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"...
The Akai S1000 represents a significant advancement in digital sampling technology, following the success of Akai's 12-bit S900, which had established itself as the studio-standard sampler. Released in late 1988, this new 16-bit stereo sampler aims to...
Akai MPC Live: Stand-Alone Beat Production Powerhouse The Akai MPC Live represents a significant shift in the MPC product line, returning to stand-alone operation after five years of focusing on hybrid software-controller models. This portable workstation...
The Ensoniq EPS-16 PLUS Digital Sampling Workstation represents a significant advancement in digital sampling technology, building upon the legacy of the 8-bit Mirage and original 13-bit EPS models. While maintaining Ensoniq's commitment to affordable...