Kawai SX240

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Kawai K3M Rackmount Wavetable Hybrid Synthesizer

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Uncovering the Secrets of the Kawai K3 Vintage Synthesizer - CTRLR Sound Design

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"In this video, we'll take a deep dive into sound design with the Kawai K3, a vintage analog digital hybrid synthesizer from 1986. But instead of using the limited onboard controls, we'll be using a CTRLR panel to take advantage of the full potential of this synth.

We'll start by exploring the unique additive synthesis capabilities of the K3, which allows you to layer up to 32 different harmonics to create incredibly complex sounds. With the CTRLR panel, we'll be able to adjust each waveform's parameters individually, giving us unparalleled control over our sound design.

But what really sets the K3 apart from other synths is its warm, analog filter. We'll spend some time discussing the nuances of this filter and how to get the most out of it using the CTRLR panel.

Whether you're a seasoned synth enthusiast or just starting out, this video is packed with tips and tricks for getting the most out of the Kawai K3. So grab your headphones and join us for an in-depth look at one of the most versatile vintage synths out there!"

Kawai K3 Hybrid Wavetable Synthesizer w/ Custom PPG Blue Front Panel Control Strip

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Note the K3 does not allow you to sweep through wavetables like PPG and Waldorf wavetable synths. The "wavetable" is more like a PCM single cycle sample based synth where you select a specific digital waveform. I owned one and did sound good. With the SSM filters it had a presence other PCM sample based synths lacked. I beleive there was also an additive synthesis aspect to it where you could create your own waveforms similiar to the Korg DSS-1 - see this video.

"Classic vintage hybrid wavetable synth with an analog filter and vac.

Membrane has been freshly replaced with the unique and stylish PPG inspired deep blue one. You will be hard pressed to find a K3 looking this sweet! It is missing the volume slider cap.

The K3 is a wavetable synthesizer. It has 32 waveforms, some of which are samples of acoustic instruments like piano and percussion as well as some unique waveforms. By combining two of these waveforms you can create unique new sounds or add a twist to a traditional sound. Since there are only 32 of these waveforms, the K3 also features a programmable digital waveform where you can tweak the harmonic content of a waveform allowing for added flexibility and range of sounds.

What's really neat about the K3 is that (unlike the K1) it has analog filters and envelopes! So although the sound may be digital at first, it sure does get warmed going through the filter. The low pass resonant filter even has its own envelope generator. There's also a high pass filter and a highly flexible LFO. The K3 is an interesting synth, nicely bridging the gap between the analog and digital domain of vintage synthesizers."

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Kraftwerk - Spacelab (1978) [Cover by Synthfluencer]

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""Spacelab" was published by Kraftwerk in 1978 on their 7th studio album 'Die Mensch-Maschine' (The Man Machine). The album is one of Kraftwerk's best-known and most successful releases and is considered a milestone in pop history. Alongside the top hits 'Die Roboter' and 'Das Model', 'Spacelab' is also one of Kraftwerk's most iconic songs. The song received special attention when Kraftwerk performed it during their 2018 tour in Stuttgart together with German astronaut Alexander Gerst, who was live from the International Space Station (ISS).

With the cover, I stick to the original version as far as possible. I only added the radio announcements at the beginning and in the middle of the song. The musical structure is not very complicated: I play the lead voice with the Kawai S-100F synthesizer, which is about as old as the song. The prominent pad is played by the Behringer Pro-800. The strings I played with the Waldorf Streichfett. The bass arpeggio is a layered sound I created with the Behringer Model-D, the deep filter bass with the Behringer Neutron. The vocoder voices are self-recorded with the help of the Yamaha MODX. At the beginning you can hear the Behringer PRO-1.

In addition to my own recordings, I use audio, video and picture material from the NASA archive (https://images.nasa.gov/)."

125 Hardware Synthesizers In One Place! Our Sound Design Laboratory & Private Synthesizers Museum!

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https://lfo.store

"What does heaven for sound designers and synth lovers look like? Welcome to Nick Klimenko's Synth Museum! Long-awaited dream is now true. Nick built a whole house near Moscow, which will be available to every synth enthusiast and serve as an office for LFO Store projects. The space can be used for composing, mixing, sound tweaking, re-amping midi notes and all possible needs.

It is worth noting that synthesizers have been a big part of film music for the recent 50 years. Just think of Vangelis and 'Blade Runner', John Carpenter and 'Halloween', Daft Punk and 'Tron' movies...

Now many of these instruments that are used in film scoring, available for our synth community. Welcome to our new home!

Yours,
LFO Team

Timecode:
00:00 Otto's Flight
01:22 Nick's Welcome
02:00 Yamaha
04:38 Arturia
05:47 Roland
06:36 Behringer
08:01 LFO Store
08:33 Kawai
09:26 Alesis
10:59 Modal
12:28 Ensoniq
13:44 Novation & Access
15:05 Korg & Quasimidi
15:35 Outro"

Kawai K5000S 61-Key Digital Synthesizer SN 600259 w/ Wizoo Guide

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Kawai K1R Rackmount Digital Synth w/ Pitch Mod, Mini Patchbay, PSU, and Green LCD

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SN 212283

"Kawai K1r in great working condition. This unit has a universal pitch mod with mini patch bay for all sorts of interesting glitches and tones. Also installed is a bright green LCD screen. A universal power supply and mini breadboard leads are included."

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CME WIDI - Wireless MIDI from DX5 to Jupiter 8 Kenton DCB/MIDI Adaptor box CLEAR ACROSS THE STUDIO!

video upload by Mystic Frequencies

"There is nothing better than CME's Wireless MIDI devices known as WIDI!
I truly wish I had more of these or a multi channel WIDI setup as these are awesome! I also use a CME WIDI between my AZ-1 Keytar and Kawai SX240 making my Keytar completely cordless, no wires! A truly great product!"

