Log in
Log in

or
Create an account

or
Add this product to
  • My former gear
  • My current gear
  • My wishlist
Kurzweil PC3X
Images
1/227

All user reviews of 5/5 for the Kurzweil PC3X

Workstation from Kurzweil belonging to the PC3 series

Price engine
Classified Ads
Forums
Not satisfied with those reviews?
Filter
3.8/5
(8 reviews)
50 %
(4 reviews)
25 %
(2 reviews)
25 %
(2 reviews)
Write a user review
Audience: Anyone Value For Money : Excellent
Users reviews
  • Micky201Micky201

    Impressive

    Kurzweil PC3XPublished on 02/23/14 at 00:52
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    The characterisic onet ette repeatedly stipulated by the review here + Kurzweil.

    UTILIZATION

    The use is quite intuitive in my opinion, even if the docs are not sufficient. Kurzweil has online tutorials that can get into the heart of the matter quickly. But this is all the same not enough, there is a lot of non-Documented points and must go to trial. Eg for the simulation parameters Leslie, block-function different algorithms ...
    However, the main functions are treated all the same, so it is not a disaster.

    Touch is between a heavy keyboard (piano) and a synthesizer. It allows all the expressiveness for all instruments. Keyboard master point of view, it is very complete, so y…
    Read more
    The characterisic onet ette repeatedly stipulated by the review here + Kurzweil.

    UTILIZATION

    The use is quite intuitive in my opinion, even if the docs are not sufficient. Kurzweil has online tutorials that can get into the heart of the matter quickly. But this is all the same not enough, there is a lot of non-Documented points and must go to trial. Eg for the simulation parameters Leslie, block-function different algorithms ...
    However, the main functions are treated all the same, so it is not a disaster.

    Touch is between a heavy keyboard (piano) and a synthesizer. It allows all the expressiveness for all instruments. Keyboard master point of view, it is very complete, so you can really adjust very precisely the sensitivity to touch.

    SOUNDS

    Then the sound ...
    This is simply excellent. Initially, I bought this to replace a keyboard synthesizer master who was beginning to be defective, to control a DAW (now I do everything in the virtual). After having reviewed all that is done, I realized that everyone was problems in existing products after some time. So I decided to find a second hand synth ca. Well since I PC3X this, I do not decolle. I found the pleasure of hardware. It integrates perfectly into my DAW and unpaired at all, instead, it has an exceptional musicality. When you play it, it is more stops. Everything sounds, even when it is a difficult instrument to imitate as a classical guitar (the above, it is clearly a good sampler below), I see that ca time base construction sounds and interesting mixtures in part of the synthesis. So there is nothing for me to throw.
    The work is extremely powerful sound, you can simply do it all, all forms of sound processing can be entangled.
    In short, that's good.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I recommend this to anyone who enjoys synthesizer music. It is true that does not contain gigabytes of sounds, but in fact, what a musician demand an instrument - to be enjoyable to play, inspiring and sound good. Who cares a priori computer technical data /. The PC3X covers all these carateristiques. There are things like the pleasure of playing an instrument it is impossible to quantify. It is the spirit of this synthesizer.
    See less
  • John PetrucciJohn Petrucci

    Kurzweil PC3XPublished on 07/04/08 at 01:57
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    - 88 keys with touch dynamic (Hammer)
    - 128-voice polyphony
    - Multi-channel 16 stamps
    - 832 preset programs including PC2 Sound ROM
    - Set sounds GM
    - 128 User programs
    - 2 Sound ROM Expansion Slots (64MB and 128MB!)
    - Effects
    - EQ Global EQ / Compressor Global
    - Integrated Arpeggiator
    - Wheel pitchbend and modulation
    - 9 faders
    - 4 analog outputs (the two may be independent for the next OS)
    - Headphone Jack
    - Digital output S / PDIF 24-bit
    - 48/96 kHz possible modes (sampling frequency)
    - MIDI In / Out / Thru
    - USB port for MIDI connection and data storage
    - LCD display with backlight 240 x 64 characters
    - Management Program via USB (Mac and PC) availab…
    Read more
    - 88 keys with touch dynamic (Hammer)
    - 128-voice polyphony
    - Multi-channel 16 stamps
    - 832 preset programs including PC2 Sound ROM
    - Set sounds GM
    - 128 User programs
    - 2 Sound ROM Expansion Slots (64MB and 128MB!)
    - Effects
    - EQ Global EQ / Compressor Global
    - Integrated Arpeggiator
    - Wheel pitchbend and modulation
    - 9 faders
    - 4 analog outputs (the two may be independent for the next OS)
    - Headphone Jack
    - Digital output S / PDIF 24-bit
    - 48/96 kHz possible modes (sampling frequency)
    - MIDI In / Out / Thru
    - USB port for MIDI connection and data storage
    - LCD display with backlight 240 x 64 characters
    - Management Program via USB (Mac and PC) available in July
    - Integrated Power Supply Switchable 120/240V AC
    - Dimensions (WxDxH): 1370 x 3556 x 1046 mm
    - Weight: 24.5 kg

    I put 9, the screen is a bit limited, even if it's enough. The future management program will greatly improve that. The 4 outputs (L / R hand and L / R in) are a definite asset, we can route an example of a particular sound effect pedal without affecting the main mix, and then replicate the Main Out for monitoring.

