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Stevie Wonder was our first customer for the Kurzweil Reading Machine (the first print-to-speech reading machine) in 1976. We became friends and had many conversations about technology as applied to both disabilities and music. In 1982, while giving me a tour of his new “Wonderland” music studio, Stevie asked if it would be possible to build a bridge between the powerful control methods of computer music (in which a broad variety of input devices could be used to control any available sound) with the beautiful sounds of acoustic instruments such as the piano and guitar. I thought about it, and concluded that it would be feasible. Kurzweil Music Systems was born in 1982 with Stevie Wonder as musical advisor.

We showed a prototype of the Kurzweil 250 at the June 1983 NAMM show and people were amazed that both the look and feel of a grand piano was realistically captured in an electronic instrument for the first time. We started shipping the product in 1984 and it quickly became recognized as the first computerized instrument to faithfully capture the grand piano, which we confirmed in A-B tests with pianists. Over the next quarter century we developed a succession of digital keyboards that maintained this leadership in realism while also providing a broad new palette of sounds and sound modification techniques that are only possible in the electronic world. This was the vision that Stevie

Wonder had articulated in 1982 and I was personally gratified that he felt satisfied that we had achieved it. Many other high profile artists (Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, The Who, Earth, Wind and Fire, the Boston Pops, and Andrew Lloyd Webber to name a few) around the world seemed to agree. A traditional reaction of musicians to our Kurzweil keyboards has often been “if only I could afford one.” That’s why I am personally excited by the recent PC3 line ranging from the very affordable PC3LE to the top-of-the-line — but still very affordable — PC3K8. With the

ability to load K2000/2500/2600 series sounds, the new PC3K8 demonstrates KMS’s commitment to non-obsolescence by design. Nearly twenty years’ worth of sound libraries, representing untold hours of work, can be utilized alongside the PC3K8’s current 1000+ presets. I have always felt that the type of technology that Kurzweil Music represents is highly democratizing. Years ago only the top studios and academic laboratories could afford technology that allowed flexible shaping of new sounds. Now these tools can be afforded by everyone from music students to weekend musicians. As technological advances continue to ramp up at an exponential pace, KMS will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, further blurring the line between music and machine.

— Ray Kurzweil, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Kurzweil Music Systems

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The PC3 introduced the world to a new generation of ground-breaking Kurzweil technology, having a synthesis architecture that remains unparalleled in depth and flexibility, combined with a

BACKWARdS COMPATIBLEThe PC3K8, already loaded up with the many impressive features and sounds of the PC3, allows users to tap into the massive wealth of samples and programs developed for our legendary K Series. This means that nearly 20 years worth of samples developed in-house and by third parties, arguably the largest repository of sounds ever made for any keyboard, can be loaded into the PC3K8. Capable of loading .K2000/25/26 sample files and .wav files, as well as most of the K Series programs and setups, the PC3K8

presents a whole new world of choices to players, and once again underscores our commitment to the concept of non-obsolescence by design. You can choose to delve into the extensive libraries of existing K Series samples or decide to fill the PC3K8's flash memory with your own signature samples. Only Kurzweil offers this benefit to our loyal customers. And now that benefit is extended to new players who are just discovering that a Kurzweil is indeed a “sound” investment.

NON-vOLATILE MEMORYThe PC3K8 offers 128 megabytes of user sample memory and compatibility with K Series files and takes an enormous technological leap forward by allowing user samples to remain intact while power is off. Once samples are loaded into the PC3K8's flash memory, there is zero load time for those samples when powering on the instrument.

Advanced program, keymap and sample editing features allow you to customize your sounds with surgical precision. You're able to map any sample to any key, tune individual samples, change the start, alt start, loop point and end point of samples — and even assign a controller to adjust sample start point in real-time.

LIgHT YEARS AHEAdWhile other manufacturers tout their latest keyboards as having up to 8 layers per program, or being able to recreate articulations like staccato and nuances like key release, Kurzweil has been doing all this and much more for nearly two decades… which means we are masters in the art of synthesis and refinement of tool sets for musicians that cannot be found anywhere else.

The PC3K8's architecture allows for up to 32 layers per program, which can sound simultaneously or be mapped according to velocity or key range. This, in conjunction with dynamic v.A.S.T. and literally hundreds of parameters that can be assigned to over 100 modulation sources, gives the PC3K8 and the entire PC3 line an edge that one cannot help but notice when listening.

