MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, August 19, 2010


Thursday, August 19, 2010

teaching Curtis how to scratch


YouTube via TheStrangeAgency | August 16, 2010

"Coming soon to Curtis on the iPad, a new scratch mode."
Curtis
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ArcAttack and The Tesla MIDI Guitar


The action starts just after 1:44.
ArcAttack ~ America's Got Talent, Top 48 week-4
YouTube via AmericanBestTalent | August 03, 2010


via Gizmodo where you'll find more pics and info.

"The fret board is 72 optically isolated switches. The fret board, instead of frets has 6 brass contacts per fret. When the string is pushed down to the contact, it makes a connection.

From there the signal is optically isolated, to protect from EMF and sent to a micro controller thats only job is to priority encode the fretboard, and keep tabs on which string is pushed down to each fret.

So priority encoding means this basically: if you are playing the 6th string on the 12th fret, then the computer ignores if say the 11th and 10th frets are pressed on that string also, since the 12th fret needs to take priority - just like a real guitar..."

Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Regular Mode)


YouTube via xtimehascomex | August 19, 2010

"Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Regular Mode)"

Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Spaceship Mode)

xtimehascomex | August 19, 2010

"Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Spaceship Mode)"

electronic drum trigger 2

flickr by sndbyte
(click for more)

"electronic drum synth trigger built in a recycled wooden box"

KORG ELECTRIBE・SX / PATTERN PREVIEW - 4 ON THE FLOOR -


YouTube via KORGINC | August 19, 2010

"SDカードに対応し、新たに発売となったELECTRIBE・SXの最新プリセット・パターンをご紹介。4つ打ち楽曲編。"
Googlish:
"SD card support, and the new release introduces ELECTRIBE · SX latest preset patterns. Chapter four hit songs."

Do your Maths


YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | December 16, 2009

"Very simple patch...merely learning my maths. Woggle Osc - MMF - QMMG & Maths.....going through some rubbish scottish reverb :)"

4ms RCD + ASol Drum Solo


YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | April 02, 2010

"Quick test of the supercoolsweet 4ms Rotating Clock Divider & some Analogue Solutions Drum modules.

Supercoolfunky!"

Macbeth M5N : One


YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | August 19, 2010

"monstrosity.

I've had this for a while now and due to its rarity, thought it was fair to share it with the universe & beyond...

Just a very simple sequence, showing off the sonic power of this machine. The audio randomly switches between the "clean" VCA, the Panning/Reverb VCA & the Camera Mic. No external FX used.

Thank you Ken Macbeth!"

Macbeth M5N : Two

wickedcoolsafenice | August 19, 2010

"Again using the same simple sequence as in the first vid, showing off the sonic power of this machine. This time i get the 2nd multi-mode filter involved.

The audio randomly switches between the "clean" VCA, the Panning/Reverb VCA & the Camera Mic. No external FX used."

Macbeth M5N : Three

wickedcoolsafenice | August 19, 2010

"Again it's the same simple sequence (sorry!). Getting a bit more experimental with this one. Doing a bit of cross-modulation with the osc's.

The audio randomly switches between the "clean" VCA, the Panning/Reverb VCA & the Camera Mic. No external FX used."

THINKMAN - Best Adventures


YouTube via 45rpm80s | August 09, 2009
Some synth spotting via Wolfgang Palm on Facebook.
"Artist: Thinkman
Title: Best Adventures
Year: 1986"
I can definitely spot the classic Simmons hex drums and the black Yamaha KX5 keytar. I'm guessing there some Roland, Obeheim and SCI on the stands but I can't make them out for sure. You can almost make them out at 2:10. At 4:00 I can make out a DX7 and I think an Emulator. Under the DX7 looks like an OB-SX. At 4:07 you can almost make out what's under the Emulator. Looks like a cross between a Prophet 2000, Roland D50 and/or another Yamaha. If anyone knows what this band used at the time, feel free to chime in. They remind me a bit of Icehouse.

A silver KX5 and Simmons in this one:

Icehouse - Electric Blue (Version they took down)

sringo22 | June 07, 2007


and one a bit different:

Icehouse - Icehouse 1981

AussieHits | June 13, 2009

überwunder by überLAB

überwunder by überLAB

Click through or hit play on the embedded player below.

via überLAB:
"I've used many vintage synths on this album..like the ARP, Prophecy, and Voyager..along with my Game Boy (LSDJ) and other controllers like the tenori-on. Hope you enjoy!"

