Nils‘ K1v is a rompler that emulates a Kawai K1, a famous japanese classic from 1988.
Features:
- Very accurate emulation of all parameters
- Includes 968 Single presets and 384 Multi presets, the original factory bank + all ROM cards + all 200 Kawai PHm Pop Synth Module Singles. Organized in banks and with search capability
- Full editing support for both Singles and Multis
- Can import & export SysEx presets & banks from/to the original device
- Transmits & receives parameter changes via SysEx to act as an editor for the hardware or to be edited with external editors
- Resizeable user interface
- Full automation support
- All 1352 presets can be edited and are stored as part of a project
- Available for
- Windows as VST2.4 & VST3 – 32 & 64-bit
- Linux VST2.4 & VST3 – .rpm & .deb – 32 & 64 bit
- Mac OS 64 Bit VST2.4, VST3 and AudioUnit AU (OS X 10.9 Mavericks and later)
Furthermore, the plugin features a fully fledged MIDI implementation:
- Understands SysEx messages like the original hardware which allows to update & edit 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
- Documentation: Nils‘ K1v MIDI Implementation
Synthesizer Engine:
- 8-bit synthesis engine
- Four sources per voice
- 256 waveforms, 204 additive waveforms with 128 harmonics + 52 PCM wave forms
- DADSR envelope
- 8 velocity curves
- Coarse & Fine tune, adjustable key tracking, lots of modulation options
- AM (Ring Modulation) between Source 1&2 and 3&4
- Autobend
- 5 Key Scaling Curves
- One LFO with triangle, square, saw & random shape support
- Joystick for real-time control
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