“IT'S THE SOuNd”The PC3 Series's advanced synthesis architecture, along with its painstakingly-edited sample ROM, allowed us to create a sound set that is both broad and deep. Nothing has been compromised for superb sound quality. Referred to by some in the music industry as “the solid gold Swiss army knife,” the PC3 line has become well known for having covered all the bases when it comes to presets. Whether it's the famous Kurzweil grand piano, the wide array of perfectly accurate vintage keys emulations, KB3 Mode, vA virtual analog sounds, or the hundreds of world-class orchestral and string section programs — the PC3K8 provides over 1000 presets for unparalleled creativity and quality of sound.

HOOKINg uPSaving, loading and updating the OS are all made easy on the PC3K8 with the inclusion of both uSB Host and device ports. use a uSB thumb-drive or connect directly your computer to save your user programs, setups and songs, plus load Samples or OS updates. And as expected, the PC3K8 also sends and receives MIdI over uSB.

staggering amount of effects processing power. The PC3 sound set, which encompasses everything from the traditional to the cutting edge, has been widely acknowledged as second to none. And now the PC3’s successor has arrived. The Kurzweil PC3K8 is the pinnacle of our PC3 line, bridging the gap between Kurzweil’s past successes and present innovations.

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In addition to loading all PC3 files, the PC3K8 can load both Wave and AIFF files. The PC3K8 can also load legacy Kurzweil .K files from the K2000, K2500 and K2600 keyboards, including support for importing the majority of K Series keymap, program and setup data

88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys. 76 and 61-note versions are planned as well

240 x 64 angled, backlit LCd with dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls

128MB of re-loadable, non-volatile, user flash ROM

Supports uSB thumb-drives for loading and storing samples, programs, setups, songs and QA banks

128 voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance

16 parts (one per MIdI channel)

dynamic v.A.S.T. Powerful synthesis engine, with user programmable dSP algorithms and routing. More dSP power than even our K-Series instruments

Anti-aliasing, patented 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

Lets the user route one layer through the dSP of any other layer within a program — up to 32 consecutive layers deep!

Mac and PC platforms

Over 1000 stunning factory programs, many of which use 10-20 layers, featuring samples from the PC2 Base Sound ROM, the Orchestral, Classic Keys, general MIdI set, PLuS new String Section ROM Bank

256 factory programmed MIdI setups. up to 2048 user programmable MIdI setups, each with 16 independent zones, effects, triggerable pattern-based “Riffs” and arpeggiator settings. dozens of user-editable patterns for both pitch and velocity

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2048 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups

unlimited tracks (on import); 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more. Controller chasing and a global “set song length” functions are also featured

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16 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects (saved with each song and setup); featuring over 500 of our award winning effects — reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, Leslie simulators, compressors, and more

user controllable master EQ section and master compressor for quick adjustments during live performance or putting the final touches on your studio mix. (These do not use up the insert effect resources)

Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 9 front panel sliders/drawbar controllers, 10 front panel switches (momentary or toggle, software selectable), 3 switch pedal inputs, 2 continuous control pedal inputs, mono pressure, Super Ribbon input, breath controller input. Controller values can be “captured” and stored as part of a program

16 full-featured independent arpeggiators with multiple latch modes, selectable play order, velocity, duration, tempo, and sync functions as well as pre-recorded beats and musical phrases

16 unique “Riff” generators, used for triggering MIdI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangments from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller

Four ¼" balanced TRS analog (24-bit dACs)

1 rear panel ¼" headphone output

24-bit, stereo S/PdIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes.(externally clockable)

In, Out, Thru (hardware switchable to copy of MIdI Out)

Host port for connecting a uSB thumb-drive and a device port to connect directly to a computer that allows the PC3K8 to load and save data (including samples) and perform OS updates. The PC3K8 can send and receive MIdI over uSB

upgradeable via uSB or thumb-drive

Height: 4.33"/11.00 cmdepth: 13.98"/35.50 cmLength: 54.33"/138 cmWeight: 54 lb./24.50 kg Power: Internal AC power supply Selectable 120/240v AC operation

All specifications subject to change without notice

File Compatibility

Keyboard

Display

Sample Flash Memory

USB Storage

Polyphony

MultitimbralArchitecture

VA1 Inside

Cascade Mode

Software EditorFactory Presets

Factory MIDI Setups

General MIDIUser Memory

Sequencer

Sound ROM Expansion Slots

Effects

Master FX Section

Controllers

Arpeggiator

Riffs

Analog Outputs

HeadphonesDigital Outputs

MIDI

USB

FREE OS Updates

The Lowdown

K2 Series CompatibilityLoad legacy .K2 Series files from the legendary K2000, K2500 and K2600 keyboards

Flash MemoryLoad up to 128 MB of user samples that will remain in memory even while the power is off

MIDI Controller16 user-configurable zones with an amazing 29 customizable MIdI controllers PER zone