I originally posted this on MATRIXSYNTH-C, but then figured the synth balloons definitely warranted a gear post here. Do enjoy this one.
<a href="http://music.uberlab.com/album/berwunder">Liquid_Solidus by überLAB</a>

Complete ROLAND S-330 system

via this auction
"Here's what's included :
-S-330 sampler
- Original Roland mouse (for easy navigation)
- Original Roland system disks + utility disk
- Original manual + guide book
- 44 original Roland sound library disks (high quality! mostly instruments and percussions)
- 29 custom sound FX library (this sampler was used in TV music scores)
- Original monitor cable : digital RGB to standard CGA monitor
- IEC Power cables for sampler and screen
-Datatrain / Roland DG original screen"

Octapad II : Drum kit routines (by Franck Smith)


YouTube via odiolorgnette | August 19, 2010

"Drum kit routines on Roland Octapad SPD-30 by Franck Smith © 2010

Material in this video:

- Octapad (Roland SPD-30)
- Moog Low Pass Filter (MF-101)

http://twitter.com/franck_smith
http://francksmith.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES WHEN VIEWING VIDEO MATERIAL OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND SYSTEM.

"Franck Smith" Octapad Roland SPD-30 drums Moog Moogerfooger Low Pass Filter electronics percussion Odiolorgnette drum-synth"

Analogue Systems backlit modulation wheels

via this auction

"One analogue systems rs600 modulation wheel eurorack module.

Clear backlit wheels change color as they are moved while the modulation wheel LED changes in intensity as it is moved showing the internal LFO frequency.

There are 3 outputs: 'Bend Out', 'Mix Out' and 'Mod Out', as well as 'Ext In'.

The user can introduce audio or external CV sources into 'Ext In' and this source can be introduced via the mod wheel with the internal VCA. There are 2 knobs which provide 'Depth' of bend and 'Frequency' of modulation respectively.

Stunningly beautiful, multi-functional performance wheels with built-in LFO."

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO ONE With Original Box

via this auction

"superb example Sequential Circuits Pro One vintage analogue mono synth complete with the original box and packaging.......serial number 100-1979 ......so it's one of the good early Pro One synths, just after the very early models which had power supply issues."

Anyone confirm the power supply issues on early models?

Update via Grant in the comments: "The issue with the early power supply is that the power transformer is mounted on the PCB, and it's heavy, so it can break. Later models have the power transformer mounted to the chassis."

korg polysix vintage synth

via this auction

"BATTERY WAS CHANGED BECAUSE OF THE WELL KNOWN BATTERY PROBLEM THAT THESE CAN HAVE ,BUT THIS ONE WAS LUCKY THAT WE CAUGHT IT JUST AT THE BEGINING OF THE LEAK.SO NO BOARD DAMAGE."

Update via Jed Jorgensen in the comments: "(Shamelessly repeating this plug): Many a Korg Polysix has failed due to battery corrosion on the KLM-367 PCB. But don’t despair! Bring your Polysix back to life! Replacement KLM-367 PCBs are now available. These PCBs are exact clones of the original PCB, except that they take a new lithium battery which won’t blow up and ruin your synthesizer. Puchase a new circuit board here."

This plug is definitely welcome. Also posted here.

Vintage Synare Lo Tom Electric Synth Synthesizer Drum

via this auction

TONTO'S EXPANDING HEADBAND 'ZERO TIME' 1971

via this auction

"VERY RARE L.P on the ATLANTIC label,by TONTO'S EXPANDING HEADBAND,called 'ZERO TIME'.1971.GATEFOLD SLEEVE.VERY GOOD/EX CONDITION FOR AGE.The album features early PROG ROCK experiments with the MOOG SYNTHESIZER."

JEN SX 1000 MONO SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

Roland SH-3A

via this auction

Do a search on Roland SH-3A on the top left of the site for more posts including more info on the SH-3 and SH-3A.

ACCESS VIRUS POLAR TI


via this auction

"37 Touch Sensitive Keys

16 Part Multitimbral

Independant Effects for each channel

VST Effects can be applied via USB integration!!!

