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KC20

2005-07-26 by citizenkane2003

I have a KC20 Kawai GM sound keyboard I want to sell. Its about 10 years old. Anyone have an idea what this might go for?

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Re: [kawaisynths] aftertouch

2005-07-23 by Mike Nelson

Hmmm, the K1mk1 I once had(and miss now!) could be turned up really hot for aftertouch response, and can t think of any reason for the mkII to be otherwise.

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aftertouch

2005-07-22 by lekker_droom

Is the Kawai K1 II not the best for aftertouch (or pressure, whatever Kawai calls it)? My K1 II is almost impossible to get the aftertouch to go, i hve to

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Re: [kawaisynths] Digest Number 86

2005-07-21 by Marc Ellis

Hey - it is ALWAYS worth getting another K-1. Having a spare is ALWAYS a good idea. There is never a bad time to buy a K-1. I have lots of synths. Only one of

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Re: [kawaisynths] K1 and K1mkII

2005-07-20 by sealed

Hi, Dave. K1II is a version of K1 with a built-in reverb effect and a drum kit. I think K1II s reverb sounds warm, but you can substitute it with a good

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K1 and K1mkII

2005-07-20 by David Ratcliffe

Hi Everyone Can anyone tell me the difference between a Kawai K1 and the updated version K1 mkII. I have a K1. Is it worth getting a K1 mkII aswell? All views

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Re: [kawaisynths] Digest Number 84

2005-07-19 by M@rc

Thank you very much, I have already tried Emulator without success, the disk might be old and therefore damaged. It s been 20 years since the K4 came out. CU

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A new KAWAI K4 page

2005-06-26 by sealed77

Hi, I uploaded a new KAWAI K4 page that contains info, .mp3 sound examples including K4/K4r comparison. Hope you enjoy it. _________________ Deep Synthesis

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Re: my K3 is dead-- help!

2005-06-24 by hammodelav

Yes, I have verified the voltages on each of the legs of the power supply, and Kawai had said that based on what I see, it is a logic error and cannot be the

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New file uploaded to kawaisynths

2005-06-24 by kawaisynths@yahoogroups.com

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the kawaisynths group. File : /K1

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Re: [kawaisynths] kawai A11

2005-06-22 by Antoine Deschênes

And in the synth, is it working, is current passing through the switch? Are some bus (flat) wires broken(Move them and see)? Often, I see broken cords in

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kawai A11

2005-06-21 by Dave Freeman

I recently obtained an A-11 keyboard. I have the correct power wall-wart but can t get the keyboard to power-up although I have confirmed the fuctioning of

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Re: [kawaisynths] my K3 is dead-- help!

2005-06-04 by Antoine Deschênes

What do you mean by it looks replaced? Are you sure that the PSU works? ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?

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my K3 is dead-- help!

2005-06-03 by hammodelav

A while ago my K3 died. The LED display does not light up. The Kawai techs say that it is probably a logic error. I noticed that one of the chips in the

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Re: K4 Underwater Sound

2005-05-30 by chromal

Marcus, I believe that in the K4 files section, there should be a k4_patches.zip archive file. In it, I believe the SysEx patch bank Xtravaganza.snd.syx

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K4 Underwater Sound

2005-05-30 by Marcus Claudius

Hi Folks, i am still looking for a K4 Patch called unterwater (it is not the underwater.syx from the files in our download area. This is the sound i am looking

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Re: cross-platform patches?

2005-05-28 by chromal

The K3 and k5 are very unique beasts. The k1 and k4 are somewhat similar in architecture, though an sort of port would likely be one-way from the k1 to the k4

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K-1 maniac - just joined.

2005-05-26 by louparte

Hi. I am a K-1 afficionado. I own two. I ll be buying one or two more. Thanks for starting this group. My music - http://music.marcellis.net/MP3.htm If you

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Re: [kawaisynths] Re: K4r

2005-05-19 by Robert Hoey

HI Ben I thought i HAD looked in there, DOH! oh-well i m getting them now, many thanks for pointing that out to me. Rob. 8-)

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Re: K4r

2005-05-18 by chromal

Rob, have you checked out the K4 patches in the file section of this Yahoo group? There are several hundred there in SysEx bank dump format.

