Kawai K5000S User manual

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K5000S OWNER’S MANUAL

2KAWAI K5000S ADVANCEDADDITIVE SYNTHESIZER
This musical instrument is designed for household use, not commercial use.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio
Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.
CAUTION
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the leterature accompanying the
product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

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Important Safety Instructions
* Read Instructions – This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information that will help you make full
use of the instrument’s many capabilities. All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
* Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
* Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
* Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
* Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be operated or stored near water or other moisture
- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near
a swimming pool; and the like.
* Power Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
* Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
* Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
* Noise – Keep the appliance away from electrical motors, neon signs, fluorescent light fixtures, and
other sources of electrical noise.
* Shocks – Protect the appliance from physical shocks and impact. Never move it while it is in
operation.
* To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near a children.
* Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. There is a risk of electrical shock. Treat the power
cord with care as well. Stepping on or tripping over it can break or short-circuit the wire inside.
* Do not place this product on an unstable or slant cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Besides, the
unit may malfunction. Use only with a cart, stand or table recommended by KAWAI, or sold with
the product.
* The appliance, in combination with an amplifier and speakers or headphones, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period
of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss
or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
* This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is
a safety feature. If you’re unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
* Always turn the power off when the appliance is not in use. The power supply cord of the product
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unattended or unused for long period of time.
Otherwise, fire or other hazards may be caused due to lightning and power-line surges, etc.
* Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
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* Unplug the appliance and power supply cord from the wall outlet immediately and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have been fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by this manual as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
* Protect the product from direct sunlight, extremes in temperature (such as inside your car on a
warm day) or humidity, dusty environment, or vibration (especially during transportation).
* Always turn down the volume(s) of all instruments (such as guitar or keyboard) before connecting
or disconnecting to the instrument.
* Make sure that all POWER switches are off before changing equipment connections.
* Check all equipment connections before applying the power.
* Do not connect to the same circuit as a heavy load or equipment that generates line noise.
* Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
* Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. (Clean the
instrument with a soft cloth, a mild detergent, and lukewarm water.) Never use harsh or abrasive
cleansers or organic solvents.
* Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
* Do not disassemble or attempt to modify the appliance. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage.

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CONTENTS
WELCOMETOTHE K5000S..................................................................................................................9
IFYOU NEED HELP... .............................................................................................................................10
K5000S FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................................11
K5000S REAR PANEL ............................................................................................................................12
GUIDEDTOUR _________________________________ 13
CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................14
PLAYTHE DEMO....................................................................................................................................16
PLAYING SOUNDS................................................................................................................................17
SINGLE SOUNDS............................................................................................................................................................. 17
MULTI SOUNDS...............................................................................................................................................................18
PROGRAMMABLEARPEGGIATOR ...................................................................................................19
SINGLE SECTION _______________________________ 21
SINGLE PLAY ...........................................................................................................................................22
SINGLE EDIT............................................................................................................................................24
COMMON................................................................................................................................................25
DCO...........................................................................................................................................................30
DCO PITCH ENVELOPE................................................................................................................................................31
DCF ............................................................................................................................................................32
DCF (FILTER) ENVELOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 33
DCA ...........................................................................................................................................................35
ADDITIVE.................................................................................................................................................37
HARMONIC LEVEL (DHL) ............................................................................................................................................38
HARMONIC ENVELOPE (DHE) ..................................................................................................................................41
FORMANT FILTER LEVEL (DFL) ..................................................................................................................................44
FORMANT ENVELOPE (DFE) ...................................................................................................................................... 47
MORF...................................................................................................................................................................................50
LFO & COPY............................................................................................................................................51
CONTROL ...............................................................................................................................................53
VOLUME, PITCH BEND,PAN ....................................................................................................................................... 53
KEYANDVELOCITY ZONE.........................................................................................................................................54
CONTROLLERS................................................................................................................................................................55
WRITE .......................................................................................................................................................59

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EFFECT SECTION _______________________________ 61
EFFECT PAGE PARAMETERS..............................................................................................................62
ALGORITHMS.........................................................................................................................................65
ALGORITHM 1 .................................................................................................................................................................65
ALGORITHM 2 .................................................................................................................................................................66
ALGORITHM 3 .................................................................................................................................................................66
ALGORITHM 4 .................................................................................................................................................................66
EFFECTTYPES .........................................................................................................................................67
EARLY REFLECTION 1
EARLY REFLECTION 2 ...................................................................................................................................................67
TAP DELAY 1
TAP DELAY 2..................................................................................................................................................................... 68
SINGLE DELAY.................................................................................................................................................................. 69
DUAL DELAY .................................................................................................................................................................... 70
STEREO DELAY ................................................................................................................................................................ 71
CROSS DELAY...................................................................................................................................................................71
AUTO PAN ........................................................................................................................................................................ 72
AUTO PAN & DELAY ..................................................................................................................................................... 73
CHORUS 1
CHORUS 2 .........................................................................................................................................................................74
CHORUS 1 & DELAY
CHORUS 2 & DELAY ...................................................................................................................................................... 75
FLANGER 1
FLANGER 2........................................................................................................................................................................ 76
FLANGER 1 & DELAY
FLANGER 2 & DELAY .....................................................................................................................................................77
ENSEMBLE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
ENSEMBLE & DELAY ....................................................................................................................................................... 78
CELESTE.............................................................................................................................................................................. 79
CELESTE & DELAY ...........................................................................................................................................................80
TREMOLO.......................................................................................................................................................................... 81
TREMOLO & DELAY ....................................................................................................................................................... 81
PHASER 1
PHASER 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 82
PHASER 1 & DELAY
PHASER 2 & DELAY.........................................................................................................................................................83
ROTARY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
AUTOWAH....................................................................................................................................................................... 85
BANDPASS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 86
EXCITER ............................................................................................................................................................................. 87
ENHANCER....................................................................................................................................................................... 87
OVERDRIVE....................................................................................................................................................................... 88
DISTORTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 89
OVERDRIVE & DELAY .................................................................................................................................................... 90
DISTORTION & DELAY.................................................................................................................................................. 91
REVERBTYPES.........................................................................................................................................92
HALL 1
HALL 2
HALL 3 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
ROOM 1
ROOM 2
ROOM 3 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 93
PLATE 1
PLATE 2
PLATE 3 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 94

