Kawai K-40 Synthesizer

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf synthesizer
gptkbp:built no
gptkbp:collectibility high among vintage synths
gptkbp:colors black
gptkbp:communicationEquipment gptkb:LFO
LFO_and_envelope
gptkbp:communitySupport enthusiast groups
gptkbp:composedOf analog
performance synthesizer
gptkbp:design portable
gptkbp:dimensions 1000 x 300 x 100 mm
gptkbp:gameFeatures 16 presets
gptkbp:hasOccupation active online forums
gptkbp:historicalImpact significant in electronic music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kawai K-40 Synthesizer
gptkbp:impact chorus
gptkbp:influences synth-pop music
gptkbp:inputOutput 2
none
MIDI
61 keys
gptkbp:instrument recording studios
gptkbp:isStudiedIn no
gptkbp:legacy influential in 1980s music
gptkbp:maintains optional
gptkbp:manufacturer Kawai
gptkbp:marketSegment professional musicians
gptkbp:motif no
gptkbp:musicVideo no
gptkbp:notableFeature plastic
analog sound
gptkbp:notableUsers various musicians
gptkbp:offers approximately $800
gptkbp:performance split and layer functions
gptkbp:phonology 8 voices
gptkbp:powerOutput line out
gptkbp:powers AC_adapter
gptkbp:productionCompany discontinued
gptkbp:productQuality gptkb:high_fidelity
gptkbp:relatedModel Kawai K-50
gptkbp:releaseDate 1980
gptkbp:releaseYear 1980
gptkbp:renovated available
gptkbp:resources available online
gptkbp:soundtrack subtractive synthesis
warm and rich
popular for sound design
gptkbp:successor Kawai K-50
gptkbp:type low-pass and high-pass
low-pass filter
gptkbp:user_interface available online
gptkbp:userInterface analog knobs
gptkbp:weight 4.5 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1980