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Akai S950 Memory Expansion

Friday Feb 3, 2012

“You’re viewing an Akai S-950 RAM expansion card as removed in working condition. This expansion card will increase your sampling memory from 512kwords to 1024kwords. The S-950 is capable of holding two of these RAM cards for a max of 1536kwords. Item will be shipped securely and in an antistatic bag for protection of the circuitry and very well packaged.” Link


Akai S950 with 2.25MB RAM

Wednesday Feb 1, 2012

“I am listing this item for a friend who does not have an ebay account. The sampler has been in dry storage for several years, and was in full working order at that time. However, we do not have the necessary equipment to test it now, so please bear that in mind if you intend to bid on it. I have powered the sampler up, however, and the display reads as follows:

AKAI S950 1.2 1536 KWORDS INSTALLED AKAI PROFESSIONAL.
This would seem to suggest that it has the later 1.2 operating system (OS). I do not know if the “1536 kwords installed” refers to memory or some other feature; the S950 originally came with 750k of memory, with a possible expansion upto 2.25 meg. This unit was originally purchased by a County Council arts organisation, so it wouldn’t surprise me if it had a memory upgrade, but to be on the safe side, it would be best to assume it didn’t” Link


Akai S950

Monday Jan 30, 2012

“Akai S950 Sampler – Used, but in good condition. I’ve own this sampler since the early nineties. Real “Old School” Hip-Hop artist know what this is! I’m selling all of my equipment.” Link


Akai S950 with 1.5MB RAM

Monday Jan 23, 2012

“In dieser Auktion biete ich einen Akai S950 in sehr ordentlichem Zustand an.

Es wurde ein nagelneues LED LCD Display verbaut, das jedes originale Display um Längen schlägt in Punkto Ablesbarkeit und Helligkeit. Ich habe den Sampler gereinigt (innen & außen) und auf Funktion geprüft.

Der Speicher dieses S950 ist mit einer Erweiterung auf 1024 KWords (=1,5Mb) ausgebaut worden.

Im Lieferumfang befindet sich der beschriebene S950, das Netzkabel und ein originales (englisches) Handbuch.” Link


Akai S950 with 1.5MB RAM

Monday Jan 23, 2012

“AKAI s950 for parts or repair, needs new floppy drive.
press disk and reads opps…… no disk mounted,
well looked after, every thing else works fine.” Link


Akai S950

Saturday Jan 21, 2012

“Fully working s950, with full memory. You could sel the memory separate for more. Anyways fully working, great sampler.” Link


Akai S950 with 2.25MB RAM

Tuesday Jan 17, 2012

“Akai S950 Sampler
Max RAM
includes some disks and power cable
UK version – i will include plug adapter

220-240v – so works fine in Oz!

Excellent working order.

some scuffs/marks to the unit – not on the screen” Link


Akai S950

Monday Jan 16, 2012

“Aus Tonstudioauflösung!
Verkaufe einen Kult Sampler von Akai s950.

Das Gerät war ist gebraucht und weist leichte Abnutzungsspuren auf.

Das Gerät ist in einem technisch einwandfreien Zustand.
Es arbeitet im 12bit Modus und ist für Dancemusik hervorragend geeignet.
Es besitzt 8 Einzelausgänge.” Link


Akai S950 with 2.25MB RAM

Monday Jan 16, 2012

“This auction is for an AKAI S950 sampler. This unit doesn’t have a floppy drive but other than that works fine. It boots up fine even without the floppy drive installed.

If you can get hold of a floppy drive for it you’ll have a fully working S950. Installation is pretty straight forward.

The sampler has 2.25MB RAM, which I believe is the max you can install in a S950.

Cosmetically it looks good for its age. The output knob is a bit squashed and the bottom left corner of the front plate is slightly bent inwards. Chcek the images.

Included is also the original power cord and a few bits for installing a floppy drive.” Link


Akai S950

Friday Jan 13, 2012

“This vintage Akai S950 digital MIDI sampler is a classic 12-Bit 8 voice unit. It is in perfect functional condition. There is some rack rash on the enclosure but overall it looks pretty good for a unit of this age. Also included is the manual, 2 floppy disks of Oberheim DX and Roland 808 samples, and a CD with disk utilities and a pdf manual. ” Link


Akai S950

Tuesday Jan 10, 2012

“You are looking at a true legend of a vintage sampler. The Akai S-950 was THE sound of Hip Hop in the late 80′s and early 90′s, the classic filter and 12 bit sound making the bass that shook a generation. It’s Timestretch and LFO and envelope capabilities pushed the boundaries of Hardcore, Jungle, Techno, House and Garage for many of these music’s formative years until the later dominance of Akai’s S1000, 2000, 3000 and MPC models.

