3. Main features of the PC-300
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PC-300
USB connector
The PC-300 comes with a USB connector
that allows you to connect it to an IBM
compatible PC or a Macintosh® computer
fitted with USB connectors (iMac®,G4,
etc.).This connector allows for high-speed
data transfer and supplying power to the
connected devices.
USB drivers
The PC-300 is supplied with various USB
drivers for both IBM compatible and
Macintosh® computers.See the included
booklet for details.
Superb playability and expres-
siveness
This standard 49-key keyboard velocity
sensitive and therefore allows you to
express even the finest nuances.In addi-
tion,an Octave Shift feature allows you to
conveniently shift the soundable range up
or down.Moreover, the PC-300 is
equipped with a Pitch Bend/Modulation
lever,and provides a SUSTAIN SWITCH
jack for connecting a Sustain/Hold pedal.
Complete range of control
features
Since the keyboard provides for sound
selection that uses combinations of
Program Change and Bank Select mes-
sages (CC 00 and CC 32),you can also
select any ofthe Variation Tones that may
be available on a GS sound module.
In addition,a variety of continuous con-
trollers (Control Changes) can be assigned
to the DATA ENTRY slider.The slider can
then be used for controlling the desired
parameter (Reverb or Chorus Depth,for
example) ofa GS sound module.
Makes Desk Top Music (DTM)
more enjoyable
The PC-300 is very compact,so it requires
only a minimal amount ofdesktop space.
The PC-300 is sure to become an invalu-
able part of any DTM setup,since it can
be used for real-time or step recording,as
well as for practice while listening to
“minus-one”playback.