Kurzweil PC2 Series

Name: Kurzweil PC2
Brand: Kurzweil
Availability: InStock

A 76-key MIDI keyboard controller with 64-voice polyphony and 24-bit digital output, part of Kurzweil's PC series of synthesizers.

Overview

The Kurzweil PC2 is a 76-key MIDI keyboard controller with semi-weighted action, velocity sensitivity, and mono aftertouch. It features 64-note polyphony and a 24-bit digital output for high-resolution audio interfacing. The unit includes a 2-line by 20-character LCD display and supports operating system updates via MIDI file. It is part of the Kurzweil PC series, which includes the PC2X and PC2R models. A service manual exists for the series, detailing internal components such as the Engine Board, RAM, and Sound ROM (U15 or U16), and providing front and rear panel layouts.

Specifications

Keyboard	76 keys, semi-weighted action, velocity and aftertouch (mono pressure)
Polyphony	64 voices
Display	2x20 character LCD
Dimensions	47-7/8 x 14 x 4-5/16 in. (122 x 36 x 11 cm)
Digital Output	24-bit

Design

The PC2 features a semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and mono pressure aftertouch. Internally, it includes an Engine Board, RAM, and Sound ROM (U15 or U16), with the service manual detailing procedures for removing the top cover and accessing internal components. The unit supports a polyphony expansion board, and the operating system can be updated using a MIDI file.

Product Family

The PC2 is part of the Kurzweil PC series, which includes the PC2, PC2X, and PC2R models. A polyphony expansion kit installation guide covers all three models, indicating shared design elements across the line.

Market

A used Kurzweil PC2 was listed for sale at $300 OBO in a Facebook post. Known issues include failed OS updates, transposing problems possibly linked to the panic button or memory, and potential Sound ROM (U15 or U16) failure, which the service manual includes a test for. A service manual and polyphony expansion kit are available for the series.