OS Version 4.0"

CHROMA POLARIS II

via this auction

Note the sticker? on the top right. Anyone know what this is? Looks like a parameter sheet.

Update via John Leimseider on the Rhodes Chroma list:

"The Polaris II’s had that chart on the right. There was also a version 2 power supply, but they were not exclusively in the Polaris II. Basically, they were the same machine… They could have mostly version 5 or version 9 (or version 9 star) software. Version 9 star has the better velocity table…"


iPad ToucOSC Traktor Pro Controller & Kontrol X1 (DJ 2nd Reality) Minimal Techno Demo


YouTube via inforlk | August 19, 2010

"He is working to have total control in the IPAD traktor and I've got the perfect setup.

I've been working for more than eight hours for the design and configuration.

This is the Future....."
iPads on Ebay
A New World in Synthesis - that was just this January.

Novamusik.com - XBASE 09 TokTok & DR.Walker!!


YouTube via Novamusik | August 19, 2010

"We had the privilege of acquiring 2 brand new Special Edition Toktok and Dr. Walker versions of the venerable XBASE 09 direct from JoMoX!

These units are up for grabs while they last!"
http://novamusik.com/

Native Instruments REAKTOR 5 - Crazy Ensemble AHRENDEES (Free!)


YouTube via feelda303 | August 19, 2010

"wow, this is some crazy stuff... free reaktor ensemble "ahrendees" downloaded from NI forum website... this is very very cool ambient noise generator, i'm impressed. i'm not playing anything, i only run sequencer.

Download Link: http://co.native-instruments.com/inde...

It is a part of Ensemble package. You need to register to download."

This Second Sleep - Synthi Flare & Fade


YouTube via arthurpainter | August 19, 2010

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/ for more info."

Oberheim OB-8


YouTube via lesingemonotone | August 19, 2010

"Testing out the classic Oberheim OB-8 after fixing some defective keys."

Poly Evolver For Ebay


via this auction

"The PEK is like two classic instruments combined, the Prophet VS and an analog Prophet 5. Add in 3 delays, distortion, feedback, 4 mods, 2 filter modes, a step sequencer, 4 LFOs and 3 envelopes and you have endless synthesizer power! It can sound anywhere from classic to modern. If you are the type of person that is just interested in bass, this beats the Mopho, Tetra, and Moogs because it has 4 oscillators per voice. Trigger all that in Unison mode with Distortion on and thats enough to rip your speakers apart. It can also do pads (Africa), searing leads, trance sounds, and interesting digital sounds like Depeche Mode. Nothing out there is comparable to this keyboard."



The Interface of SoundPrism


YouTube via Audanika | August 19, 2010

"Friend us at http://www.facebook.com/audanika and follow us on http://twitter.com/audanika for news about SoundPrism. Or check out our website at http://audanika.com"
SoundPrism
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Doctor Manhattan ,lost in space.


YouTube via Neuronaluniverse | August 19, 2010

"A moment in the night, ....0010111010010100011110010101.....playing neuron, motif xs8, xp.30, motif es8, sirius, motif 8. sh-201."

MOOG Voyager + Oberkorn + Prophet 08 + Mandala + DRM + Insomniac.


YouTube via rhythminmind | August 19, 2010

"Well I scored myself a Mandala off the old CL. I got it up & running this Insomnia inspired night."

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA PSS-140


YouTube via squidfanny | August 19, 2010
Squidfanny on Ebay
"Lots of fun from a cheap FM keyboard.....

DATA LINE MOD - 6 x Toggle switches interupt data flow between CPU and the FM chip.
CLOCK SHOCK MOD - Push green button to glitch out the drums.
PITCH DROP SWITCH - Drops Pitch.
GLITCH KNOB - (Kinda) Linear FM glitching.
FEEDBACK OSCILLATOR - Phat dirty Oscillator.

& Multi-coloured Metallic Paint Job on the keys. Colour changes depending on the angle of the light.

Going up for sale soon on the mighty ebay."

Squidfanny - Glitch Bitch IV

squidfanny | August 19, 2010

"Solid metal GLITCH-BITCH 'Talking Glitch Synthesizer'.

Scrambled Speech Circuits from a 1980's talking computer. Housed in an antique 1930's cigarette box."

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA RX-21 Drum Machine

squidfanny | August 19, 2010

"Horrid, Evil, Nasty, Raw, Rough, Harsh & Abrasive....

