Akai S700
Released: 1986
MSRP: $1400
Synopsis:
Rack version of the X7000 Architecture Class: Sampler.
Ebay Description:
The Akai S700 is a 2U rack, 6 voice, 12 bit sampler, featuring a programmable analog low pass filter, vibrato, amp release, and MIDI. Sample memory (192kW) can contain up to 6 Waveform, recorded at 4-40kHz. Sample editing includes crossfade, loop, resampling, reverse, and truncate. Waveform can be saved/loaded via a 2.8" Quick Disk drive.
Physical
| Form Factor | Dimensions | Weight | Audio Input | Audio Output | Communication Port | Control Input | Control Output | Switch Input | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2U rack | ? | ? | mic line | mono voice (13P DIN) | MIDI: IN OUT THRU | no | no | record trigger | wired |
Interface
| Compatibility | Multitimbral Memory | Program Memory | External Storage | External Programming | UI Input | UI Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S612 X3700 X7000 | N/A | 32 | disk:2.8″ QD | MIDI Sysex | dedicated buttons | LED |
Architecture
| Multitimbral | Polyphony | Unison | Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
| no | 6 | yes | Sample->VCF->VCA |
Output
| Effects | Pan Modulator | Volume Modulator | Headphone |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | no | EG MIDI-CC7 Velocity | yes |
Control
| Arpeggiator | Arpeggiator External | Sequencer | Sequencer Memory | Sequencer External | Continuous | Program Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| no | no | no | N/A | N/A | MIDI | increment pedal MIDI |
Keyboard
| Key Pressure | Chord Memory | External Control | External Sustain | Key Scaling | Velocity Curves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| channel | no | MIDI | MIDI | no | 1 |
Sample
| Stereo | Sample Depth | Sample Rate | Sample RAM | Sample ROM | Sample Points | Sample Trigger | Sample Loop | Sample Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| no | 12b | 4-40kHz | 192kW | no | 6 | pedal | 1 | resample (half BW) reverse truncate |
Source
| Name | Signal Class | Waveform | Octave Range | Amplitude Modulator | Harmonics Modulator | Pitch Modulator | Wave Assign Modulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | digital | 6 | N/A | no | no | LFO MIDI | no |
Filter
| Name | Signal Class | IC | Resonant | Shape | Frequency Modulator | Resonance Modulator | Shape Modulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCF | analog | MF6CN? | no | low pass | Velocity | no | no |
Envelope
| Name | Level | Rate | Loop | Polarity | Trigger | Level Modulator | Rate Modulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG | - | release | no | no | key | no | Velocity |
LFO
| Name | Waveform | Delay | Polarity | Sync | Delay Modulator | Level Modulator | Rate Modulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFO | ? | yes | no | no | no | pressure MIDI | no |
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