The Akai S5000 represented in the end of 90s a revolutionary advancement in sampler technology, distinguished by its innovative design and comprehensive feature set. The sampler's user interface leverages intuitive icons, graphics, pop-up windows, and...
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...
The Akai S612 represented in its time a breakthrough in affordable digital sampling technology, combining three of the music industry's hottest buzzwords - "digital," "MIDI," and "sampling" - into one compact unit. Designed as a 2U high, 19"...
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...
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...