PC4-88 keybed - Kurzweil Discussion

RE: PC4-88 keybed

Philip Goldworth — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:19:33 +0000

Thanks Fran, the weight of the PC4 was what made it so attractive. I'm currently using an Alesis QS8.2 at 49lbs. Was trying to find a lighter option and on paper (and actually functionaly) the PC4 would have made a great replacement.

At this point I've ordered a Kord D1 (that if I like the keybed would primarily be used as a MIDI controller), and I found a great deal on a Nord Piano 5 (73 key) which is 34lbs so not as light as the PC4, but significantly less than the Alesis.

The PC4 is definitely an older keyboard so maybe Kurzweil will have something on the horizon as a replacement that has a more responsive action.

I don't specifically need a synth as my top keyboard is a Nord Stage 3 compact, but the PC4 synth capabilities would definitely have been a nice addition.

RE: PC4-88 keybed

hipogrito — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:13:10 +0000

Hi,

The K2700 and the upcoming K2088 have Fatar TP40 actions that you might like more. On the flip side, the keyboards are heavier.

Regards

Fran

PC4-88 keybed

Philip Goldworth — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:59:28 +0000

Well, I received my PC4-88 and had a chance to play with it for a few weeks, frustratingly I ended up returning it. I liked the overall functionality and found the interface to be pretty intuitive, but I just couldn't get past the sluggish keyboard action. The return rate of the keys is too slow, leaving a gap under my fingers when a key is released and then having to wait before I could play a new note.

It's the same issue I found on the Roland RD2000 and few other keyboards I recently tried out.

Its really a shame as I think I could have really like the PC4 overall, but I just can't get past the action.

I'll keep an eye out for what ever is next from Kurzweil, and hope I get a chance to revisit their keyboards.

My time in the forum has been short, but I expect to keep a background presence for a while.

peace