Akai S700: A Retro 12-bit Sampler The Akai S700 represents an important piece of sampling history from the late 1980s. Launched in the summer of 1987, this 2U rackmount sampler was part of Akai's follow-up to their groundbreaking S612 sampler and served...
JV-2080 doesn’t rest on the laurels of JV-1080 going even a bit further – the unit offers that needed simplicity in exploitation, eight slots for expansion boards, and three independent EFX sets providing 40 effects each. The module is filled with...
The Korg X3R is a 61-key synthesizer and MIDI controller released by Korg in 1994. It features a variety of sounds, effects, and sequencing capabilities, as well as a built-in 16-track sequencer. It also has a built-in arpeggiator and a variety of performance controls.
The Yamaha A3000 is a professional digital sampler released in 1997, marking Yamaha's return to the serious sampling market after nearly a decade. Housed in a 2U rackmount case, this ambitious instrument represents a significant leap forward in...
The Yamaha A5000 represented in 1999 a flagship professional sampling workstation that combined unprecedented power with thoughtful design. Launched as the successor to the acclaimed A3000, this rackmount sampler delivers exceptional value through its...