KB3 Tonewheel Emulation9 sliders provide real-time drawbar control over classic B-3, vox and Farfisa combo organs

World Class String SectionArticulations abound, every nuance captured, with samples of full and divisi sections

K.urzweil V.irtual A.nalogThe vA-1 virtual Analog Synthesizer prototype synthesis engine built right into the v.A.S.T. signal path

Easy UpdatesEasy O/S updates, installed via direct-uSB connection to your computer

Easy AuditionJust hit the front panel "play" button and get a quick musical preview of the current program

RIFFsTrigger MIdI phrases, beats, or even full multi-track songs via any built-in physical controller

32-Layer ArchitectureSound Programs can be up to 32 layers deep, with each layer supporting its own dSP tools

KDFX• 16 insert effects• 2 auxiliary sends• global Master FX The best effects in the business

Dynamic V.A.S.T.VariableArchitectureSynthesisTechnology

Cascade ModeProgram layers can be routed through the dSP of any other layer, in series or blended together


The PC3 is Kurzweil’s ultimate performance controller keyboard, with an enormous collection of stunning sounds combined with comprehensive real-

CASCAdE MOdEEvery layer in a program can be routed through the dSP of any other layer, in series or blended together, with up to 32 layers. It’s the same concept as Triple Mode on our K26 series, without the 3 layer limit. You can run your sound through literally dozens of filters (which

can all move independently in real-time) in addition to Kurzweil’s signature dSP processors like Shaper, Wrap and distortion, allowing for some truly dazzling results. This is one more feature which makes the PC3’s synth engine so powerful and so different than anything else on the market.

EFFECTSWith up to 16 insert effects, two available auxiliary sends, PLuS a global Master FX section, the PC3 offers more than twice the processing power of our acclaimed KdFX engine. Effects can be chained together in series, or distributed among the PC3’s 16 multitimbral channels. And these are simply the best effects in the business — burning distortions, transparent compressors, warm phaser and chorus effects, perfect reverbs — everything from flawless vintage emulations to concert halls which decay into complete silence. All parameters are assignable to any of the PC3’s real time controllers — sliders, pedals, wheels, etc.

dYNAMIC v.A.S.Tunder the hood of the PC3 is simply the most powerful synthesis engine ever created by Kurzweil. dynamic v.A.S.T. picks up where the K series left off. Having up to 32 layers per program means that emulations of real instruments can be extremely detailed and accurate, while the synthesized sounds can be extraordinarily large and complex.Expanding upon our v.A.S.T. architecture, the PC3’s new architecture delivers more power and flexibility combined with unprecedented ease of use. users can now create and store their own dSP algorithms, with nearly limitless possibilities for routing.

SEQuENCERThe PC3 features a newly designed sequencer, with unlimited tracks (upon import) and 960 PPQ resolution. Combining a set of powerful song editing functions like event editing, swing, and controller scaling with a new

friendlier interface, the PC3 truly excels as a song writing/arranging workstation, ideal for music production on the fly. Chasing controls, input quantizing and a global “set song length” function are just a few of the features we’ve incorporated.

ARPEggIATORS & RIFFSThe PC3 sports sixteen (yes, 16!) independent, fully programmable arpeggiators featuring 48-step programmable, pattern generators with both pitch and velocity controls - per zone (allowing for up to 16 patterns to playback simultaneously). These are accompanied by a thorough collection of modes, scales and pre-programmed patterns to get your juices flowing.

If that wasn’t enough, the PC3 offers sixteen unique “Riff” generators, which permit the triggering of MIdI sequenced phrases, beats, or even complete multi-track arrangments from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller.

time controller functions. The recently released v2.0 software adds even more sounds and features!


PC3x: 88-note hammer weighted

PC3: 76-note semi-weighted

PC361: 61-note unweighted

240 x 64 angled, backlit LCd with dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls



dynamic vAST: Powerful new synthesis engine, with user programmable dSP algs and routing. More dSP power than even our K Series instruments

vA1 Inside: anti-aliasing, power-shaped oscillators and dSP processing from Kurzweil’s vA1 prototype 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

Mac and PC platforms (free download)

Over 850 Stunning New Factory Presets, many of which use 10-20 layers, featuring samples from the PC2 Base Sound ROM, the Orchestral, Classic Keys, general MIdI set, PLuS new String Section ROM Bank. Also, 64+ new KB3 programs


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2048 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups.

