Kurzweil PC4 SE 88 Note Hammer Action Keyboard Controller

Kurzweil PC4 SE 88 Note Hammer Action Keyboard Controller

The Kurzweil PC4 SE - Performance Controller. A new member of the family. The PC4 SE, Kurzweil’s newest and most affordable performance controller, brings the amazing sound quality and many of the performance control features of our enormously successful PC4, within reach of more musicians than ever before.

Key Features

• The PC4 SE features a Real Piano Hammer Action (RPHA), 88-key, fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity sensitive, adjustable keys.
• With 5 zones of unparalleled MIDI controller capabilities, create your own sonic split/layer combinations using Kurzweil’s renowned Multi mode.
• Dedicated Split and Layer buttons provide on the fly split and layer combinations.
• Record/edit/mix/produce your own tracks - all in the box with the PC4 SE 16-track internal sequencer. Import MIDI (.mid) files as well as Kurzweil PC3/PC4/Forte-family songs.
• Trigger and manipulate up to 5 simultaneous MIDI sequences on the fly. Select from an internal library of patterns or record/import your own!
• 5 sliders, 5 knobs, 6 buttons, 2 wheels, 2 switch pedal* dual inputs (which support half-damper for pianos) and 1 continuous control pedal input

Technical Specifications

Keyboard
RPHA: Real Piano Hammer Action / 88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity 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 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
let’s the user route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program - up to 32 consecutive layers deep!*
(*editable via the external desktop editing software)
Factory Programs:
1500+
User Programs
4000+
Factory Multis
700+ - featuring up to 5 independent zones
User Multis
4000+
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
5 sliders
5 knobs
6 buttons
1 EQ on/off switch
Tap tempo button
2 transpose switches
Arp controls
CC sequencer on/off switch
Transport controls
2 switch pedal inputs each supporting single or dual switch pedal or single half damper pedal (1 switch/sustain pedal is included; half-damper pedals sold separately)
1 continuous control pedal input
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
5 simultaneous
RIFFs
5 per Multi
Arpeggiators
1-per Program, 5-per Multi
System Sample Rate
48 kHz
Analog Outputs
2 1/4" balanced TRS analog (32-bit DACs)
Automatic mono switching on main outs
+21dBu maximum output
50 ohms balanced source impedance
Headphones
1 back panel 1/4" 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 and can act as a host for other USB MIDI controllers
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
Included Accessories
Power cable, Switch pedal, USB cable
Height
6.5" (16.51 cm)
Depth
14.75" (37.46 cm)
Length
51.25" (130.18 cm)
Weight
27.5 lb (12.48 kg)
Power
External 15VDC 2.5A Power Supply