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Kawai | Spectra KC10

Description

The Kawai 16-bit Digital Synthesizer SPECTRA KC10 uses advanced 16-bit and synthesized waveforms for optimum sound quality at an affordable price. And the unique function from KAWAI K series, such as MULTI patch and DRUM SECTION, allow you to create hi-quality musical performances.

FEATURES

128 High Quality Internal Waveforms

The SPECTRA KC10 has a total of 128 select-able wave combinations. Each combination is made from high-quality 16-bit PCM and DC (Digital Cyclic) waveforms.

MULTI Play Capabilities

4 SINGLE patches may be played at one time freely combining Layer and Split functions enabling a wide range of warm and expressive sounds.

36 RHYTHM Patterns

The SPECTRA KC10 contains 36 preset rhythm patterns, which are suitable for any kind of musical environment such as rock, pops, jazz, Latin and any others. These patterns come With INTRO/ENDING and FILL IN as well.

AUTO ARPEGGIATOR

This function allows you to play arpeggio patterns automatically, by pressing one chord 0n SPECTRA KC10's keyboard. There are many selectable forms (ex. UP, DOWN and RANDOM) which can also be used in SYNC with the rhythm patterns.

DRUM SECTION

The SPECTRA KC10 has its own DRUM SECTION which can be controlled independently from SINGLE patches or the 4 SECTlONs of a MULTI patch.

Variable Multi-Timbral Operation

In the MULTI PLAY Mode, each tone may be set to a specific MIDI channel, allowing the SPECTRA KC10 to function as though it were four MIDI tone generators. The variable Multi-Timbral function also allows the voice of each section to be played simultaneously.
BrandKawai
ModelSpectra KC10
DeviceSynth
TypeKeys
Engine TypeDigital
EnginePCM, Wave
Voices (max)10
Multitimbral4
Oscillators2
LFO1 Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Square, Triangle
Engine Detailed49 Digital Cyclic (DC) waves, 78 PCM percussion samples
Envelope (VCA)2 ADR
MemoryRom 64 patches. User: 32 patches, 16 performances
Drums36 preset rhythm patterns with intro, ending and fill-in
ArpeggiatorDecent amount of Preset patterns
Keys61
Key typeKeys
VelocityY
AftertouchN
AudioStereo
MidiI-O-T
Produced:1990
Legend: Obvious Y: Yes, N: No, N/A: Not Applicable
VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator DCO Digital Controlled Oscillator
LFO Low Frequency Oscillator Sub Sub Oscillator
VCF Voltage Controlled Filter VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier
Velocity As with a piano, the harder you hit a key, the louder the sound, unlike most organs which always produce the same loudness no matter how hard you hit a key. Aftertouch Pressing a key after you activated it. Channel Aftertouch, no matter which key, it will send a Channel message. Poly Aftertouch, sends the pressure per key instead of the whole channel.
Values for OSC, LFO, Filter, Envelope are per voice unless stated otherwise.

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