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Description
Discover unparalleled sound versatility with the Kurzweil PC2x, a synthesizer designed to meet the needs of both studio and stage performers. This dynamic instrument combines classic Kurzweil sound quality with modern features, making it a reliable companion for musicians seeking both depth and flexibility in their performances. The 88-note fully weighted keyboard ensures a realistic piano feel, accommodating expressive play that is essential for professional musicians. With its comprehensive sound library, the PC2x offers an extensive range of genres, from orchestral to contemporary, ensuring every note resonates with authenticity.
Equipped with Kurzweil's acclaimed V.A.S.T. (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology), this synthesizer provides unmatched sound shaping capabilities, allowing users to craft unique tones with precision. Additionally, the PC2x features a vast array of onboard effects that enable musicians to enhance their sound palette without external gear. The instrument's intuitive interface and easy-to-navigate controls make it accessible to both seasoned professionals and those new to synthesis.
Key Features:
- 88-note fully weighted hammer-action keyboard for authentic piano touch
- V.A.S.T. (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology) for advanced sound design
- Extensive sound library covering a broad range of musical styles
- Onboard effects including reverb, chorus, and delay
- Dual mode for layering and splitting sounds
- MIDI connectivity for integration with other gear
- User-friendly interface with a clear LCD display
Videos
musictrackjp
KURZWEIL PC2X Demo&Review [English Captions]
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KURZWEIL PC2X Demo&Review [English Captions]
musictrackjp
Al Bell on Kurzweil PC2X
Al Bell
kurzweil pc2x /piano for layers, pads analogy/strings layers
Alex L. Valensoela
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Kurzweil PC2x.
Features and functionality
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The keyboard features mono aftertouch, sending control changes based on key pressure to modify sound, which is less common and not widely supported by all synthesizers.
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Comparisons
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Some users suggest alternatives like a new Casio Privia or Yamaha for $450, indicating concerns about the Kurzweil's piano sound quality.
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User experience
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Owners recommend testing the keyboard's feel to ensure it suits your preferences, warning against keyboards with a "clacky" key return.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 4 Ratings
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Awesome keyboard. I would only part with this if I had another Kurzweil to replace it with
I play this instrument almost every day. I bought it mainly for its acoustic piano sounds, which are the most realistic that I've heard on a keyboard of that age! Its piano sounds still beat most Yamaha, Roland and Korg keyboards in my opinion. The KB3 mode on it (Hammond organ emulation) is a great feature! Only drawback is the Fatar keybed that's installed in it, which gets sticky and noisy after some years of use. And it also weighs a ton!
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Great Piano, Rhodes, Clav, and Wurli sounds
While no digital piano will ever sound exactly like an acoustic one, Kurzweil has one of the most realistic-sounding piano voices in the industry. This keyboard has some decent stock sounds for the Rhodes, Wurli, and Clav, but their website offers a SYSEX file that provides some really great sounds, so good that I sold my Rhodes and just use this now.
Artist usage
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Before switching back to his old magical piano used in previous tours (Knight Upright) he used a Kurzweil PC2x in a magical piano wooden casing.
You can clearly see the Kurzweil PC2x in this Snapshot from "The Space within US" and in the video when he played in Madrid 2003 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F96G0BBHQSo&t=1h40m27s) starting approx. at 1h 40min 32s.
He used it on tour until after the 2005 tour. The last occurrence of this piano was when he played on the "Live and Let Die" live at the X Factor Finals in 2009 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkbnsTW3WCk at 7min, 22s where you can get a clear shot from behind)
The keyboard can be seen 0:22 into this video
This Billboard article states that Lou Reed owned a Kurzweil PC2x.
Used in this and several other performances.
During an interview with the Vienna Symphonic Library in 2014, Elfman uses a Kurzweil PC2x MIDI Masterkeyboard. The official YouTube channel commented on the video, saying it is a PC2x model.
Jon Lord on stage with a Kurzweil PC2x LONDON - 25th SEPTEMBER: English drummer Ian Paice from Deep Purple performs live on stage with keyboard player Jon Lord (1941-2012) behind at the Sunflower Jam in Porchester Hall, London on 25th September 2008. (Photo by Dick Barnatt/Redferns)
In this article and video, it is stated that Billy Joel uses a Kurzweil PC2x keyboard.
This site states that Cale uses a Kurzweil PC2x.
The official Deep Purple site states that Airey uses a Kurzweil PC2x.
At 0:17 in this YouTube video, Andrew Horowitz shows the keyboard and talks a little bit about his history with the keyboard and why he was (at the time) trying to sell it. This keyboard is also visible in several early Tally Hall live photos until he switched keyboards in December, 2005.
The first thing I'm gonna put up is my keyboard from the early days of Tally Hall and from the early days of me having a keyboard. It's a Kurzeil PC2x, it's purple, I used this on all the early material and on the first few tours. It was too heavy for me eventually and I switched to a different keyboard. Since then, it's been sitting at my studios, and it's been played by all sorts of amazing artists, and I use it to this day.
Amanda Palmer can be seen playing a Kurzweil PC2x in this photo.
Genre Usage
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