KAWAI K4R
SYNTHESIZER MODULE - 64 SINGLE PATCHES/64 MULTI PATCHES
FEATURES
FROM THE OWNER'S MANUAL
The K4 is a 61 key touch-sensitive synthesizer equipped with a DMS (Digital Multi Spectrum) tone generator capable of up to 16 notes of polyphony when set at two Sources per tone. The K4r is a 19 inch, 2U rack-mount module version.
256 high quality internal waveforms
The K4/K4r has 96 CD (Digital Cyclic) waveforms composed of as many as 128 harmonics, and a
total of 160 PCM waveforms, for a total of 256 waveforms. Because the K4/K4r's internal
waveforms are reproduced using 16-bit quantization, noise and distortion are virtually
inaudible.
DRUM Section
The K4/K4r has its own DRUM Section which can be controlled independently of SINGLE Patches or
the eight Sections of a MULTI Patch. The 61 keys from C1-C6 on the keyboard may be assigned
freely to produce these tones.
Internal EFFECT (K4) and mising capability (K4r)
The K4 has 16 types of internal effects, including Reverb, Delay and Overdrive, etc..
In MULTI PLAY, the depth of the effect may be set for each tone.
Realistic touch response
The K4/K4r has the feeling of an acousic piano keyboard, a feature which has made the Kawai
K series so popular. In addition, Velocity, Aftertouch, Release Velocity and Keyboard Scaling
features allow the expression of the most minute touch on the keyboard.
MULTI PLAY capability
Eight SINGLE tones may be reproduced by the DMS tone generator, freely combining the Layer,
Velocity Switch and Split functions, enabling far more beautiful layered and split sounds than
have ever been possible before.
Variable Multi-Timbral capability
In the MULTI PLAY mode, each tone may be set to a specific MIDI channel, allowing the K4/K4r to
function as though it were eight MIDI tone generators (or nine with the DRUM Section). The
Variable Multi-Timbral function also allows the voices of each Section to be played simultaneously.
INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT function (K4r only)
The K4r is equipped not only with two stereo output jacks, but with six separate output jacks as
well to allow the connection of external effects units to create high quality sound.
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Eight patches from those in the unit may be selected and stored together. This function is used,
for instance, when multiple tones are to be used in sequence. When arranged in the order in which
they are to be called up, the operator may easily change tones from one to the next while playing.
MIDI
By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI jack, the K4/K4r may be used as a tone
generator module with drums, or to control the external MIDI device.
Card
A card permits an increased number of tones to be placed in memory. One card can hold 64 SINGLE
Patches, 64 MULTI Patches, the DRUM Section and EFFECT or OUTPUT Settings.
SINGLE PATCH PARAMETERS
| EDIT GROUP | |
|---|---|
| VOLUME | VALUE: 0-100 |
| EFFECT (K4)/OUTPUT (K4R) | VALUE: 1-32 |
| SUBMIX CH | VALUE: A-H |
| NAME 1ST-10TH | VALUE: VARIOUS CHARACTERS |
| COMMON GROUP | |
| SOURCE MODE | VALUE: NORM, TWIN, DBL |
| AM (RING MODULATION) | VALUE: ON,OFF |
| POLY MODE | VALUE: PLY1, PLY2, SOL1. SOL2 |
| BENDER RANGE | VALUE: 0-12 |
| PRESS FREQ | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| WHEEL ASSIGN | VALUE: VIB, LFO, DCF |
| WHEEL DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| AUTO BEND | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TIME (FOR AUTO BEND) | VALUE: 0-100 |
| DEPTH | VALUE: VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| KS TIME | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| VEL DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| LFO GROUP | |
| VIBRATO SHAPE | VALUE: TRI, SAW, SQR, RND |
| VIBRATO SPEED | VALUE: 0-100 |
| VIBRATO DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 +50 |
| VIBRATO PRESS DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| LFO SHAPE | VALUE: TRI, SAW, SQR, RND |
| LFO SPEED | VALUE: 0-100 |
| LFO DELAY | VALUE: 0-100 |
| LFO DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| LFO PRESS DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| SOURCE COMMON (S-COMMON) GROUP | |
| DELAY | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| VEL (VELOCITY) CURVE | VALUE: 1 TO 8 |
| KS (KEYBOARD SCALING) CURVE | VALUE: 1 TO 8 |
| DCO GROUP | |
| WAVE | VALUE: 1 TO 96 (C), 97 TO 256 (P) |
| KEY TRACK | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| COARSE | VALUE: -24 TO 0 TO +24 |
| FINE | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| FIXED KEY | VALUE: C-1 TO G8 | PRESSUE FREQUENCY | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| VIBRATO/AUTO BEN | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| DCA GROUP | |
| LEVEL | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| ATTACK | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| DECAY | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| SUSTAIN | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| RELEASE | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| DCA MODULATION (DCA MOD) GROUP | |
