The Kawai R-50 is a professional-quality PCM digital drum machine featuring 24 separate drum and percussion sounds recorded at a 32k sampling rate. It includes 50 preset rhythm patterns and 4 preset pad set-ups, allowing users to create custom kits with programmable parameters like tuning, pan, accent, and level. The device supports polyphonic playback with eight voices and offers flexible output options including stereo, mono, and individual drum outputs.
| Sampling Rate | 32k |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | 12-bit |
| Number of Voices | eight |
| Number of Drum Sounds | 24 |
| Number of Preset Rhythm Patterns | 50 |
| Number of User-Defined Pad Set-ups | 8 |
| Number of Triggers | Eight |
| Number of Linked Songs | 10 |
The lithium battery that preserves memory contents is good for more than five years of normal use.
You must use only the 12-volt power supply included with the R-50, as other supplies may damage the unit.
Yes, eight triggers can be incorporated into patterns to fire external MIDI devices, and the unit supports full MIDI implementation.