Synths ⇝ Kawai ⇝ Kawai K1
The Kawai K1 is a sample-based synthesizer that uses 8-bit PCM waveforms. It functions similarly to the Roland D-series synthesizers and although it's not quite the same, it can be thought of as "budget LA synthesis". The patch memory can be doubled with a DC-8 memory card. A DC-16 and DC-32 can also be used. It uses a standard CR-2032 3V lithium battery for its memory.
An updated version was released as the Kawai K1 II. It is also available in rackmount form as the K1r and in tabletop module form as the K1m.
It has a single card slot and can be expanded with a variety of expansion cards.
Specifications
Year Released: 1988
MSRP: $799
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)
Screen: 16x2 character backlit LCD
Power Consumption: 4 watts
Dimensions: 936 mm x 260 mm x 80 mm
Weight: 6.8 kg
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