How To Use This Manual; Do I Have Everything; Boot Loader - Kurzweil PC3LE6 Musician's Manual

KB3 Tone Wheel Emulation
In addition to sample playback and V.A.S.T. synthesis, the PC3LE features Kurzweil's KB3 organ
simulator, which is designed to emulate the signature sound of classic tone wheel organs like the
Hammond B3. The five knobs (which can control 15 parameters with the Shift button) on the
PC3LE's front panel provide real-time control for 9 virtual drawbars. The PC3LE's assignable
switches control rotary speaker speed, percussion volume and duration and chorus/vibrato
settings, all of which are silk-screened on the front panel.
You can find KB3 programs by pressing the Organ category button while in Program mode. The
programs that use KB3 mode will light the KB3 LED to the left of the knobs, indicating that the
PC3LE's knobs and switches are now dedicated to the organ controls that are labeled on the
front panel.
KVA Programs
The KVA (Kurzweil Virtual Analog) programs included with the PC3LE offer realistic
emulations of classic analog synthesizers, built from Kurzweil's unique anti-aliased DSP-
generated oscillators (called KVA oscillators.) These oscillators, combined with the PC3LE's
array of filters and DSP tools, can produce stunningly realistic analog emulations as well as
never-before-heard synthetic sound-scapes.

How to Use This Manual

This manual describes how to connect and power up your PC3LE, getting around the front
panel, and a description of the operating modes, as well as step-by-step tutorials for commonly
performed functions.
The best way to read this manual is with your PC3LE in front of you. By trying the examples
provided, which illustrate various functions, you can get a quick understanding of the basics,
then move on to the more advanced features.
You'll find lists of the PC3's objects – programs, setups, and so forth – at the www.kurzweil.com
website.

Do I Have Everything?

Your PC3LE shipping carton should include the following in addition to your instrument:
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Musician's Guide (this book)
• Warranty card
• Sustain (switch) pedal
• 4 stick-on rubber feet
If you don't have all of these components, contact your Kurzweil/Young Chang dealer.
You may also want to purchase a USB thumb drive for portable backups and storage.

Boot Loader

When you need to update the PC3LE's software or run diagnostic tests, you'll use the Boot
Loader. To bring up the Boot Loader, hold down the Exit button (directly to the right of the
display) while powering on your PC3LE. Refer to Appendix B for details on the Boot Loader.
Introduction
KB3 Tone Wheel Emulation
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