The AKAI S700 is a professional 12-bit sampler and digital signal processor (DSP) released in 1987 by the Japanese company Akai. It was one of the first samplers to use 12-bit sampling, allowing for higher-quality sound reproduction than its 8-bit...
Roland S550: A Comprehensive and Versatile 12-bit Sampler The Roland S-550, released in 1987, is a rackmount digital sampler that serves as an expanded version of the Roland S50. It can function both as an expander to the S50 and as a standalone sampler....
The AKAI S900 is a digital sampler and synthesizer released by Akai in 1987. It is an 8-bit sampler with a maximum sample rate of 33.8kHz and a maximum memory capacity of 32K. It was one of the first samplers to offer a user-friendly graphical interface...
The AKAI S950 is a vintage 12-bit sampler/synthesizer from the 1980s. It was one of the first samplers to offer digital sampling and sequencing capabilities. The S950 was used by many popular musicians in the 1980s and 1990s, including the Beastie Boys,...
The AKAI S1000 is a 16-bit digital sampler released by the Japanese company Akai in 1988. It was one of the first samplers to offer a large amount of onboard memory, allowing users to store up to 128 seconds of audio. The S1000 also featured a number of...