Kurzwell Pc88 Electronic Keyboard

Kurzweil's master keyboard MIDI controller with the sounds and feel of a 88‑note digital piano. Enter The PC88 Straight out of the box the PC88 is a impressive beast. Although its width and depth are about the same as any average synth, its additional length (nearly six feet from end to end) The expansive top panel is well designed and far from crowded. Data entry is via a keypad and/or alpha wheel, and real‑time control is available in the form of four definable sliders and three buttons. Two wheels (normally pitch‑bend and modulation) are positioned to the left of the keyboard, though the sheer length of the keyboard means that this is quite a reach. Operation Using the PC88 is a cinch. Although the review model (a beta‑test prototype) came with a photocopy of the manual (still in draft form), I needed to refer to it half a dozen times at most. If you do need to use the manual, you'll find it helpful and friendly. There's even a section entitled 'For people who never read manuals' which, of course, I didn't read! There are two main modes of operation: Internal Voices and MIDI Setups. The latter is for layering internal or external sounds and setting up zones and keyboard splits. The former allows instant gratification — plug in, switch on and play... Sounds The PC88 offers 16 sound 'groups', with four variations in each, making 64 sounds in all. The first eight of these are acoustic pianos, ranging from Classical Piano through to brighter instruments suitable for stage use. Coming from Kurzweil, you'd expect the piano sounds to be good, and they are — in fact I'd say that these are the finest piano sounds I have heard on any instrument. In common with the Micro Piano, you can choose between 'beat tuned', for solo work (see box on beat tuning), or 'ensemble' tuning, which works better in a mix

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Used (normal wear)