Kurzweil has a new full blown synth in the works. It addition to the classic V.A.S.T. engine that made Kurzweil synths both powerful and popular, the PC4 will introduce a new 6-Op FM engine which will support DX7 patches, unless they are referring to other 80s SysEx files. The 4G of sample memory is split between 2G of on board content and 2G available for users.
The announcement with initial details follow:
"Waltham MA - Kurzweil Music Systems is proud to announce the all new PC4, Performance Controller and Production Station.
Featuring:
256 voices of polyphony
2 GB of factory sample content + 2 GB of user-loadable space
1000+ factory programs
- New! - 6-operator FM Engine with the ability to import 80's/90's FM SysEx files
9 sets of programmable knobs+sliders+buttons
88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch
Full native V.A.S.T. editing capabilities
16 track Sequencer with dedicated front-panel transport buttons
16 arpeggiators (Classic or Step sequencers) with dedicated front-panel controls
- New! - 16 MIDI CC Step Sequencers
16 Riff Generators
Dedicated front-panel transposition and tempo controls
Ribbon connector input
(2) 1/4 inch audio input connectors
(1) stereo 1/8" audio input jack with FX
(2) pairs of stereo outputs
(4) switch pedals (via 2 stereo jacks)
(2) CC pedal inputs"
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