Instant Hard Techno in a box from this very un-pleasent 1980's midi drum machine.

This nasty little drum machine was my first attempt at spray painting, from some months back. The paintwork is pretty rough, but then so are the sounds...."

Phantasmagoric Lucite Organ and Speakers by Wersi

via 1stdibs. Spotted and sent in via Brian Kehew: "Look at this thing! From the controls, it may be similar to the Condor/Kondor Wersi made in the 80s, a pretty hip synth. No price, I think you make an offer...."

Details from the site:

"USA 1970's
Words fail to describe the awesomeness of this piece! Made in 1970 by Wersi Electronics, it is one of only 5 ever made. Reportedly its cost in 1970 was over $100,000.

The Delta Digital DX500 organ comes replete with all manuals, control panel templates, music stand, amplified speakers, lucite dollies, pedal board, adjustable bench and chromed keys. And it works beautifully!!!

Speaker dims: 19.5x16.5x44.75" LWH

Condition*
Amazing!
Some light scratches, light wear to chrome keys.

Measurements
height: 42.5 in.
depth: 45 in.
width/length: 4 ft. 0.8 in.

Specifications
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: Lucite, chrome
Creator: Wersi

Photography
provided by Modern One"

See link above for contact info.


Update via organfairy: "This Wersi organ is not from the 1970's. It was part of a series with Alpha, Beta (made famous by Klaus Wunderlich), Gamma, and this Delta model. It is from 1984 or 85 and is all digital.
The reason why somebody think it is from the 1970's is probably that it looks very much like the Wersi Saturn that came out in 1976. It was also wide but slim and on two chromed pillars.

Flemming A.K.A. Organfairy"


Update: word is Daft Punk picked up this clear plexi glass organ.  You can see it featured in Mixmag here.

Vintage ARP Odyssey Mk1 Model 2800

via this auction

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA DD-50 Drum machine


YouTube via squidfanny | August 19, 2010
squidfanny on Ebay
"An astonishing array of excellent digital Glitch sounds.

DD-50 Professional MIDI Drum machine, with Reverb, MIDI, Bass/Backing, Record/Sequencer.

Circuit bent reverb (Reverb to Ring Mod).
Descrete metal botl-bay.
6 x Toggle switches and 2 x 12 way rotary switches for selecting Glitches. This interface provides greatest access to Glitches, while using least possible amount of the limited space inside the machine.

Each Glitch will generate a new kit of Glitched drum sounds, and there's literally thousands of new kits available by flicking switches, turning knobs and connecting bolts!

EASTER EGG - The DD-50 has an entire GM orchestra inside it which can be accessed with midi. Of course this entire GM orchestra can also be circuit bent :)
I might make another video to demo this feature.

Sadly this machine refuses all attempts at accepting precision oscillators, so no pitch modulation :(

Lots of AMP based mods available, but not enough room inside the machine to mount any more knobs/switches."

Macbeth M5N

New pics via this auction
Be sure to click on these for the full size shots. See this post for a video and archived details.

Klee Sequencer test


YouTube via WoodyMonk | August 19, 2010

"Klee Sequencer test, only sound source is the SN Voice."

Update:

Woody and the Klee

WoodyMonk | August 19, 2010

"Klee Sequencer test. Better audio this time, hope you like it. Enjoy!"

Eventide TimeFactor Demo with synthesizer and drum machine


YouTube via EROEI | August 19, 2010

"A TimeFactor demo I made for the What I Love About My Eventide Stompbox video contest. If you liked this please vote for me at http://www.youtube.com/group/Eventide... before sept 1st!

I use the TimeFactor as a table top delay to quickly create and play delay effects for electronic music. It has quickly become a critical component of my music making gear.

Instruments used; first scene is Cwejman S1mk2, VCEQ-3 and SPH-2 into TimeFactor. All other sound sources are either Nord Lead 3 or Elektron Machinedrum."

Sequential Circuits Prophet-10

via this auction

Note this one is from Rogue Music in New York. Great shop that's been around forever.


Roland Juno-106 Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

via this auction

Waldorf Q Virtual Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Yamaha CS-30

via this auction

"2 VCO'S ,2 filters ,2 VCA'S ,3 envelopes and also many routing possibilities. Also has a very simple but great 8 step analog sequencer."

