Kurzweil PC2X

OS Version: 3.00

The presets are very good. That very important also because, apart from being a masterkeyboard, it is a stage piano for playing presets. Only very limited editing is possible.

The manual is good. The only part that wans't clear from the manual, for me that is, was the MIDI receive mode. I found "The PC2 Made Easy" helpfull for this and explaining how best to use with an external sequencer.

Polyphony is 64.

I like the keyboard action. The keys are quick to raise again, which I like. With the standard settings it very easy to play to loud. I really don't think I'm that hard a player, but I normally use either the Hard2 or Hard3 (max.) touch setting. Perhaps even better is using the Cos+ velocity curve for a slower initial increase in velocity together with velocity scaling depending on the global touch setting (120% for Linear to about 140% for Hard3).

Has two built in effects processors, one is reverb only. As with all keyboards I know they are not as easy to setup when sequencing.

The acoustic and electric piano sounds are very good. Electric ones could perhaps be a little better on the high notes. Most sounds are quite good I guess. I don't really like the guitar sounds. Percussion is great. Pads are good, as are the strings.

Built in effects are very good.

Once I adjusted the velocity sensitivity as mentioned earlier the keyboard responded nicely to playing. Aftertouch is good also.

I use it at home only. Some keys make a clacking noise as if the key is hitting the casing. Apart from the noise they work fine. The supplied sustain pedal works, but it is not a very good one.

Haven't had to deal with customer support yet.

If it were lost or stolen I probably couldn't afford a new one as they now cost double what I paid for it (bought it in Germany).

The Yamaha S90 has a more solid feeling action. I like the PC2X's action better, apart from the noise. Compared to the S90 I like the ease of use of the Kurzweil as a master keyboard. The Kurzweil's user interface somehow feels more professional. The buttons, sliders and dial on the PC2X are also better than the S90's. The S90 has more sounds, a sequencer and a graphical display, but there something about the PC2X that makes it classy. It does what it does well. In the end you really mostly use the piano sounds.

Software version 3.0 (it took a couple of tries to install the upgrade but it wasn't a major hassle).

The manual is middle of the road - fairly readable, but not organized very intuitively. It also has some noticeable gaps in content (like architectural details for half the ROM patches!).

The patches are organized into groups of 128 patches with each group further broken down into 16 banks of 8 patches each. Each bank contains patches from the same "family" such as pianos, brass, percussion, etc. There are three 128 patch groups installed in ROM and 2 more groups on the orchestral expansion. Two more groups are held in reserve for a yet-to-be-released 2nd expansion board and the remaining 128 patch group is for user patches. There are 16 buttons that enable you navigate to an 8 patch bank within the current group. The buttons are labelled for the "family" groups in the 2 primary ROM banks. Unfortunately, the families are different for the orchestral expansion. The orchestral expansion ships with an overlay for the buttons with updated labels, but it would be easily lost, especially on a dark stage.

Navigating through patches is a pain. The organization described above has several annoying drawbacks. For example, there are 32 piano patches in ROM spread across two groups and 2 banks within each group. If there's a particular patch that you like you need to remember which group it's in - you can't just press the "piano" button and instantly have access to all piano patches. Also, the distribution of patches across groups doesn't always match your preferences. For example, some sythnthesized instruments such as strings are with synths, others with pads, and others with their acoustic siblings. The sixteen labelled buttons are a good idea, but the user should be able to group patches within those buttons anyway s/he wants, even putting one patch under multiple buttons if appropriate.

In fairness, I dislike the patch selection/navigation methods on most complex keyboards including the Yamaha S80 described in more detail below). But the PC2x seems more annoying than most. Programming is easy for some tasks and hard for others. There are special modes that enable you to build layers and splits with very few button presses - very handy for building quick patches on the fly. Modifying effects and scrolling through parameters is also relatively simple. When doing more detailed programming there are some shortcuts that are very handy once you learn them.

The most frustrating part of patch editing is with synthensizer patches. You can tell there's a full-blown synth engine buried under the hood but the user interface doesn't provide you with direct access to it. From the editing menus there's no way to control which synth modules (e.g., filters) are linked into a program and you can't tell which MIDI controls are linked to which parameters (e.g., cutoff frequency). You have to find a program that's sort of set up the way you want and then experiment with different sound sources and MIDI control settings. The manual only documents the architecture of half of the ROM programs and then only in summary form. This is definitely not the board to get if you're into building/tweaking modular synth patches.

