Synths ⇝ Kawai ⇝ Kawai K4r

The K4r is a rackmount version of the Kawai K4. It lacks the digital effects of the keyboard version. It looks nearly identical to the Kawai XD-5 drum module that shares the same synth engine, but has a completely different sound set.

The K4r has 8 individual 1/4" outputs.

Specifications

Year Released: 1989

Polyphony: 16 notes

Multitimbral: 8 parts

User Patches: 64

User Performances: 64

ROM: 256 16-bit PCM waveforms

Screen: 16x2 character display

Power Consumption: 6.8 watts

Dimensions: 483 mm x 218.5 mm x 88 mm

Weight: 2.8 kg

This is a 2-space rack unit.

This keyboard is MIDI-enabled.

MIDI Connections: Standard 5-Pin MIDI in, out, and thru connections.

User Demo Videos

Rating

File Downloads

Kawai K4 Manual

Kawai K4 Wave List

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