Roland Juno 106 with Red Light Bender

via this auction

Note the different side panels. Click through for more.

"The long awaited "Red Meanie" ! This is a Synth for sale ! It's it not just a modification service .... although that is coming. And it comes with your choice of side rails. There are 3 in this listing to choose from all based on taste. Just tell me which one you would like, or take all three! I've always wondered what a Juno 106 would look like if it had Aluminum sides like the Jupiter 8 and 6. SO I made the sides out of plexiglass and gave them a professional durable "aluminum" paint job. ( I was a professional painter in my previously life) really! Now I'm able to restore synths , (My current life ...thank god! )"

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see this post

Kurzweil PCEK8, PCLE Series, and SP4-7 Stage Piano

"PC3K8 Overview [via]
The PC3 introduced the world to a new generation of ground-breaking Kurzweil technology, having a synthesis architecture that remains unparalleled in depth and flexibility, combined with a staggering amount of effects processing power. The PC3 sound set, which encompasses everything from the traditional to the cutting edge, has been widely acknowledged as second to none.

And now the PC3's successor has arrived. The Kurzweil PC3K is the pinnacle of our PC3 line, bridging the gap between Kurzweil's past successes and present innovations.
An Old Friend

The PC3K, already loaded up with the many impressive features and sounds of the PC3, allows users to tap into the massive wealth of samples and programs developed for our legendary K Series over the past 18 years. Capable of loading .KRZ/25/26 sample files, WAVE and AIFF files, as well as most of the K Series programs and setups, the PC3K presents a whole new world of choices to players, and once again underscores our commitment to the concept of non-obsolescence by design. You can choose to delve into the extensive libraries of existing K Series samples or decide to fill the PC3K's flash memory with your own signature samples. In either case, you'll have the most powerful version of Kurzweil's V.A.S.T technology ever developed at your fingertips to help sculpt your sounds and attain a level of detail and expressiveness truly worthy of your music. Sample files can be loaded via USB from a thumb-drive or directly from a computer.
Esto Immortalis

~ "Let it be lasting, immortal" (Latin)

User samples that do not "go away" when a keyboard is powered off - this is a feature that's been requested by keyboardists since the introduction of digital sampling in the early '80s. Clearly demonstrating the virtue of enduring quality, the PC3K offers 128 megabytes of user sample memory and compatibility with K Series files, while also taking an enormous leap forward by allowing user samples to remain intact while power is off. Once samples are loaded into the PC3K's flash memory, there is zero load time for those samples when powering on the instrument.

Advanced program, keymap and sample editing features allow you to customize your sounds with surgical precision. You're able to map any sample to any key, tune individual samples, change the start, alt start, loop point and end point of samples and even assign a controller to adjust sample start point in real-time.
Light Years Ahead

Under the hood of the PC3X is simply the most powerful synthesis engine ever created by Kurzweil. Dynamic V.A.S.T. picks up where the K series left off. Having up to 32 layers per program means that emulations of real instruments can be extremely detailed and accurate, while the synthesized sounds can be extraordinarily large and complex.

Expanding upon our V.A.S.T. architecture, the PC3X's new architecture delivers more power and flexibility combined with unprecedented ease of use. Users can now create and store their own DSP algorithms, with nearly limitless possibilities for routing.

In another huge development, we've resurrected the VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer, having built it's synthesis engine right into the new system. Hear the VA-1's power-shaped, anti-aliasing oscillators (including supersaw, triplesaw, and hard sync oscillators) combined with a newer, larger set of V.A.S.T. filters (like the classic-style 4pole low pass w/ resonance) and non-linear processors and you'll understand why the internet is buzzing about this feature.
It's The Sound

The PC3 Series's advanced synthesis architecture, along with its painstakingly-edited sample ROM, allowed us to create a sound set that is both broad and deep, with no compromises on sound quality. Referred to by some in the music industry as "the solid gold Swiss army knife", the PC3 line has become well known for having covered all the bases when it comes to presets. Whether it's the famous Kurzweil grand piano, the wide array of deadly-accurate vintage keys emulations, KB3 Mode, VA virtual analog sounds or the hundreds of world-class orchestral and string section programs, the PC3K provides over 900 presets that let you know that it does everything and does it well.
Plug And Play

Saving, loading and updating the OS are all made easy on the PC3K with the inclusion of both USB Host and Device ports. You can save your user programs, setups and songs to a USB thumb-drive or directly to a computer. Samples and OS updates can be loaded from a thumb-drive or directly from your computer, and of course the PC3K sends and receives MIDI over USB.
Finishing Touch

In a nod to the design of classic synths and keyboard instruments from years past, the PC3K, the top of our PC3 line, has been fitted with handsomely crafted wooden end-caps, adding an element of luxury and refinement that beautifully complements the awesome technology at the heart of every Kurzweil keyboard.