It was my first ‘real’ sampler and moved around a few studios, but was always much loved and respected. The body is in fairly good repair for it’s age with a few minor scratches. The white buttons on the front are discoloured to a light yellow but the display is clear and the data wheel is in good nick. The only real fault is the disk drive protrudes about an inch from the main body, possible from a repair or alteration at one point that wasn’t re-looked at. I imagine with a few screws taken off it could look cosmetically perfect and pushed back into place. It functions very well but I will admit to not having used it for almost ten years and I haven’t checked every output, of which there are 8 and a left and right mix.

This was used on a number of my releases on Reinforced Records as Static Imprints and then Sonar Circle, as well as a number of early Domu records, if that means anything to anyone looking at bidding. It comes with an 8 way loom, a few midi leads and I will also chuck in a Behringer Virtualizer Pro and Compressor. ” Link


Akai S950

Monday Jan 9, 2012

“Verkaufe meinen Akai S950 Midi Digital Sampler (12 Bit). Das Gerät ist in gutem Zustand, alle Ein- und Ausgänge, Schnittstellen, Knöpfe und Potis funktionieren einwandfrei.

Lieferung inklusive Stromkabel und einigen original Akai Sample Disketten.

Rarität!

Der S950 ist der Sampler mit dem legendären Klang, mit dem u.a. Pete Rock, Erick Sermon, DJ Premier, Stieber Twins, uvm. produziert haben.” Link


Akai S950 with MAX RAM, IB-105 Expansion

Saturday Jan 7, 2012

“This unit was purchased NEW for a band I was in during the late 80s. We maxed it out, got a flight case built for it, and used it to trigger background vocal parts. It only got used for about half a dozen shows and was then carefully mothballed. It is in perfect condition. The backlight works, the RAM is maxed out at 1536 Kwords, and the SCSI expansion board option is installed which also includes digital i/o! Extremely rare, and makes the S950 the perfect 12-bit sampler since you are no longer tied to using floppies!” Link


Akai S950

Friday Jan 6, 2012

“This is a classic synth from the late 80′s early 90′s. I’ve had it since 1993 and it has done a great job for me. Since I started a family and stopped using my studio equipment over 10 years ago it has remained unused and the time has come to pass it on.

Although there were many other models in the Akai range and ofcourse other means of sampling nowadays, this sampler has retained its value to producers and is still used today. It has a great sound that is particularly admired by hip hop and dance producers who use it for looping. It was the first Akai model to allow timestretching and the 12 bit sampling gives it that sound. For me it was simply a great tight instrument to provide the back bone for my dance tracks.

I have 9 floppy disks that can get you started from the Studio Sample library of samples…plus my own recorded 909 hits that are loaded on startup from my own disk. The Studio Sample disks are:

- Synth Bass 1

- Synth Bass 2

- House Music

- Drums of TR 808

- Deus Meus Orchestra (strings)

- Video (special effects)

- Ethnic (loops)

- New Age” Link


One Memory Expasion Module for the Akai S950

Friday Jan 6, 2012

“this is spare ram modules for the s950 512k 16bit memory giving 750k 12bit memory with this module

you can get 1.5mb 12bit memory

this is for 1 module i have 2 spare” Link


Akai S950

Friday Jan 6, 2012

“HERE WE HAVE A

AKAI S950 MIDI DIGITAL SAMPLER

LOOKS TO BE IN GREAT CONDITION

BUT AS WE DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT POWER LEAD WE CANNOT TEST

SO WE ARE SELLING AS UNTESTED ” Link


Akai S950 with IB-105, External HD

Thursday Jan 5, 2012

No configuration listed. Link


Akai S950

Thursday Dec 29, 2011

“Chances are if your viewing this item you know what it is and what it does.

If not just think 80′s/90′s Hip Hop & Jungle drums. These samplers have stood the test of time and are still used today by many producers including myself, : )

12 bit
Up to 48KHZ

No Memory Expansion.

This sampler was fully working the last time it was used. However the floppy drive broke. So I’m selling this sampler as seen with no floppy drive.

The back light has also worn out (common for a sampler of this age). However all the info on the screen is still visible.

