Kurzweil PC1X 88-Note Weighted Keyboard

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512 Programs. 32 MB of sample ROM. GM Compatible.

Kurzweil's PC2 Series gave musicians the sounds that they want in fantastic quality, along with more power and control than ever before. Now, the PC1X offers those same award-winning sounds, superior audio quality and precise control, at an affordable price. The PC1X has 512 on board programs, including Kurzweil's acclaimed Orchestral collection and full GM 1 compatibility. It also includes 64 set ups. 64 voices give the user plenty of polyphony. The PC1X also has MIDI In, Out, Thru, an arpeggiator, user controllable EQ, 32Mb sample ROM and one expansion slot for an additional ROM block. The Flash ROM engine can be upgraded over MIDI. A Kurzweil controller with these features and an affordable price is an opportunity for sales that no musician should pass up.

Features:
512 Programs: Base 256 + Orchestra 128 + GM 128

32 MB of sample ROM, includes Orchestral ROM Expansion

GM Compatible - standard

64 Factory Setups, 128 Programmable Setups

64 Voice Polyphony

Dual FX Engines (derived from KDFX)

User controllable EQ

4 zones in the setup mode

Arpeggiator

88-note TP30 AFT with mono pressure keyboard

Pitch and mod wheels

4 assignable switches and knobs

MIDI In, Out, and Thru

2x20 character LCD display

1 dual switch pedal input

1 expression pedal input

1 Super ribbon controller input

Balanced, stereo analog output

1 headphone jack

1 16MB sample ROM expansion slot

Flash Engine ROM which can be updated over MIDI

Dimensions (WxDxH): 54.31 x 14.02 x 4.31 in.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://kurzweil.com/support/
Expansion Board Guide
PC1X User's Guide

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (106 ratings)
Submitted February 16, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Play all your favorite Jim Meck songs"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I hope this lasts for 20 years like my other keyboard. I really hate spending money. This thing does so many things well, I would not hesitate to get another one. I can play all my favorite Jim Meck songs on it as well as Billy Joel, Elton John, etc. My least favorite thing is the active zone switching method, but I'll get used to it.

Sound
The organ and orchestral sounds are terrific as are most of the sounds. There are many choices of piano sounds which is always a nice thing.

Features
Four independent zones is the main reason I wanted this! I have a Roland A-80 controller and was afraid it might die one day and this keyboard was one of the few that filled the bill. It's nice having on-board sounds so I can easily change setups. I'm not crazy about the power adapter; I'm used to the big AC cord on the A-80, not a little low voltage plug from an in-line adapter. The road can be rough.

Ease of Use
It's incredibly easy to use and edit setups. I only had one issue so far with the rotor control (leslie) for the B-3 sound. It apparently only functions in zone 1 so I had to adapt my setups. There are always some trade-offs and compromises. It's a small issue.

Quality
So far, so good. I'm concerned about the action; I don't know how durable it is. I could really beat the A-80 (twenty years worth) and never had a problem. I've played a few gigs and it seems fine.… read more

Value
This keyboard is not worth the price; it's worth double! Quick, grab one before any dealer realizes this.

Manufacturer Support
I heard horror stories about Kurzweil and tech support. I haven't had to have anything physically repaired, but the rotor issue (above) was worked out through emails. They even had me send a sysex file to find out what might be wrong. They responded quickly every time.

The Wow Factor
Keyboards don't have "sex appeal" as the category suggests, but keyboard players do. It is a great looking keyboard, thanks for not making the case pink or using light up keys.

Musical Background:
Performer, Music Educator, Composer, church Music Director

Musical Style:
rock, Bach, jazz, and more, solo gigs or with a drummerf read less
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