Kurzweil PC4 SE User manual

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Part Number 910590-001
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Features of the PC4 SE
Sounds
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Getting Started
is guide will give you a quick overview of the PC4 SE. For more details, download the PC4 SE
Musician’s Guide from www.kurzweil.com.
Features of the PC4 SE
Sounds
• FlashPlay technology utilizing 2GB of instrument samples including:
• Optimized German D and Japanese C7 Pianos, Triple Strike Piano, 73 Electric Piano,
Clavinets, Harpsichords, Celeste, Bowed and Hit Crotales, Vector Synthesis Waveforms
• Updated Rock, Synth and Orchestral sounds from Kurzweil’s PC4, SP6, PC3, and KORE64
• 10 Categories of Programs (Piano, E. Piano, Clav, Organ, Strings/Pad, Brass/Wind, Synth,
Guitar/Bass, Drum/Perc, Misc)
• KSR: Kurzweil String Resonance (Piano String Resonance Simulation)
• Piano programs support optional Half-Damper pedal for half pedaling
• KB3 Organ simulation with control of 9 drawbars
• Kurzweil’s highly acclaimed VAST Synthesis and FX engine
• FM: Classic 6 operator FM synthesis
• Arpeggiator with dedicated On/O and Tap Tempo buttons (up to 5 simultaneous in Multi Mode)
• CC Sequencer with dedicated On/O and Tap Tempo buttons (up to 5 simultaneous in Multi Mode)
• More than 4000 User IDs to save your own Programs and Multis
• 256 voices of polyphony
• 16 MIDI Channels for multitimbral applications in Program Mode
• 16 MIDI Tracks for recording in Song Mode
• 5 Zone MIDI Controller in Multi Mode

Quick Start
Controllers
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Controllers
• 88-key fully weighted hammer action keyboard with piano like feel
• Control section with 5 assignable knobs, sliders, and buttons
• Assignable Variation button
• EQ button
• Transpose buttons
• Arpeggiator section with buttons for Arpeggiator Enable, Arpeggiator Latch, CC Sequencer Enable,
and Tap Tempo
• Pitch wheel
• Assignable modulation wheel
• 2 assignable switch pedal jacks (each jack can be used with a dual pedal for up to 4 switch pedals)
• 1 assignable CC pedal jack
Quick Start
Be sure to check the Kurzweil website at www.kurzweil.com for new sounds, documentation
and software updates.
Setting Up the PC4 SE
1. If your PC4 SE keyboard has been out in the cold during shipping, give it time to warm
up to room temperature before powering it on, since condensation may have formed
inside.
2. Place the PC4 SE on a keyboard stand or on a hard, at, level surface.
3. Connect the DC power adaptor to the PC4 SE DC Power jack.
4. Make sure your power outlet is compatible with the included power adaptor, then plug
the power cable into the power outlet.
5. Plug the included Switch Pedal into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack on the PC4 SE rear
panel.
6. If you have an additional switch pedal, plug it into the SW2 jack for Sostenuto control.
7. If you have a MIDI CC pedal (also known as a MIDI expression or volume pedal), plug
it into the CC (VOLUME) jack for volume control.

