Akai S900 Sampler: A Vintage ClassicIntroduction The Akai S900 was an impressive eight-voice Multiple Point Sampler that stood out in the market for its quality and affordability when it was introduced in 1986. At the time of its release, it offered...
Akai S950 Digital Sampler: Evolution of a Studio StandardIntroduction After three years as an industry standard, the time came for the Akai S900 to make way for its successor. The S950 was introduced as an enhanced version of the S900, which had left a...
The Akai S6000 represented an important evolution again in Akai's revered sampler lineup, featuring new hardware, completely redesigned user interface and powerful new capabilities while maintaining the company's reputation for industry-standard sampling...
Sample playback version of the S1000 with no REC IN.
The AKAI S3200 is a maxed version of the S3000, factory upgraded with: IB-301S - SCSIIB-302D - AES/EBU digital I/O with real-time digital outputs SMPTE interface
The Akai MPC 4000 emerged in an interesting time for music production. By 2002, Akai's MPC line had already established itself as a studio cornerstone for nearly 15 years. The journey began in 1988, a year that saw Roger Linn and Akai join forces to...
The Akai CD3000 is a specialized sampling device that combines the functionality of a high-quality sampler with an integrated CD-ROM/CD player. Unlike traditional samplers, it lacks analog or digital sampling inputs - instead, it's designed to sample...
The AKAI MPC 2000XL is a digital music production center released by Akai Professional in 1999. It is a sampling drum machine and sequencer, and is one of the most popular and influential pieces of music production equipment ever made. It is capable of...
Another Cult Digital Percussion Sampler&Sequencer The Akai MPC2000 marks a significant evolution in the MPC line of digital percussion sampler/sequencers, combining improved functionality with a more accessible price point. Most notably, the MPC2000...
