Ten years after their K5 synthesizer, Kawai has introduced an updated model, incorporating their successful additive synthesis along with other technological advancements learned over the years. This synth marks a significant development from its predecessor. The K5000W model, while maintaining the essence of the original K5, offers a breath of fresh air against the backdrop of PCM-based, effects-heavy synthesisers.
The new Kawai synth, though similar to the K5 in its core technology, brings substantial improvements. It enables more intricate manipulation of sound through advanced additive synthesis, allowing for real-time control and dynamic sound changes, which makes it stand out from PCM-based machines. The synth offers an extensive range of sound customisation options, including a 128-band formant filter, individual harmonic envelopes, and the ability to blend and modulate sounds in novel ways. This extensive functionality, coupled with its ability to produce dynamic and responsive sounds, makes the new Kawai synth a remarkable and innovative instrument, substantially building upon the legacy of the K5.
Requires step down transformer to 100V.
Video: https://youtu.be/KztauWVt_t4
Product Specs
- Item Number: 30274
- Make: Kawai
- Model: K5000W
- Condition: Good
- Finish: Silver
- Categories: keyboards-and-synths ⇒ digital-synths
- Made In: Japan
- MPN: 30274