Quick Start
Powering On the PC4 SE
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8. If you are using speakers, turn the master volume all the way down on your amplier
or mixer. Using standard (1/4-inch) audio cables, rst plug into the input jacks of your
amplier or mixer, then plug the other end of the cables into the PC4 SE AUDIO OUT
jacks. (Connecting in this order minimizes the possibility of static discharge damage.) For
a mono signal, only use the LEFT (MONO) jack, and leave the RIGHT jack unplugged.
Balanced (“TRS” or “Stereo”) cables are recommended if your mixer or amp supports
balanced inputs.
9. If you are using headphones, connect stereo headphones to the headphone jack on the
rear panel.
10. Move the PC4 SE VOLUME Slider all the way down.
Powering On the PC4 SE
1. Power on the PC4 SE by pressing the POWER button on the right rear panel.
2. If you are using speakers, turn up the volume on your amplier or mixer.
3. Slowly turn up the PC4 SE VOLUME Slider and play some notes to check the volume
level. (If you have a CC pedal plugged into the CC (VOLUME) jack, make sure it is set
to the maximum volume position).
4. If you are using speakers and the PC4 SE is not loud enough, turn up the volume on
your amplier or mixer.
5. If you are using a mixer and hear distortion, reduce the gain level on the mixer, or use
the mixer’s Pad button if it has one (a button that typically decreases the audio input level
by 20 dB).
6. After using the PC4 SE, if you are using speakers, turn the master volume all the way
down on your amplier or mixer before powering o the PC4 SE.
Auditioning PC4 SE Sounds
1. e PC4 SE starts up in Program Mode. Use the NAVIGATION buttons, ALPHA
WHEEL, or CATEGORY buttons to select a dierent Program. See PC4 SE Sounds on
page 14 for more details on selecting Programs or Multis.
1. To hear a Program Demo song for the current Program, press the KEYPAD and ENTER
buttons simultaneously.
2. To hear the capabilities of the PC4 SE, you can play the multi-channel demo songs. Press
the KEYPAD and 0/MISC buttons simultaneously to listen to a multi-channel demo
song.
3. To switch between auditioning Programs or Multis, press the PROGRAM or MULTI
Mode button under the MODE label to the right of the display.

The Front Panel
Automatic Power Saving
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Automatic Power Saving
e PC4 SE has an automatic power saving feature (Auto Power O) that can automatically
power o the PC4 SE after a period of inactivity, in order to conserve electricity. e Auto
Power O feature is enabled by default. e default Power O Time is 8 hours, which will
cause the PC4 SE to power o after 8 hours of inactivity.
A count down timer warning will be shown in the display a few minutes before the PC4 SE
is powered o. At any time, touching any PC4 SE control or playing a note will cause the
PC4 SE to remain powered on, until the PC4 SE has been inactive for the set Power O
Time.
Auto Power O can be disabled in Global Mode. e Power O Time can also be adjusted
in Global Mode.

The Front Panel
VOLUME Slider
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The Front Panel
BANK Buttons
TRANSPOSE Buttons
PITCH WHEEL and MODULATION WHEEL
EQ Button and VOLUME Slider
VARIATION Button
SAVE Button and EDIT Button
CONTROL Section
CHANNEL/PAGE Buttons
FAVORITES Buttons
Display
EXIT Button
NAVIGATION Buttons
ALPHA WHEEL
SPLIT and LAYER Buttons
MODE Buttons and USER Button
CATEGORY Buttons
ARPEGGIATOR Section
VOLUME Slider
e VOLUME Slider controls the volume level of the AUDIO OUT and HEADPHONE
jacks.
Display
e display is the main user interface for the PC4 SE. Use the display to view Program and
Multi names, controller assignments, and editing functions.

The Front Panel
ALPHA WHEEL
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ALPHA WHEEL
In Program and Multi Mode, use the ALPHA WHEEL to navigate through the Program or
Multi list.
In Program Edit or Multi Edit Mode, use the ALPHA WHEEL to scroll through the list of
values for the currently selected parameter. Turn the ALPHA WHEEL counter-clockwise or
clockwise to select the previous or next value. Turn the ALPHA WHEEL slowly to change
the value by one increment, or turn it quickly to jump several increments.
NAVIGATION Buttons
e NAVIGATION buttons move the cursor in the display and allow you to select the
current parameter to be edited.
MODE Buttons
Press the MODE buttons to access PROGRAM, MULTI or GLOBAL Mode. See Modes on
page 17 for a description of each Mode.
CATEGORY Buttons
In Program Mode, the CATEGORY buttons allow you to select and browse Programs in 10
categories of instruments. Engaging the KEYPAD button allows you to use the CATEGORY
buttons as an alphanumeric keypad. e KEYPAD button is always on in Multi Mode, and
where needed for editing parameter values.
FAVORITES Buttons
e FAVORITES buttons can be used to instantly recall your favorite Programs and Multis.
To assign the currently selected Program or Multi to a FAVORITES button, press and hold
the desired FAVORITES button for a few seconds until the display indicates that the favorite
has been saved. Press a FAVORITES button to instantly select the stored Program or Multi.
BANK Buttons
e BANK buttons can be used to select dierent banks of favorite Programs and Multis. In
Program and Multi Mode, the currently selected Bank number and name are shown on the
display. To select Bank 1, press both BANK buttons simultaneously.

