That's interesting mate. Especially considering Kurzweil saying the K2700/PC4 lines are mostly the same in terms of hardware specs. Are they using difference converters on the 2700 maybe? The codebase is supposed to be the same as well. I've had a PC3k8 for about 10 years now and after I bought that I went backwards and bought a K2600x. Those two sounded pretty similar I thought. Similar enough that I eventually sold the k2600x. Now I'm kind of looking for the PC3k replacement and was looking at the pc4-7 mainly because of space issues. Thanks for the great overview by the way. Not that many Kurzweil videos out there of this type.
I would say if you are concerned about cinematic sounds, synths and modern sound design. If you more concerned with overall bread and butter sounds stick with the Kurweil PC3 because it’s more organic. You can always get sound libraries to compete with the pc4 sounds. The K2700 sounds like a PC3 and a K2600 but with the modern sounds of a PC4 so it’s almost like they went back to the old organic converters.
@@g-soul4771 I produce UK garage, all kinds of techno, house, some dub step etc. The only thing I want/need is the VAST synthesis. I like the Kurzweil sound as far as digital goes. That and the CZ line of synths is kind of the only digital I have/use right now. The PC3K replacement is more to do with the fact that some things are starting to fail on my PC3K. The modulation wheel is squeaky and I broke a few keys in the upper register. Can be replaced but 10 years is a long time in the life of a studio keyboard. And this keyboard has travelled the world with me. I bought it in Sydney Australia when I was living there and then took it with me when I moved back to the UK. Then it went with me to Canada when i was working in Vancouver a while. Then to Austin TX after that where I was working/living. It's had a pretty busy life this keyboard. The only sounds I want are the synth sounds. The rest doesn't see much use. That's interesting that they went with different converters on the K2700. I was really hoping to save some space and maybe get rid of the weight. The PC47 is about the same height as my PC3K as well which is kind of my limit as far as keyboard height (space issue) so it's kind of perfect dimensions wise. The K2700 is taller which wouldn't work in my setup. I also like the empty space on my PC3 on the left and right side of the keyboard. I put my trackpad on the left. Not possible with the PC4 because of the modulation wheels but maybe I can use my right hand I don't know. Anyway, some other issues to consider. Mostly ergonomics. But it sounds like I'll have to listen to them side by side and see what's what. Thanks for the heads up.
@@Screaming-Trees The PC4 is the best for electronic music and synth sounds. It is also half the cost of a k2700. It is digital compared to the K2700. The K2700 was created for People who want that old school kurzweil sound but with the new Pc4 sounds. They also wanted to use the old Krz libraries. So that’s all you paying for in a K2700. Go for the PC4 it’s a bang for the buck and has this kind of modern synth sound to it like the new roland fantom.
@@g-soul4771 Nice one thanks. How's the keyboard on the 7? Not the nice Fatar on the PC3k I understand but I am hoping it's a bit better than on the 88 note (I tried the PC4 88 and didn't really like the keybed that much).
@@g-soul4771 Dude, the pc4 and the k2700 share the same samples and sound engine. It's the same, no difference. You are not really accurate with your informations.
That's interesting mate. Especially considering Kurzweil saying the K2700/PC4 lines are mostly the same in terms of hardware specs. Are they using difference converters on the 2700 maybe? The codebase is supposed to be the same as well. I've had a PC3k8 for about 10 years now and after I bought that I went backwards and bought a K2600x. Those two sounded pretty similar I thought. Similar enough that I eventually sold the k2600x. Now I'm kind of looking for the PC3k replacement and was looking at the pc4-7 mainly because of space issues. Thanks for the great overview by the way. Not that many Kurzweil videos out there of this type.
I would say if you are concerned about cinematic sounds, synths and modern sound design. If you more concerned with overall bread and butter sounds stick with the Kurweil PC3 because it’s more organic. You can always get sound libraries to compete with the pc4 sounds. The K2700 sounds like a PC3 and a K2600 but with the modern sounds of a PC4 so it’s almost like they went back to the old organic converters.
@@g-soul4771 I produce UK garage, all kinds of techno, house, some dub step etc. The only thing I want/need is the VAST synthesis. I like the Kurzweil sound as far as digital goes. That and the CZ line of synths is kind of the only digital I have/use right now. The PC3K replacement is more to do with the fact that some things are starting to fail on my PC3K. The modulation wheel is squeaky and I broke a few keys in the upper register. Can be replaced but 10 years is a long time in the life of a studio keyboard. And this keyboard has travelled the world with me. I bought it in Sydney Australia when I was living there and then took it with me when I moved back to the UK. Then it went with me to Canada when i was working in Vancouver a while. Then to Austin TX after that where I was working/living. It's had a pretty busy life this keyboard. The only sounds I want are the synth sounds. The rest doesn't see much use.
That's interesting that they went with different converters on the K2700. I was really hoping to save some space and maybe get rid of the weight. The PC47 is about the same height as my PC3K as well which is kind of my limit as far as keyboard height (space issue) so it's kind of perfect dimensions wise. The K2700 is taller which wouldn't work in my setup. I also like the empty space on my PC3 on the left and right side of the keyboard. I put my trackpad on the left. Not possible with the PC4 because of the modulation wheels but maybe I can use my right hand I don't know. Anyway, some other issues to consider. Mostly ergonomics. But it sounds like I'll have to listen to them side by side and see what's what. Thanks for the heads up.
@@Screaming-Trees The PC4 is the best for electronic music and synth sounds. It is also half the cost of a k2700. It is digital compared to the K2700. The K2700 was created for People who want that old school kurzweil sound but with the new Pc4 sounds. They also wanted to use the old Krz libraries. So that’s all you paying for in a K2700. Go for the PC4 it’s a bang for the buck and has this kind of modern synth sound to it like the new roland fantom.
@@g-soul4771 Nice one thanks. How's the keyboard on the 7? Not the nice Fatar on the PC3k I understand but I am hoping it's a bit better than on the 88 note (I tried the PC4 88 and didn't really like the keybed that much).
@@g-soul4771 Dude, the pc4 and the k2700 share the same samples and sound engine. It's the same, no difference. You are not really accurate with your informations.
I like the vas . Can you use 3 oscillators ?
It can go much more than that. This thing is as flexible as the best soft synths.