Keywizz

Great that there is a bit talk about the Pc1 series in here. I always thought they were ignored a bit in the Synthcommunity because of its bigger brother the PC2. Because I needed a players-instrument I had no reason to buy the Pc2x for twice the money

It sure is a matter of taste concerning the Synthsounds. I like the leadsynths (like Elan LEAD) A LOT. I find them very expressive and a lot better than in most competitors. What I meant was that the PC1 is not filled with the weirdest wacko synthsounds like you will find in Korgs, Rolands etc. Everything is playable and that counts. Like MikeNZ clearifies it is a players instrument. It is my perspective too. Just turn it on and play! I have installed the DLN soundset which give you even more wonderful FM sounds and more synthsolo sounds.

the PC161 is the small brother of the 88 key PC1X which I own. under the hood both are identicall. You will find plenty pianos and electric pianos. The kurzweil pianos are a matter of taste but sound really great to me. Especially in a band environment. Brasses are fine too and sound realistic. There are a few synthsounds in it but those are not really fantastic. But it depends on what you want?