The Akai Z8 and Z4 samplers represent Akai's response to the rising dominance of software samplers in modern music production. These new units offer unprecedented levels of computer integration while maintaining the reliability and tactile experience...
The Akai Z4 represented the entry-level option in Akai's Z series samplers, offering many of the same high-end capabilities as its bigger brother (the Z8) but in a more economical package with fewer standard features. Core Features The Z4 delivers...
The Akai CD3000XL is a dedicated CD-ROM sampler that builds upon the capabilities of the S3000XL, featuring a built-in quad-speed CD-ROM drive as standard. Released as a follow-up to Akai's first CD-ROM sampler (the CD3000 from 1993), this new model...
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...
