Kurzweil PC4 88-Key Performance Controller and Synthesizer

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Kurzweil PC4 88-Key Performance Controller and Synthesizer Workstation
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SKU: AMS-PC4_FCLN Features

88-key hammer-action keyboard

Features V.A.S.T technology on the front panel

1000 factory presets organized into 13 categories

Features a 6-operator FM engine

Features 16 simultaneous MIDI CC step sequencers

4.3-inch 480 x 272 widescreen color LCD display

Equipped with patented FlashPlay technology

KSR allows enhanced acoustic resonance

16-track internal sequencer to record, edit, and mix tracks

Offers 2GB non-volatile flash memory

Product Description
The Kurzweil PC4 88-Key Performance Controller and Synthesizer Workstation is the ultimate hammer-action keyboard offering the most technologically innovative features for professional results.
256 Voices of V.A.S.T. Polyphony
More polyphony from Kurzweil’s acclaimed V.A.S.T. engine than any product in Kurzweil's history.
2 Gigabytes of Factory Sounds
Over 1000 hand-selected factory presets organized into 13 categories of Programs featuring the optimized German 9 feet and vintage Japanese 7 feet concert grand pianos (with KSR - Kurzweil String Resonance). Also included is a wide selection of tailored sounds from the acclaimed Forte (EP, Clav, Celeste, Crotales, Harpsichord), as well as PC3 Series and KORE 64 expansions - all handcrafted to deliver unprecedented expressiveness with obsessive attention to detail.
Patented FlashPlay Technology
Flash-Play provides the PC4 with a staggering amount of horsepower; 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
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 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 complement of tonewheel controls is 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!
88-Note Hammer-Action Keyboard
Every sound within the PC4 is perfectly matched to its 88-note fully weighted hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch.
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 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 new ‘Step Sequencer’ environment!
Live Audio Input with FX
Plug in and jam along with your favorite music player via a 1/4-inch pair and/or 1/8-inch 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 the recording and playback of the onboard 16-track sequencer. What's in the Box

Kurzweil PC4 88-Key Performance Controller and Synthesizer Workstation with FlashPlay Technology

Power Cable

Switch Pedal

USB Cable

Owner's Manual

Specifications
Kurzweil PC4 88-Key Performance Controller and Synthesizer Workstation with FlashPlay Technology

Keyboard: RPHA - Real Piano Hammer Action/88-note, fully weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive adjustable keys

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 oscillator, 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 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 with tap tempo

2 transpose switches

Arp Controls

Transport Controls

2 switch pedal inputs each supporting a single switch pedal or single half-damper pedal (1 switch/sustain pedal is included; half-damper pedals sold separately)

2 continuous control pedal inputs

mono pressure (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-inch balanced TRS analog (32-bit DACs)

Automatic mono switching on main outs

+21dBu maximum output

50-ohm balanced source impedance

Audio inputs:

Two 1/4 inch inputs

One stereo 1/8 inch input (each with FX) for connecting your favorite MP3 player or another audio source for accompaniment playback

Headphones:

1 back panel 1/4 inch 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: 6.5 inch (16.51 cm)

Depth: 14.75 inch (37.46 cm)

Length: 51.25 inch (130.18 cm)

Weight: 28.7 lb (13.01 kg)

Power: External 15VDC 2.5A power supply

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