76-key Performance Controller/Workstation with Fatar Semi-weighted Action, Velocity and Aftertouch, 1453 Factory Presets, Artis German D Grand Piano, Onboard Sequencer, and Dynamic VAST Synthesis Engine
Combining the power of the PC3 performance keyboard with the Artis German D Grand Piano sounds, the Kurzweil PC3A7 offers working keyboardists a powerful instrument that covers all the bases live and in the studio. Feel this awe-inspiring instrument spring to life under the control of the superb Fatar TP8 semi-weighted keybed. Cascading DSP engines on top of the PC3A7's dynamic VAST architecture makes dialing in sounds fast, flexible, and fun. And if you're looking for inspiration, there are 1453 factory programs onboard, so you'll never run out of creative energy with the Kurzweil PC3A7 under your command.
Kurzweil PC3A7 Professional Stage Piano at a Glance:
- Loaded with awesome instrument sounds right out of the box
- Fatar TP8 keybed delivers the right touch for any part
- Customize your setup the way only Kurzweil keyboards let you
Loaded with awesome instrument sounds right out of the box
Among the 1453 factory presets onboard the Kurzweil PC3A7, you'll find classic modeled organs, strings, vintage electric pianos, clavinets, synths, drums, and, of course, acoustic pianos. The star of the show is the Artis German 9' D grand piano, whose rich and lush acoustic sound springs to life with every note you play. We're talking about the full power of Kurzweil's famous V.A.S.T. PC3 sound engine applied to providing you with the most realistic grand piano sound available, and it's all right there inside the Kurzweil PC3A7.
Fatar TP8 keybed delivers the right touch for any part
Amazing sounds like the Artis German 9' D grand piano demand the perfect touch to deliver their full range of expression. That's why Kurzweil equipped their PC3A7 digital stage piano with one of the finest semi-weighted keybeds available, the Fatar TP8. Much revered by the keyboard players here, the TP8's responsive feel makes the PC3A7 ideal for everything from piano parts to speedy synth leads.
Customize your setup the way only Kurzweil keyboards let you
If you're ready to take a peek under the hood of the PC3A7 and start customizing your own patches, then you're in for a treat. Onboard you'll find the full capabilities of the PC3's cascading DSP engines and dynamic VAST architecture. With 16 independent zones, hundreds of effects, plus pattern-based riffs and arpeggiators galore, you're not going to run out of creative juice. And when it comes to physical controllers, you're welcome to assign parameters to 29 physical controllers, opening up a world of live performance options.
Kurzweil PC3A7 Professional Stage Piano Features:
- A powerful performance keyboard based on the acclaimed PC3 engine
- Comes equipped with the sound of the Artis German D Grand Piano
- Cascading DSP engines and VAST architecture lets you dig into your sounds
- Onboard sequencer offers deep editing functions
- MIDI over USB loads/saves data directly to/from Mac/PC; perform OS updates
Specifications
| Keyboard: |
76 note semi-weighted-action, with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys. (Fatar TP8) |
| Display: |
240 x 64 angled, backlit CCFL w/ dedicated back panel brightness and contrast controls. |
| Polyphony: |
128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance. |
| Multitimbral: |
16 parts (one per MIDI channel). |
| Architecture: |
Dynamic VAST: Powerful 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 concept 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! |
| Sound ROM Expansion Slots: |
Includes KORE 64™ and the German D Grand EXP Piano built-in. |
| Desktop Editor: |
Mac and PC platforms |
| Factory Presets: |
1453 Stunning Factory Presets. |
| Factory MIDI Setups: |
216 factory programmed MIDI setups - featuring up to 16 independent zones, effects, independent controller assignments, triggerable pattern-based "Riffs" and arpeggiator settings. |
| File Compatibility: |
Loads from:
-PC3K: All objects except samples.
-PC3LE: All objects.
-K2 Series: The majority of Setups, Programs, and Keymaps (no sample loading; see the manual for details). |
| General MIDI: |
Standard. |
| User Memory: |
16,000 locations for user objects. |
| Sequencer: |
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. |
| Effects: |
16 insert effects distributed over 11 busses, two auxiliary sends and two Master Effects (saved with each song and setup); featuring hundreds of our award winning effects - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, Leslie simulators, compressors, and more. |
| Master FX Section: |
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.) |
| Controllers: |
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. |
| Arpeggiator: |
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. |
| Riffs: |
16 unique "Riff" generators, used for triggering MIDI sequenced phrases, beats, or complete multi-track arrangements from notes on the keyboard and/or any on-board physical controller. |
| Analog Outputs: |
Four 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs). |
| Headphones: |
1 rear panel 1/4" headphone output. |
| Digital Outputs: |
24-bit, stereo S/PDIF featuring 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192-kHz modes.
(externally clockable) |
| MIDI: |
In, Out, Thru (hardware switchable to copy of MIDI Out). |
| USB Computer Port: |
MIDI over USB. Also allows the PC3A to load/save data directly to and from a Mac/PC as well as perform OS updates. |
| USB Storage Port: |
Supports USB thumb-drives for loading/saving user data as well as performing OS updates. |
| FREE OS Updates: |
Flash ROM upgradeable via direct-USB or thumb-drive. |
| Included Accessories: |
Power cable, Switch pedal, USB cable, (4) self adhesive feet. |
| 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. |