The Front Panel
TRANSPOSE Buttons
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TRANSPOSE Buttons
e TRANSPOSE buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the PC4 SE
keyboard in semitones (also known as half steps). e current transpose amount is shown in
the display. Press both TRANSPOSE buttons simultaneously to reset the transposition to 0.
PITCH WHEEL and MODULATION WHEEL
Use each wheel to respectively perform pitch bends or vary the modulation amount. e
MODULATION WHEEL will perform an assigned modulation for each Program or Multi.
e name of the current assignment is shown in the display when the wheel is moved.
VARIATION Button
Pressing the VARIATION button will perform an assigned variation for each Program
or Multi. e name of the current assignment is shown in the display when the button is
pressed.
e VARIATION button will typically modify the sound by adding an orchestral string
section or synth pad layer, or enabling an eect.
For KB3 Organ Programs, the VARIATION button controls the Rotary Speaker speed,
changing between fast and slow. e display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.
CONTROL Section
e CONTROL section is used to control various Program and Multi parameters.
In Program Mode: e knobs, sliders, and buttons control synthesis and FX parameters
for the current Program. Controller assignments can be adjusted or set to user-assignable
parameters in Program Edit Mode.
In Multi Mode: e knobs, sliders, and buttons typically control Zone volume, synthesis
and FX parameters for the current Multi. Controller assignments can be adjusted or set to
user-assignable parameters in Multi Edit Mode.
In Program and Multi Mode: When a KB3 Organ Program is selected, the knobs and
sliders behave like Organ drawbars, and the buttons control various Organ functions. e
display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.

The Front Panel
EQ Button
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EQ Button
On the main Program and Multi Mode pages, turn on the EQ button to view and control
the Master FX parameters, which can apply EQ and compression to all audio produced by
the PC4 SE.
When viewing the Master FX parameters, use the Switch 1 button to enable/disable the
Master EQ, and use the rst 4 Knobs in the CONTROL section to control the 4 on screen
Master EQ parameters.
When viewing the Master FX parameters, use Knob 5 in the CONTROL section to control
the Master Compressor. When the knob is all the way down, the compressor is disabled.
Turn the knob up to enable the compressor and increase the compression amount.
Note: To set your Master FX settings as default settings to be applied when the PC4 SE is
powered on, you must enter and exit Global Mode, or select the desired settings on the
Global Mode Master FX page, then exit Global Mode to save the settings as defaults.
When viewing the Global mode Master FX page, turn on the EQ button to control the
parameters with the CONTROL section knobs and buttons as described above.
Turn o the EQ button to return the CONTROL section knobs and buttons to their
Program or Multi assignments.
ARPEGGIATOR Section
Use the ARP and LATCH buttons to control the PC4 SE’s Arpeggiator.
Use the CC SEQ button to turn the CC Sequencer On or O.
Use the TAP TEMPO button to set the tempo of the Arpeggiator and CC Sequencer, the
rate of tempo synced FX (such as Delay), or the tempo of the current Multi or Song. To set
the tempo, press the TAP TEMPO button a few times at the desired rate. You can also set
the tempo by pressing the TAP TEMPO button, then adjusting the tempo with the ALPHA
WHEEL, or by using the KEYPAD buttons to type a numeric value followed by pressing
ENTER.

