Kawai K5000S

Digital synthesizer from 1996. Features 32 note polyphony, Digital Additive Synthesis plus PCM samples; Harmonics: 64 per source; Waveforms: 689 (123 synth, 341 GM, 225 drums). 4 internal effects, 128 band formant filter, 24db/oct lowpass and highpass filters, 2 LFOs, arpeggiator, and 61 full size keys with aftertouch. Notable users include Aphex Twin and Kraftwerk. Our unit is has a floppy drive emulator retrofit with an OLED display so it is possible to load and browse thousands of patches with ease.

This instrument is available for use at our studio in Long Beach, Ca for playing and recording. Contact us to book your time.

Custom patch loading is possible for this item. Send us your sysex, midi files containing sysex, tape backup audio, or even Opcode Galaxy Bank or Bundles or Unisyn files for pre-loading for synth rentals or synth recording services.

Are you outside of LA or OC? No problem! We can record the synthesizer, drum sounds, or effects tracks for you! Send us your MIDI or audio files, we play it through the instrument or effects unit, record it, and send you the audio files. Learn more about our synthesizer and effects recording services.


Delivery is available for this item within select areas in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

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