In contrast, KB3 mode (Hammond B3 emulation) editing and control is a breeze. You have direct control over all 9 waveforms in real time. You can control voice (slider) volumes, effects, and percussion with dedicated buttons and sliders. LEDs on the buttons give you instant feedback as to what's on/off. A dedicated switch toggles the four sliders between B3 voices 1-4 and 5-8 (the mod wheel controls voice 9). The sliders reverse their orientation to match a real tone-wheel orientation - you pull them down to increase voice volume. Some serious thought and design went into the performance control aspects of the B3 organ emulation with excellent results.

Polyphony is 64 notes and you usually get all of them in contrast to some other boards. However, KB3 mode eats 56 notes of polyphony so building layers with the KB3 organs is limited. There are some good non-KB3 organs that can be used in layers without eating lots of polyphony. There was a 128 polyphony expansion that was marketed briefly but I haven't seen mention of it in press or anywhere else for quite some time. That silence makes me think that there were serious problems with it - ones that aren't likely to be corrected in this model.

There are an ample number of controls and the board is well-suited to controlling other keyboards and sound modules. The MIDI implementation is extensive and control is straightforward. The keyboard can split into 4 zones controlling any combination of internal or external sounds. The selection of onboard effects is good though figuring out which MIDI controls control which effect parameters isn't always straightforward.

The power supply is the "lump in the line" variety - a minus in my view.

There's a very usable arpeggiator.

The keyboard is weighted action though it definitely leans toward a "synth feel" - light and springy. I don't like the action but then I'm used to acoustic pianos and my heavily weighted Yamaha KX88. Other people who've tried my board like it.

The unit only comes with one pedal and it's very cheap. I invested in a double switch pedal unit and a heavy duty continuous controller pedal. They're necessary investments if you'll be using complex patches on stage. There's an optional music stand that's good-looking but pricey and a bit flimsy.

I own 3 Kurzweil 1000 series rack modules and have kept them all of these years due to their high quality samples and overall sound quality (they live at home, the PC2x lives at the practice room). The PC2x sounds are significantly better than the 1000 series sounds, which is high praise. The quality of the acoustic samples ranges from good to outstanding.

Strings and pianos are the strongest sounds though there are very few disappointments. The orchestral expansion is now standard in new units (I bought mine as an add on) and it adds many more acoustic sounds. There's an entire symphony orchestra in the unit and many more sounds in addition.

The synthesized sounds are also of high quality though lack of editing/control limits your ability to tweak them to your taste. The organ sounds are awesome - better than any of the dedicated digital B3 simulators that I've tried of late (e.g., the VK8). If you need a stage keyboard that's strong on organs and pianos this is the unit for you.

The effects are strong and there's a large section of them. The quality is more than adequate for stage, though not always up to studio recording standards. There are several "combo packs" designed for organ with rotary speaker and amplifier overdrive - very convincing simulations. I especially like that you can control low and high Leslie rotation speeds and the realistic ramp time when switching between speeds.

I've had mine for 9 months now with no problems. My 1000 series modules have had relatively few problems, though 2 of the 3 have needed minor repairs (they were built in the late 1980s). Kurzweil was bought out by Young Chang in the early 1990s so I'm not sure that experience with older units is a valid guide to expectations for new units. The case is sturdy and the controls feel solid. There are no protruding knobs or other obviously disaster prone aspects of the unit. So far so good.

I've never dealt with them directly. I have used their web site quite a bit and it's relatively good. I downloaded and installed a software upgrade with minimal hassles. There's an excellent tutorial on-line that's a must read for anyone who wants to get the most out of the board.

I've been playing piano for almost 40 years and have been playing in various bands for almost 10 years. I'm primarily into live performance though I also do some recording and composing. I needed a unit that could do multiple things well and that could be my only stage unit for at least a year. My band plays 1960s through current R&R with an emphasis on 1960s through early 80s "classic" rock.

I tried out quite a few boards over several weeks before purchasing this one in June 2002. The competition quickly narrowed down to the PC2x, Yamaha S80 (now the S90), and Roland RD700.

The S80 is a better synthesizer and a bit easier to use than the PC2x. I also liked its keyboard action better than the PC2x. There are also, quite a few expansion modules available for it. However, it's not nearly as good of an organ as the PC2x, primarily because it lacks all of the performance control aspects of KB3 mode on the PC2x.