The Front Panel
SPLIT and LAYER Buttons
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SPLIT and LAYER Buttons
Use the SPLIT button to quickly create a Multi where keys in dierent ranges of the
keyboard play dierent instrument sounds.
Use the LAYER button to quickly create a Multi where dierent instrument sounds are
layered in the same key range, so that keys in one range of the keyboard play multiple
instrument sounds at the same time.
e Split and Layer functions allow you to quickly create Multis without using Multi Edit
Mode to congure Zone key ranges, Programs, and volumes. After creating and saving a Split
or Layer Multi, you can edit additional Multi parameters in Multi Edit mode.
SAVE and EDIT Buttons
ese buttons are used when editing Programs or Multis to create User sounds. In Program
Mode, press the SAVE button to save a User Program with the current controller settings.
EXIT Button
In Program Edit Mode, Multi Mode, or Global Mode, press the EXIT button to return to
Program Mode. In Multi Edit Mode, press the EXIT button to return to Multi Mode.
USER Button
Press and enable the USER button to access previously saved User Programs or Multis. Press
and disable the USER button to access all Programs or Multis (Factory and User).
CHANNEL/PAGE Buttons
Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to change the current MIDI Channel in Program Mode,
or the current page in Program Edit, Multi Edit, or Global Mode.

The Rear Panel
POWER Button
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The Rear Panel
POWER Button
Press the POWER button to power the PC4 SE on or o.
DC Power Jack
Plug the included power adaptor into the DC Power jack.
USB Ports
Use the USB ports to connect the PC4 SE to a computer/tablet or USB hard drive in order
to do the following:
• Use the PC4 SE as a MIDI controller to play software instruments on a computer/
tablet.
• Play and control the PC4 SE with a USB MIDI controller.
• Use a computer/tablet to sequence multi-channel songs on the PC4 SE.
• Backup and restore User Programs and Multis on a USB hard drive.
• Update the software and sounds of the PC4 SE.
MIDI IN and OUT Ports
Use the MIDI ports to communicate with other MIDI modules and controllers. e OUT
port is the MIDI transmitting port, and the IN port is the MIDI receiving port.
To use the PC4 SE as a MIDI controller for another sound module, use a MIDI cable to
connect the PC4 SE’s MIDI OUT port to the MIDI input port of the module that you want
to control.
To control the PC4 SE using another MIDI controller, use a MIDI cable to connect the PC4
SE’s MIDI IN port to the MIDI output port of the controller that you will be using.
Display Brightness Knob
Use the display Brightness knob to control the display brightness.

The Rear Panel
SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 Jacks
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SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 Jacks
Use the SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 jacks to connect switch pedals. One switch pedal is
included with the PC4 SE.
In Program Mode, SW1 (SUSTAIN) defaults to controlling Sustain, and SW2 defaults to
controlling Sostenuto. (For KB3 Organ Programs, SW1 (SUSTAIN) defaults to controlling
the Rotary Speaker speed, changing between fast and slow. is assignment can be changed
in Global Mode. e display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.)
In Multi Mode, pedal assignments can vary per Multi. Pedal assignments can be adjusted for
each Zone by using Multi Edit Mode.
Global Mode can be used to set pedal overrides, which can change the pedal assignments for
all Programs and Multis.
Note: Switch pedals must be plugged in before powering on the PC4 SE. Do not to step on
the switch pedals when powering on the PC4 SE, as the state of the pedals is detected as part
of the start up sequence.
Dual Switch Pedals
e SW1 (SUSTAIN) and SW2 jacks can be connected to dual switch pedals (2 pedals per
jack), allowing up to four switch pedals to be used. Compatible pedals should use a single
1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve plug. (Two single switch pedals can also be plugged into one jack by
using a 1/4 inch stereo (male) to dual mono (female) splitter cable, aka TRS to dual TSF).
Pedals plugged into the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack are referred to as SW1a and SW1b, and
pedals plugged into the SW2 jack are referred to as SW2a and SW2b. In Program Mode the
default assignments are:
SW1a Sustain
SW1b Sostenuto
SW2a Sostenuto
SW2b Soft Pedal
To emulate the 3 pedals of an acoustic piano, plug a single switch pedal into the SW1
(SUSTAIN) jack, and a dual switch pedal into the SW2 jack.

