The R-100 is a 12-bit waveform-based drum machnie. In addition to the built-in ROM sounds, Kawai also sold 2 ROM replacement kits for an alternate sound set.
The RC-16 memory cartridge can be used for storage.
Year Released: 1985
MSRP: 795.00 USD
Number of Pads: 8
Polyphony: 8 notes
User Patterns: 100
User Songs: 100
Preset Drumkits: 3
Sequencer Memory: 3500 notes
Sequencer Resolution: 24 PPQN
ROM Size: 24 waveforms at 12-bit, 32kHz resolution
Outputs: Stereo outputs plus 8 individual 1/4" outs.
Screen: 16 x 2 character LCD
Power Consumption: 10 watts
Weight: 4 kg
Dimensions: 436 mm x 251 mm x 74 mm
1980s Kawai R-100 Digital Drum Machine ($584.09)
KAWAI R-100 Digital Drum Machine Rare Vintage ($614.84)
Kawai R-100 Drum Machine with Switcher Mod ($712.39)
Kawai R-100 Vintage digital drum machine Version B ($450)
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Kawai R100 OS Version C Eprom Firmware Upgrade SET ($27.95)
AKAI XR-10 XR10 Sounds Eprom for KAWAI R100 and R50 drum machine R-100 R-50 ($28.22)
E-mu Emu Drumulator Sounds Eprom for KAWAI R100 and R50 drum machine R-100 R-50 ($28.22)
Cheetah MD16 MD-16 Sounds Eprom for KAWAI R100 and R50 drum machine R-100 R-50 ($28.22)
Sequential Circuits Tom Sounds Eprom for KAWAI R100 and R50 drum machine R-100 R-50 ($28.22)
Yamaha RY-30 RY30 Sounds Eprom for KAWAI R100 and R50 drum machine R-100 R-50 ($28.22)
KAWAI R100 and R50 - LINN DRUM LM2 SOUNDS Eprom LINNDRUM R-100 R-50 ($28.22)
E-MU SP12 SP-12 Sound Eprom for KAWAI R50 and R100 Vintage Drum Machine R-100 R-50 ($28.22)
Kawai R-100 Latest Os Rev. C firmware update upgrade R100 Eprom Rom ($24.53)
Kawai R100 with Circuitbenders ROM switcher mod ($805.44)
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27C160 EPROM + Adapter Sound ROM Quad Switcher KAWAI R50 R100 series KAA, KAB, KAC ($49.17)
Kawai R100 R50 R50e Factory sound / wave ROMs ($28.22)
KAWAI R100 R50 - ROLAND TR808 TR-808 SOUNDS Eprom ($28.22)
KAWAI R100 R50 - ROLAND TR909 TR-909 SOUNDS Eprom Drum Machine Vintage ($28.22)
16 banks switch for Kawai R100, R50 or R50e drum machines ($104.52)
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