Kurzweil PC2x

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Hey, does anyone own a Kurzweil PC2x.

I've had one for about a year, but all I've used are the installed sounds. I've stuck to the basic sounds programmed within the keyboard.

I know that there's a lot more to this machine... So, I was wondering if anyone knows a thing or two about this keyboard/controller? I've got the manual, but it's kind of ridiculous. I just want to be able to edit and split the keyboard.


How do split (where you can have two keyboard sounds going on at once) and how do you edit/manipulate sounds. For example, combing a Harpsichord and something else? I'm kind of clueless, but I think this is possible.

Also, how could my keyboard get recorded onto a Macbook Pro? It's got:
MIDI: In, Out, Thru (hardware switchable to copy of MIDI Out)

No USB port.

How could I record the sounds that the keyboard offers and obtain sounds from Garageband/Logic, too? Or does the latter not even work?

If none of this makes very much sense, sorry.

Obviously, I'm not very smart with this stuff.

If anyone can help, thanks.
 
noisewreck said:
Actualy someone has managed to create a software editor for it, that allows you to do a lot more than just split the keyboard. Head on over to http://community.sonikmatter.com/forums/index.php?showforum=14 where a bunch of us Kurzweil fanatics hang around. Personally I am a K2600XS owner, but there are a lot of knowledgable people that use the PC2 that will be happy to help.
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I went there and I found this:
http://"http://kurzweil.sonikmatter.com/files/PC2_Manager_V1.0.zip"

Is that the software editor you're talking about? How does it work? I've never hooked my PC2x to a computer. I'm planning on buying a Macbook Pro, do you know what I need in order to record music?

I'm assuming the software is only for PC, which is fine. I have a PC, too. Do you know what converter I need in order to get my PC2x to connect to both an Apple and Windows computer.

Sorry for my clumsiness. I just don't know very much about my PC2x...
 
That's the one. I recommend you read through this entire thread for more info on it. I haven't really looked into it much as I don't own any of the PC series boards. That's why I provided you with the link in my first post. I figured, I'd point you in the right direction, and you'd take care of the rest :)

As far as connection and recording, any soundcard/audio interface with 1/4" TRS balanced inputs will work. Get a FireWire interface and you'll be able to use it with both the mac and the PC. I believe the above program works through MIDI connection, so you'll need to get some kind of MIDI interface... this will be handy for sequencing as well.

The Mac comes with GarageBand, which should be enough initially for your recording needs.
 
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