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Akai S2000

Digital rack sampler
Akai S2000

About

Classic 1990s Akai rack sampler designed for hardware-based sampling and MIDI sequencing. The S2000 provides the characteristic workflow and sound associated with vintage rack samplers and is particularly useful for sample manipulation, electronic production and period-correct studio setups.

Specifications

Sampling16-bit digital sampling
SequencerExternal MIDI sequencing
Format2U rackmount sampler
Size19" rack, 2U · 7.7 kg

Strong Sides

Sampling10
90s textures10
Hardware workflow9
Sound design9

Sound Reference

Akai S-series sampling
Classic 1990s hardware sampling