Kurzweil PC3 K8

Professional workstation from PC3 series that utilizes ground-breaking Kurzweil technology, having a synthesis architecture that remains unparalleled in depth and flexibility, combined with a staggering amount of effects processing power. Its sound set, which encompasses everything from the traditional to the cutting edge, has been widely acknowledged as second to none. It is already loaded up with the many impressive features and sounds of the PC3, allowing users to tap into the massive wealth of samples and programs developed for the legendary K Series over the past two decades. Capable of loading .KRZ/25/26 sample files, WAVE and AIFF files, as well as most of the K Series programs and setups, it presents a whole new world of choices to players, and once again underscores our commitment to the concept of non-obsolescence by design. User can choose to delve into the extensive libraries of existing K Series samples or decide to fill the workstation’s flash memory with his own signature samples, having the most powerful version of Kurzweil's V.A.S.T technology ever developed at his fingertips. Having up to 32 layers per program means the emulations of real instruments can be extremely detailed and accurate, while the synthesized sounds can be extraordinarily large and complex. The workstation offers 128 megabytes of user sample memory and compatibility with K Series files, while also taking an enormous leap forward by allowing user samples to remain intact while power is off. Once samples are loaded into the device’s flash memory, there is zero load time for those samples when powering on the instrument. Advanced program, keymap and sample editing features allow user to customize the sounds with surgical precision. In another huge development, Kurzweil has resurrected the VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, having built its synthesis engine right into the new system. User can user the VA-1's power-shaped, anti-aliasing oscillators (including supersaw, triplesaw, and hard sync oscillators) combined with a newer, larger set of V.A.S.T. filters (like the classic-style 4pole low pass w/ resonance) and non-linear processors. The workstation features an 88-note fully-weighted hammer-action keyboard with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys, featuring a quick release spring, striking an ideal balance of playability between piano type parts and synth/organ parts (Fatar TP40L). A power cable, switch pedal, USB cable and four self-adhesive feet are included. Dimensions: 110 x 355 x 1380 mm. Weight: 24.5 kg.