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unlimited tracks (on import); 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more. Controller chasing and a global “set song length” functions are also featured

16 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects (saved with each song and setup); featuring over 500 of our award winning effects — reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, Leslie simulators, compressors, and more

user controllable master EQ section and master compressor for quick adjustments during live performance or putting the final touches on your studio mix (These do not use up the insert effect resources)

Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 9 front panel sliders/drawbar controllers, 10 front panel switches (momentary or toggle, software selectable), 3 switch pedal input, 2 continuous control pedal inputs, mono pressure, Super Ribbon input, breath controller input. Controller values can be “captured” and stored as part of a program


16 unique “Riff” generators (used for triggering MIdI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangments from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller

Four ¼" balanced TRS analog (24-bit dACs)


24-bit, stereo S/PdIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes

In, Out, Thru (hardware switchable to copy of MIdI Out)

MIdI over uSB. Also allows the PC3X to load and save data directly to and from a computer as well as perform OS updates

xd card type. Store and load programs, OS updates, and sequences (256Mb max, type “S”/standard format only)

Flash ROM upgradable via uSB or flash memory card

Height: 4.33"/11.00 cm depth: 13.98"/35.50 cm Length: 47.75"/121.29 cm Weight: 37.35 lb./16.94 kg Power: Internal AC power supply Selectable 120/240v AC operation


Keyboard

Display

Polyphony


Software

Desktop Editor

Factory Presets

Factory MIDI Setups


Sound ROM Expansion Slots

Sequencer

Effects

Master FX Section

Controllers

Arpeggiator

Riffs

Analog Outputs Headphones

Digital Outputs

MIDI

USB

Flash Memory Port

FREE OS Updates

The Lowdown

MIDI Controller16 user-configurable zones with 29 customizable MIdI controllers PER zone

KB3 Tonewheel Emulation9 sliders provide real-time drawbar control over classic B-3, vox and Farfisa combo organs

World Class String SectionArticulations abound, every nuance captured, with samples of full and divisi sections

K.urzweil V.irtual A.nalogThe vA-1 virtual Analog Synthesizer, synthesis engine built right into the v.A.S.T. signal path

Easy UpdatesEasy O/S updates, installed via direct-uSB connection to a computer or via xd

Easy AuditionJust hit the front panel “play” button and get a quick musical preview of the current program

RIFFsTrigger MIdI phrases, beats, or even full multi-track songs via any built-in physical controller

32-Layer ArchitectureSound Programs can be up to 32 layers deep, with each layer supporting its own dSP tools

KDFX• 16 insert effects• 2 auxiliary sends• global Master FX The best effects in the business

Dynamic V.A.S.T.VariableArchitectureSynthesisTechnology

Cascade ModeProgram layers can be routed through the dSP of any other layer, in series or blended together

PC3 OS v2.0 COMMITMENT TO NON-OBSOLESCENCE BY dESIgNTwo years after the initial release of the PC3 line, we are proud to announce the arrival of version 2.0 software, a massive OS update that provides a host of new features and over 200 new sounds. Highlights include the ability to edit ROM keymaps and samples along with the ability to load K Series programs (but not samples). Also, we’ve added some more options to the Info feature — now you can choose to have the PC3’s screen display whichever physical controller is being used in real time. Move a slider and the display will let you know which parameter is affected and by how much. users can now enter their own program Info as well. Setup mode has undergone some changes too. It’s now possible to assign keys on the keyboard to send MIdI messages like “program change”. Outputs (main or secondary) can now be selected per zone in setup mode and per track in song mode.In addition to the many new features, v2.0 comes with over 200 new programs, including new drum kits, more synths and a wide range of pipe organ variations. It’s worth noting that many of the new features in v2.0 came about as a result of feedback from end users. Kurzweil customers know that we listen, and that we’ll be supporting the instruments in which they’re invested long after the initial sale. This relationship with our customers sets us apart in the industry and it is what drives our belief in non-obsolescence by design.


Fantastic sounds, reliable performance, musical expressiveness, ease of use; these are the things we believe are essential to the design of an

A dIFFERENT dRuMMERWith the PC3LE8, we’re introducing a new set of dynamic physical controllers — 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads that can be used to trigger sounds, sequences, chords and arpeggiations. Every program in the machine has a drum kit assigned to the pads, so you’ll always have access to a rhythm track when you need it. As a bonus, we’ve included a set of over 100 new drum programs, with acoustic brush kits,

slammin’ rock kits and a number of heavily effected techno/electronic kits, in addition to the 24 existing kits from the PC3. Just as we put a great deal of effort into making sure that our keyboard action feels just right, the drum pads were implemented with precision and care, with utmost attention given to how they feel when played. After all, this is a musical instrument and not just a piece of technology.