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REVERSE..............................................................................................................................................................................95
LONG DELAY ...................................................................................................................................................................96
MULTI SECTION ________________________________ 97
MULTI PLAY..............................................................................................................................................98
MULTI EDIT............................................................................................................................................100
COMMON .......................................................................................................................................................................100
SECTION ..........................................................................................................................................................................101
WRITE .....................................................................................................................................................103
COMMON ____________________________________ 105
SYSTEM SECTION................................................................................................................................106
SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................................................106
FSW (PROGRAMMABLE SWITCHES)......................................................................................................................107
ARPEGGIATOR ...............................................................................................................................................................108
RESET.................................................................................................................................................................................112
BACKUP............................................................................................................................................................................112
MIDI....................................................................................................................................................................................113
DUMP ................................................................................................................................................................................114
DISK SECTION .....................................................................................................................................115
SAVE ...................................................................................................................................................................................115
LOAD.................................................................................................................................................................................117
DELETE..............................................................................................................................................................................118
FORMAT ...........................................................................................................................................................................119
FILE FORMAT LIST.........................................................................................................................................................119
APPENDIX ____________________________________ 121
CYCLICAL (LOOPING)WAVE LIST.........................................................................................................................123

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WELCOMETOTHE K5000S
The K5000S is an Advanced Additive Synthesizer that combines realtime perfor-
mance features and unique synthesis capabilities into a single unit.
ADVANCEDADDITIVETONE GENERATOR
The K5000 series updates the famous K5 synthesizer tone generator and its
unique additive harmonic synthesis approach. The Advanced Additive Tone
Generator contains 32 source generators, which depending on how they are
used, can yield up to 32 voice polyphony.
PCM samples can also be mixed with additive sources. As few as one or as many as
six sources can be used to make a single sound. For example, a PCM wave of a
piano hammer can be superimposed with the sound of the piano string created by
additive harmonics.
128 BAND FORMANT FILTER
A new addition to the Advanced Additive tone generator is the 128 Band Formant
Filter, which can used as a Parametric EQ or several other configurations. The
Formant Filter is completely controllable by envelopes or LFOs.
MACRO CONTROL
Unique to the K5000S model are the macro controls for major sound parameters,
available on the front panel for instant access. In addition, four user controls are
programmable for each patch.
PROGRAMMABLEARPEGGIATOR
The K5000S Programmable Arpeggiator, features a wide range of control, ideal for
use in Tekno and other modern musical styles.
DIGITAL EFFECTS SYSTEM
The K5000S contains an advanced digital effects processor (DSP), which allows four
individual effects of chorus, delay, distortion, etc., in addition to reverb and a
graphic equalizer.
When playing a single sound, individual sources can be routed to individual effects;
when playing multiple sounds in Multi mode, individual sounds can be routed to
individual effects.

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IFYOU NEED HELP...
Please consult your local Kawai representative or contact the Kawai distributor in
your country.
ABOUTTHE KEYBOARD’S INTERNAL MEMORY
The contents of the keyboard’s internal memory (such as tone data) and system
data may be lost if you turn off the power while writing, saving or loading data.
Do not turn off the power while writing, saving or loading data.
If you have lost your system data, use the following procedure to reload the system
data from the included SYSTEM DISK.
1. Insert the SYSTEM DISK into the disk drive.
2. Press the F2 button beside the LCD.
3. Turn the power on while holding down the F2 button. The installation will
begin.
4. It will take about 8 minutes for the installation. You are now ready to use
the K5000S.
NOTE:
* If you install this SYSTEM disk, the entire memory will be reset to factory preset
setting and your own personalized data you created will be lost. You may not be
able to back up the internal memory. So, we recommend that you save your
important data on a floppy disk.
* It is not possible to copy this STSTEM DISK. Retain the SYSTEM DISK with proper
care.
* The contents of the keyboard’s internal memory may be lost if you turn off the
power while installing system data.
Do not turn off the power while installing system data.
If you lost system data, take the following procedure using the included SYSTEM
DISK and load system data.
ABOUTTHE MEMORY EXPANSION KIT
The K5000S MEMORY EXPANSION KIT may be available in your country. For more
information, please consult your local Kawai representative or contact the Kawai
distributor in your country.