Kawai K5m

For sale: Kawai K5m – an underrated and hard-to-find additive synthesizer from the 1980s, combining unique digital harmonic synthesis with an analog-style section. Perfect for those seeking original and unconventional sounds beyond standard FM or analog.

Condition and modifications:

  • Fully functional, modern display installed (no inverter).
  • Power supply: EU 230 V
  • Cosmetic condition: scratches present. Please note, this is not a collector’s piece – finding a K5m in good working order is nearly impossible. I owned three units, so I know their condition well.

Tech info:

  • Polyphony: 16 voices
  • Oscillators: Digital Harmonic Generator (up to 126 harmonics)
  • Filters: Dynamic Digital Filter (cutoff, slope, envelope, tracking, aftertouch) + 11-band Digital Formant Filter
  • Amplifier: Dynamic Digital Amplifier (6-stage envelopes)
  • LFO: 6 waveforms, speed, delay, trend
  • Memory: 48 internal patches, 48 on memory card, 48 multi-mode patches
  • Multitimbral: 15 parts, split/layer possible
  • Control: MIDI
  • Year of production: 1987

This item is sold As-Described

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Listed8 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • K5M Rackmount Digital Synthesizer Module
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1987
MIDI I/O
  • MIDI Through
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output
Polyphony
  • 16 Voices
Analog / Digital
  • Digital

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