Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-07 by gmanca101
Awesome Antoine! Just let me know when to pay! Gives me a reason to clean out the dust! lol ... it s
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Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-06 by Antoine Deschênes
I can take more orders finally! I got so much new requests that I don t have to limit the number of ICs in the next order(ROMs that are not mine) to keep
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-05 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi Genaro, you didn t miss it, I figured out that the amp I almost finished building still needs a few parts I can t get locally.
Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-05 by gmanca101
Dang it, I just missed this. Antoine, if you do a second batch, I d totally want whatever OS you think is best for a K5 keyboard. I have 1.0 and was meaning to
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-04 by Antoine Deschênes
No problem! I saw I have a few other items to get anyways so I ll order only tonight or tomorrow. ... -- Antoine Deschênes
Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-04 by jquartic
Hi Antoine, If you can squeeze me in, please put me down for 1 - K5m v1.2 Thanks very much. John Quarticelli
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-03 by Antoine Deschênes
Well, the thing is, the circuit is not exactly the same for the K5 and K5m, and they need different ROMs because of this. There s a v1.0 for the K5, and a
Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-03 by Rod Siddall
Hi Antoine, I know it s a bit late in the day, but I take it that v1.3 would not work / give no benefit to a K5m, rather than it just being the case that non
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-03 by max zape
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Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-03 by Mark Rauch
Howdy, I don t have my k5 yet, but it s bought. I would like the upgrade, whatever it may be. Thanx Rig ... it s ... for ... on ... days, ... GMT) ... finally.
K5 ROM upgrades
2007-05-03 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi everyone, Here s my final list for K5 ROM orders(please check if you re not there). Please tell me if I should add or remove someone, since it s going to be
Re: programmaer for k5
2007-05-01 by nicolas3141
Hi That sounds very interesting, does it give you anything like the knobiness of the K5000? Would you be willing to share your programming efforts. Either as
Re: programmaer for k5
2007-05-01 by nelsonj_sce
I programmed my BCR2000 to do some functions...harmonic levels...a lot of work and sysex coding.
Re: [k5synth] programmaer for k5
2007-04-30 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi Bill, ... Right there: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/k5synth/files/Kawai%20K5%20Manuals/ ... Nope, software editors only. That kind of thing could be
Re: [k5synth] K5 V1.3 ROM, K5m V1.2
2007-04-30 by Antoine Deschênes
The ROM is containing the software that the synth runs. ROM V1.3 has fewer bugs than version 1.0 for example. To know what version you have, it s telling it on
Re: [k5synth] programmaer for k5
2007-04-30 by Scot Solida
Well Rig, I think I might still need to hang onto the VCS-3...I m thinking of having it grafted to my torso so that I am never too far away from it. Besides,
Re: [k5synth] programmaer for k5
2007-04-30 by bill bigrig
Howdy Scot Thanx for the info. Do you want to sell the VCS3 back to me? I miss it REAL bad. I don t think I want to try programmingthe k5 from the front panel,
Re: [k5synth] programmaer for k5
2007-04-29 by Scot Solida
Hey Rig! Nice to see you around! There is no dedicated hardware controller that I am aware of. I use a software programmer for my K5. The shaky, flaky
Re: [k5synth] K5 V1.3 ROM, K5m V1.2
2007-04-29 by bill bigrig
Howdy, What roms? what will they do/ Rig ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam
programmaer for k5
2007-04-29 by bill bigrig
Howdy, Not being content with my ds -250, i just bought a K5. where can i obtain an owners manual. Is there an external programmer available like the roland pg
k5 / Seiko DS 250
2007-04-28 by joelbraverman
Hi to our new members... It s really cool to have (billbigrig) a Seiko DS owner here on the group - That was one of the first digital additive synths on the
K5 V1.3 ROM, K5m V1.2
2007-04-27 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi everyone, I didn t get any other answers from Kawai of Japan about the ROMs. I ll probably order 2 chips at Mouser(along with other parts for other
Re: K5 for sale (?)
2007-04-21 by Joel Braverman
Wow, never been used? It is probably worth $300 if you sell it to someone here on the list, assuming it is working & the display lights up (glows). Otherwise
Re: [k5synth] K5 for sale (?)
2007-04-20 by Antoine Deschênes
Yes, they re worth about $150-200. If your father s K5 has never been used, a worn out one would be a good unit to replace parts in that synth. I can t say if
Re: [k5synth] K5 for sale (?)
2007-04-20 by Carol and Bill Dykes
I joined this group because my father has one for sale. He paid around $1000 for it in when it came out 20? years ago. I think they are now worth $100. But his
K5 for sale (?)
