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PC3LE8 Features & Specs

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Keyboard:	88-note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys. (Fatar TP40L)
Display:	240 x 64 backlit LED w/ dedicated back panel contrast control
Polyphony:	64 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated, lightning fast performance
Multitimbral:	16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Architecture:	Full PC3 Synth Engine and V.A.S.T. Editing (new in O/S V2): 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!
Desktop Editor:	(New in O/S V2) - Mac and PC platforms (available for purchase from SoundTower)
Factory Presets:	1061; the majority of the PC3 sound set is included (download full "object list" here).
Factory MIDI Setups:	256 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: most* objects except samples. -PC3: most* objects. -K2 Series: the majority of Setups, Programs, and Keymaps (no sample loading or compatibility file; see the V2 Addendum manual for details). O/S V2 or later required. *The LE has less FX resources so may not be able to load certain objects.
General MIDI:	Standard
User Memory:	16,000 locations for user objects.
Sequencer:	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
Effects:	10 insert effects distributed over 10 busses, two auxiliary sends; featuring over 500 of our award winning preset FX chains - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more (FX editing limited to chain selection and wet/dry mix).
Controllers:	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 PC3LE also features 8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads that can be used to trigger sounds, sequences, chords and arpeggiations
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 simultaneous "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:	Two 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
Headphones:	1 rear panel 1/4" headphone output
Digital Outputs:	24-bit, stereo S/PDIF at 48K (internal clock)
MIDI:	In, Out, Thru
USB Computer Port:	MIDI over USB. Also allows the PC3LE 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
Height:	(5.00") (12.70 cm)
Depth:	(14.50") (36.83 cm)
Length:	(56.48") (143.41 cm)
Weight:	(54.15 lb.) (24.56 kg)
Power:	Internal AC power supply Automatic selection 90-250V AC operation

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News

2012-05-08: PC3K8 user Brad Hatfield spotted rehearsing with the Boston Pops and Jewel last week: http://t.co/6DktEza1

2012-05-04: Roger Daltrey spotted on Jimmy Kimmel last night with a PC3K8....http://on.fb.me/J7VvMf

2012-05-04: Kurzweil artist Amanda Palmer shatters Kickstarter music record: http://t.co/ntocPxMN

2012-05-03: New PC3K KBase tutorial - Loading and Previewing Samples: http://t.co/7AvdMOll

2012-04-30: New KBase tutorial - Quantizing Tracks - The Basics: http://t.co/omUMG9pv

2012-04-27: New MP15 Digital Piano: http://t.co/oDvpoKPp

2012-04-19: Purchase a PC3LE and receive a free LiveEdition bundle: http://t.co/RMuwUkg0

2012-04-18: Kurzweil to be a sponsor for "Movement" : http://t.co/o39aL66d

2012-04-18: New MPS20 Portable Digital Piano: http://t.co/MQM3KZE2

2012-04-13: PC3LE Series O/S v2.10 Update Released!: http://t.co/0ww2JqO3

2012-04-10: New PC3LE Desktop Editor Video from SoundTower: http://t.co/Xfhf7kdv

2012-03-30: New 3rd party PC3/K/LE soundset from Poserp - NXT 1.0 now available! : http://t.co/UMQsjE2t

2012-03-27: Sweetwater releases sound libraries for the PC3K!: http://t.co/b7cwlz8p

2012-03-26: 3rd party developer Art of Sound shows demo of new PC3/K Synth Collections: http://t.co/bEnkpx8s

2012-03-23: New 3rd party PC3/K/LE & SP4 soundset from Poserp - NXT 1.0: http://t.co/QFcKXOZN

2012-03-23: New 3rd party PC3/K soundset from Art of Sound - Synth Collections: http://t.co/w58eSfAT

2012-03-14: Kurzweil- It all started with Ray (The Kurzweil Music Story) : http://t.co/m4itFKT8

2012-03-14: Inside the Kurzweil SXSW Keynote with Ray Kurzweil: http://t.co/Ee1jvYDX

2012-03-13: PC3K O/S 2.10 Released: http://t.co/beaiqdSp

2012-03-13: PC3 O/S 2.10 Released: http://t.co/6Ar9Szos