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 S01 Sampler: Professional Sampling at a Budget Price The Akai S01 represents a significant breakthrough in the accessibility of professional sampling technology. Released as an unexpected addition to Akai's renowned 'S' series of samplers, the S01...
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...
Akai S700: A Retro 12-bit Sampler The Akai S700 represents an important piece of sampling history from the late 1980s. Launched in the summer of 1987, this 2U rackmount sampler was part of Akai's follow-up to their groundbreaking S612 sampler and served...
