88 keys keyboard with hammer action, fully weighted
Touch-sensitive
256 voices
16 part multitimbral
5x Arpeggiator simultaneously
5x Riff Generator simultaneously
16 track sequencer
Dynamic VAST, 6-operator FM, KB3 & VA1 synthesis
Split & Layer Mode for the keyboard
5-Zone MIDI Controller
1500+ Factory sounds
4000+ User Sounds
700+ Factory Multis
4000+ User Multis
String Resonance
2GB User Memory for samples
32 effects, including reverb, chorus, tremolo, delay, distortion and EQ
Incl. sustain pedal
The performance controller at a glance
The Kurzweil PC4 SE is a successful combination of synthesizer, sequencer, master keyboard and controller. The 88-key RPHA keyboard with hammer action is fully weighted and velocity-sensitive. With four synthesizers, Dynamic VAST, 6-Operator FM, KB3 and VA1, the PC4 SE offers a tremendous selection of outstanding sounds to rival any workstation. With over 1500 factory sounds and over 4000 memory locations for your own sounds, the PC4 SE has it all. For multi-programs, there are over 700 factory combinations and again over 4000 for User combinations. The sounds can be further refined with 32 different effects, including reverb, chorus, tremolo, delay, distortion, EQ; which can also be used and stored with several in an effect chain. The high polyphony of 256 voices is sufficiently dimensioned so that no decaying note is swallowed even when playing faster. This also benefits the 16 parts of the internal sequencer, with which professional-sounding songs can be created on the PC4 SE alone.
High operating comfort
The name PC4 SE actually stands for "Performance Controller", and the device more than lives up to this claim, because five buttons ,knobs and faders in the control area allow direct access to sound-relevant parameters of the sounds selected for each part, respectively their synthesis model. Furthermore, five parts each have their own arpeggiator and a riff generator, so basslines, melodies and the appropriate accompaniment can be created in no time. The PC4 SE is also a 5-zone MIDI controller, which is perfect for external MIDI equipment such as an expander and for controlling sounds in the DAW. The controls of the control area can be assigned matching. For the keyboard there are different split and layer modes, which even allows layering of multiple sounds including distribution across the whole keyboard. Despite the many functions, the PC4 SE is easy to use, which is due to the large, graphics-capable display, the category buttons and of course the control section.
Professional connections
In addition to the input for the power supply, there are connections for volume and switch pedals as well as the included sustain pedal. The stereo output connects the instrument to a mixing console, audio interface or sound system. The headphone output allows undisturbed playing and practicing at any time of the day or night. The USB port allows the PC4 SE to be connected to a computer and used as a master keyboard with music software (DAW). The MIDI inputs and outputs allow interaction with other MIDI equipment such as a sound expander or a sequencer.
Note: the following videos show the big PC4, but the sounds of the PC4 SE are the same!
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