| VEL (VELOCITY) DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| PRESSURE DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| KS (KEYBOARD SCALING) DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TIME MODULATION VELOCITY (VEL) | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TIME MODULATION RELEASE VELOCITY | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TIME MODULATION KS | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| DCF GROUP | |
| CUTOFF | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| RESONANCE | VALUE: 0 TO 7 |
| VELOCITY DPTH (VEL DEPTH) | VALUE: -50 TO 0 +50 |
| PRESSURE DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 +50 |
| KS DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| LFO | ON OR OFF |
| DCF MODULATION (DCF MOD) GROUP | |
| ENVELOPE DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| VELOCITY DEPTH (VEL DEPTH) | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| ATTACK | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| DECAY | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| SUSTAIN | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| RELEASE | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| TIME MODULATION VELOCITY (ATTACK) | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TIME MODULATION RELEASE VELOCITY | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TIME MODULATION KS | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| EDITING CAPABILITIES | |
| COPY FROM SINGLE | VALUE: SINGLE TONE BANK |
| TONE WRITE | VALUE: SINGLE TONE BANK |
MULTI PATCH PARAMETERS
| EDIT GROUP | |
|---|---|
| VOLUME | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| EFFECT PATCH (OUTPUT PATCH) | VALUE: 1-32 |
| NAME (1ST THROUGH 10TH) | VALUE: VARIOUS CHARACTERS |
| INST GROUP | |
| SINGLE PATCH SELECTION | VALUE: INT - IA TO ID-16, EXT - EA-1 TO ED-16 |
| ZONE GROUP | |
| ZONE LO/HI | VALUE: C-2 TO G8 |
| VEL SW (VELOCITY SWITHC) | VALUE: SOFT, LOUD, OR ALL |
| SEC CH(SECTION CHANNEL) GROUP | |
| REC CH | VALUE: 1 THROUGH 16 |
| PLAY MODE (K4 ONLY) | VALUE: KYBD, MIDI, MIX |
| LEVEL GROUP | |
| LEVEL | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| TRANSPOSE | VALUE: -24 TO 0 TO +24 |
| TUNE | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| SUBMIX CH | VALUE: A THROUGH H |
| WRITING MULTI PATCHES | |
| TONE WRITE | VALUE: MULTI TONE BANK |
DRUM PATCH PARAMETERS
| COMMON PARAMETERS | |
|---|---|
| VOLUME | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| MIDI RCV CH (RECEIVING CHANNEL) | VALUE: 1 THROUGH 16 |
| VEL (VELOCITY) DEPTH | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TONE PARAMETERS | |
| KEY | VALUE: C1 TO C6 |
| WAVE S1 AND S2 | VALUE: 1 THROUGH 256 |
| DECAY S1 AND S2 | VALUE: 1 TO 100 |
| TUNE | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| LEVEL | VALUE: 0 TO 100 |
| SUBIX CH | VALUE: A TO H |
| COPY | VALUE: C1 TO C6 |
| WRITE | INT/EXT |
EFFECTS (K4 KEYBOARD VERSION ONLY)
| 1.REVERB 1 | 5.GATE REVERB | 9.CHORUS | 13.NORMAL DELAY+ NORMAL DELAY |
| 2.REVERB 2 | 6.REVERSE GATE | 10.OVER DRIVE+ FLANGER | 14.NORMAL DELAY+ STEREO PAN.DELAY |
| 3.REVERB 3 | 7.NORMAL DELAY | 11.OVER DRIVE+ NORMAL DELAY | 15.CHORUS+ NORMAL DELAY |
| 4.REVERB 4 | 8.STEREO PANPOT DELAY | 12.OVER DRIVE+ REVERB | 16.CHORUS+ STEREO PAN.DELAY |
OUTPUT PATCHES (K4R ONLY)
FROM P.71 OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL
"While the k4r has no EFFECTs, it is equiped with six independent OUTPUT jacks as well as left and right Stereo jacks (the K4 has only left and right Stereo jacks). The OUTPUT Patch is where data on how SINGLE Patches, MULTI Patches, and the DRUM Section are connected to these eight output jacks is stored. The only parameter within SUBMIX CHs is PAN. The K4r can be used in the same way as the k4"
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
| SYS (SYSTEM) GROUP | |
|---|---|
| TUNE | VALUE: -50 TO 0 TO +50 |
| TRANSPOSE | VALUE: -12 TO 0 TO +12 |
| LOCAL CONTROL (K4 ONLY) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| VELOCITY SWITCH POINT (VEL SW POINT) | VALUE: 1 TO 128 |
| TRS (TRANSMIT) GROUP | |
| TRANSMIT CHANNEL (TRS CH) | VALUE: 1 TO 16 |
| PROGRAM CHANGE (TRS PGM) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| PRESSURE (TRS PRS) (K4 ONLY) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| BENDER (TRS BND) (K4 ONLY) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| MODULATION (TRS MOD) (K4 ONLY) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| HOLD (TRS HOLD) (K4 ONLY) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| VELOCITY (TRS VEL) (K4 ONLY) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| RCV (RECEIVE) GROUP | |
| RECEIVE CHANNEL (RCV CH) | VALUE: 1 TO 16 |
| OMNI | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| PROGRAM CHANGE (RCV PGM) | VALUE: OFF, NORM, SECT OR LINK |
| PRESSUER (RCV PRS) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| BENDER (RCV BND) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| MODULATION (RCV MOD) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| VOLUME (RCV VOL) | VALUE: OFF, NORM, SECT |
| HOLD (RCV MOD) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| VELOCITY (RCV VEL) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |
| EXCLUSIVE (RCV EXCL) | VALUE: ON OR OFF |