The RD700 is hurt by weak organ sounds, lack of programming/editing flexibility, and relatively low "bang for the buck" compared to the other two. It would be best suited to folks that are happy with the sounds in the unit and who do minimal layering and patch editing.

My ideal unit would have excelled at acoustic instruments (especially piano), B3 organ, and synthesizer sounds. None of the units that I tried delivered on all three. The PC2x won out for me due to its strength in acoustic instruments and organs. The Yamaha would have won out had I been more concerned with synth sounds and less with organs. I decided that it'd be easier to find good synth sounds in an add-on module or second keyboard (e.g., a Roland or Waldorf) than to find a good usable organ in an add-on module or 2nd keyboard. I have a Waldorf Q16 on order to fill in the synth capabilities that the PC2x doesn't provide.

OS Version 3.10. The PC2X is a relatively straight forward keyboard. I've had it over a year now and use it live and in the studio. Most presets are usuable and the pianos are fabulous (which is why I bought it). I haven't attempted to edit any of the sounds as of yet. The manual is o.k. but could be a little more "down to earth". I wish some of these electronic audio companies would write manuals like Mackie or at least E-MU.

I have the black PC2X with 64 voice polyphony which is upgradable to 128 if you have an extra $379 US. The effects are nice especially the reverb. It pays to listen to this keyboard via the digital out cable and at 24 bit Pro- mode. I missed this feature during the first few months of ownership and was very pleased at how much better the sound was when this change was made. This will help your studio recordings 100% better from this board. I also purchased the Orchestral ROM block recently...nice percussion, strings and choirs. My next update to this keyboard is the Polyphony expansion board. 64 voices may sound like a lot, but when sequencing numerous sounds I need that extra breathing room.

I mainly bought this board for live performance of piano sounds and a controller. So, it has definitely come thru on this. The onboard effects are really top notch for a keyboard. The keys are not the best I've ever played but haven't stuck on me yet and react nicely to velocity and aftertouch. There are some issues with a clanging, metal type, vibration when hitting some of the keys hard. I tightened up the screws on the bottom of the housing and it helped some but there is still some noise in this area. This hasn't been a real big issue for me but just so you will know what to check for.

I've had a few issues here that are worth mentioning. First, uploading a new software version to the PC2X was not easy for me. I was not successful using my MAC but was successful using my PC (which i hate to admit). I really believe it had alot to do with my MIDI interface rather than the keyboard. I have since purchased a new MOTU midi interface to hopefully remedy this. Just so you know, the updates are loaded into the PC2X via MIDI. There is no floppy drive. My main complaint is: THE POWER SUPPLY IS RETARDED! It has a flimsy connector to the keyboard and this huge wall-wart looking thing in the middle. I was forced to buy a new power supply after only 6 months of use when my keyboard kept shutting itself off during rehearsals and PERFORMANCES. This is not acceptable. I bought 2 more power cables (at $55 each) from Kurzweil just to have some backups. So far with the new power cable the problem hasn't surfaced again. Hopefully that is the end of that nonsense. A word of warning: Make sure that big blob in the middle of the power supply cord is UPRIGHT and in a decent ventilated area or it may heat up and go out on you without warning which will either bring out the "showman" in you or leave you looking like a deer staring at an automobile's headlights. I survived. My lower reliablity rating is based on this issure alone.

I have made a few phone calls to Kurzweil. The parts dept. has always been helpful. The email support is slow. My price paid includes the Orchestral ROM and 2 extra power cords.

I really like this keyboard and would buy another one. The failure of the power supply really bummed me out though. I know "these things happen". So I would be willing to give it another shot if this one disappeared because the sounds are that good.

version 2 and i'd like to point out that many of the problems these people are submiting are bugs related to version 1 software. the manual is a little complicated but if you actully read it (unlike the first guy who obviosly did not because he faild to notice there are six sliders in kb3 mode not 4 sliders) then it is actully quite easy to use even when playing live.