2007-04-19 by adam_nw6
Hi all.. I ve never posted here before but often check in. I know this is a pretty open question, but would you sell your K5? The reason I ask is I have a kind
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 background noise
2007-04-18 by Antoine Deschênes
... By removing the opamps situated before the VCAs. They had no input, and still lots of noise. Removing the opamps after the VCAs is useless since there is
Re: K5 background noise
2007-04-18 by nelsonj_sce
Wow- how did you confirm the VCA s are the noise source? Did you replace them with anything else? What VCA s did you use as replacements? I was unable to get
K5 background noise
2007-04-14 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi, I finally started to try a few mods to reduce the noise that the K5 produces(that the 56k resistor mod doesn t fix) I can now confirm that the VCAs(Voltage
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROMs
2007-04-13 by Antoine Deschênes
CAD is Canadian Dollar, it s worth about 0.85 US Dollars. I should start working on a different mod than the 56k resistors soon, because that mod doesn t work
Re: K5 ROMs
2007-04-12 by vogel22
Hi Antoine, sorry for my ignorace but ... what is CAD ? You know, I have v.1.0 in my K5m and I ve had problems with global bulk dumps, an error message always
Re: [k5synth] ROM version changes.
2007-04-12 by John Clegg
1.2 or 1.3 is probably fine for me, thanks Antoine. Cheers, John Clegg
Re: [k5synth] ROM version changes.
2007-04-12 by Antoine Deschênes
I could possibly make a ROM that includes every versions(Using switches to select them) if some are interested.
ROM version changes.
2007-04-12 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi everyone, Kawai of Japan told me so far that the main difference between each versions is the following: V1.0 - power on with Single mode. V1.1 - power on
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROMs
2007-04-11 by Antoine Deschênes
OK, you re there. I think I ll fix the cost at $6 CAD per ROM, and the other fees will add themselves over this : -Shipping, which seems to cost $5.88 CAD no
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROMs
2007-04-11 by John Clegg
Hi Antoine, Please could you add me to the list for a 1.3 Rom? Thanks, John Clegg
Re: [k5synth] Digest Number 251
2007-04-09 by Antoine Deschênes
But maybe he will not have ROM 1.3 information since Kawai of USA probably still thinks that the latest version of the K5 ROM is 1.2.
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROMs
2007-04-09 by Antoine Deschênes
OK
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROMs
2007-04-09 by Antoine Deschênes
... Now that you ask it, I think I should upgrade my K5s before buying the lot for everyone, to see if it works, and it would not raise the final price for
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROMs
2007-04-08 by drfuzz@aol.com
Welp, I finally remembered to check my K5M, and it has the 1.2 rom, so it looks like I am good - please remove me from the rom list. Thanks, drfuzz
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROMs
2007-04-06 by Beowolf
Antoine, Thanks for the reply. It is good that you sent an e-mail to KOJ about it. When do you plan to upgrade your own K5? How does the ROM programmer work?
Re: [k5synth] Digest Number 251
2007-04-06 by onephatcat@earthlink.net
I think Troy still works for Kawai in LA, he was/is the main support guy for all the kawai synth stuff, I have his email address somewhere, I ll see if I still
Re: [k5synth] K5 ROMs
2007-04-06 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi, I have absolutely no idea for v1.3, but, if I remember correctly, quite a few MIDI/SysEx glitches are solved between v1.0 and v1.2. I think version 1.3 is
K5 ROMs
2007-04-06 by Beowolf
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what features are addressed in ver 1.3 ROM for the K5 and 1.2 ROM for the K5M. I am not sure if I saw that listed in any of
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-04-04 by drfuzz@aol.com
Oooh - put me down as a maybe for a K5M rom. I need to check which version I have, but I seem to remember it being 1.0 drfuzz ... From: antdes45@yahoo.ca To:
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 / K5m ROM upgrades
2007-04-04 by Antoine Deschênes
I put you there. You all still have about weeks to contact me, as I m not there during Easter time.
Re: K5 / K5m ROM upgrades
2007-04-03 by Rod Siddall
... I have a K5m which needs an upgrade to the 1.2 version. Is it too late to add my name...? Cheers Rod.
Re: [k5synth] Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-04-03 by Antoine Deschênes
... OK. ... It s probably going to be PayPal. ... Now, for the final chip price, I ll calculate a few things, since I m probably going to be buying other parts
Re: K5 ROM upgrades
2007-04-03 by joelbraverman
Hi Antoine, Count me in too - I could use two chips - one for K5m and one for a K5. How do I pay you for the chips / shipping? Joel
Re: [k5synth] K5 / K5m ROM upgrades
2007-04-03 by Antoine Deschênes
Hi Eric, you re on the list. Kawai charges that much? They even only upgrade your K5 to v1.2.