The Rear Panel
CC (VOLUME) Jack
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Continuous Switch Pedals (Half-Damper)
e SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack is also compatible with continuous switch pedals (Half-Damper)
that use a 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve plug (such as the Kurzweil KP-1H). When connected
to the SW1 (SUSTAIN) jack, a Half Damper pedal enables ner control of Sustain than a
standard switch pedal. Half Damper control is enabled for Programs in the Piano category.
Programs outside of the Piano category will respond to a Half Damper pedal as if it is a
standard switch pedal.
CC (VOLUME) Jack
Use the CC (VOLUME) jack to connect a MIDI CC pedal (also known as a MIDI
expression or volume pedal). By default this pedal is assigned to control Program and Multi
volume (pre-FX).
For KB3 Organ Programs, the CC (VOLUME) pedal controls organ swell. Organ swell is
similar to Program volume, except volume can not be turned all the way down to silence.
e display shows “KB3” when a KB3 Program is selected.
For User Multis, the CC pedal can be assigned to a dierent function for each Zone by using
Multi Edit Mode.
e optional Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal will work best with the PC4 SE,
but it is also possible to use third-party continuous control pedals designed for keyboards.
Compatible pedals should use a 10 kΩ linear-taper potentiometer, with a 1/4 inch tip-ring-
sleeve (stereo) plug with the wiper connected to the tip.
AUDIO OUT LEFT (MONO) and RIGHT Jacks
Use the AUDIO OUT jacks to connect to an amplier or mixer. See Quick Start on page
3for details.
HEADPHONE Jack
Use the HEADPHONE jack located on the left rear panel of the instrument to listen to the
PC4 SE on stereo headphones. You will need a 1/8-inch-to-1/4-inch adapter in order to use
headphones that have a smaller mini plug connector.
When headphones are plugged in, audio is still transmitted from the AUDIO OUT jacks.

PC4 SE Sounds
Selecting Programs
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PC4 SE Sounds
e PC4 SE contains Programs and Multis. A Program is typically a single instrument
sound such as a Piano, Organ, or Synth. Programs are organized by instrument type in 10
categories.
A Multi is a combination of Programs arranged as layers and/or splits across the keyboard.
Multis are not categorized by instrument type, so the KEYPAD button is always on when in
Multi Mode.
Selecting Programs
In Program Mode, use any of the methods below to select a Program.
Browse All Programs
Make sure the USER button is o, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or NAVIGATION
buttons to select a Program from all of the available Programs.
Select a Program by Category
Make sure the KEYPAD button is o, then press one of the CATEGORY buttons to select
the rst Program of a category (or the current Category Default Program). e selected
CATEGORY button will turn on. Use the ALPHA WHEEL or NAVIGATION buttons to
select Programs from the selected category.
Select a Previously Saved User Program
Press and turn on the USER button, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or NAVIGATION
buttons to browse only User Programs. To return to browsing Factory and User Programs,
press and turn o the USER button.
Select a Program by ID Number
Press and turn on the KEYPAD button. e KEYPAD button allows you to use the numbers
labeled on the CATEGORY buttons to select Programs or Multis by ID number. Type an ID
number followed by pressing the ENTER button to select the associated Program.
Select a Category Default Program
Each category has a Category Default Program (the Program which is selected when each
CATEGORY button is pressed). By default the Category Default Program is set to the rst
Program of each category. To set a dierent Category Default Program, select a Program,
make sure the KEYPAD button is o, then press and hold the currently lit CATEGORY
button.