2 Pin Power Cable will be included.” Link


Graf CrateDigger — 12 beats sounds vol 1.5 PROMO VIDEO

Friday Dec 23, 2011

Courtesy of Artofsamplingpl on YouTube


freestyle RAP:vintage akai S950 12 bits DEMO 3(06)

Friday Dec 23, 2011

Courtesy of MrMoog18 on YouTube


Akai S950

Thursday Dec 22, 2011

“Vends sampleur AKAI S950 en très bon état visuel et de fonctionnement, juste quelques petites rayures mais sans gravité. Manuel d’utilisation en français.

Le son vintage par excellence !” Link


Akai S950

Wednesday Dec 21, 2011

“Verkaufe hier einen Original AkaiProfessional Mini Digital Sampler S 950 Das Gerät ist im sehr guten Zustand. Das Gehäuse weist auf normal Gebrauchsspuren.

12 Bit Midi Digital Sampler in sehr gutem Zustand.

Der Akai S950 ist das 12bit-Sampler-Wunder von Akai.
100% Vinatge mittlerweile.

Aufgrund der 12Bit Samplerate zusammen mit dem EMU Sp-1200 und der Akai MPC60legendär in der Soundwiedergabe. Produzentenn u.a. Pete Rock, CL Smooth, EPMD,Massive Töne, etc. Lieferumfang: Miteiner Diskette Technobox CAD4 LT Uprade Version 4 S. Nr.: 414008418, OhneBedienungsanleitung (kann man ich im Web holen), Akai Professional Mini Digital Sampler S 950, Mit Netzkabel, ohne weitern Zubehör!” Link


Akai S950

Wednesday Dec 14, 2011

“erkaufe hier einen Original Akai Professional Mini Digital Sampler S 950

Das Gerät ist im sehr guten Zustand.

Das Gehäuse weist auf normal Gebrauchsspuren.

12 Bit Midi Digital Sampler in sehr gutem Zustand.

Der Akai S950 ist das 12bit-Sampler-Wunder von Akai.
100% Vinatge mittlerweile.

Aufgrund der 12Bit Samplerate zusammen mit dem EMU Sp-1200 und der Akai MPC60 legendär in der Soundwiedergabe. Produzentenn u.a. Pete Rock, CL Smooth, EPMD, Massive Töne, etc.

Lieferumfang: Mit einer Diskette Technobox CAD4 LT Uprade Version 4 S. Nr.: 414008418, Ohne Bedienungsanleitung (kann man ich im Web holen),

Akai Professional Mini Digital Sampler S 950, Ohne Netzkabel, ohne weitern Zubehör!” Link


Akai S950 with external SD Cardreader HxC Floppyemulator plus internal Floppydrive (Finished)

Saturday Dec 10, 2011

Courtesy of 12Bitski on YouTube


Akai S950 with HXC Floppy Emulator

Friday Dec 9, 2011

“Zum Verkauf steht mein geliebter (aber momentan ungenutzter) Akai S950. Der Sampler ist in Fachkreisen bekannt, deshalb spare ich mir große Namen der Nutzer.
Mein S950 hat einige Modifikationen bekommen, die ihn einzigartig machen und die man im Detail auch in Internet-Foren findet.

Verbaut wurde ein nagelneues LED LCD Display, das jedes originale Display um Längen schlägt in Punkto Ablesbarkeit und Helligkeit (auf dem zweiten Bild lässt sich die Farbe gut erkennen). Weiterhin wurde ein interner Lüfter verbaut, der sich per Kippschalter von der Rückseite aus steuern lässt.

Das absolute Highlight ist der verbaute SD-Cardreader inkl. dem dazugehörigen Display. Hier kommt ein HXC-Floppy Emulator zum Einsatz, die Bedienschalter wurden auf die Front verlegt (auf Bild drei zu sehen, rechts der SD-Karte).
Zu dem Teil gibt es ein eigenes Forum, falls jemand den Emulator noch nicht kennt).

In eigenen Worten würde ich sagen der Floppy Emulator ist die beste (und zuverlässigste) Speichermöglichkeit, die es momentan für ältere Sampler gibt. Die Speicher- und Ladezeiten bleiben identisch zum Floppy-Laufwerk, aber das recht zeitaufwändige formatieren fällt weg. Ich habe ein Floppy-Image erstellt, dieses lässt sich vom Windows-Rechner oder auch Mac (habe beides getestet) per Cardreader auf die SD-Karte ziehen. Dieses Floppy-Image lässt sich auf dem S950 mounten und benutzen wie eine Diskette. Ich habe z.B. mehrere Ordner auf der Karte angelegt (Drumkits, Beats, Original-Samples) um alles zu organisieren.

