Kawai K1rII Digital Synthesizer Module Owner's Manual


Kawai K1rII Digital Synthesizer Module Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Kawai
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
54
File format
PDF
File size
1.4 MB
Published
10 August, 2012
Updated
28 August, 2012
Model
K1r
MD5 checksum
54A78000D698B80A110EF0CC64E7C29C

About this manual

This manual provides instructions for the Kawai K1rII rack-mount digital synthesizer module, which features 16-voice polyphonic output from Kawai's VM additive synthesis tone generator. The device offers a selection of 256 basic waveforms, including 204 formed by additive synthesis and 52 recorded with PCM sampling, allowing users to mix up to four waveforms freely.

What's inside

  • Names of Parts
  • Playing the Factory Tone Patches
  • VM Tone Generator
  • Editing Tone Patches
  • LINK Function
  • SYSTEM Parameters
  • MIDI Transmission Parameters
  • DRUM SECTION
  • Error Messages
  • Specifications

Specifications

Polyphony16-voice (max.)
Tone GeneratorVM additive synthesis
Waveforms256 basic waveforms
Additive Synthesis Harmonicsfirst 128 harmonics
PCM Samples52
Factory Patches64 SINGLE and 32 MULTI
Drum Instruments32 percussion instruments
Memory CardsDC-8, DC-16, DC-32

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum polyphony of the K1rII?

The K1rII offers a maximum of 16-voice polyphonic output.

How many basic waveforms does the K1rII offer?

The synthesizer offers a selection of 256 basic waveforms.

Can the K1rII drum section be assigned its own MIDI channel?

Yes, the independent rhythm section may be assigned its own MIDI channel which is not affected by the OMNI ON mode.

What type of memory cards are compatible with the K1rII?

The K1rII uses Kawai DC-8 memory cards, and DC-16 or DC-32 cards can also be used.

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