Suggested Retail Price: $4199
Available: Summer 2010"

""PC3LE6 Overview [via]
The Best Sounds, The Best Features, The Right Price
First Things First...

Fantastic sounds, reliable performance, musical expressiveness, ease of use; these are the things we believe are essential to the design of an affordable keyboard instrument. Kurzweil's new PC3LE6 combines the amazing sound quality and performance control features of our enormously successful PC3 with a new streamlined, intelligent user interface, providing an interactive experience that is bound to inspire creativity.
It's The Sound...

Under the hood, the PC3LE features the same groundbreaking chip technology that has made the PC3 the most talked about keyboard in recent years. All of the PC3's sounds are included - the famous Kurzweil grand piano, vintage electric pianos, Clavinets and Mellotrons, dazzling Orchestral and Strings collections, stunning VA virtual analog synths, KB3 organs, realistic basses, drums, guitars, percussion and horns, General MIDI, plus nearly 200 new programs developed specifically for the LE; over 1050 programs in all. We've improved the method for navigating through such a massive sound set; programs in the LE can be viewed and selected with a new set of Category buttons. Select "Leads" and you'll see a list of all the synth leads in the machine, grouped together. Same goes for the other 20 categories, everything from Synth Bass to Mallets to Guitars.

These programs take advantage of our V.A.S.T. synthesis engine, using pristine samples paired with detailed programming of literally hundreds of synth and effects parameters. Whether it's the rosin of a bowed string instrument, the resonant harmonics of a piano's damper pedal, or the thumps and squeaks of an electromechanical keyboard, we've done our homework and provided a level of detail and realism that can only be found in a Kurzweil. Which means you can focus on the important business of making music.

The PC3LE6 comes equipped with over 700 onboard effects chains from which to choose, all with real-time controllers already assigned to relevant parameters. With world class reverbs that decay into complete silence, warm, classic sounding phasers, flangers and choruses, and burning, saturated distortions, you'll have everything you need to make your music sound like a polished, finished product from the outset. The PC3LE6's architecture provides up to 10 insert effects, which can be distributed among 10 channels, with an available auxiliary effect as well.
Interactive...

In the PC3, we introduced the "INFO" feature, a soft button-press that allows the user to see which controllers have been assigned to parameters within a program. For the LE, we've taken this to the next level, with an interactive user interface that communicates directly with you whenever you move a real-time controller. Turn a knob, hit a button or move a wheel and the LE's screen will display the controller, its real-time value and the parameter being affected. An example would be moving the modwheel on an organ program - you would see the following: "Modwheel 79 Distortion Drive". This system never breaks down - you can change effect chains freely and all of this info remains intact, updated to reflect the new chain you've selected. Also, this info is transferred seamlessly to Setup Mode - you can see whatever controllers have been assigned to programs used in any zone of a setup.
Customizing Your Sound...

Prefer to spend your time playing over sound-programming? Think of the LE as the preset-player version of the original PC3. All the sound, no deep programming necessary.

At the same time, we wanted to give users the quickest, simplest possible way to adjust the PC3LE's sounds to suit individual tastes and needs. In any given program or effects chain, select relevant parameters have been pre-assigned real-time controllers for easy access. Move a controller and hit the SAVE button - no menus, no pages with endless parameters - and you get one touch sound customization.

Also, we understand that flexibility is important when it comes to customizing your sound. Don't want filter frequency control on a knob? Prefer to have it assigned to the modwheel? No problem. The PARAMETERS page allows you to re-assign any controller to any available* parameter. You can save your custom sounds to the user bank, with over 1000 ID slots.

*available parameters are predetermined and vary per program
A Different Drummer...

