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Chapter 1
Introduction
Thanks for buying your PC1 MIDI performance controller! It combines 32 megabytes of renowned Kurzweil
ROM sounds with an extensive set of flexible and easy-to-use performance and MIDI-control features--all in
a portable keyboard that can help you sound like a pro on stage or in the studio. We hope you like it.
Basic PC1 Features
The Sound
The PC1 offers 64-voice polyphony with balanced type stereo analog outputs.
There are 384 factory programs and 128 GM programs, including Kurzweil’s stereo triple-strike Grand Piano,
Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, stereo strings, brass, and Take 6 vocal samples--as well as our
critically-acclaimed keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, and percussion sounds. In addition, the PC1’s Orchestral
ROM includes String Sections, Solo Strings, Woodwinds, Orchestral Brass, Jazz Brass, Orchestral Ensembles,
Choir, Organ, Harp, Nylon String Guitar, Orchestral Percussion, and Ethnic Percussion. There’s also room for
one Sound ROM Option card, for an additional 16 megabytes of ROM sounds.
Setups make the PC1 a versatile performance instrument and MIDI control keyboard. Each setup contains
four zones that can cover any part of the keyboard, or overlap across the entire keyboard. You can program
each zone independently--with different programs, physical controller assignments, and MIDI channels for
each zone. Using the onboard arpeggiator, you can program setups with grooves that start automatically and
evolve in countless variations as you play.
Keyboard and Controllers
There are two PC1 models. Both have the same features, with only one exception. The PC1X has a fully-
weighted 88-key piano action, while the PC161 has a 61-key unweighted synth-style action. Both models
have mono pressure (aftertouch), and have programmable velocity sensitivity. (By the way, whenever we
mention the PC1 by name, we’re referring to both models.)
You’ll find the usual array of physical controllers--Pitch Wheel, Mod Wheel, continuous and switch pedal
jacks, and multi-function front-panel buttons and knobs, and a unique ribbon controller. They’re all fully
programmable. There’s an extensive list of programmable features for MIDI control--the PC1 isn’t just a great-
sounding performance keyboard; it’s a serious tool for MIDI sequencing, and makes an excellent centerpiece
for sophisticated MIDI studios. The PC1 is also well-equipped to receive MIDI from other instruments or
external MIDI sources like computer-based sequencers.
Effects
To complement the ROM sounds, there are over 150 multiple effects and 30 reverbs. You can apply the effects
to programs or setups, and you can easily control the Wet/Dry mix in real time. You can also program the
multi-effects and reverbs for even more control in performance and recording.
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