CONNECTIvITYSaving, loading and updating the OS are all made easy on the LE with the inclusion of both uSB Host and device ports. You can save your user programs, setups and songs to a uSB thumb-drive or directly to a computer. OS updates can be loaded from a thumb-drive or directly from your computer,

and of course the LE sends and receives MIdI over uSB. Standard MIdI jacks are also included for In, Out and Thru. For audio, the PC3LE8 features high-quality, hum-canceling, stereo balanced analog outputs, with 24-bit dACs as well as a 24-bit stereo S/PdIF digital output at 48K.

IT’S THE SOuNdunder the hood, the PC3LE features the same groundbreaking chip technology that has made the PC3 the most talked about keyboard in recent years. All of the PC3’s sounds are included — the famous Kurzweil grand piano, vintage electric pianos, Clavinets and Mellotrons, dazzling Orchestral and Strings collections, stunning vA virtual analog synths, KB3 organs, realistic basses, drums, guitars, percussion and horns,

general MIdI, plus nearly 200 new programs developed specifically for the LE; over 1050 programs in all. We’ve improved the method for navigating through such a massive sound set; programs in the LE can be viewed and selected with a new set of Category buttons. Select “Leads” and you’ll see a list of all the synth leads in the machine, grouped together. Same goes for the other 20 categories, everything from Synth Bass to Mallets to guitars.

EvERYTHINg ELSE YOu’d EXPECTComplementing the LE’s new features are a few old familiar Kurzweil favorites; Setup Mode, Quick Access Mode and Song Mode, all taken directly from the PC3.Setup Mode enables the LE to act as a powerful MIdI controller as well as providing 16 simultaneous, independent, fully programmable arpeggiators, with factory and user-

programmable patterns. On top of that, each setup can have up to 16 simultaneous Riffs — sequences that can be triggered by buttons, drum pads or notes on the keyboard. While Setup Mode, with up to 16 zones each with its own program, is still as powerful as ever, we’ve added a Split/Layer button to make the creation of simple setups quick and easy.

affordable keyboard instrument. Kurzweil’s PC3LE-Series combines the amazing sound quality and performance control features of our enormously successful PC3 with a new streamlined, intelligent user interface, providing an interactive experience that is bound to inspire creativity.


PC3LE8: 88-note hammer weighted

PC3LE7: 76-note semi-weighted

PC3LE6: 61-note semi-weighted

240 x 64, backlit LCd with dedicated back panel contrast controls



PC3 sound engine, complete with anti-aliased vA oscillators and KB3 Mode. Select synth and effects parameters* can be accessed and adjusted via the PC3LE’s front panel knobs and buttons—user settings can be captured and saved with a single button press. Supports loading PC3 programs

(*available parameters are predetermined and vary per program)

PC3 sound set, including Base ROM, Orchestral, Classic Keys, String Section, general MIdI set and over 70 KB3 programs with a total of over 1000 programs


Standard

2560 locations for user created preset programs, songs and setups

16 tracks; 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more. Controller chasing and quick “set song loop point” functions are also included

10 insert effects distributed over 10 busses, two auxiliary sends; featuring over 500 of our award winning effects—reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more

Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 5 front panel knobs (15 virtual knobs with a 3-tiered shift button), 7 front panel switches (12 virtual switches with a 2-tiered shift button), 2 switch pedal inputs, 1 continuous control pedal input and mono pressure. Controller values can be “captured” and stored as part of a program. In addition to all of these, the PCLE6 also features 8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads that can be used to trigger sounds, sequences, chords and arpeggiations


16 simultaneous “Riff” generators (used for triggering MIdI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangments from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller)

Two ¼" balanced TRS analog (24-bit dACs)


24-bit, stereo S/PdIF at 48K (internal clock)

In, Out, Thru

Host port for connecting a uSB thumb-drive and a device port that allows the PC3LE to load and save data directly to and from a computer, perform OS updates and send/receive MIdI over uSB

Flash ROM upgradable via uSB or thumb drives


Keyboard

Display

Polyphony


Factory Presets

Factory MIDI Setups


Sequencer

Effects

Controllers

Arpeggiator

Riffs

Analog Outputs Headphones

Digital OutputsMIDI USB

FREE OS Updates

INTERACTIvEIn the PC3, we introduced the “INFO” feature, a soft button-press that allows the user to see which controllers have been assigned to parameters within a program. For the LE, we’ve taken this to the next level, with an interactive user interface that communicates directly with you whenever you move a real-time controller. Turn a knob, hit a button or move a wheel and the LE’s screen with display the controller, its real-time value and the parameter being affected.value and the parameter being affected. An example would be moving the modwheel on an organ program — you would see the following: “Modwheel 79 distortion drive”. This system never breaks down — you can change effect chains freely and all of this info remains intact, updated to reflect the new chain you’ve selected. Also, this info is transferred seamlessly to Setup Mode — you can see whatever controllers have been assigned to programs used in any zone of a setup.

