Kurzweil PC3LE6 61-Key Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation

With Kurzweil's VAST synthesis engine, 700+ on-board effects chains, and 61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, the PC3LE6 is a stage and studio powerhouse.

Overall User Ratings (based on 6 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted October 14, 2010 by a customer from aol.com

"THE MOST INSPIRING & USEFUL WORKSTATION ON THE MARKET FOR THE PRICE!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I probably won't be using my computer software,nor my Korg M3 for a long while,because this keyboard has so much of what I've been looking for and I need to spend some quality time with it.
Sound
The most impeccably authentic piano sounds I've ever heard on a hardware workstation..they're right up there with software! 90 percent of all of the sounds on this board are pure inspiration...the pads are lush & dreamy,the leads,pads & synth basses are unlike anything I've ever heard in a workstation synth....superb retro sounds that were so hard to find,up until now! Most of the sample-based sounds are excellent,but the electric guitars are pretty average.
Features
Came with a sustain pedal...sweet!The one touch save button for edited sounds and the onscreen feedback from the control knobs,are so damn cool!! PLEASE NOTE...THE COMPANY "SOUNDTOWER" IS COMING OUT WITH SOUND EDITOR SOFTWARE FOR DEEP EDITING. IT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THIS YEAR.
Ease of Use
It's completely effortless to get truly inspiring sounds out of this synth & it has the most intuitive interface I've ever come across in a workstation,in this price range. There are only basic parameters for sound editing like a timbre filter,envelope,decay,sustain,attack..etc.,...but like I mentioned above,SoundTower is coming out with editing software for the LE-series.
Quality
The most rock solid keyboard to have ever come out of China-incredible!Smooth controls,superb semi-weighted full size keys and lightening fast on screen functioning...I have never seen anything like it before!
Value
One of the best overall values out there!
Manufacturer Support
I had a problem updating to the current OS because I was using AlZip to decompress the files,but Kurzweil support is very knowledgeable & eager to help & resolved my problem quickly. Be sure to uninstall your AlZip if you use it,because you need to install the current OS update,as the old factory OS is a bit unstable and the sequencer will lock up in the old version. The OS update installation is very simple,BUT YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRECISELY,in order for the update to work.
The Wow Factor
An absolutely beautiful keyboard on the outside,with amazingly fast & simple onscreen menus and the BEST layout of knobs & buttons I've ever seen in workstation!

Musical Background:

Veteran keyboard workstation composer & recording hobbyist.

Musical Style:

Various
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Submitted May 27, 2010

"Top of the Class"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I'd give it a 10 if there was PC sound editing librarian software ;) Maybe some day there will be?
Sound
The best sounding entry level workstation currently on the market. It truly is inspiring to play.
Features
Included a sustain pedal. Has awesome controllable filters. Wish there was a PC program to edit the sound patches. There is no onboard editing.
Ease of Use
Learning curve is minimal, compared to other Kurzweil products.
Quality
Built like a tank. Keybed feels great and is sturdy. Doesn't clank around like other workstations I've played.
Value
It may be on the higher priced end of the entry level market, but you get what you pay for. Every dollar is accounted for on this one.
Manufacturer Support
Dave is on the forums daily responding to posts, haven't had to use the phone for anything yet.
The Wow Factor
If you want a flashy bling bling keyboard, get a Fantom G. If you'd rather have your money under the hood, get the Kurzweil.
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