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Brand: Yamaha

The Yamaha K-1000 is a keyboard synthesizer introduced by Yamaha in 1978. It was one of the first fully digital synthesizers on the market, and offered ingenuity, versatility, and sonic detail that set new standards for the time.The K-1000 utilized digital technology to allow for greater accuracy and control over sound generation, as opposed to the more common analog synthesizers. It featured a built-in analog/digital convertor (ADC) and digital/analog convertor (DAC) which enabled it to work with digital audio sources, such as images from video games, as well as perform digital sequencing and sampling.Some notable features of the Yamaha K-1000 include:1. Full digital synthesis: The K-1000 made use of digital techniques for all of its processes, from oscillation to filtering, resulting in smoother and more accurate sounds.2. High-bandwidth audio inputs/outputs: The K-1000 offered 16-bit, high-bandwidth audio inputs and outputs, which allowed for a level of audio detail that was unprecedented for the time.3. Digital sequencing: The K-1000 was one of the first synthesizers to offer built-in digital sequencing, a powerful and flexible feature that allowed for complex and intricate music compositions.4. Lip synchronization: The K-1000 could be used to synchronize audio with video, a feature that was particularly useful in the burgeoning realm of video games at the time.5. Augmented sampling: The K-1000 was one of the first synthesizers to offer augmented sampling, which allowed for the use of digital audio samples that could be manipulated and transformed in real time.Overall, the Yamaha K-1000 was a groundbreaking instrument that helped to shape the future of digital music technology. Its influence can still be felt today, with many modern synthesizers continuing to build on its innovations and ideas.



  • Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck
  • Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
  • Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
  • Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase
  • Motor:
  • Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
  • Noise Reduction: B, DBX
  • Headroom Extension:
  • Wow and Flutter: 0.08%
  • Distortion: 0.8%
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 21kHz  (Metal)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 105dB  (DBX)
  • Analogue Inputs: 50mV (line)
  • Analogue Outputs: 0.5V (line)
  • Dimensions: 435 x 122.5 x 346 mm
  • Weight: 8.0 kg
  • Year: 1982
  • Price:

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000

Yamaha K-1000



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