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The SP4-8’s slim enclosure gives it a small footprint, while it’s still rugged and solid enough to easily withstand heavy and frequent playing. Weighing in at 39 lbs (17.7 kg), it’s our lightest ever 88-note keyboard, striking the perfect balance between and portability and playability.

SP76II Overview

Kurzweil’s SP76II is the modern successor to our best selling SP76, which famously combined world-class Kurzweil sound quality with previously unheard of affordability. The updated SP76II makes available to more players than ever the same sound set featured in our hugely successful PC3 line of professional keyboards, in an instrument that is slim, lightweight and extremely easy to use.

good Things Come In Small Packages

Here at Kurzweil, we realize that many musicians have the need for a keyboard instrument that is both compact and lightweight. The SP76II’s enclosure is slender, elegant and easy to lift; once set up it leaves the smallest possible footprint, which means that you, not your keyboard, will be in the spot-light.

up And Running In Record Time

With a user interface that’s intelligently designed to make things as easy for you as possible, the SP76II provides the features that are most important, right where you’d want them. Create splits and layers with the touch of a button; select presets and setups from easy to access category and program buttons; quickly adjust effects parameters; everything is laid out so that you can be up and running and making music right out of the box.

No Compromises

While the SPII76 is the most affordable keyboard that we currently offer, no compromises were made, no corners were cut, when it comes to its sounds. Featuring 128 hand-picked programs taken directly from our acclaimed PC3 line, the SP76II delivers the best of the best in every category of sound, with our famous Triple Strike grand Piano, classic electric pianos and lush strings and orchestral instru-ments, along with top notch basses, guitars, winds, brass, percussion and drums. Its 16-part multitimbral architecture makes the SP76II a powerful tool for writing and recording music in conjunction with an external sequencer or desktop Audio Workstation.

Icing On The Cake

In addition to utilizing programs from the PC3, the SP76II also features dozens of the PC3’s profes-sional quality effect chains.Everything from flawless concert hall reverbs and crisp delays to powerful distortion and amp simula-tion effects add another layer of depth and realism that can only be found in a Kurzweil. The most relevant effects parameters have been mapped to the SP’s Timbre knob, so you can customize your sound without having to dive into menus or manuals.

PC3 Series Technology

128 hand-picked programs & dozens of professional quality FX Chains taken directly from our acclaimed PC3 Product Series

Lightweight & Portable

At only 24 lb (11kg) and 43" (110cm) in length, the SP4 is our lightest, most compact 76-er ever

MIDI Controller

4 user-configurable zones with 10 customizable MIdI controllers PER zone

KB3 Tonewheel Emulation

Select signature KB3 organs, with all control parameters accessible via external MIdI

World Class String Section

Culled from the PC3’s extensive String Section ROM, the SP4 features a bank of carefully selected sectional as well as solo programs

K.urzweil V.irtual A.nalog

KvA powered synth programs pulled from the PC3 Series sonic library

Easy Updates

Easy O/S updates, installed via direct-uSB connection to your computer

Kurzweil’s SP4 is the dominant successor to our best-selling SP76, which is renowned for world-class Kurzweil sound quality with previously unheard of

SIZE MATTERSBoth the SP4-7 and SP4-8 were designed to be slender, elegant and lightweight. The 76-note SP4-7 weighs in a 24 pounds and the SP4-8, with a fully weighted hammer action, weighs a mere 38 pounds.

gET SET. gO!With an intelligently designed interface, the SP4 has the features front and center — create splits and layers with the touch of a button, select presets and setups from easy-to-access category and program buttons, and quickly adjust effects parameters. You will be making music right out of the box.

ICINg ON THE CAKEIn addition to utilizing programs from the PC3, the SP4 also features dozens of professional quality effect chains. The most relevant effects parameters have been mapped to the SP’s Timbre knob, so you can customize your sound without having to dive into menus or manuals. Everything from flawless concert hall reverbs and crisp delays, to powerful distortion and amp simulation effects — all adds another layer of depth and realism that can only be found in a Kurzweil.

NO COMPROMISESIn manufacturing and designing the affordable SP4, no compromises were made, no corners were cut. The sound is superb. Featuring 128 hand-picked programs taken directly from our acclaimed PC3 line, the SP4 delivers our famous Triple Strike grand Piano, classic electric pianos, lush strings and orchestral instruments, along with top notch basses, guitars, winds, brass, percussion and drums. Its 16-part multi-timbral architecture makes the SP4 a powerful tool for writing and recording music in conjunction with an external sequencer or desktop Audio Workstation.

affordability. The updated SP4 provides the same sound set featured in our popular PC3 line of professional keyboards in an instrument that is chic, lightweight and extremely easy to use.


