Synths ⇝ Kawai ⇝ Kawai K1 II

The K1 II is an updated version of the Kawai K1 with built-in reverb and improved drum sounds. Its stylized angular corners give it a look that is a bit distinct from the other rectangular boxes of its era.

It is also available in rackmount form as the K1r II. It was not released in tabletop module form.

It has a single card slot and can be expanded with a variety of expansion cards.

Specifications

Year Released: 1989

MSRP: 595.00 GBP

Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch

Polyphony: 16 notes

Multitimbral: 8 parts

User Patches: 64

User Performances: 32

ROM: 256 8-bit PCM waveforms (204 additive waveforms, 52 acoustic samples)

Effects: 16 effects including reverb

Screen: 16x2 character backlit LCD

Dimensions: 936 mm x 260 mm x 80 mm

Weight: 6.9 kg

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Kawai K1 II Manual

Kawai K1 II Wave List

Kawai K1 Sound Libraries

Items for Sale on Reverb

Kawai K1 II / Vintage synthesizer K1 II / 1980`s ($432.97)

Kawai - K1 , K1 II , K1R - New Slide Potentiometer for Volume ($12.31)

Kawai -K1 , K1 ii , K1R , K3 , K3m - New battery ($7.36)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement SHARP/BLACK Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($10.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement SHARP/BLACK Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($10.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement G Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement E/B Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement D Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement E/B Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement G Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement D Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement E/B Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement G Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement E/B Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement A Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement A Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement A Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement G Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement G Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement E/B Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement D Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement D Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement A Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement C/F Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement C/F Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Weighted Replacement A Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

E-Mu/Kawai/Korg/Rhodes Replacement Key Spring (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($1.95)

Kawai K1 II Digital Synthesizer 61-keys VM Sound Source Polyphonic ($390)

Kawai K1 II Digital Synthesizer 61-keys VM Sound Source Polyphonic + Case ($499)

Kawai K1 ii Digital Synthesizer - Hardcase included ($157.19)

Kawai K1 II - Version 1.3 Firmware Update Upgrade OS Eprom for K-1 MK2 Rom ($20.97)

Kawai K1-II 1989 ($432.97)

Kawai K1 II K1R 12 Volt replacement AC adapter power supply ($31.95)

Kawai K1R II - Version 1.1 Firmware Upgrade Update OS EPROM for K1-R MK2 Rack Chip ($20.97)

Kawai -K1 , K1 ii , K1R , K3 , K3m - New battery ($5.90)

KAWAI K1r ( K1rII ) series LCD Display - Plug n Play, blue background and white characters ($97.73)

Kawai K1ii digital PCM-waveform synthesizer w/ box power supply ($400)

Kawai ROM Card J1-01/J101 for Kawai K1/K1-II/K1m/K1r ($92.78)

Kawai K1II Wave List Original Owners Manual / User Manual ($68.04)

Kawai K1II Original Owners Manual / User Manual ($71.13)

Kawai K1ii 16-Voice Digital Synthesizer Keyboard w/ Power Supply – Vintage PCM ($249.99)

Kawai K1ii 16-Voice Digital Synthesizer Keyboard w/ Power Supply – Vintage PCM ($249.99)