The PC 3 X from Kurzweil is an 88-key performance controller that also includes a huge array of sounds, a synthesis engine, all coupled with a comprehensive sequencer. Building on the success of the K Series, the PC 3 X includes Kurzweil's Triple Strike Grand Piano, KB3 Mode, along with basses. List of Factory Preset Sounds. Question: Where can I obtain a list of the factory preset Programs & Setups for the PC3? Answer: Under the DOWNLOADS Tab on.
I have two main keyboards for multiple sounds, splits, samples and so on. The Kurz is outstanding, I bought it with weighted keys although I'd never played weighted before, the action is excellent and perfect for those piano pieces. As it's a work station it can do pretty much everything you'd want, although not sampling, that didn't bother me though because I have the Triton Extreme for that. It's pretty much fully loaded with sounds when it arrives out of the box, but I added the Kore 64 board and it has excellent programmes and set ups. I recently added some extra sounds from Dave Weiser, he programmed tons of the sounds for Kurzweil and is independent now they too are outstanding, well worth checking his website out ( ) I also added the Kurzweil ribbon which is great form tunes like Crazy Horses! And lead guitar tones too.
I find that splits and set ups are easy to create. Set ups are collections of sounds layered or split across the keyboard ( in case you're not familiar with the terminology. Bottom line though, it's the sound.
The PC3 SoundEditor is a full-featured Editor/Librarian and Sound Development tool for the Kurzweil PC3 series keyboard. While the PC3/PC3X is fully editable from its front panel controls, SoundEditor greatly expands the editing experience by displaying every PC3 parameter in a series of logical, easy-to-use graphical interfaces. SoundEditor allows you to create, edit, organize, and store PC3 Programs, Setups, Songs and Effects. Through a standard MIDI connection (DIN or USB), SoundEditor can receive and transmit individual Programs, Setups or Effects, or entire banks to the PC3. All Program, Setup Effect and DSP parameters can be displayed and edited. Programs can be assigned to any of 20 Categories to assist in organizing, sorting and creating custom program banks.
SoundEditor can also be used as a teaching tool to learn the inner details of the factory Programs. We hope you enjoy using SoundEditor for your Kurzweil PC3!