SP4-8: 88-note hammer weighted; SP4-7: 76-note semi-weighted

16 character LCd

64 voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated


Easy access with adjustable relative volume (four zones)

128 Programs, taken from the acclaimed PC3 sound set

64 factory setups, plus 64 user setup locations with 4 programmable zones for splits and layers

dozens of complex effect chains taken from the PC3, with everything from concert hall reverbs to amplifier simulations and rotary effects

Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, one front panel knob, one switch-pedal inputand one continuous control pedal input

Analog Outputs: Two ¼" balanced TRS analog (24-bit dACs)

Back panel, ¼" headphone output

In and Out

Complete MIdI functionality over uSB as well as OS updates (both Mac & PC)

OS updates over uSB

Can load programs created on our PC3x and PC3LE keyboards and additional sounds are available for download on our website


Keyboard

Display

Polyphony

Multitimbral

Quick Split/Layer

Factory Presets

Setups

Effects

Controllers

Analog Outputs

Headphones

MIDI

USB

FREE OS Updates

Free Sounds

With additional sounds online available for download, you can create a personalized sound set with absolutely no “filler”. don’t need drums or guitars? download extra electric pianos and KB3 organs. Also, the SP4 can load programs created on our PC3 and PC3LE keyboards. All of this means that you, the player, can be involved in shaping the character of an instrument that you can truly call your own.

Expression Pedal

Soft Cases

KB88, KB76 and KB61

Super Ribbon Controller

PC2SRib

Sustain Pedal

KP-Pedal


WORLd CLASS SOuNd512 onboard sounds128 Breathtaking effects60 Built-in rhythm patternsvelocity and aftertouch sensitive, piano-weighted keyboard action

The Natural Choice for Professional MusiciansKurzweil’s SP3X line brings the stage piano concept to new heights, with unmatched sound quality and expressiveness. The SP3 series is equally well suited for use on stage, at home, or in the studio, and is perfect for worship based music.

Along with the famous Kurzweil grand Piano, the SP3X offers a wide variety of other top notch sounds, including winds, voices, synths, brass, bass, guitar, percussion and ensembles. Sounds like leads, strings and winds come to life, responding to velocity, aftertouch and 4 real-time knobs, offering unheard of expressiveness in a stage piano. Try one for yourself to experience the next level of excellence in Kurzweil Stage Pianos.

512 World Class Preset SoundsFeaturing our triple-strike grand Piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer and FM electric pianos, Stereo Strings, Brass, guitar, Bass, Take 6 vocals, drums/Percussion as well as the world’s best sounding gM sound set.

60 Onboard Rhythm PatternsThe SP3X series provides a sophisticated metronome as well as 60 built-in rhythms which cover a broad variety of styles: Pop, Ballad, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Country, Latin, World, etc. Ideal for both practicing and writing your own music!

User Friendly USB connectivityMIdI over uSB in addition to standard MIdI jacks

World Class EffectsThe SP3X is loaded with 128 effect presets… enough to enhance any performance. These are taken from our acclaimed K and PC series, with better sound quality than most stand alone effects processors!

Quick AccessProgram up to 16 custom quick access banks with your favorite presets

Expressive ControlsThe SP3X’s pitch and mod wheels feel smooth and responsive. Combined with aftertouch and the SP3X’s 4 front panel knobs, they offer real-time control of sound which is simply unprecedented in a stage piano.

LCD DisplayThe SP3X’s easy to read display provides all the info you’ll need to start making music. You will actually see sound and effect names spelled out instead of just a number.

88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action, with velocity sensitive adjustable keys

2x20 character LCd with rear panel contrast knob



512 Programs

16 user setup locations with 4 programmable zones for splits, layers and rhythms

dual Processors (A & B) offering 128 total FX presets: 58 Reverbs, 6 delays, 10 Choruses, 6 Flangers, 3 Phasors, 4 Shapers, 2 Enhancers, 8 Filtered Effects, 4 distortions, 1 Mono>Stereo, 3 Wide Stereo, 4 Compressors, 2 Panners, 7 Rotarys, Stereo Tremolo, and 44 combination effects chains utilizing Kurzweil’s unique Laserverb

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60 pre-programmed patterns

Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, 4 front panel knobs, 1 dual switch-pedal input (TRS), 1 continuous control pedal input

Two ¼" balanced TRS analog (24-bit dACs)


In, Out, Thru


OS updates over uSB and/or over MIdI

Height: 4.96"/12.60 cm depth: 13.29"/33.75 cm Length: 55.59"/141.20 cm Weight: 48.50 lb./22 kg

External AC power supply


Keyboard

Display

Polyphony

Multitimbral

Factory Presets

MIDI Setups

Effects

Metronome

Drum Grooves

Controllers

Analog Outputs

Headphones

MIDI

USB

FREE OS Updates

Specifications

Power


SuPERIOR TECHNOLOgY ON THE INSIdE, ELEgANT SIMPLICITY ON THE OuTSIdE

The BestThe SP2XS delivers the legendary Kurzweil sound, with all of its detail and refinement, in a digital piano which is both professional and easy to use. using the next generation of Kurzweil technology, the SP2XS provides some of our best sounds: pianos, EPs, strings, pads, mallets and voices, all available at the touch of a button.

