The S-612 rack mount sampling module by Akai is a 12 bit "single shot" sampler. Akai has introduced a 12 bit, 32K bandwidth, 6 voice sampler for $995 list price. Sample a voice, a train, a bell, or any analog or digital signal... and then 8 seconds later be playing it on any midi keyboard. An optional disk drive features the quick disk (QD) 2.8 inch format for storage of samples.

Features include

  • input trim adjustment
  • loop and truncate functions
  • overdub function
  • variable LFO with speed depth and delay
  • and mic or line input jacks.