The Kawai K1 is a 61 key synthesizer manufactured in 1988[3] by Kawai. It is an entry-level[4] and low fidelity synthesizer and not as feature rich as the Kawai K4 and was released to compete with the Roland D50 and Korg M1 synthesizers. The patch memory can be doubled with a DC-8 memory card which was available separately.[5]
| K1 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawai |
| Dates | 1988 |
| Price | K1 £595[1] GBP K1r £395 GBP |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 16/8 note (depending on mode) |
| Timbrality | 8 part |
| Oscillator | 4 PCM |
| LFO | 1 (triangle, sawtooth, square and random)) |
| Synthesis type | Digital PCM Waveform Playback |
| Filter | No |
| Attenuator | ADSR |
| Aftertouch expression | Yes |
| Velocity expression | Yes |
| Storage memory | 64 single-patches or 32 combo-patches |
| Hardware | CPU: NEC D78310G DAC: NEC μPD6355G[2] |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Left-hand control | Left wheel - pitch bend Right wheel - modulation. |
| External control | MIDI In, out, thru, sustain pedal input |
Features
editThe K1 features 256 8-bit PCM waveforms (204 additive waveforms and 52 acoustic samples),[6] AM (Ring modulation), and a 16×2 character LCD.[7]
Modes
editThe four modes of operation are:
- Mono
- Polyphonic
- Split
- Unison
Percussion
editThe K1 includes drum kits and sounds (acoustic and electronic kits, cymbals as well as some tuned percussion), so can be used to create full rhythm backing when sequenced. The K1II model has 32 percussion sounds.
Mostly known for
editPercussive sounds, organs, haunting pads, strings and FM bass sounds and acoustic bass.
Notable users
editKawai K1R and K1M
editA 1U rackmount version of the K1 was produced called the K1r.[10] Also a module version called K1M was released. Both have the same synth engine as the keyboard version.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Kawai K1 Synthesizer (SOS Jun 88)". www.muzines.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ "Kawai K1". www.polynominal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ "Kawai K1 Digital Synthesizer". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ "K1m". www.synthmania.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ "Kawai K1 | Sound Programming". soundprogramming.net. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ "Kawai K1 | Sound Programming". soundprogramming.net. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ "Kawai K1 (MT Jun 88)". www.muzines.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
- ^ Trask, Simon (Aug 1991). "Deep Vibrations". Music Technology. United Kingdom: Music Maker Publications (UK), Future Publishing. pp. 60–65. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ Cathay 340. "Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble - 歌と器楽「シナウ」 / 신아우 / Sinau（ポチョンボ電子楽団，普天堡電子楽団，보천보전자악단）". YouTube. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Kawai K1m | Vintage Synth Explorer". www.vintagesynth.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
External links
edithttp://www.synthmanuals.com/manuals/kawai/k1/owners_manual/k1ownersmanual.pdf