PC4 SE Sounds
Selecting Multis
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Selecting Multis
In Multi Mode, use any of the methods below to select a Multi.
Browse All Multis
Make sure the USER button is o, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or NAVIGATION
buttons to select a Multi from all of the available Multis.
Select a Multi by ID Number
e KEYPAD button allows you to use the numbers labeled on the CATEGORY buttons to
select Multis by ID number. Use the CATEGORY buttons to type an ID number followed
by pressing the ENTER button. Multis are not organized by category, so the KEYPAD
button is always on in Multi Mode.
Select a Previously Saved User Multi
Press and turn on the USER button, then use the ALPHA WHEEL or NAVIGATION
buttons to browse only User Multis. To return to browsing Factory and User Multis, press
and turn o the USER button.
Controllers
e Knobs, Sliders, Buttons, Wheels, and Pedals can control each of the Factory Programs
and Multis, to produce variations to the sound. Don’t forget to try these out as you explore
the Factory sounds on the PC4 SE.
Generally, each control will perform the assignment labeled on the front panel, although
some controls may have dierent assignments per Program or Multi. When a controller is
moved, the name of the current assignment is shown in the display. Controller assignments
can be adjusted in Program and Multi Edit Mode.

PC4 SE Sounds
Favorites
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Favorites
Use the FAVORITES buttons to quickly store and recall a set of 5 favorite Programs and/or
Multis while in Program or Multi Mode.
To recall a favorite Program or Multi, simply press one of the FAVORITES buttons. e
FAVORITES buttons work from both Program or Multi Mode, and pressing a FAVORITES
button will automatically bring you to Program Mode or Multi Mode if required.
To assign the currently selected Program or Multi to a FAVORITES button, press and hold
the desired FAVORITES button for a few seconds until the display indicates that the favorite
has been saved.
e BANK buttons can be used to select dierent banks of favorite Programs and Multis. In
Program and Multi Mode, the currently selected Bank number and name are shown on the
display. To select Bank 1, press both BANK buttons simultaneously.
Splits and Layers
e Split and Layer function can be used to Split or Layer the current Program or Multi.
Dierent keyboard regions can play dierent Programs, or multiple Programs can be played
from the same region. To Split or Layer a Multi, it must contain at least one Zone which is
unused (O).
In Program or Multi Mode, press the SPLIT or LAYER buttons to view the Split/Layer
Page. You will then be able to congure up to three additional Programs to create a Split or
Layered Multi containing up to four Programs.
Press the SAVE button once to view the Save Dialog. e Save Dialog allows you to choose
an ID number and name for the Split/Layer Multi you are saving. Use the CHANNEL/
PAGE buttons to switch between ID selection and naming pages. On the Multi Save Page,
press the SAVE button again to save the Split/Layer Multi.
After saving the Split or Layer as a Multi, additional Multi Controller and FX settings can be
edited in Multi Edit Mode.

Modes
Program Mode
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Modes
Program Mode
e PC4 SE always powers up in Program Mode, where single instrument sounds can be
played directly from the keyboard, or multitimbrally via MIDI.
Saving Programs
If you make changes to the current Program using any of the controllers (Knobs, Sliders,
Buttons, Wheels), the SAVE button turns on to indicate that a change has been made to that
Program.
To save a copy of the Program with the changes you’ve made, press the SAVE button once to
view the Save Dialog. e Save Dialog allows you to choose an ID number and name for the
Program you are saving. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to switch between ID selection
and naming pages. On the Program Save Page, press the SAVE button again to save the
Program as a User Program.
Program Edit Mode
Program Edit Mode allows you adjust the current Program’s Arpeggiator settings, select
parameters for the assignable controllers, and adjust other Program parameters. See above for
details on saving an edited Program as a User Program.
Multi Mode
Multi Mode allows you to play Multis, which are arrangements of up to 5 Programs split
and/or layered in Zones across selected ranges of the keyboard. e volume of the Program
in each Zone can be easily adjusted while playing by using the sliders, and each Zone can be
turned on or o by using the buttons below these sliders.
Controller settings can be adjusted in Multi Edit Mode.
Multi Edit Mode
Multi Edit Mode is used to modify the many parameters that make up Multis, including
Program Selection, Key Range, Volume, Pan, and Controller assignments. Use Multi Edit
Mode to create custom sound combinations.

