kawai k1 (K1r, K1m) Synthesizer Programming (part 1 of 2). Vintage Synth programming.

KAWAI K1, K1r, K1m. A discussion on the features, programming, and sounds. Vintage Synth Review.
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I present a Step-by-step programming guide using the front panel only (no software required), from basic waveforms.

Once you are familiar with programming basic waveforms it will be easier to understand what can be achieved with the “preset samples” or more complex waveforms.

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00:00 KAWAI K1r Ahh sound.
00:18 Introduction. The K1 is essentially a “preset sampler” that you can program via additive synthesis/voice stacking.
01:28 How to make synth sounds via traditional synth programming methods.
02:24 A good starting point for programming.
03:19 The waveforms for programming /stacking.
05:30 Programming performance parameters.
07:39 Actual programming and discussion.
You really need to watch the whole video to understand.

I personally bought the Kawai K1m when it was first released (1988 I think), then I traded it in for a K1r (losing a lot on the deal). Of course, the K1r doesn’t have the joystick that mixes the sound, so that’s a shame.

Please see my other tutorials where I explain similar principles on other Vintage synths like-
ROLAND SH-101
CASIO CZ-101/1000/3000/5000/1
PROTEUS 2000
ROLAND SVC-350 Vocoder

Also, drum machines like
EMU SP-12
ROLAND TR-808

Where I can't get access to the kit be sure I have it in Virtual format, and I'll explain all there. Synths that are just too expensive can be covered there like
ELKA SYNTHEX
SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET 5
OBERHIEM MATRIX 12
EMU EMULATOR 2
PPG WAVE
OSCAR
I've programmed them all.

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