From classicjake@yahoo.com Tue Nov 18 18:59:27 2003
Subject:Kurz PC1X Vs. PC2X a note from the Kurz support team

I emailed Kurzweil Support to ask the weight of the PC1X. I got a rather detailed response that some here may find interesting. The entire text of both emails follows:

At 9:29 PM -0800 11/17/03, H.J. Hansen wrote:
Hello -
I'm looking hard at the new PC1X and very close to making a purchase. Just need to know the weight of this instrument to help seal the deal. Can't seem to find this listed in specs on any site. In fact I don't see the PC1X at all on the Kurzweil site. http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/

Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards, H.J.HansenHello,

Thank you for your interest in Kurzweil products.

The PC1X weighs 51 lbs without packaging.

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Our new web site is currently under construction, but it should be up in the next few weeks. As a result, our current web site is a little bit behind regarding new products. I apologize for any inconvenience.

To quickly summarize, the PC1X is the same as a PC2X, but with some features removed: the PC1X does not have KB3 mode, the polyphony cannot be expanded, and it has very limited editing capabilities.

Below I have copied some PC1X info, including a more detailed comparison between the PC1X and the PC2X. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.

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The action of the PC1X is VERY similar to the PC2X - it is an 88 note, fully weighted action. The only difference is that the keyboard in the PC2X is made with a stronger type of plastic, so you'll be less likely to break keys if you drop it, etc.

The PC1X has the same base ROM programs as the PC2, but it does not have KB3 mode.

The PC1X weighs 51 lbs without packaging.

PC1X Dimensions:

Height: 4-5/16": (110mm)
Width: 47 - 7/8" (1220mm)
Depth: 14 - 3/16" (360mm)

The features of PC1X:

Base 256+Orchestra 128+GM 128 programs and 64 setups
88 note TP30 AFT with mono pressure keyboard
Pitch and mod wheels in the cheek block
MIDI In, Out, and Thru
64 voice polyphony without polyphony expansion option
Arpeggiator
User controllable EQ
2x20 character LCD display
1 dual switch pedal input
1 expression pedal input
1 Super ribbon controller input
4 zones in the setup mode
4 assignable switches and knobs
1 balanced, stereo analog output
1 headphone jack
32MB of sample ROM (4 64Mb chips)
1 16MB sample ROM expansion slots
Flash Engine ROM which can be updated over MIDI

Comparison Chart between the PC1X and PC2X:

For your reference, here is our web page for the PC2X:

http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/html/pc2.html

Keyboard Action:
PC1X - (88 notes - fully weighted action) Fatar TP-30 AFT
PC2X - (88 notes - fully weighted action) Fatar TP-10 MDF AFT

Sound Engine Features:

Polyphony:
PC1X - 64 note polyphonic
PC2X - 64 note polyphonic, expandable up to 128

OS update:
PC1X - Yes
PC2X - Yes

Sample ROM:
PC1X - 32MB (because the Orchestral ROM is included)
PC2X - 16MB

Sample Option Slots:
PC1X - 1 (16MB)
PC2X - 2 (32MB)

Polyphony Expansion:
PC1X - No
PC2X - Yes

Number of Programs:
PC1X - 512
PC2X - 256, expandable up to 640

Number of Setups:
PC1X - 64
PC2X - 32

Arpeggiator:
PC1X - Yes
PC2X - Yes

Voice Editing:
PC1X - No voice parameters, Except for entry value captures
PC2X - 3 Sound Parameters

Setup Editing:
PC1X - 7 Zone Parameters
PC2X - 7 Zone Parameters

FX Editing:
PC1X - Limited (No FX Parameters)
PC2X - KDFX based FX

Global EQ:
PC1X - Yes
PC2X - Yes

Number of Zones:
PC1X - 4
PC2X - 4

KB3 mode:
PC1X - No
PC2X - Yes

Slider Controller:
PC1X - 2
PC2X - 4

User Interface:

Switch Controllers:
PC1X - 4
PC2X - 5

CC Pedals:
PC1X - 1
PC2X - 2

Switch Pedals:
PC1X - 2 (1 dual switch pedal input)
PC2X - 3

Digital Output:
PC1X - None
PC2X - 1 (SPDIF)

Ribbon Controller:
PC1X - 1 (optional)
PC2X - 1 (optional)

Breath Controller:
PC1X - None
PC2X - 1 (optional)

Pitch & Mod Wheel:
PC1X - Yes
PC2X - Yes

Display:
PC1X - 2x20 LCD
PC2X - 2x20 LCD

Number of Buttons:
PC1X - 33
PC2X - 76

Power & Audio Features:

Audio Circuitary:
PC1X - Balanced
PC2X - Balanced

Power Supply:
PC1X - 9V AC
PC2X - 9V DC, 14V AC

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Denis Brunelle
Kurzweil Music Systems Operational Support

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