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VINTAGE AKAI S950 12-BIT SAMPLER
MAX RAM / USB UPGRADE / 400+ SAMPLES
Own a piece of classic hip-hop production history with this vintage AKAI S950 12-bit MIDI sampler. This unit has been upgraded with the maximum 1536 Kwords of internal RAM, a brighter replacement LCD screen, and a modern Gotek USB floppy emulator running FlashFloppy V3.41.
It also includes a USB stick containing over 400 royalty-free hip-hop drum and percussion samples.
Specifications & upgrades
AKAI S950 operating system Version 1.2
Maximum internal RAM installed: 1536 Kwords (approximately 2.25 MB)
Original LCD replaced with a new, brighter LCD
Original floppy disk drive replaced with a Gotek AT32F435 SFR1M44-U100 LQD USB floppy emulator
FlashFloppy firmware V3.41 with OLED display
Original fuses replaced with new fuses
Original 12-bit sampling architecture and classic AKAI sound
Bonus: USB sample library included
Included is a USB stick containing over 400 royalty-free hip-hop drum and percussion samples, providing a selection of sounds for beat making and sample-based production.
Why the S950?
The AKAI S950 is a classic hardware sampler known for its distinctive 12-bit sampling character. Its sound and workflow have made it a sought-after piece of vintage equipment among hip-hop producers, electronic musicians, and hardware sampling enthusiasts.
The installed maximum RAM expands the available sampling memory, while the upgraded LCD and Gotek USB emulator make the machine more convenient to use in a modern studio.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage equipment. Recent upgrades include replacement fuses, a brighter LCD, and a USB floppy emulator. Please examine the photographs for cosmetic condition and review the listing for confirmed operational test results.
WHAT\'S INCLUDED
Vintage AKAI S950 12-bit MIDI sampler
Maximum internal RAM installed: 1536 Kwords (2.25 MB)
AKAI S950 operating system Version 1.2
Upgraded, brighter replacement LCD screen
Installed Gotek USB floppy emulator with OLED display, running FlashFloppy V3.41
USB flash drive preloaded with 400+ royalty-free hip-hop drum and percussion samples, stored as S950-compatible disk images for direct loading through the Gotek
Extra replacement fuses
Please contact me with any questions before purchasing.
