b>j)΄!Pԫ&;"kB޶}pSVT(wę!j x;-m@JnQ+պכ7MajfJͱ4jѲ撆RxZMz7vIW/dٞТזcZM~ji ߒsQzԠDW3Den"M+/B:-uIJ7j委9p='mANޭ=/B:-n&nUfqxZM~c Ϲ+,&ᾺܢF[(1*" ϒ"Jԧ<;b" "jܢF[x ,!q қ*]/؝27SMcs"ޭDQ/应ܢF_! :s" 7`F+SVTn"IJnQ/应B 4 wD"IJ׭-`S9DrjiEJ߅gJ应矁[xZM~n"IB؃!'Тѕ+(mIKʭ/|ϐܢF[xZMzG %嬩/c[[ PC4SE FAQ Archives - KURZWEIL It's the Sound® https://kurzweil.com/category/pc4se-faq/ Tue, 12 May 2026 18:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 PC4SE File Compatibility https://kurzweil.com/2021/09/30/pc4se-file-compatibility/ https://kurzweil.com/2021/09/30/pc4se-file-compatibility/#respond Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:54:55 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26164 Question: What programs/multis/setups from other Kurzweil instruments can I load in my PC4 SE? Answer: The PC4 SE can load content from the following Kurzweil instruments and file types: Instrument/File File Type PC4 SE .P4S PC4 .PC4 K2700 .K27 SP6 .SP6 Forte .FOR Forte SE .FSE Artis .ART Artis SE .ASE PC3A .P3A PC3K .P3K [...]

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What programs/multis/setups from other Kurzweil instruments can I load in my PC4 SE?

Answer:
The PC4 SE can load content from the following Kurzweil instruments and file types:

Instrument/File File Type
PC4 SE .P4S
PC4 .PC4
K2700 .K27
SP6 .SP6
Forte .FOR
Forte SE .FSE
Artis .ART
Artis SE .ASE
PC3A .P3A
PC3K .P3K
PC3 .PC3
PC3LE .PLE
SP4 .SPX
K2600 .K26
K2500 .K25
K2000 .KRZ
FM Presets .SYX
MIDI File .MID

 

Loading Compatible Object File Types

Aside from loading objects from its own .P4S files, the PC4 SE can load sounds and objects from other instruments.

In some cases object parameters may need to be edited by the user after loading. See each object file section below for details when loading file types other than .P4S.

Objects from most of the recent Kurzweil models should sound and function exactly the same as on the original instruments (except in cases where unavailable physical controllers change the sound or function). Objects from older legacy Kurzweil instruments can often sound and function very closely or exactly the same as on the original instruments.

Loading K2700 (.K27) and Forte (.FOR) Object Files

When loading K2700 and Forte objects, some Programs and Keymaps may not be compatible if they use user samples, or if they use factory samples that are not available on the PC4 SE.

Loading Legacy Program/Keymap/Sample Object Files

When loading objects from .P3K, .K26, .K25, or .KRZ files, some objects may not be compatible if they use user samples.

Loading Legacy K2 Series Object Files (K26, .K25, .KRZ)

When loading objects from K26, .K25, or .KRZ files, objects are converted to PC4 SE object types. Some object parameters cannot be converted, and some objects may not be compatible if they use user samples.

All K2 series Keymap objects can be loaded, some parameters will be converted to PC4 SE specific parameters.

Most K2 series Program objects can be loaded. FX cannot be converted and must be edited after loading.

A small number of DSP algorithms and functions (some filters, oscillators, etc.) cannot be loaded.

KB3 programs created with a K2500 or K2600 cannot be loaded, however the PC4 SE contains a variety of KB3 programs which can easily be modified and edited.

Triple Mode programs created with the K2600 cannot be loaded.

All K series Setup objects can be loaded and converted to Multis. FX cannot be converted and must be edited after loading.

Loading FM Preset Files (.SYX)

The PC4 SE can load .SYX files containing FM presets from classic 6 operator FM synthesizers. Loaded FM presets can be edited in Program Mode to adjust FX chain parameters and other program settings.

Loading MIDI Song Files (.MID)

MIDI song files (.MID) can be loaded, they appear as Songs in Song Mode. Songs that use the General MIDI sound set are not supported and must be edited after loading to select appropriate instrument programs for each track. For details on selecting programs for each track, see Program on page 7-6 of the Musician’s Guide.

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What USB thumb drives are supported by my Kurzweil K2700/K20xx/PC4/PC4SE keyboard?

Answer:
We have tested a variety of USB thumb drives and most have worked well. The following models did NOT work and thus are NOT recommended:

  • Generic U305 – 32GB
  • SanDisk Cruzer Blade
  • Techkey – 64GB

 

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What pedals can I use with my PC4SE?

Answer:

Single Switch Pedals

The PC4SE ships with one KP-1 Switch Pedal however any standard foot switch pedal (with 1/4″ mono connection) will be compatible. Polarity is a non-issue as the PC4SE checks the pedal polarity on power up and calibrates itself accordingly. For this to work, be sure to plug the switch pedal in before turning on the PC4SE, and do not step on the pedal during the boot up process. Doing otherwise can lead to the pedal working in reverse or not at all. If that occurs, simply power down, be sure the pedal is fully connected, then power back up without touching the pedal.

Dual-Switch Pedal Inputs

The instrument supports connecting two switch pedals into each switch pedal input. You can connect a dual switch pedal with a single 1/4″ stereo plug (not sold by Kurzweil) or employ a “Y” adapter (stereo (M) to dual-mono (F)) to connect two standard/single pedals to each input jack.
Doing so would provide a total of four switch pedals. Again remember to make all switch-pedal connections with the instrument powered off.

Half-Damper Pedals

The PC4SE also supports connecting a half-damper pedal (sold separately) to either of the switch pedal inputs.

The Kurzweil KP-1H half-damper pedal is the recommended pedal and is available via any Kurzweil dealer.

In addition, there are several other manufacturers of half-damper pedals on the market. Not all are compatible or interchangeable.

KORG pedals are compatible with the PC4SE.

ROLAND and YAMAHA pedals are not compatible.

Continuous Controller Pedals (CC Pedal)

The PC4SE requires a CC Pedal with a TRS 1/4″ connector and 10k linear potentiometer, such as the Kurzweil CC-1 (sold separately). Most manufacturers EXCEPT Yamaha and Korg make pedals with the same specifications and should work. Yamaha and Korg pedals typically use an exponential potentiometer and therefore will not work correctly.

CC-1 Wiring Spec

The Control Pedal must be wired to a single stereo (TRS) 1/4″ plug as follows:

    • Wiper to tip connection of 1/4″ plug
    • Top end of resistance element to ring connection
    • Bottom end of resistance to sleeve connection

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