Music Machines Spec Sheet
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Synth: Kawai K3
Review by: Mike Nail

Summary: basic DCO-VCF-VCA midi synth

Years Made: 1984??
Polyphony: 6
Multitimbrality: no
MIDI: yes
    Note on/off: yes
    MIDI controllers (aftertouch, CC, etc): 
    Sysex patch dumping: yes
    Sysex parameter control: yes
Other inputs/external control: no
    CV/Gate:
    Clock:
    Other CV:
    Audio:
    Proprietary (DCB, etc):
    Programmer:
Outputs: stereo
Patch storage: 50 internal, 50 cartridge
    Patch dumping (tape, MIDI, etc): midi
Voice architecture: DCO-VCF-VCA, with LFO
Interface: key-per-function, with 2 digit LED and increment buttons
Sequencer/Arpeggiator: no
Keyboard/rack: K3 has keyboard, K3m is rack mount
Known problems:
Accessories:
Related synths/gear:
Price range: $200-$350
Availability: fairly common
Comments: basic architecture, but still capable of many sounds
    Strengths: basses, pads, strings, leads (analog (tm) sounds)
    Weaknesses: basic architecture! few mod routings.
    Overall: good sounding, good midi control, good value. good. :)
    Other: