Kurzweil PC4-SE Performance Controller

Unleash your musical prowess with the Kurzweil PC4-SE Performance Controller. An immersive 88-key performance controller that delivers both immersive soundscapes and instrument tones, making it the essential choice for both sound designers and musicians. Boasting a hammer-action keyboard, this instrument offers a sublime playing experience that captures the essence of a grand piano.

With its 5-zone multi-controller mode, the PC4-SE gives you ultimate control over your performance. Seamlessly switch between different sounds and parameters, allowing you to explore a world of sonic possibilities with ease. From manipulating filters to adjusting modulation, the PC4-SE empowers you to shape your sound exactly as you envision.

Key Features:

256 Voice of V.A.S.T Polyphony - Equipped with an impressive 256 voices of V.A.S.T. polyphony, the PC4-SE ensures that your compositions and performances are rich, complex, and expressive. Dive into a sonic realm that knows no bounds as you layer sounds, create intricate textures and craft intricate musical landscapes.

2GB of Factory Sounds - Get ready to be inspired by the PC4-SE's extensive library of factory sounds. With 2 gigabytes of meticulously crafted presets, you'll find a wealth of instruments and textures to fuel your creativity such as their optimised German 9 ft. and vintage Japanese 7 ft. concert grand pianos (with “KSR” – Kurzweil String Resonance). From lifelike acoustic emulations to cutting-edge electronic tones, the PC4-SE covers a wide range of genres and styles, ensuring that you always have the perfect sound at your fingertips.

Innovative Flashplay Technology - Thanks to patented FlashPlay technology, the PC4-SE delivers instant access to your favourite sounds and setups. No more waiting for samples to load - with FlashPlay, your performances are always seamless and uninterrupted.

6-Operator FM Engine - The PC4-SE takes sound design to the next level with its 6-operator FM engine. Explore the depths of frequency modulation synthesis and create unique and evolving timbres that push the boundaries of traditional synthesis. Unleash your sonic experiments and captivate your audience with truly one-of-a-kind sounds.

16-Track Sequencer - Compose, arrange, and capture your musical ideas with the PC4-SE's 16-track sequencer. Create complex compositions, layer multiple instrument parts, and record your performances effortlessly. The sequencer empowers you to bring your musical visions to life with precision and creativity.

Kurzweil PC4-SE Performance Controller 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 colour 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 analogue 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!*
• (*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: 48kHz
• Analog Outputs: 2  1/4" balanced TRS analogue (32-bit DACs)
• Automatic mono switching on main outs
• +21dBu maximum output
• 50O 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