Kurzweil PC88MX (1997)
A portable 88-key weighted digital piano and performance controller with built-in effects and aftertouch sensitivity.
Overview
The Kurzweil PC88MX is a full-sized digital piano and performance keyboard, first released in 1997. It has an 88-key weighted action with adjustable velocity and channel aftertouch, so it responds to how you play. It was designed as a portable workstation. MIDI control comes through standard MIDI In, Out, and Through ports, and the built-in multi-effects handle sound enhancement. Kurzweil marketed it for both live performance and studio use.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 14.96" W x 8.66" D x 3.54" H |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs |
| Built-in multi-effects | Built-in multi-effects |
| MIDI capabilities | Receives velocity and channel aftertouch |
| Keyboard action | Weighted |
| Number of keys | 88 |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through |
Design
The PC88MX has a full 88-key weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch. It includes built-in multi-effects. The chassis is compact, built for portability and stage use, and the MIDI implementation is integrated.
Context
Introduced in 1997, the PC88MX was positioned as a performance-ready digital piano and controller for musicians who needed a responsive keybed and onboard effects. It worked as a self-contained instrument for studio and stage.
Market
Listings show units sold as parts or for repair, sometimes without power supplies. One known issue is that the original keyweights are unavailable. They have been out of production for years.
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