64note polyphony. great weighted action. 150multiple effects and 30 reverbs all editable, what more could one want? the guitar sounds are a little weak, but they're great considering it's a keyboard and ambiance can be added with the right effects and eq. i'm also a melodic percussionist and it is my opinion as well as the others i play with that this is the closer to (if not better) than the sound of the melodic percusion instruments. and is certainly the best we've ever heard in any keyboard. every sound on the board is outstanding in my opinion and the fetures (if you read the manual) are very versatile.

see above ^.

if read some of the other reviews and must say if u treat any insturment poorly it's going to work poorly. i haven't had this board long but it's built like a tank and i would certainly use it without a back up.

outstanding, i would recomend this board to any experienced muscian looking for great sounds and a midi controler. let's not even bring korg, anyone stupid enough to use korg is hardly a muscain (possibly a rapper!) i chose this board for it's outstand fexibilty, sound quality, reliablity, and overall supiorarity in the keyboard feild. there are somethings i wish i had for it, and hopefully will get in time (more pedals, controlers, ect..) this board makes making music fun and easy with all the sounds it includes and the ease of tailoring them to your needs. and is considerable less money than other fully weight 88key boards with the sounds,control, and quality this thing has. i'd also like to share to those who have complained so much to get off their lazy arses and read the d*** instruction manual,stupid!!

OS version 2.10

The interface is pretty intuitive, I haven't had to use the manual all that often honestly. The KB3 mode was a bit confusing until I found out where all the buttons were (for percussion, chorus/vibrato and leslie sim), but after I read it in the manual I noticed all buttons were labeled, heh.

it has 64 note polyphony, expandable to 128. Great built in effects, expansion capabilities (but I have little use for the orchestral card or the polyphony expansion). I like the action. No sequencer, but I use this thing mainly for live and have no use for it. One thing I would love however is if they had 8 sliders instead of just the four, as on the K2600. This would make playing in the kb3 mode a little easier. 9 would be even better.

The pianos are incredible for live, the samples sound beautiful and cut through very well (main reason I bought it). The kb3 / hammond is okay. The Rhodes and wurly samples are not the greatest, but usable. I use a rhodes stage 73 and a wurlitzer 200 live when I can, but when I have to use the Kurz instead I don't grit my teeth too bad, heh. The clav sounds alright (though I'm on the hunt for a D6 right now).

The controller is made by Fatar. Fatar made the controller in my last road keyboard (Ensoniq ks-32, heh). It lasted 8 years and was knocked around quite a bit. Of course, by the time I finally retired it a bunch of keys were dead and several keys were no longer velocity sensitive, but the hell I put it through it's amazing it didn't spontaneously combust. I like the way fatar's feel. And if the pc2x lasts 8 years, I would be thrilled. By that time I'm sure I will have purchased a new keyboard anyway. I have gigged moderately with my pc2x for about a year (2-3 times a week) and so far the only problem is the plastic covering on the wires coming out of the power supply has worn off and some of the wires are visible (though the shielding on the individual wires is still intact). I hate the "lump in the line" style power supply, I already bought a spare because I know it's just a matter of time before the thing tears up. Other than that though, everything's gravy. Interestingly, after hearing horror stories about reliablity on this board I made sure to test the model I was buying in the store. This had the black finish on it, played great. Then they called me back saying that a church had ordered the black one, there was a mixup and asked me if I would kindly exchange it for a purple one. Being the nice guy that I am, I packed up the board and took it down to the shop. Tested the purple one, it had some sticky keys. Naturally I kept the black one. I know that the black ones are newer than the purple ones, and now I'm curious if there was any change in the manufacturing process.

never had to deal with them

I love the pianos on this keyboard, which is the main reason I bought it. There is no other keyboard on the market right now that I would rather have for live use. I love the way it feels, I love the fact that it's about 20 pounds lighter than the k2600x and a great deal cheaper too. I like the fact that it has exactly the features I need for live and I'm not paying for anything I won't use in terms of both weight and price. I would highly recommend this keyboard to a friend, but I would have them make sure they play it before taking it home to make sure it works well.

Nothing else on the market compares to the PC2x in this catagory.

I bought this board primarily for it's control functions. Pianos and electric pianos are the best on this one.

The keyboard needs to be resigned, with RELIABILITY as it's first concern...not last. Clunky keys, two keys that lost their control ability and only played at FULL VELOCITY no matter how hard or soft I played - are the two biggest complaints I have.

After playing Kurzweil products for 10 years and after reading all the various opinions today - I've concluded that buying a Kurzweil PC2x is a roll of the dice. For all the great features, MIDI capabilities, and sounds - there is the bigger picture of lasting quality, and responsible investment. The church I played for bought this one for me to use - and now I am in the market for a controller for myself. At about two thousand dollars - I'm having second thoughts about investing in a Kurzweil PC2x soley based on reliability.

