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Description
The K1 comes in many options: the K1m module/desktop version (pictured) and the rackmount K1r.
The Kawai K1 is a synthesizer manufactured in 1988 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 K1 features 256 8-bit PCM waveforms (204 additive waveforms, 52 acoustic samples[6], AM (Ring modulation) and a 16×2 lines LCD display.
The 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.
Videos
wolfgang S vukan
Kawai K1m (K1/K1r) - 64 User Presets Demo
Kawai K1m (K1/K1r) - 64 User Presets Demo
wolfgang S vukan
Kawai K1M demo. Interesting MIDI synth module.
Gearfacts
Kawai K1m (1988) Digital Synthesizer
Nacho Marty Meyer
SOUND BLAST FROM THE PAST: THE KAWAI K1M
AudioWanderer
KAWAI K1m
Keyboards - review - repair
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Artist usage
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Stephin is credited using this equipment in the liner notes for 69 Love Songs.
Kawai K1m shown on screen. It is mentioned a few seconds earlier, but written as the "KI" in English subtitles, so is less evident than the pan across the front panel.
STRUMENTI E VINTAGE KEYBOARDS Pianoforte YAMAHA C3 CONSERVATORY mezza coda (Disklavier) Piano elettrico FENDER RHODES 88 tasti Piano Digitale YAMAHA P-60 HAMMOND B3 – HAMMOND C3 – HAMMOND T-500 – LESLIE 122 – LESLIE 147 Basso elettrico GIBSON RIPPER Chitarra elettrica GRETSCH BATTERIA PEARL con rullante LUDWIG e piatti PAISTE e ZILDJIAN CONGAS – PERCUSSIONI di vario genere VINTAGE KEYBOARDS MINIMOOG KURZWEIL K250 KURZWEIL RMX 250 KORG M1 KORG Trinity ROLAND D50 Linear Synthesizer ROLAND D550 Linear Synthesizer YAMAHA DX7 FDII ENSONIQ SQ80 Analog Sinthesizer ROLAND D-110 ROLAND U-110 EMULATOR III EMULATOR III XP 2 EMULATOR IV E6400 OBERHEIM Matrix 1000 KAWAI K1m BOSS Drums Machine YAMAHA RX5 Drums Machine
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