Kurzweil PC3LE8 User Manual

Musician’s Guide
(For PC3LE6, PC3LE7, and PC3LE8)
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Kurzweil PC3LE8 Specifications

General

MIDI-keyboard number of keys	88 keys
Product color	Black
Sound effects quantity	1061
Maximum polyphony (notes)	64
Music memory capacity (songs)	16000
MIDI out	Yes
Interface	USB
Headphone outputs	1
USB ports quantity	2
Input voltage	90 - 250 V
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	368.3 mm
Width	1434.1 mm
Height	127 mm
Weight	24560 g

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Sounds and Features

Overview of the PC3LE's capabilities: 1000+ sounds, assignable pads, knobs, switches, and convenient knob presets.

Chapter 2 Startup

Make Connections

Step-by-step guide for setting up the instrument, including ventilation and cable connections.

Connecting the Power Cable (Line Cord)

Details the PC3LE's AC power requirements and connection procedure.

Startup

Chapter 3 User Interface Basics

Mode Selection

Describes the six primary operating modes and how to select them via mode buttons.

Data Entry

Explains the methods for entering data: Alpha Wheel, -/+ buttons, and alphanumeric pad.

User Interface Basics

Intuitive Controller Selection/Data Entry

Method for assigning physical controls to parameters by holding Enter and moving the control.

Search Function (Find A Program Or Setup By Name)

Finds programs or setups by searching for a string of characters from the main pages.

Chapter 4 The Operating Modes

What the Modes Are

Explains the six primary modes for organizing operations and features.

Selecting Modes

How to select modes by pressing mode buttons and entering editors.

Program Mode

Select, play, and edit programs; includes the Program Editor.

Storage Mode

Loads, saves, and copies files via USB devices.

Chapter 5 Editing Conventions

Introduction to Editing

Covers mode selection, navigation, and data entry for editing objects.

Saving and Naming

Program Mode

Assignable Knobs, Switches, Pedals, and Wheels

Selecting Programs

Two methods: category buttons or Shift + numbered category buttons for program ID.

V.A.S.T. and KB3 Programs

The Program Editor

Chapter 7 Setup Mode

Selecting setups

Setup Mode

The FX Pages: FX, AUXFX1, AUXFX2

Riffs

Recording A Setup To Song Mode

Tutorials: Setup Mode

The Setup Editor

Assigning A Single Knob To Control Relative Volume In Different Zones

Tutorial on assigning one knob to adjust relative volumes of multiple zones using Offset method.

Using And Editing A Split Program Setup

Tutorial on creating split setups, assigning different programs to keyboard ranges.

Using Setup Mode To Play Layers Of Instruments

Tutorial on creating layered setups by overlapping zone key ranges, adding sounds.

Assigning A Single Knob to Crossfade Between The Volume Of Different Zones

Tutorial on assigning a knob to crossfade between zone volumes using Curve and Offset.

Assigning Multiple Knobs To Control Volume In Different Zones

Tutorial on assigning different knobs to control volume of individual zones.

Switch Between Zones Based On Played Keyboard Velocity

Tutorial on setting zones to be heard only within specific velocity ranges for dynamic playing.

Tutorials: Setup Mode

Assigning a Footswitch to Switch From One Setup To Another

Tutorial on assigning a footswitch to advance through setups sequentially.

Using A Single Song For Multiple Riffs

Creating A New Setup

Riff Troubleshooting

Basics Of Using Riffs

Transposing A Riff As It Is Triggered

Chapter 14 Power User Tips

General Tips:

Set The Start-up Program And MIDI Channel

Intuitive Controller Selection/Data Entry

Assigning physical controls to parameters by holding Enter and moving the control.

Quick Song Recording And Playback (Record An Idea From Any Mode)

Recording and playback of songs using transport buttons from any mode.

Power User Tips

Change The Effects Chain

Change Knob, Switches, and Other Controller Assignments and Control Non-Default Parameters

Changing default controller assignments for knobs, switches, and other controls.

Assign A Zone To Use Pads Only

Setting a zone to be heard only from pads by adjusting LoKey/HiKey in KEY-VEL page.

Assign Pads To Play Notes, Chords, Riffs, Or To Toggle Other Functions Like Arpeggiators

Assigning pads as switches to toggle arpeggiators on/off using OnControl/OffControl parameters.

Appendix A Specifications

Specifications

Appendix B PC3LE Bootloader

Using the Bootloader Menu

System Reset