I want to post this update to my previous review. I did not mention a way to expand the range of dynamics on the PC2X.
Mike Martin, the Kurzweil Rep, was very patient and helpful in helping me to discover the following solution:

Expanding the Dynamic Range on Kurzweil's PC2X Piano:

Here is a setup to expand the reaction range of dynamics from soft to loud on the PC2X piano patches:

Velocity Scale: 100%
Velocity Offset: 0
Velocity Curve: "Sin+"
Global "Touch Setting": 7 Hard 3 (to compensate for the "light" Sin+ curve)

Thanks to Mike Martin, the Kurzweil Rep, for taking the time and making the effort for his customers. Other companies do not provide such hands on support.

Now is there a way to edit so the timbre (tone) quality changes more
dramaticly from vey soft to very loud? It sounds a little "boxy" : )

Vesrion 2.0
The "Rhodes" samples sound like shrill digital squeaks in the top two octaves.

The mechanical key action is comfortable. It is made by Fatar and feels like a Fatar weighted action. Some black keys "clack" as if they are knocking against the inside of the housing. The PC2X accepst expansion boards, but in two years all they have come out with is an orchestral expansion.

The range of dynamic reactions on the Kurzweil PC2X 'Stereo Grand' is limited.

I have spoken to many fellow keyboardists who agree with me and report the same situation of experiencing a limited reaction range of dynamics on the PC2X's triple strike "Stereo Grand 00" no matter how the the velocity curve and touch settings are tweeked.

Yamaha Clavinova series digital pianos and even the Roland Rd series do not limit the reaction range of dynamics as does the Kurzweil PC2X digital piano. Those other digital pianos enable a much more reactive range of dynamics thru touch. The Yamaha Clavinovas and Roland RD700 enable a skilled classical pianist to play from a very soft triple pianissimo then easly thru a dozen different dynamic levels all the way up to a thundering triple forte.

I have been playing the PC2X for about 3 to 4 hours per day for the past two years. Before that I played a Fatar 1176 with a Kurzweil Micro Piano for three years. The Fatar with Micro Piano suffered the same limited reaction range of dynamics, which is why I sold the Fatar.

Tweaking the presets of any of the PC2X's three velocity scales and seven touch settings does not enable the PC2X "Stereo Grand 00" or its other acoustic piano patches to expand their reaction ranges in response to velocity touch. Rather it just shifts the reaction range up or down the velocity scale or in some cases compresses it further than the default Linear curve.

Fatar actions are rather delicate and wear out quicker than other brands. I base this on word of mouth and having owned Fatar controllers in the past.

Kurzweil staff and sales reps do not care to acknowledge problems or weaknesses in their products.

I'm using this keyboard both live (in small group settings), as a practice instrument, and as a MIDI controller for computer-based sequencing. I'm still using OS2.1, although I understand there's an upgrade available now, which I will get when I add the orchestral ROM that's finally available.

The manual's just OK. The downloadable tutorials were more useful for me.

Presets sound good and are very usable with little or no tweaking, especially live in an ensemble. Editing and saving patches/presets is possible, and I've done it mostly to take best advantage of controller pedals (I'm using two CC and three switches).

Keyboard has the best piano feel of any (many) I tried. It feels weird to play Hammond parts or synth parts on it, but what are you going to do if you only want to carry one keyboard? I will certainly be adding the orchestral ROM, and may add the voice expansion at the same time, although the voice limitation only kicks in when I'm using a sequencer to get a lot of parts out of it at once.

I'm seriously tempted to try the ribbon controller accessory. It's really cheap and if it works at all (which I bet it does) it could be a lot of fun.

The sounds are the best in class. It was the sound and the keyboard feel that put it over the Triton ProX for me. It needs graphic EQ in my opinion, however, to balance out the sound from top to bottom.

I use it for orchestral, rock, and jazz sounds and it always gives me something usable. It's not going to retire the Steinway B (or B3) at home or in the studio, especially when you're going to be unaccompanied, but you'll probably end up leaving the rhodes or wirlitzer at home when you gig.

I've been gigging on it regularly without a backup and have had no problems other than one location with flaky older AC. The PC2 kept resetting during setup until I found a new circuit to plug it into.

No problems thus far, thus no experience.

