K8 88 Key Performance Keyboard Workstation.

Kurzweil PC3K8 88 Key Performance Keyboard Workstation Features

• 88-note fully weighted hammer action, with velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keys
• Quick release spring gives keys the response needed for synth/organ parts
• 128MB nonvolatile sample flash RAM
• Compatible with K 2/25/26 series libraries and programs
• Large backlit LCD with dedicated back-panel brightness and contrast controls
• 128-voice polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning-fast performance
• Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
• Over 850 stunning factory presets, many of which use 10-20 layers
• Features samples from PC2 Base Sound ROM, Orchestral, Classic Keys, String Section ROM, and more
• Over 64 KB3 programs
• Includes 96 factory MIDI setups and 128 user-programmable MIDI setups
• MIDI setups include 8 independent zones, effects and arpeggiator settings
• General MIDI compatible
• 2,560 locations for user-created preset programs
• 2,560 locations for user-created MIDI Setups
• ROM expansion slot
• 16 insert effects distributed over 12 buses and 2 auxiliary sends
• Over 300 effects, including reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, EQ, distortion, compression, and more
• Master effects section with 5-band parametric EQ and 3-band compressor
• Pitch and modulation wheels
• 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
• Controller values can be "captured" and stored as part of a program
• "Info" soft button displays what the PC3's assignable controllers are doing in each program
• "Easy Audition" lets you preview patches with short sound sequences
• 16 independent arpeggiators with multiple latch modes, selectable play orders, and more
• 4 x 1/4 inch balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
• Rear-panel 1/4 inch headphone output
• 24-bit stereo S/PDIF featuring 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz modes
• Syncable to external clock
• MIDI input, Output, and Throughput (hardware switchable to copy of MIDI output)
• Complete MIDI functionality over USB, including data storage and OS updates via thumb drive
• USB thumb drive memory port lets you store and load programs, OS updates, and sequences
• Free OS updates

Helpful Info about the Manufacturer
Phone:  310-637-2000
Warranty:  1 Year