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
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 8 months ago |
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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