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Kurzweil PC2SRib Super Ribbon Programmable Touch Sensitive Controller

600mm 3-zone Touch Sensitive, Programmable Ribbon Controller for Kurzweil Keyboards
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The Super Ribbon is a 600mm touch sensitive programmable controller option for the PC3K8, PC3K7, PC3K6, PC3X, PC3, PC361, PC2X, PC2, PC1X, PC161, PC1SE, K2661, PC3A8, and ExpressionMate series of instruments. The Super Ribbon can be configured as either a single long surface or divided into 3 individually programmable sections. The Ribbon can be further tailored to respond in a variety of ways and can be assigned to numerous MIDI Continuous controller functions allowing performers a whole new avenue of of phenomenal real-time control.

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: AMS-RBN1

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Rated 5/5

Expressive, Effective, Versatile!!

The Kurzweil Super Ribbon is a well-designed and well-integrated product. Kurzweil's pro keyboards have massive modulation capabilities, and their inclusion of ribbon and breath-control inputs shows their commitment to best-in-class realtime expression. Out of the box the ribbon is ready for aggressive pitch-control which I use for pitch drops, trills and theremin-type playing. After I spent more time practicing with it, it allows me to find new ways to play creatively and expressively. When I want a dramatic transition, I assign the ribbon to many different parameters at once, fading in/out layers, opening filters, and morphing dozens of DSP parameters all at once. The ribbon provides smooth control across a much longer throw than I get with a fader or wheel.

I've been musing about inserting some force-sensing resisters at a few points under ribbon unit and running them into a CC jack to add yet another dimension of pressure control without changing anything about the device itself.
Music background: teacher, composer, performer
Rated 5/5

Excellent Accessory!

From the initial fun of just sliding around and making wild & wacky pitch moves to actually understanding the ribbon as a useful means of expression, this is a great addition to the PC3K! There are marks all along representing whole steps, making it easy to get very precise with bends and trills. Really great!
Music background: Pro Musician
Rated 5/5

Kurzweil PCK8 complited 100%

I have recently acquired kurzweil ribbon controller, this new device add to my keyboard very complete kit with new very original resources for music creation.
Music background: Medical audiologist, Hobbyist.
Rated 4.5/5

Great tool for expressive control. OS support only adequate.

This is my third Kurzweil ribbon controller, bought this time for a PC4-7. In terms of hardware, it's quite robust. I installed it by removing the padding from the underside, replacing that with 36mm double-sided carpet tape (a perfect fit, by the way) and placing it behind the keybed. Note: this hides the bottom silkscreening on the nine controller buttons, but does not affect their operation.

I favor my left hand on the ribbon, so instead of centering it on Middle C, I set the center on the gap between E and F below middle C. On this installation, I oriented the ribbon with the cable on the left, which means that by default Kurzweil thinks the highest pitch is on the left side -- not so good. Another online user found (in a manual somewhere) the solution: in the Multi setup set the ribbon to Center 64, Scale -100%, Add 127.

The fact that the above kludge is necessary (for a ribbon that is labelled to go either way) is the reason for the "downgrade" to 4.5 stars -- the ribbon is fine, but Kurzweil's software support of it is just a tad half-baked. It would have made much more sense -- on both PC4 and PC3 -- to have a "ribbon cable on left" switch and take care of all that internally.
Music background: Advanced amateur
Rated 3.5/5

Kurzweil PC2SRib

I bought this to use with a Kurzweil PC3 a year ago. It works well; I haven't been particularly fond of how long the cord is however, and the cord itself and connection to the ribbon itself seem rather fragile. I'm always worried about cracking or bending something the wrong way. The ribbon itself is nicely made.
Music background: Professional Musician, Student, Hobbyist Producer
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