AKAI S-1000-KEYBOARD

code: 220.AKA.010.INS

The S-1000KB was a nice big keyboard version of this mega-sampler. It featured a 61-note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity and room for an 80MB hard disk. SCSI and digital interfaces were available on both keyboard and rack versions. Other variations include the S-1000PB playback-only unit and the S-1000HD with its built-in 40MB hard disk.

• Polyphony : 16 voices
• Sampling : 16-bit linear sampling (44.1kHz, variable) 47.4 seconds MAX sample time at 22kHz
• VCA : ADSR
• Effects : None
• Arpeg/Seq : None
• Keyboard : 61 notes with velocity + aftertouch
• Storage : 2 MB expandable to 32 MB
• Control : MIDI
• Date Produced : 1988 - 1993