With the PC3LE6, we're introducing a new set of dynamic physical controllers - 8 backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads that can be used to trigger sounds, sequences, chords and arpeggiations. Every program in the machine has a drum kit assigned to the pads, so you'll always have access to a rhythm track when you need it. As a bonus, we've included a set of over 100 new drum programs, with acoustic brush kits, slammin' rock kits and a number of heavily effected techno/electronic kits, in addition to the 24 existing kits from the PC3. Just as we put a great deal of effort into making sure that our keyboard action feels just right, the drum pads were implemented with precision and care, with utmost attention given to how they feel when played. After all, this is a musical instrument and not just a piece of technology.
Everything Else You'd Expect...

Complimenting the LE's new features are a few old familiar Kurzweil favorites; Setup Mode, Quick Access Mode and Song Mode, all taken directly from the PC3.

Setup Mode enables the LE to act as a powerful MIDI controller as well as providing 16 simultaneous, independent, fully programmable arpeggiators, with factory and user-programmable patterns. On top of that, each setup can have up to 16 simultaneous Riffs - sequences that can be triggered by buttons, drum pads or notes on the keyboard. While Setup Mode, with up to 16 zones each with its own program, is still as powerful as ever, we've added a Split/Layer button to make the creation of simple setups quick and easy.

Quick Access Mode allows you to create custom banks of 10 sounds that can be accessed by a single button-press. And Song Mode delivers a full-featured 16 track sequencer with all of the powerful editing features that you'd find in a high end workstation - event editing, swing, controller scaling, input quantize, input filter, and chasing controls. User memory provides over 1000 ID slots each for your own QA banks, Setups and Songs.
Connectivity...

Saving, loading and updating the OS are all made easy on the LE with the inclusion of both USB Host and Device ports. You can save your user programs, setups and songs to a USB thumb-drive or directly to a computer. OS updates can be loaded from a thumb-drive or directly from your computer, and of course the LE sends and receives MIDI over USB. Standard MIDI jacks are also included for In, Out and Thru. For audio, the PC3LE6 features high-quality, hum-canceling, stereo balanced analog outputs, with 24-bit DACs as well as a 24-bit stereo S/PDIF digital output at 48K.

Suggested Retail Price: $1695

All specifications subject to change without notice."

""SP4-7 Overview [via]
Kurzweil's SP4-7 is the modern successor to our best selling SP76, which famously combined world-class Kurzweil sound quality with previously unheard of affordability and portability. The updated SP4-7 makes available to more players than ever the same sound set featured in our hugely successful PC3 line of professional keyboards, in an instrument that is slim, lightweight and extremely easy to use.
Good Things Come In Small Packages

Here at Kurzweil, we realize that many musicians have the need for a keyboard instrument that is both compact and lightweight. The SP4-7's enclosure is slender, elegant and easy to lift; once set up it leaves the smallest possible footprint, which means that you, not your keyboard, will be in the spotlight.
Up And Running In Record Time

With a user interface that's intelligently designed to make things as easy for you as possible, the SP4-7 provides the features that are most important, right where you'd want them. Create splits and layers with the touch of a button; select presets and setups from easy to access category and program buttons; quickly adjust effects parameters; everything is laid out so that you can be up and running and making music right out of the box.
No Compromises

While the SP4-7 is the most affordable keyboard that we currently offer, no compromises were made, no corners were cut, when it comes to its sounds. Featuring 128 hand-picked programs taken directly from our acclaimed PC3 line, the SP4-7 delivers the best of the best in every category of sound, with our famous Triple Strike Grand Piano, classic electric pianos and lush strings and orchestral instruments, along with top notch basses, guitars, winds, brass, percussion and drums. Its 16-part multitimbral architecture makes the SP4-7 a powerful tool for writing and recording music in conjunction with an external sequencer or Desktop Audio Workstation.
Icing On The Cake

In addition to utilizing programs from the PC3, the SP4-7 also features dozens of the PC3's professional quality effect chains. Everything from flawless concert hall reverbs and crisp delays to powerful distortion and amp simulation effects add another layer of depth and realism that can only be found in a Kurzweil. The most relevant effects parameters have been mapped to the SP's Timbre knob, so you can customize your sound without having to dive into menus or manuals.

Suggested Retail Price: $1349
Available: Summer 2010

All specifications subject to change without notice."


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