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K4r

2005-05-18 by Robert Hoey

Hello does anyone have any patches for the K4/K4r they are willing to share? many thanks. Rob.

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Re: Gmega

2005-05-04 by Matthieu

Hello there! I have a GMega too and I m looking for patches for this synth or the K11. If anyone has some, I would very much appreciate that you put them up in

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Re: Q80..

2005-04-16 by chromal

There are three main factors in wall-wort power supplies: voltage, VA or max amperage, AC or DC output, and polarity. It s possible that the supply that made

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Re: Q80..

2005-04-16 by chromatose2000

i also run mine (q-80ex) with a universal psu at 9v, works fine. when i tried a different psu (also set at 9v)i got the disk problem too (wont load or save). i

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Re: Q-80 queries answered!?

2005-04-16 by chromatose2000

i will join you on this noble campaign to keep the q-80 alive :) dont forget to cover the lower right-hand hole of the diskette with tape *then format to

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Re: K4 sound "underwater"

2005-04-12 by chromal

M@rc, download the k4_patches.zip from the file section of this Yahoo group. In it, there should be a SysEx bank file Xtravaganza.snd.syx which, I believe,

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K4 sound "underwater"

2005-04-12 by Marcus Claudius

Hi Folks, has anybody the k4 patch underwater ? Its a great sound , but i could not find the patch anywhere , please post it to me if you have it . greets

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Re: Difference between K1r and K1r II?

2005-04-02 by chromal

I believe the main difference between the K1r and the K1rII is that the mkII has a PCM drum section. (It s nothing very exciting.) Other than that, the K1rII

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Difference between K1r and K1r II?

2005-04-02 by synthflake

I m new, and have a K1r II in the mail. Currious as to the differences between the K1r and K1r II? I have been looking for something different and inexpensive

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Re: [kawaisynths] Kawai K4r

2005-03-31 by Cindy and Nathan

Hi guy I have the same one. If you get one I would love to have it forwarded to me. Thanks ... From: Rob Hoey To: kawaisynths@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,

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Kawai K4r

2005-03-30 by Rob Hoey

Hello I just got myself a Kawai K4r but i didn t get a manual, i have downloaded the low quality .pdf one in the files section which IS a help, but the person

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Q80..

2005-03-24 by susan dagart

sorted the drive problem..sems I was under powering it..the PS is 10v but my universal PS only runs at 9 or 12V. the q-80 was working fine at 9v but the DD did

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Q-80 queries answered!?

2005-03-24 by quantisationerror

Yes, the Q-80 is an inscrutable beast... I too have had disk drive problems recently. As with so many instruments from this era, the drives invariably go sour

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I sell my K5000S / Je vend mon K5000S

2005-03-21 by marvyns marvyns

Hello, i sell a K5000s in very good condition, like new (screen and keyb work perfect), with manual + BIG collection of sysex find over the internet + 3 disk

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Help! Q-80 newbie!!

2005-03-21 by susan dagart

Hi,Just picked up a Q-80 and Manual. i did not get a power supply but using a universal PS (even though it does not actually switch to 10v).its set on 9! works

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Re: hey people

2005-03-20 by sprid_lington

... Well, ... the ... a ... etc...also a ... ta mate..one small problem...wot do i do with the sysex files??bit vague with the old tekky things:) peace lee

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i need some serious help

2005-03-20 by enjoyfreepizza

hi, i have recently been lucky enough to acquire from my aunt an old K4 and also a Q80. I have been able to figure out with a little research and a whole lot

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Re: hey people

2005-03-10 by chromal

Hey, lee. Welcome to the group. The K1 was my first Kawai synth. Well, K1m, but they sound the same.. It s got a loveable lofi sound. Definitely check out the

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doh!!

2005-03-10 by sprid_lington

read a bit harder and found the manual!!!yeh!!! any tips/tricks would still be well appreciated though peace lee

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hey people

2005-03-10 by sprid_lington

just laid me hands on a kawai k1...and i m well impressed...got a few hitches....no manual..unsure if joystick works etc etc...also a bit under the line on all

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