Vintage Kawai K4R Rack Digital Synthesizer SN 287515

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"The K4 is a synthesizer equipped with a DMS (Digital Multi Spectrum) tone generator capable of up to 16 notes of polyphony when set at two Sources per tone. The K4r is a 19 inch, 2U rack-mount module version. Also, it has 16 types of internal effects, including Reverb, Delay and Overdrive, etc.. In MULTI PLAY, the depth of the effect may be set for each tone"

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SYNTH WARP | KAWAI K1 | SOUND LIBRARY

video upload by Synth Cloud

"🚀 SYNTH WARP: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...

The new Synth Warp add a new palette of 64 sounds to this wonderful synthesizer. It contains Morphing digital pads, Lfo Rhythmic, Scapes, Digital Synth, FX, Synth Bass.
This soundset will work with all the K1 series – K1/K1M/K1R. Loading is available in two versions in the form of midi and SYSex.
The Demo tune has been recorded in real-time and contains no external fx or any processing. Made by Alexander Kav.

Features:

Morphing digital pads
Lfo Rhythmic
Scapes
Digital Synth
FX
Synth Bass"

Kawai S-100P * MUSEUM CONDITION * ( / Teisco )

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"Amazingly expressive instrument with a super warm 70's tone to it.

A Real analog Spring Reverb, and Flanger effects are built in.

Portamento /Glissando switchable and variable

Hold / Sustain switch

Various Touch effects (triggered via Aftertouch)

Expression Pedal input on the back

Auto Repeat on / off

It's in a truly amazing, museum-worthy condition !!

And fully functional.

The 'Transpose Up / Normal / Down' switch left to the keyboard has lost some of It's firmness, but functions perfectly nonetheless."

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KAWAI 5000/S -SYNTHESIZER EXPERIMENT-Amyr Cantusio Jr

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"KAWAI 5000S SYNTH EXPERIMENT
AMYR CANTUSIO JR
ESte synth poderoso é multi-timbral por camadas sobrepostas.Alguns sons lembram muito o que Rick Wakeman fez em seus trabalhos solos e mesmo com o Yes.
Apreciem!!
#yes #rickwakeman #synthesizers #synthwave #classicrock"

15 Pads & Textures on Kawai GMega / K11

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"Some very different synth from the usual stuff I play :p
This is a 1993 rompler, just like the Korg M1 and all these realism-aiming synths. It's a keyboardless version of the Kawai K11, with 256 waveforms, 32 voices, 32-multitimbral in a desktop 1/2 rack format. Most of the sounds are single-waveform, so you get these typical 90s static pads, which sound very nice with verb. The only downside is that you need to program it thru 4 buttons and a rotative encoder... Very 1990 again x)

0:00 - Blue Sheen
0:29 - Presence
1:15 - Breathy M1
1:35 - Liminal Space
2:04 - Turquoise
2:26 - VHS Strings
2:42 - 1993
2:58 - Bottles Orchestra
3:17 - Additive II
3:43 - Little Bell
4:00 - MIDI Bass
4:10 - Hot Water
4:36 - Hybrid
4:51 - Birds From Eden
5:37 - Scissors Echoes"

Kawai K1 - "Synth Warp" Soundset

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"Kawai K1 'SynthWarp' Soundbank 64 patch

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The new 'SynthWarp' 64 patch library add a new palette of sounds to this wonderful synthesizer.

Kawai K1 'SynthWarp' 64 exclusive presets
Morphing digital pads, Lfo Rhythmic, Scapes, Digital Synth, FX, Synth Bass.

This soundset will work with all the K1 series – K1/K1M/K1R
Loading is available in two versions in the form of midi and SYSex

The Demo tune has been recorded in real-time and contains no external fx or any processing

Made Alexander Kav"

KAWAI SX-240: Live Deep Dive into this RARE Analog Synthesizer!

video upload by Vulture Culture

"In this livestream we'll deep dive into the extremely rare Kawai SX-240, the king of Kawai's analog synthesizers! We'll cover the patches, as well as sound design with the oscillators and glorious analog filter (SSM2044 - the same filter as the Sequential Prophet 5 rev 1 & 2, Korg Trident / Polysix / Mono/Poly, PPG Wave and Octave Cat Rev2!)"

The Kawai K3 - A story of a very 80's Synthesizer

video upload by Johnny Morgan Synth Dreams

"A min-doc detailing the release of Kawai's unique K3 Synthesizer in 1986."

The last 1980s Poly Synthesizer Classics for less than £$€200!

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"As synthesizer prices have risen sharply over the last few years, I wanted to review what was available for less than £$€200. In this video I look at what is left and try to asses their use in a working setup."

Editors:
https://coffeeshopped.com/patch-base - Covers many synths (Mac, IOS)
https://squest.com/index.html - Covers many synths (Windows)
https://www.fm-alive.com/ Yamaha FM (Windows)

Emulators:
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/dexe... - Dexed (DX7) (free)
https://www.arturia.com/products/soft... - Various Synths
https://www.nilsschneider.de/wp/nils-... - K1 (free)


Old ad pictures:
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http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/


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Kawai K1 Patch Demo: Korg Trident Comparison

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"This is demonstration of a few great Kawai K1 synthesizer patches created by Off The Matrix. Although the K1 is a inexpensive digital synth, it is capable of sounding as rich as an analog beast like the Korg Trident. The patches can found at the digital store linked below.

https://www.offthematrix.net/product-..."

Kawai SX240

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