Kurzweil PC4-7 Workstation Synthesizer Keyboard, 76-Key

Dive deep into sound creation. Kurzweil's PC4-7 packs 256-note polyphony, 2 GB of sounds, V.A.S.T. editing, and award-winning effects into a 20 lb. keyboard.

Overview

The Kurzweil PC4 - Performance Controller. Configured in a 76-note design.

- 256 Voices of V.A.S.T. Polyphony!:
More polyphony from Kurzweil's acclaimed V.A.S.T. engine than any product in Kurzweil history!

- 2 Gigabytes of Factory Sounds!:
Over 1000 hand-selected factory presets organized into 13 categories of Programs and featuring Kurzweil's optimized German 9 ft. and vintage Japanese 7 ft. concert grand pianos (with "KSR" - Kurzweil String Resonance). Also included are a wide selection of tailored sounds from the acclaimed Forte (EP, Clav, Celeste, Crotales, Harpsichord), as well as PC3 Series and KORE 64(TM) expansions - all handcrafted to deliver unprecedented expressiveness with an obsessive attention to detail.

- Patented FlashPlay Technology:
Flash-Play provides the PC4 with a staggering amount of horse-power; 2 GB sample content with zero-loading time, and ultrafast performance.

- 2 Gigabytes User Sample Memory:
Load up to 2 GB of your own custom samples into non-volatile flash memory. Supported sample formats: .WAV, .AIF (up to 16 bit / 96kHz) and Kurzweil formats (.P3K, .KRZ, .K25, .K26).

- V.A.S.T. Editing:
Deep native editing? Look no further. The PC4 grants full access to Kurzweil's legendary Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology directly from the front panel. With 32-layers per program, each offering its own signal path and a host of modular DSP tools, the PC4 offers a wealth of sound creation and modification that is truly immense.

- 6-Operator FM… read more Engine:
6 Operator FM Engine with the ability to load original FM SysEx files.

- CC Sequencers:
Add sonic animation to your sounds via 16 simultaneous MIDI CC Step Sequencers for modulation sequencing.

- KB3 ToneReal Organs:
Modeled after classic organs. A full compliment of tonewheel controls are immediately accessible including 9 realistic drawbars, rotary speed, chorus/vibrato, brake, percussion and more.

- Powerful FX Engine:
Award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses, Flangers, Phasers, Distortions, Rotary Amplifiers, Compressors and more - all fully editable from the user-interface. The PC4 also offers a global Master FX section featuring 3-band EQ and Compression.

- K.S.R. - Kurzweil String Resonance:
Piano string resonance modeling for enhanced acoustic piano performance!

- 76-Note Semi-Weighted Action:
Every sound within the PC4-7 is perfectly matched to its 76-note semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch.

- Gig-Lite:
Feature packed and under 20lb!

- 16-Zone Multi Controller Mode:
Construct massive sonic combinations via Kurzweil's renowned Multi mode (aka Setup mode) offering 16 zones of unparalleled MIDI controller capabilities.

- 16-Track Sequencer:
The PC4-7 features a 16-track internal sequencer to record/edit/mix/produce your own tracks - all in the box. Import MIDI (.mid) files as well as Kurzweil PC3-family songs.

- 16 Simultaneous RIFF Generators:
Trigger and manipulate up to 16 simultaneous MIDI sequences on the fly. Select from an internal library of patterns or record/import your own!

- 16 Simultaneous Note Arpeggiators:
Looking for a pulse? Activate up to 16 independent Arps (1 per program, 16 per Multi) and discover the 'Step Sequencer' environment!

- Live Audio Input with FX:
Plug in and jam along with your favorite music player via 1/4? pair and/or 1/8? (3.5mm) audio input. The input bus sports its own dedicated real-time FX. Sweeten your backing tracks for live performance and internally mix the signal with the PC4's own output.

- Front Panel Master Transport Controls:
Use the buttons in the TRANSPORT section to control recording and playback of the on-board 16-track sequencer.

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Specs

- Keyboard: 76-key, semi-weighted action with velocity and pressure (aftertouch) sensitive adjustable keys (SWA76)
- Display: 480 x 272 pixel high resolution color LCD with adjustable brightness
- Polyphony: 256 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated
- Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
- Architecture:
- Dynamic VAST: Powerful synthesis engine, with user programmable DSP algs and routing.
- 6-Operator FM Engine
- VA1 Inside: 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!
- Sample Flash Memory: 2 GB of re-loadable, non-volatile, user flash memory
- Factory Programs: 1000+
- User Programs: 4096
- Factory Multis: 50+ - featuring up to 16 independent zones
- User Multis: 4096
- General MIDI: No
- Kurzweil String Resonance: Yes
- Master EQ/Compressor: Yes
- Effects:
- Over 1000 complex effect chains, incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more
- 32 total FX units
- Controllers:
- 1 pitch wheel
- 1 modulation wheel
- 9 front panel sliders
- 9 Knobs
- 9 switches (assignable/zone mutes/KB3 control)
- 1 variation switch
- Tempo Controls w/ tap tempo
- 2 transpose switches
- Arp Controls
- Transport Controls
- 2 switch pedal inputs each supporting single switch pedal or single half damper pedal (1 switch/sustain pedal is included; half-damper pedals sold separately)
- 2 continuous control pedal inputs
- monopressure (aftertouch)
- Ribbon input (ribbon controller sold separately)
- Sequencer: 16 Tracks; 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more.
- MIDI CC Step Sequencers: 16 simultaneous
- RIFFs: 16-per Multi
- Arpeggiators: 1-per Program, 16-per Multi
- System Sample Rate: 48kHz
- Analog Outputs:
- Four (2 pairs) 1/4? balanced TRS analog (32-bit DACs)
- Automatic mono switching on main outs
- +21dBu maximum output
- 50O balanced source impedance
- Audio Inputs:
- Two \0xBC" inputs
- One stereo 1/8" input (each with FX) for connecting your favorite MP3 player or other audio source for accompaniment playback
- Headphones:
- 1 back panel \0xBC" headphone output
- 130mW into 32 ohm headphones
- MIDI: In, Out
- USB:
- Two USB ports (one A port / one B port)
- Complete MIDI functionality over USB
- User program/multi file backup via USB drive
- Operating System updates via USB drive
- Software Editors: External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iOS devices
- FREE OS Updates: OS updates via USB drive
- Included Accessories: Power cable, Switch pedal, USB cable
- Height: 4.24" (10.78 cm)
- Depth: 14.07" (35.75 cm)
- Length: 46.54" (118.2 cm)
- Weight: 19.4 lb (8.8 kg)
- Power: External 15VDC 2.5A Power Supply

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 31 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 18 x 9 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AMSPC4-7