The S-series samplers from Akai are most likely the best 16-bit samplers in the world. The most radical feature about these great samplers is that they are very synth-like. Aside from outstanding sampling specs such as 44.1kHz 16-bit stereo sampling with tons of RAM (8 to 32 MB) and extensive editing capability, the S3000 series have excellent synth-like filters with resonance, 32-voice polyphony, full digital onboard effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.) two LFOs, and complete MIDI implementation with MTC and SMPTE. Other bonus features include digital I/O, SCSI interface, multiple storage options and a great big LCD display screen.
http://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/s3000.php
This unit has the full 32mb memory installed. The LCD backlight was recently replaced and is very bright and clear (unlike most Akai samplers of this age). I'll include an 808 sample set on floppy disk to get you started.
Party like it is 1995 for only $100
SMS 8..1..2..8...6..1..6..4
http://www.vintagesynth.com/akai/s3000.php
This unit has the full 32mb memory installed. The LCD backlight was recently replaced and is very bright and clear (unlike most Akai samplers of this age). I'll include an 808 sample set on floppy disk to get you started.
Party like it is 1995 for only $100
SMS 8..1..2..8...6..1..6..4
