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Herzlich Willkommen – Nils’ K1v – Kawai K1 Emulation Plugin v1.24 VSTi, VSTi3, AU x86 x64

Published June 22, 2022
Author Leauger
Updated June 22, 2022

1988 classic. Downloading the plugin is free! But feel free to donate if you find this plugin helpful.

• 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

v1.24 (2021.07.28)

• [Imp] The settings menu now allows you to toggle between Stereo output and 8-Channel output. This should resolve issues that some users experienced after the latest Ableton update
• [Fix] VST3 version of plugin was not detected/rejected on Mac OS
• [Fix] Be more tolerant when receiving patches via SysEx (MidiQuest might generate invalid SysEx packets that we can work around and still load)
• [Fix] Reduce required amount of dependencies for Linux variants

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