Nils‘ K1v – Kawai K1 Emulation Plugin

Nils‘ K1v is a rompler that emulates the KAWAI K1, a famous japanese classic from 1988.

Features:

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