Model

File

Instruction

CN 33

System 1.21

Installation of Version 1.21

Read the Installation of Version 1.21 first.

CN 43

System 1.03

Installation of Version 1.03

Read the Installation of Version 1.03 first.

CA63

System 1.09

Installation of Version 1.09

Read the Installation of Version 1.09 first.

CA93

System 1.09

Installation of Version 1.09

Read the Installation of Version 1.09 first.

CS 9

System 1.05

Installation of Version 1.05

Read the Installation of Version 1.05 first.

CS 6

System 1.05

Installation of Version 1.05

Read the Installation of Version 1.05 first.

CP 150

System 1.2

Save your data to disk first!
The ZIP contains the latest Version with GM Level 2 compatibility and better chord recognition. Extract the file and copy the file "KESH1100.SYS" to a newly formated floppy disk.
Insert this disk into the CP150 disk drive and power on the instrument while holding the buttons GUITAR, BASS and SYNTH. After loading the file turn off the CP150. Now hold the RESET button and power on again.

MP4

System 2.12

Description of Version 2.12

Read the description of Version 2.12 first.

MP5

System 1.15

Description of Version 1.15

Read the description of Version 1.15 first.

MP6

System 1.10

Description of Version 1.10

Read the description of Version 1.10 first. In addition, an updated owner's manual documenting the new/revised functions is also available.

MP8

System 2.15

Description of Version 2.15

Read the description of Version 2.15 first.

MP8 II

System 1.15

Description of Version 1.15

Read the description of Version 1.15 first.

MP 10

System 1.04

Description of Version 1.04

Read the description of Version 1.04 first.

MP9500

System 1.1

!!! Attention !!! Update on your own risk.
If the data is not correctly transmitted, there is a risk of destroying the Flash-ROM. In this case only exchanging the main PCB board at your cost can help.
We do not give any guarantee!

The ZIP contains a SMF file (mp9500v11.mid), which can be playback with a sequencer. Before transfering the data, hold the SOUND SELECT buttons 6, 7 and 8 and power on. "Flash programing / wait command" appears.

!!! The playback tempo must be set to 40 BPM !!!

Make sure that SYS-EX data is not filtered by your MIDI sequencer. After the transmission "End Of File" appears and you must turn off the MP9500. To finish turn on the MP9500 again.

MP9000

System 1.51

!!! Attention !!! Update on your own risk.
If the data is not correctly transmitted, there is a risk of destroying the Flash-ROM. In this case only exchanging the main PCB board at your cost can help.
We do not give any guarantee!

The ZIP contains a SMF file (mp9k1_51.mid), which can be playback with a sequencer. Before transfering the data, hold the buttons CHOIR, Bass 1 and Bass 2 and power on. "Flash programing / wait command" appears.

!!! The playback tempo must be set to 40 BPM !!!

Make sure that SYS-EX data is not filtered by your MIDI sequencer. After the transmission "End Of File" appears and you must turn off the MP9000. To finish turn on the MP9000 again.

K 5000 W

System 4.03

SupplementDisk K5000W 4.03

System 3.1

Save your sounds first!
Please extract the file directly to a by K5000W fresh formated 2HD disk.   
Now insert the disk into your K5000W, hold the button OCT > and power on. Loading takes around 1 minute.
MAC-User must use the original System Disk, that comes with their K5000W, without formating. The existing file must be overwritten.

K 5000 S

System 4.03

SupplementDisk K5000S 4.03

System 3.0

Save your sounds first!
Please extract the file directly to a by K5000S fresh formated 2HD disk.   
Now insert the disk into your K5000S, hold the button F2 and power on. Loading takes around 1 minute.
MAC-User must use the original System Disk, that comes with their K5000S, without formating. The existing file must be overwritten.

K 5000 R

System 4.03

SupplementDisk K5000R 4.03

System 3.01

Save your sounds first!
Please extract the file directly to a by K5000R fresh formated 2HD disk.   
Now insert the disk into your K5000R, hold the button F8 and power on. Loading takes around 1 minute.
MAC-User must use the original System Disk, that comes with their K5000R, without formating. The existing file must be overwritten.

K 5000 Sounds FREE

Arpeggio

Sounds special made for arpeggios. Contains also arpeggiator pattern. Unzip to a disk and load to your K5000 via DISK button.

K 5000 Sounds FREE

Collection 2

A new bank of sounds.
Unzip to a disk and load to your K5000 via DISK button.

K 5000 Sounds FREE

British Selection

A new bank of sounds.
Unzip to a disk and load to your K5000 via DISK button.

Z 1000

System 2.46

System 2.30

Please extract the file directly to a by Z1000 fresh formated 2HD disk.
Now insert the disk into your Z1000, hold the button POPS and power on. Loading takes around 1 minute.
MAC-User must use the original System Disk, that comes with their Z1000 without formating. The existing file must be overwritten.

Z 1000 Style Convert Disk

Convert Disk 2.1

Latest version of the Style Convert Disk with better Korg and Yamaha moduls inclusive 5 free Styles

K 1 / K1r / K1m

Factory Sounds

The ZIP contains a SMF file (K1.mid), which can be played with a normal MIDI sequencer. Before playback set the K1 to: INT PROTECT = OFF, RCV EXCL = ON and RCV CH = 1.

K 1 II / K 1 r II

Factory Sounds

The ZIP contains a SMF file (K1-2.mid), which can be played with a normal MIDI sequencer. Before playback set the K1 to: INT PROTECT = OFF, RCV EXCL = ON and RCV CH = 1.

K 3 / K 3 m

Factory Sounds

The ZIP contains a SMF file (K3.mid), which can be played with a normal MIDI sequencer. Before playback set the K3 to: PROTECT = OFF and RCV CH = 1.

K 4 / K4 r

Factory Sounds

The ZIP contains a SMF file (K4.mid), which can be played with a normal MIDI sequencer. Before playback set the K4 to: INT PROTECT = OFF, RCV EXCL = ON and RCV CH = 1.

K 5 / K 5 m

Factory Sounds

The ZIP contains a SMF file (K5.mid), which can be played with a normal MIDI sequencer. Before playback set the K5 to: PROTECT = OFF, EXCL RCV = ON and RCV CH = 1.

Windows Driver  
For all Kawai instruments with a serial To-Host interface.

Windows 3.X

Windows 95/98/ME

Windows
NT/2000

Unzip the ZIP file and read the TXT or WRI file first.

USB Driver for Windows
For all Kawai instruments with built-in USB interface

Windows
98SE/ME/2000

Unzip the ZIP file and read the readme.html.

USB Driver Package for Windows
For all Kawai instruments with built-in USB interface

Windows
98SE/
2000/
XP (32-bit)/
Vista (32-bit)

Unzip the ZIP file and read the Readme.htm