The Kawai XD-5 is a percussion synthesizer based on the Kawai K4 sample playback (but uses 16-bit 44.1 kHz sample rate as opposed to 32 kHz )[6][7] with filter and AM amplifier modulation synthesis architecture. It is essentially a Kawai K4r with percussion waveforms, plus faster envelopes, gate mode and amplifier to better suit percussion sounds. The XD-5 also features include 32 digital oscillators each capable of using one of 256 available 16-bit waveforms, a digital filter with self resonance and 8 individual outputs.
Expandability
The XD-5 uses expansion cards to allow an increased number of tones to be stored externally.. One card can hold 64 Patches, 16 kit Patches and 16 output patches.[8]
Sounds
Kick, snare, rim, tom, hi hat, cymbals and other assorted percussion sounds as well as 41 Digital Cyclic waveforms.
Notable users
- THD
- Tim Conrardy
- Klangwelt
- Richie Hawtin[9]
References
- ^ "The Ultimate SynthDB | Kawai XD-5". www.synth-db.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Kawai XD5 (MT May 91)". www.muzines.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Kawai XD-5 | Sound Programming". soundprogramming.net. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Kawai XD-5 Percussion Synthesizer". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "The Ultimate SynthDB | Kawai XD-5". www.synth-db.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Kawai XD5 (MT May 91)". www.muzines.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Kawai K4 Digital Multi Spectrum Synthesizer". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Kawai XD-5 Percussion Synthesizer". Encyclotronic. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ^ Doyle, Tom (March 2023). "Classic Tracks: Plastikman 'Consumed'". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
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