From Our Research Team:

Legendary Kurzweil Performance AND Sound From One Source!

The little brother to Kurzweil's popular [url=http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PC1X]PC1x[/url], the 61-key PC161 packs all the features you need in a MIDI keyboard/controller into a smaller, more affordable package.

Kurzweil PC161 Performance Controller at a Glance:

• 512 factory-programmed sounds with great pianos, strings and brass, vocals and more.
  
• 61 velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch and programmable front-panel physical controllers.
  
• More than 150 built-in effects.

The Famous Kurzweil Sound
The PC161 offers 64-voice polyphony with balanced type stereo analog outputs. There are 384 factory programs and 128 GM programs including Kurzweil's stereo triple-strike Grand Piano, Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, stereo strings, brass, Take 6 vocal samples and a whole lot more! For those looking for even more sound choices, Kurzweil's optional Classic Keys sound ROM expansion adds a world class set of stunningly realistic "vintage" sounds.

Comprehensive MIDI Control
While PCX1 players might prefer a piano-like feel, the PC161's fast-playing synth-action keyboard gives you the flexibility to get around on synth and organ patches, plus, its programmable velocity sensing and aftertouch lets you dig deep into the sound for greater control and expression. Speaking of control, the PC161 offers comprehensive MIDI control, with multiple overlapping zones, inputs for dual switch and CC pedals, and a bank of assignable switches and knobs. Intelligent MIDI implementation, a full featured arpeggiator, and optional Super Ribbon controller make the PC161 an ideal controller whether you're on stage, in the studio or on your desktop.

Over 150 Built-in Effects
The final ingredient to the PC161's sound is its effects processor, using the same technology found in Kurzweil's award winning KSP8 processor and K26 Series keyboards. Stated simply, the effects section in the PC series sounds better than most stand-alone effects processors. Reverbs decay noiselessly into complete silence. The many chorus, phaser and flanger presets are full and rich. Transparent compressors, authentic rotary speaker emulations, and realistic distortion presets are ideal for "vintage" sounds. And of course there are the effects algorithms unique to Kurzweil, like shapers and Laserverb.


Kurzweil PC161 Features:

• 61 velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch.
  
• 2 x 20 character LCD display
  
• 64-voice Polyphony
  
• Includes complete PC2 Sound ROM, plus the Orchestral ROM expansion
  
• 512 Programs: Base 256 + Orchestra 128 + GM 128
  
• 64 Factory Setups, 128 Programmable Setups
  
• GM Compatible - standard
  
• 1 ROM expansion slot (Classic Keys)
  
• Dual FX Engines (derived from KDFX)
  
• User controllable EQ
  
• 4-Zone MIDI Controller
  
• Arpeggiator
  
• Pitch and mod wheels
  
• 4 assignable switches and knobs
  
• Dual switch pedal input
  
• Super Ribbon controller input (optional)
  
• MIDI In, Out, and Thru
  
• 24-bit, Balanced, 1/4" stereo analog output
  
• Headphone jack
  
• OS updates via MIDI

With breathtaking sounds, superior effects and impressive controller capabilities, the PC161 delivers the power of Kurzweil's popular PC1X in a lightweight, elegant 61-note enclosure.

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number PC161