Modes
Global Mode
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To save a copy of the Multi with the changes you’ve made, press the SAVE button once to
view the Save Dialog. e Save Dialog allows you to choose an ID number and name for the
Multi you are saving. Use the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons to switch between ID selection
and naming pages. On the Multi Save Page, press the SAVE button again to save the Multi as
a User Multi.
Global Mode
Use Global Mode to adjust common settings that are shared between all Modes, such as
velocity sensitivity and power saving options. Global Mode is also used for storing or loading
User backup les, and restoring Factory default settings. Some of the more common settings
are summarized below.
Info
e Info Page shows the currently installed operating system and sound object versions. Use
this page to check if your PC4 SE is up to date with the most recent software and sounds
posted at www.kurzweil.com.
Reset
You can return the PC4 SE to the Factory default state by doing a Reset.
Caution: Reset will delete ALL User objects, so it is important to back up your User objects
before doing a Reset. Factory objects are not deleted.
Saving to External Storage
Programs and Multis that you have created can be saved to a USB Flash Drive.
Loading from External Storage
Programs and Multis can be loaded onto the PC4 SE from a USB Flash Drive. is allows
you to load new sounds from Kurzweil or other developers, or to load sounds that you have
previously saved.

Double Button Presses
Global Mode
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Double Button Presses
Reset Transposition
To reset the current Program or Multi transposition to 0, simultaneously press both of the
TRANSPOSE -/+ buttons.
Program Demo
In Program Mode, to hear a Program Demo song for the current Program, press the
KEYPAD and ENTER buttons simultaneously.
Song Demo
To hear the capabilities of the PC4 SE, you can play the multi-channel demo songs. Press the
KEYPAD and 0/MISC buttons simultaneously to listen to a multi-channel demo song.
Panic
Pressing the 0/MISC and ENTER buttons simultaneously deactivates all sounding notes by
sending an “all notes o” message on all 16 MIDI channels.
Select Channel / Page 1
In Program Mode, pressing both of the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons simultaneously will
select MIDI channel 1.
In Program Edit Mode, Multi Edit Mode, Global Mode and Song Mode, pressing both of
the CHANNEL/PAGE buttons simultaneously will select Page 1.
Select Next Unused ID
When selecting an ID number to save a previously saved User object, press the
NAVIGATION Left/Right buttons simultaneously to jump between selecting the previously
used ID number, and the next unused ID number.

Double Button Presses
Global Mode
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Search
e Search page allows you to nd any term or series of characters within the currently
selected list or range of values. Hold the ENTER button and press one of the numeric
buttons 0-9 to view the Search page.
On the search page, use the category buttons to type the term you want to nd, then press
the ENTER button to search. For example, if the program list is selected and you want to
nd all programs containing the word “Horn,” you would type h-o-r-n followed by the
ENTER button. e Search page is not case-sensitive; it will nd upper and lower case
characters regardless of what you type.
After typing a term and pressing the ENTER button, the search page nds and selects
the rst instance of the term in the list (if it exists in the list). To nd and select the next
or previous instance of the term in the list, hold the ENTER button and press one of the
BANK -/+ buttons to search for the previous lower numbered or next higher-numbered
object that contains the search term.
Note: Each combination of the ENTER button and a numeric button 0-9 allows you store a
dierent search term. For example, hold the ENTER button and press the 1 button, then
search for a term like “piano”. e term “piano” will now be available whenever you hold the
ENTER button and press the 1 button. Next, hold the ENTER button and press the 2
button, then search for “string”. e term “string” will now be available whenever you hold
the ENTER button and press the 2 button. A dierent term can be stored for each of the
numeric buttons 0-9. ese terms are stored until power o.