Chapter 1 Introduction; Sounds And Features - Kurzweil PC3LE Musician's Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PC3LE. The PC3LE is a performance instrument designed for fun
and fast operation on stage, in the studio, and at home. The PC3LE is available in 61, 76, and 88
key models known as the PC3LE6, PC3LE7, and PC3LE8 respectively. This guide can be used for
for any of these models, and refers to all models as the PC3LE.
The PC3LE gives you access to many of the same realistic sounds and useful features that are
found in Kurzweil's powerful PC3, with the benefit of a streamlined interface. With the PC3LE
you can quickly select sounds, customize them with the turn of a knob, and save the result with
two button presses. We hope that the PC3LE will become a valuable musical tool that you will
use for years to come.
Read this guide to learn how to get the most out of your PC3LE. This chapter will give you an
overview of the PC3LE's capabilities. Read chapters 2 and 3, Startup and User Interface Basics to
start using the PC3LE right away. Experienced users may wish to browse the topics in
Chapter 15, Power User Tips. Once you get familiar with using the PC3LE you will be able to take
control of your sound and quickly transition from inspiration to performance.

Sounds and Features

• Over 1000 preset sounds (play real sampled instruments sounds, simulated tonewheel
organs, or virtual analog synthesis sounds.)
• 8 assignable pads (velocity sensitive, use these to play drums or other sounds, trigger note
sequences with riffs, or control other functions.)
• Assignable knobs (use the shift button to access 3 different functions for each knob to
control up to 15 parameters.)
• Convenient knob presets (each preset has its own knob assignments for effects and other
parameters so you can easily adjust the settings of any sound. View the assignment of the
last moved knob on the left of the program window, or press the Info soft button to see
destinations for all controls that are assigned.)
• Assignable switches (use the shift button to access 2 different functions for the 5 assignable
switches to control up to 10 parameters, (plus two more parameters can be controlled using
the assignable Arp Enable and Arp Latch buttons.) Use these to enable or disable effects,
mute layers of sound, or control other functions.)
• Easy controller assignment (in Program mode press the Edit button, then the PARAMS soft
button. On the Parameters page, select a parameter to control from the list, highlight the
control source column, then assign a control by holding the Enter button and touching the
drum pad, knob, switch, or other control that you wish to assign.)
• Easily set favorite sounds (for each category of sounds, make your favorite program get
selected first when you press its category button. Just select your favorite program in a
category and hold its category button for a few seconds.)
• "Split/Layer" button (press this button to quickly create setups that split the keyboard into
ranges of different instrument sounds, or layer instrument sounds on the same keys.)
• "Arp Settings" button (easily access the arpeggiator settings for a complete set of
arpeggiator parameters.)
• "Save" button (save your settings with two easy button presses.)
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