Synths ⇝ Kawai ⇝ Kawai K5m

The K5m is a rackmount version of the Kawai K5. It is an additive synthesizer and sounds are built using 126 adjustable sine wave harmonics. This generally results in decent organ-type sounds, but not much else of value.

It lacks any sort of effects processing. Look into the Kawai K5000R for a similar synthesis architecture and greatly expanded capabilities.

Specifications

Year Released: 1987

MSRP: 1495.00 USD

Polyphony: 16 notes

Multitimbral: 15 parts

User Patches: 48

User Performances: 48

Screen: 64 x 240 pixel LCD

Power Consumption: 12 watts

Dimensions: 483 mm x 120 mm x 177 mm

Weight: 4.8 kg

This is a 4-space rack unit.

User Demo Videos

Rating

File Downloads

Kawai K5 and K5m Manual

Items for Sale on Reverb

Kawai K5m transformer T-004U ($43)

Kawai K5M Rackmount Digital Synthesizer Module 1987 ($615.06)

Kawai K5M Rackmount Digital Synthesizer Module 1987 - Black ($499)

Graphic Display Upgrade - KAWAI K5 / K5M / K5000 / K5000S / K5000W / K5000R ($183.43)

Kawai K5m version 1.2 firmware Latest OS Update Upgarde EPROM Vintage Synth Rom Chip ($20.82)

KAWAI K5M 1987 BLACK ($1,590)

Kawai K5m OS version 1.2 EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT / New ROM Final Update Chip ($19.95)

Kawai K5M Rackmount Digital Multi-Dimensional Synthesizer Module ($449.99)

Kawai K3m transformer TSE-246U ($43)

LCD Dispaly for Kawai K5/K5M synths with presoldered ribbon cable ($80)

Kawai K 5 M Synthesizer Module ($681.83)

Kawai K5,K5m new LCD Display yellow with cable Kit ($102.20)

Kawai K1-M ($589.69)