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Kawai Q-80 Sequencer

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The Q-80 is a 32-track sequencer with 26,000-note capacity and a built-in 3.5" disk drive. Extensive and complete editing, real-time and step recording and quantizing with up to 10 songs. A new "motif" function allows up to 100 stored musical phrases or "motifs" for use or insertion into a song at any time. The Q-80 works well in the studio and for live performances. The Q-80 can also store MIDI system exclusive data to disk from other synths. (1988)

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Fighting Hard! (SOS Feb 89)

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The Kawai Q-80 Sequencer is a robust entry in the crowded MIDI sequencer market, chiefly distinguished by its competitive price point. With 32 tracks and innovative features like 'human feel' quantization, it offers impressive functionality for its cost. While the lack of a second MIDI Out and the absence of SMPTE may disappoint some, its internal memory capacity and ease of data manipulation make it a worthy contender. Real-time recording can be cumbersome, and the small LCD screen limits visible information, but for those avoiding the shift to software sequencers, the Q-80 is a compelling choice. Overall, it’s a solid option for musicians prioritizing price over frills.

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Paul Birken

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Performance picture from very first Live PA done in 1994 in Duluth, MN. Q-80 can be seen on the left side of the top shelf with the disk drive slot on it.

Tommy Tallarico

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Email from Tommy Tallarico from a fan who replied to him.

"Hi Dell!, I use the S-550 for sampling, and The Roland JD-800 for my main synth (which I also used as a controller for GEMS) and a little later the JP-8000. I would also add in some Roland Juno 1 stuff as well. The other thing I used was a Kawai K3 Keyboard, K4 Rack mount and Kawai Q-80"