    UTILIZATION

    For a regular Kurzweil K series, no problem is the same. Otherwise it's harder to get into it and it requires a lot of effort, but it's worth it!
    The manual is not yet finalized, it's a bit annoying, but it will be available soon

    SOUNDS

    To be brief, all sounds are excellent, especially the EP, the Clavinet, pianos, synth sounds (thanks to VA-1, a software synthesizer that emulates analog). Only organs are lagging behind, they do not ring up to the other brands at the moment, but the R & D is changing this for the next update.
    The expression of the keyboard is very good, it's light enough for a heavy ;-) but I think it's an ideal compromise in relation to the sounds of this synth.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 2 months
    I love his ultra clean look, it does not look like a cheap toy with buttons (korg)
    I had one before Pc2x, and K2600
    The price is more than adequate for the Kurz is a synth sound and do not go out of style any time soon, plus it changes very quickly.
    I take back another next month to use it with my group
    See less
  • calou65calou65

    Excellent keyboard

    Kurzweil PC3XPublished on 04/22/11 at 03:58
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    PC3X Kurzweil

    UTILIZATION

    Using slightly complex, it is a logical kurzweil but we made it ...

    SOUNDS

    The sounds are simply "great." The conductors are often better than the East West virtual instruments such ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I tried all the keyboards on the market, and really at the level of sound quality, this keyboard is well above the rest !!!!!!!!!!!
    The price / quality ratio is simply jaw-dropping.
  • orendakeyorendakey

    keyboard

    Kurzweil PC3XPublished on 01/19/11 at 23:58
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    See above

    UTILIZATION

    simple configuration, but rather complex issue.
    You have to know the logic Kurzweil.
    Clear manual, available from the importer upon request.
    Once mastered, editing brings a lot of things and the power of algebra and fx is enormous.
    Screen too small (the same for 15-20 years!)
    Far fewer opportunities than k2600xs (not the same price ...)

    SOUNDS

    Personally, I love the sounds Kurzweil.
    The piano begins to age but is well above a Roland or Korg R & D (I own them too, so I can compare).
    The Rhodes and Wurlitzer are falling. In my opinion the best (even over-Clavia).
    Organs, not bad, but you have to edit them.
    The Mellotron, the best in the mar…
    Read more
    See above

    UTILIZATION

    simple configuration, but rather complex issue.
    You have to know the logic Kurzweil.
    Clear manual, available from the importer upon request.
    Once mastered, editing brings a lot of things and the power of algebra and fx is enormous.
    Screen too small (the same for 15-20 years!)
    Far fewer opportunities than k2600xs (not the same price ...)

    SOUNDS

    Personally, I love the sounds Kurzweil.
    The piano begins to age but is well above a Roland or Korg R & D (I own them too, so I can compare).
    The Rhodes and Wurlitzer are falling. In my opinion the best (even over-Clavia).
    Organs, not bad, but you have to edit them.
    The Mellotron, the best in the market (I do not count the vst plugs and Mao).
    The orchestral sounds are great and very well programmed.
    The synths are very powerful and very fat, but you have to edit them too.

    There are models "signatures" very realistic. For example, you have the sounds "supertramp", "What'd I Say", "Genesis" or "Led Zeppelin", play the corresponding riffs and you can almost hear the disc. It's bluffing.

    The multi-layer editing of sounds is impressive power. 48 sounds you can stick on the same program!

    The PC3X going very well mix studio or stage, he cuts well in the spectrum and is distinct from other instruments (even at 15 on stage).

    No clipping sound when you change (Korg's job at this level ...)

    The only downside to sound like, it has less grain or a K2600Xs harmonic richness that I have too. Are components or preamp that is the cause? ...
    The keyboard is a bit soft for my taste for the piano, but it is a choice, because it is well suited to play hammond and rhodes.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been two years that I use on stage and sudio (it's my job for that matter), and love.
    It's sturdy (no plastic connections as in others).
    I want the same with a screen better suited to our times and compatibility K2600 sounds.
    Price a bit high ... Super
    See less