Vintage
Synth Rescue Kit:
Kawai K1, K1m, K1r, K1II, K1IIr, K11, K3, K3M, K4, K4r, K5, K5m, XD-5
CD-ROM for Macintosh & PC
Includes: Sound Patches, Software, Manuals for Kawai
Synthesizers
Kawai has long been a producer of musical instruments, including some of the nicer grand pianos I've played. However, their line of synthesizers were reknowned for being easy to use and much cheaper than their counterparts from Korg, Yamaha, and Roland. I personally own the rack-mounted K1r, K3m, K4r, K5M and XD-5 synths, and have been collecting information and patches for them, and have decided to offer a collection of data that should help others who own Kawai gear. As many folks have moved on to other, newer keyboards, rackmounts, and virtual synths, now is a great time to get great professional vintage gear for a lot less money. This disc offers a lot of information and sounds for Kawai synths and will help you get the most from your investment.
All files shipped to you on CD-ROM that is compatible with both Macintosh & Windows PCs. This would make a wonderful addition to anyone who owns any of these synthesizers. There are separate folders for each series synth, and some of these files may work across models. However, no conversion programs are included. Breathe more life into your vintage Kawai by using the files on this cd!
[This disc has been double-checked, and does *NOT* contain copyrighted patches from other commercial developers.]
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FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions - taken from real emails I have received):
Q) Do I get a free synthesizer along with this cd?
A) NO! This is just a CD with program data for this model synthesizer.
But since most people buy a new synth to get new sounds, you can pump
more life into your vintage gear by purchasing the collection of sound
data that is available on this cd.
Q) How do
I get these sounds into my (other make) synthesizer?
A) It cannot be done! This program data will only work for the models
specified above. Think of a synth as a computer -- it will only run the
programs that are made for it.
Q) You just
grabbed this stuff from the internet. I could do that!
A) Go ahead and try -- but be prepared to spend hundreds of hours tracking
down this stuff. Many of the pdf's are files that I made myself at a cost
of time and money to buy photocopied manuals and such. And I've tossed
out a bunch of Sysex files that did not work. Plus, I've got a vast array
of software tools that helped in the development of this cd. Save yourself
the time and money, and just buy my disc already. It's under $20!
Q) Do you
have demos that we can hear?
A) There are no demo audio files yet, but I plan to make a series of sample
cd's based on some of the sounds contained from this data. Check back
here this spring to hear the results!
Q) How do
I get this to work on my computer?
A) I'm working on generating some documentation for all synth models and
for Mac and PC, but I haven't completed this yet. Any changes I make may
be downloaded from my website.
Q) Your disc
Rocks! I spent hundreds of dollars on commercial patches that aren't as
good.
A) Thanks. I didn't get a high thumbs-up rating on Ebay by just waiting
for success to happen. Sieze the day? Nope, Carpe discum! *seize the disc*
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