I think of this as my "swiss army knife" keyboard, especially playing live in small groups. I use it when I want to take just one keyboard that will almost certainly be able to cover whatever is called for. I started playing professionally in the late 60s and I have, or have had, pretty much every keyboard there is at one time or another. Most (but not all) have been "the best" (better than the PC2) at one or two things, but never with the extended flexibility of the PC2. If you only need to sound like Jimmy Smith all night (and have two roadies to help), take the B3 and leave the PC2 at home. If you need a wider variety of sounds and expecially if you are tired of moving and setting up a ton of keyboards,look at the PC2.

If I lost it, I would seriously look at a Kurzweil K2600X for the added sound and programming options, but as soon as I picked up the K2600 in a case, I bet I would go back to the lighter PC2X. Life is full of compromises; the PC2X is an acceptable one.

Version 2.10, upgrading to 3.0

Probably one of the best designed keyboards around. In a nutshell, the PC2/PC2X is a fantastic controller keyboard with a reasonably large set of sounds.

Most other keyboards today have samplers and sequencers included.
The PC (Performance Controller) name is perfect:

"PERFORMANCE": This is meant to be the primary keyboard you play in the studio or on stage. While it does not have as many "patches" as other keyboards, the ones there are fantastic. The keyboard has been designed to support real-time performance. For example, it is very easy to create keyboard zones and setup sounds for each zone.

"CONTROLLER": This keyboard was designed to control and integrate well with other equipment (other keyboards, sound modules, sequencers, etc.).

The manuals are easily the best in the industry. You can download .pdf versions of any Kurzweil product manual from their website (http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com). For the PC2, in addition to the "normal" manual, there is also a second resource, the "PC2 Made Easy" manual.

If you read reviews about other products (such as the Yamaha Motif), you will notice that people really complain about how difficult the product is to use. The PC2 is very easy to use and extremely well documented.

Polyphony: 64 Standard, 128 with Polyphony expansion option.

Action: Fantastic!!! I specfically purchased the PC2X to get 88 keys and a piano touch. I tested a number of other 88-key keyboards, and the two I liked the best were the Yamaha Motif8 and this one.

Effects: There are over 100 preset effects, very easy to use. The effects are of the same quality as found in the Kurzweil K2600 series.

Midi capabilities: It does everything. For real-time midi control, the PC2X has two wheels, and supports a number of options including various pedals, a breath controller, and a ribbon controller.

Sequencer: None. Remember, this is a controller keyboard. I don't miss it, because nothing can compare to a computer based sequencer (I use Cakewalk's Sonar).

The PC2 has a good selection of fanstastic sounds, what I would consider to be "bread and butter" sounds. There is a new Orchestral ROM board available which adds some additional great sounds.

I would not rely solely on the PC2 for sounds (it really wasn't designed that way). You might consider combining the PC2 with a sound module (such as the Roland XV-5050) or a sampler (such as Gigastudio) to round out your sound palette. I am lowering my rating in this category only because I wish it had more sounds.

Expressiveness: Extremely expressive !! Remember, this keyboard was designed first and foremost to be a PERFORMANCE controller!!

Although I have only had this keyboard for a weeek, it seems very sturdy and substantial to me. Having said that, it might be a heavy beast to take on a gig (I am just a home-studio musician).

I have only sent in two email questions, and both were answered by Tech support within two days. I know others reviewers have been disappointed, but my experience has been great!!

BUY IT AGAIN?: I would definitely buy this again.

COMPARISON TO OTHER PRODUCTS: I wanted an 88 key keyboard to be my primary studio keyboard. I already have a Korg Karma (62 key), so I did not consider the Triton ProX (because it has the same sound ROM as the Karma). I picked the PC2X over my other finalist the Yamaha Motif8. I demoed both keyboards at the store (2x for 1 hour each), and I reviewed their product websites, read various online reviews, and downloaded and skimmed the manuals for both. While the Motif had more sounds, I did not feel it was worth the extra money. As a controller keyboard, the Motif is poorly designed and difficult to use. I think the controller aspect of the Motif was an afterthought, whereas, in the PC2 it was a critical design element.

MY GEAR: I have a Korg Karma (light touch keyboard, unbelievable Karma function), Roland XV-5050 sound module, a BOSS DR-770 Drum Machine, Gigastudio, TC-Helicon VoicePrismPlus (4-part voice harmonizer and voice modeler), Midiman Midisport 8x8 (multiport midi) and an Aardvark DirectPro Q10 sound card.