Nils Schneider – K1v

K1v

size 2 MB  / 3 MB  / 3 MB  / 13 MB

K1v is a classic rompler that emulates the famous japanese classic Kawai K1 from 1988.

• Very accurate emulation of all parameters.
• Includes 768 presets with search capability, the original factory bank + all ROM cards.
• Full editing support.
• Can import SysEx presets & banks from the original device (.syx and .mid files supported).
• Can export SysEx presets & banks, giving the ability to use the plugin as an editor for the hardware.
• 32-bit and 64-bit support.
• Resizeable User Interface.
• Full automation support.
• All 768 presets can be edited and are stored as part of a project.

Furthermore, the plugin features a fully fledged MIDI implementation:

• Understands SysEx messages like the original hardware which allows to update presets while running and even sends responses to the following SysEx requests: One block data request, All block data request & Device ID request.
• Program Changes are supported including Bank Select.
• Hold Pedal, Volume, Pan, Velocity, Aftertouch, Modulation Wheel & Pitch Bend.

Synthesizer Engine:

• 8-bit synthesis engine.
• Four sources per voice
• 256 waveforms, 204 additive + 52 PCM, for each source separately.
• DADSR envelopes.
• 8 velocity curves.
• Coarse & Fine tune.
• AM (Ring Modulation) between Source 1&2 and 3&4.
• One LFO with Triangle, Square, Saw & Random shapes.
• Joystick for real-time control.

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K1v_Win32  ( 2 MB )

K1v_x64  ( 3 MB )

NilsK1v-MacOS-AU  ( 3 MB )

NilsK1v_linux ( 13 MB )

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