AKAI S-6000
code: 225.AKA.050.MOD
The Akai S6000 features DOS (FAT32) disk format and .WAV files as the native sample format. Stereo WAV files are treated as a single sample
(instead of two mono L/R samples) allowing easier sample editing and program creation. Any standard PC WAV file can be loaded directly for instant playback
from any PC formatted hard drive attached to the S6000 - including downloaded samples available on the Internet.
The Akai S6000 features a 64-voice system and is upgradable to 128-voices (U.S. Version). Improved programming options allow for up to 128 multi programs
to be loaded into RAM at any one time, a 'QUICKLOAD' function to load programs directly into parts, and Akai's APM (Assignable Program Modulation) which offers
a comprehensive range of new filters, flexible envelope generators, LFOs and more. The S6000 also offers programmable "user keys" which can be assigned to
any page for rapid access to commonly used functions.
- Polyphony :
- Max : 128
- Typical in use : 128
- Multi-timbral (number of parts) : 32
- Effects :
- Number of FX units : 4
- Number of different effects : about 10
- Keyboard :
- Can send on 32 simultaneous MIDI channels
- Inputs and Outputs :
- Number of Audio Outs (excluding Phones) : 16
- Number of Audio Ins : 2 front, 2 back
- Number of MIDI Outs (excluding Thru) : 2
- Number of MIDI Ins : 2
- Sampler Memory :
- Standard : 8 mb
- Maximum : 256 mb
- Sampling Rates :
- Minimum : probably 32kHz 16 bits
- Maximum : 48kHz 16 bits
- Features : Time stretch scsi interface
- Other Features : 26 different realtime resonant filters. stereo phase coherant timestretching. Fat32 (DOS) hard disk format and native
Wav files. Biggest graphical LCD of any sampler. EB20 4 channel FX card 16 analog outputs 2 scsi-2 ports (1 bus) with switchable termination
Removable front panel :) 128 voice polyphony optical spdif i/o standard
- Upgrades : Adat lightpipe i/o extra ram up to 256mb (4x64mb) (cheap 72 bit EDO simms)