The Sound and FeelEndless hours of engineering and sample editing went into our Triple Strike grand Piano sound, and it shows. Behind the scenes, the SP2XS’s powerful synth engine brings these samples to life and makes them sing. The result is an instrument which not only sounds like, but feels like a real piano.

Polyphony64 note polyphony ensures that notes will continue sounding even under high demand performance situations.

Built-in 20 Watt Stereo Sound SystemThe SP2XS has is its own custom 20-watt/channel power amplifier and matched, high efficiency speaker sound system, featuring full range 3x5" drivers, optimized for the SP2XS cabinetry.

ConnectivityA uSB interface allows the SP2XS to connect to a computer (Mac or PC) for complete MIdI performance and OS updates.

World Class EffectsThe SP2XS features Kurzweil’s renowned effects processing technology, the same leading-edge technology found in all of our professional products. The SP2XS’s effects can put the right finish on any sound whether it’s crystal clear or warm and organic. Nothing else in the industry even comes close in this department.

Drum Patterns and RhythmsIdeal for both practice and songwriting, the SP2XS comes equipped with 64 pre-recorded drum grooves, rhythms and adjustable metronome.

88-note, fully-weighted hammer-action, with velocity sensitive adjustable keys

7-segment 3-digit LEd



64 Programs

16 user setup locations with 4 programmable zones for splits, layers and rhythms

dual Processors (A & B) offering: 58 Reverbs, 6 delays, 10 Choruses, 6 Flangers, 3 Phasors, 4 Shapers, 2 Enhancers, 8 Filtered Effects, 4 distortions, 1 Mono>Stereo, 3 Wide Stereo, 4 Compressors, 2 Panners, 7 Rotarys, Stereo Tremolo, and 44 combination effects chains utilizing Kurzweil1s unique Laserverb

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64 pre-programmed patterns

4 front panel knobs, 1 switch-pedal input, 1 continuous control pedal input

2x20 Watts RMS stereo; 3x5", 4-ohm full-range drivers with whizzer cone; Tuned, ducted-port enclosures; 80Hz-15kHz frequency range

Two unbalanced RCA female connectors


In, Out, Thru


OS updates over uSB and/or over MIdI

Height: 28.46"/72.30 cm with stand 4.76"/12.10 cm without stand depth: 14.49"/36.80 cm Length: 51.77"/131.50 cm Weight: 71.21 lb./32.30 kg with stand 43.65 lb./19.80 kg without stand

External power supply


Keyboard

Display

Polyphony

Multitimbral

Factory Presets

MIDI Setups

Effects

Metronome

Drum Grooves

Controllers

Sound System

Analog Outputs

Headphones

MIDI

USB

FREE OS Updates

Specifications

Power


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THE KuRZWEIL TEAM

Kurzweil’s R&d facility is located just twelve miles west of Boston, a city known the world over as a major hub for academia, technology and creativity. This is where art and technology intersect; the meeting of the two is what allows us to create world-class musical instruments.Our team represents the best and brightest, with talent drawn from as far away as Spain, Columbia, and India as well as from sources closer to home, like the M.I.T. Media Lab and Berklee College of Music. The core values that drive our research and development are a strong passion for music, a focused drive to innovate and most importantly, our dedication to building and maintaining a robust, interactive relationship between customer and manufacturer.The common thread that unifies the various departments — hardware, software, sound design and marketing — is music. Most of us happen to be musicians, ranging from hobbyists to those who have played on grammy-winning albums. This means that we are intimately familiar with the needs of our customers, whether they’re making music in basements or on Broadway and in major arenas.As a lean, agile company, we operate with a great deal of freedom, which allows us to quickly respond to input from our customers. In fact, a good many features and sounds in our current line of products are the direct result of requests from customers.The informal, but highly focused atmosphere here allows creativity to thrive and amplifies the thrust of new ideas. For most of us, this is a dream job. Working long hours and sometimes on weekends is well worth the reward of knowing that we are participating in something that is quite special — the creation of the world’s best keyboard instruments.

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