KAWAI Vintage Legacy
KAWAI Vintage Legacy
Description
- 4 synths and 1 drum module explore the vintage sounds of KAWAI
- 1,400 presets deliver the authentic analog sounds of real hardware
- Rich and charactered sounds – play, edit, layer, or design your own!
KAWAI Vintage Legacy is a collection of 5 instruments, featuring hand-crafted synthesizers and a drum module, created for music production of any style. Based on vintage KAWAI synthesizers from the 1980s, these instruments may not be as well-known today, but their sounds feature a distinct character and unique edge that make them a true hidden gem for today’s producers and composers.
Each of the included instruments takes inspiration from classic KAWAI hardware, including the K1, K3, K4, K5, XD5 and R100. Each features its own individual sound and synthesis method, from the K1’s digital PCM waveforms to the K3’s hybrid analog approach, to the additive synthesis of the K5, these instruments offer a massive range of creative options for sound designers and producers, meanwhile the R100/XD5 drum module features a tasteful 12-bit sample engine perfect for adding a dirty, lo-fi vibe to your beats.
Instruments
Complete or Discrete
Fully-Editable Architecture
K1U
K3U
Based on the KAWAI K3, a 6-voice digital synthesizer released in 1986. The K3 uses some of the same technology as the K1 (Digital Wave Memory sound generator system) but features analog filters and envelopes, and even envelopes for the filters! We love its gritty wavetable engine, and using (sometimes abusing) the resonant filter.
K4U
K5U
Based on the KAWAI K5, a digital synthesizer released in 1987. It features an additive synthesis engine (ADD), allowing users to design sounds by way of 127 harmonic levels. The K5 is also 15-part multi-timbral, allowing sounds to be split, layered, overlapped and detuned to create massive sounds or ensembles.
R100U
Based on the KAWAI R100, the first digital drum machine released by KAWAI in 1987. It features 24 basic sounds and eight individual outputs. KAWAI used a 12-bit PCM format and a 32kHz sample rate when recording the samples, resulting in impressive sound quality for its time. The R100 used for KAWAI Vintage Legacy was customized with additional EPROMs, each loaded with modern and acoustic sounds, resulting in a much-improved palette–all with the authentic hardware sound. The R100u also includes a large selection of sounds created with another hidden gem from Kawai, the XD5 Drum Synthesizer.
KAWAI Vintage Legacy is a powerful and unique collection of instruments that offer a wide range of synthesis approaches and sounds. Whether you’re looking to add some lo-fi grit, create new textures, or simply explore the sonic possibilities of these classic synthesizers, KAWAI Vintage Legacy is a fantastic complement on your musical journey.
Specs | System Requirements
Size: | 28.75 GB (FLAC lossless encoding, was 62.55 GB in WAV) |
Content: | 1,412 Presets (359 K1u, 361 K3u, 190 K4u, 130 K5u, 192 Drums, 180 Multis) and 78,428 Samples |
Sample Resolution: | 44.1 kHz. Recording at 88.2 kHz |
License: | 3 activations per license on any combination of machines or iLok dongles |
- Runs in UVI Workstation version 3.1.11+, and Falcon version 2.8.5+
- iLok account (free, dongle not required)
- Internet connection for the license activation
- Supported Operating Systems:
– Mac OS X 10.14 to macOS 13 (64-bit)
– Windows 10 to Windows 11 (64-bit) - 29 GB of disk space
- Hard Drive: 7,200 rpm recommended or Solid State Drive (SSD)
- 4GB RAM (8 GB+ highly recommended for large UVI Soundbanks)
Supported Formats: | Audio Unit, AAX, VST, VST3, Standalone |
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