The K5000S brings incredible performance features to one of the most powerful synthesis engines evercreated.
The power of the K5000S is in Kawai's Advanced
Additive synthesis. With additive synthesis you can create
any sound in your
imagination... sounds never heard by anyone before. Each one becomes
a totally unique timbre, a creative exploration into a new
world of sound. And to this powerful synthesis we've added many
extraordinary control and performance features. Not only do
they allow for easy editing, they make playing the K5000S a blast!
Macro Control Knobs
The front panel of the K5000S features 16 macro control knobs.
Designed for both programming ease and dramatic live
performances, these knobs give you direct control over the most
powerful Advanced Additive parameters. You'll find familiar
functions such as filter cutoff, resonance, attack, and release.
But you'll also have control over proprietary Advanced Additive
parameters... Even/Odd harmonics balance, Formant Filter bias,
Formant Filter speed, High and Low harmonics levels, and more!
We've even given you 4 user assignable knobs, each capable of
controlling two macro parameters simultaneously. Each Macro
Control Knob sends and receives MIDI Control Change messages,
allowing you to record all knob movement directly into your
sequencer. Also, all macro edits can be saved directly into patch
memory.
Performance Switches
Conveniently located just above the Modulation and Pitch Bend
wheels are 3 performance switches... Portamento On/Off and two
user assignable. We've also provided jacks for two user assignable
foot switches, along with sustain and expression, on the rear
panel... perfect for those times when demanding music keeps your
hands on the keyboard.
Arpeggiator
The K5000S features one of the most powerful and creative arpeggiators
found on any keyboard. There are a total of 40 patterns...
up/down, chord gate & trigger, random patterns... even 8 user
editable patterns. A separate speed control knob allows you to
control the arpeggiator speed in real-time, or you can sync to
an external MIDI clock. Naturally, the arpeggiator sends MIDI
note
data for recording into a sequencer or controlling external sound
sources.
Multi Patches
In addition to two banks of Advanced Additive single patches,
the K5000S features a bank of 64 Multi patches. In a multi patch,
up to 4 zones of single patches can be assigned in any combination
of layers, splits, zone wraps, and velocity switches. Each zone
can also be assigned to receive on its own individual MIDI channel.
Effects
An expansive array of effect algorithms, plus reverbs and EQ
are available for application in any Single or Multi patch. 37
types of
effects, from Choruses and Flanges to Stereo Delays and Distortions,
are accessed through 4 parallel effects buses. In addition, 11
different reverb types can be applied, along with a 7 band Graphic
Equalizer. All effects data, including routing and algorithm
parameters, are stored into patch memory.
Disk Data Storage and System Update
A 3.5" disk drive is provided for storage of single and
multi patches along with user arpeggiator patterns.For your convenience
and peace of mind, all system updates are loaded into the K5000S
from disk... no more expensive and troublesome EPROM
exchanges!
Tone Generation
Advanced Additive Synthesis
32 Sources
64 harmonics per Source (#1-64 or #65-128)
5-stage, looping amplitude envelope for each
harmonic
123 specially sampled PCM waveforms
128-band Formant Filter (with looping envelopes
and LFO) per source
Up to 6 Sources per Single patch
Amplitude Modulation between two Sources
Morf mode
24 dB/oct resonant DCF (lowpass/highpass)
DCA
LFO
12 velocity curves
Modulation matrix of 14 control sources and 20
destinations
Portamento
Effects
4 effects buses / 4 routing algorithms
4 simultaneous effects / 37 types
11 reverb types
7 band Graphic Equalizer
Output resolution
18 bit DAC
S/N ratio: 108dB
Sound Banks
Single
A&D banks
Multi
4 zones: Layers, Splits, zone wrapping, velocity
switching,independent MIDI channels
Macro Control Knobs
Harmonics High
Harmonics Low
Even/Odd Balance
Formant Filter Depth
Formant Filter Bias
Formants Filter Speed
DCF Cutoff
DCF Resonance
Velocity Amount
DCF/DCA Attack
DCF/DCA Decay
DCF/DCA Release
4 user assignable knobs
(2 macros each)
Arpeggiator Pattern
Arpeggiator Mode
Arpeggiator Speed
Portamento Speed
Arpeggiator
40 patterns/II Modes
Up, down, up/down
Chord triggers
Sequencer types
Random
User assignable (8 types)
Hold, hold & retrigger
Controllers
Main Volume slider
Individual Volume slider
Pitch Bend wheel
Modulation wheel
Data Entry dial
Keyboard
61 keys with Velocity and Channel Aftertouch textured black keys
Panel Switches
A/D & Multi Banks
Bank select x 13
Program select x 10
Quick Edit access
Quick MIDI
Edit
System
Disk
Write
Soft switches (function keys) x 16
Arpeggiator On/Off
Portamento on/Off
2 user assignable switches
Connectors
Stereo headphone
Main Output L, R
Individual Output L, R
MIDI In/Out/Thru
Expression pedal
Hold pedal
Assignable Foot Switch 1 & 2
Display
Backlit 240 x 64 dot LCD
Dimensions
(W x D x H) = 41.125 x 12.625 x 3.875
inches
Weight = 29 lb.s
Accessories
Included:
Power cable
Supplementary Disk
(Patches, APG data, Demo Songs, System
software, APG data conversion)
Disk Drive / Memory Management
3.5" 2 DD/2HD (DOS format) floppy disk
Single, bank, All patch load/save
User Arpeggiator patterns
System upgrades