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Description
The Kurzweil PC3K8 is a state-of-the-art keyboard workstation that combines exceptional sound quality with versatile performance capabilities. It is a perfect choice for professionals seeking a reliable and dynamic instrument for studio and live performance settings.
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.
Esto Immortalis "Let it be lasting, immortal" (Latin)
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.
It's The Sound
The PC3 Series's advanced synthesis architecture, along with its painstakingly-edited sample ROM, allowed us to create a sound set that is both broad and deep, with no compromises on sound quality. Referred to by some in the music industry as "the solid gold Swiss army knife", the PC3 line has become well known for having covered all the bases when it comes to presets. Whether it's the famous Kurzweil grand piano, the wide array of deadly-accurate vintage keys emulations, KB3 Mode, VA virtual analog sounds or the hundreds of world-class orchestral and string section programs, the PC3K provides over 900 presets that let you know that it does everything and does it well.
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)
- Sustain pedal sold separately
PC3K8 88-Key Production Station Specifications:
- Height: 4.33" (11.00 cm)
- Depth: 13.98" (35.50 cm)
- Length: 54.33" (138 cm)
- Weight: 54 lb. (24.50 kg)
- Power: Internal AC power supply
- Selectable 120/240V AC operation
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Refund Policy
Return Policy
It's easy to return an item to All You Need Music. If you are not satisfied, we will gladly help you to exchange or return your product.
- All in-stock items can be returned for refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase.
- All “Available to Order” order items can be exchanged or returned for store credit. Certain special order items may be subject to an additional restocking fee. Contact us for more details.
To be eligible for a refund or exchange:
- All items must be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear, use or abuse on the item itself or collateral materials. Items showing signs of wear may be refused or subject to a restocking fee.
- All items must be in its original packaging and include all collateral materials such as manuals, cases, straps, picks, pedals, bows, cables, certificates of authenticity, warranty cards and any other materials that originally came with the item.
- Shrink-wrapped products must be unopened.
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3-555 California avenue
PO Box 1486
Brockville, Ontario
K6V 5Y6
Contact us and we can help arrange the return shipping. We’ll send you a label and let you know where you can drop it off. Pickup can also be arranged for a small additional fee.
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Items not eligible for return include but aren’t limited to:
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