Ein Floppy-Image ist etwa 1,9Mb groß. Bedeutet auf einer 2GB großen SD-Karte lassen sich locker 1000 Images speichern und per Cardreader in Sekunden auf dem Rechner backup-en.

Der Speicher dieses S950 ist VOLLAUSGEBAUT (1536 KWords) und alles funktioniert!! Im Laufe der Umbauten wurde der Sampler komplett zerlegt, gereinigt und geprüft.

Im Lieferumfang befindet sich der beschriebene S950, eine SD-Karte (2Gb), eine CD mit den Floppy-Images (wahlweise auch versendet per Email) und zwei originale Handbücher (in deutsch & englisch). ” Link


Akai S950

Wednesday Dec 7, 2011

“UK (240v) Akai S950 in perfect working order.

All 8 voices fine and the same volume.

Backlight not dim, can see display in the dark.
All buttons fine.

Floppy disk drive is 100% okay.

No memory cards installed – has standard 750KB RAM.

Comes with 15 floppy disks, a UK power cable, and an original S950 manual.” Link


Akai S950 with Expanded Memory, IB-109 SCSI Interface

Monday Dec 5, 2011

“Akai S950. If you’re here, I’m guessing you know all about these! Plenty of info on the net if you google it too. It was Fat Boy Slim’s drum sampler of choice!

This is in really good condition for it’s age. It has only ever been used in my home studio. The studio is no more, so it has to go – 99p start!

It is fully expanded, memory wise and gives a collosal 32 seconds (as far as i remember!) of mono sampling. It is fitted with a SCSI card too for those External Zip or Hard Drives (IB 109)

It really does give a delightful crisp ‘crunch’ to drum sounds…” Link


Akai S950 with IB-109 SCSI Interface

Sunday Dec 4, 2011

Additional photos in the listing show the IB-109 installed.

“Biete

Akai S 950
12 Bit Midi Digital Sampler in sehr gutem Zustand.

Der Akai S950 ist das 12bit-Sampler-Wunder von Akai.
100% Vinatge mittlerweile.

Aufgrund der 12Bit Samplerate zusammen mit dem EMU Sp-1200 und der Akai MPC60 legendär in der Soundwiedergabe. Produzentenn u.a. Pete Rock, CL Smooth, EPMD, Massive Töne, etc.

Der Sampler war und ist Studiogerät und natürlich vollfunktionsfähig.
Display Kontrast gut. (siehe Foto) Ein/Ausgänge und Podis alle einwandfrei.
mit SCSI Schnittstelle und Digital Ins.

Lieferumfang mit Stromkabel.
Betriebssystem ist vorinstalliert.

Nur leichte Gebrauchsspuren.
Für Fragen kontakten.

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Gerät steht in Berlin.
Selbstabholung oder versicherter Versand nach D`land.
Bei Sofortkauf versandkostenfrei innerhalb EU.
EU oder Welt Versand nach Absprache.

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Specifikationen:
Polyphony – 8 Stimmen
Sampler – 12-bit linear, 7.5- 40kHz sampling rates (63 seconds). Up to 48kHz in S-950.
Memory/ Speicher: 750 kB (standard) to 2.25 mB RAM.
VCA – ADSR
Controller – MIDI plus optional 8 trigger-inputs via ME35T-board
SCSI- Connect
Digital Ins: Coaxial und Optical

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For English Speakers:

Offering…
Akai S 950 Digital Sampler
12bit Sample rate.
therefore legendary sounding like only EMU Sp-1200 and Akai MPC60 can do.
Producers using the machine: Pete Rock, CL Smooth, EPMD.

Everthing in top shape.
Display Contrast good (see foto)
Technical/ Optical 100%.
Specifications see above.” Link


Akai S950

Tuesday Nov 29, 2011

“UK (240v) Akai S950 in perfect working order.

All 8 voices fine and the same volume.

All buttons fine.

Floppy disk drive is 100% okay.

No memory cards installed – has standard 750KB RAM.

Comes with 15 floppy disks, a UK power cable, and an original S950 manual.” Link


Akai S950

Monday Nov 28, 2011

“Akai S950. Fab drum sampler, previously used in very good condition and fully operational and functions as intended, gives a great crisp ‘crunch’ to drum sounds… lots of information available on the net if you google it, t’was Fat Boy Slim’s drum sampler of choice!

Because it’s a heavy delicate item collections are preferred (North London) or courier to be arranged by buyer or myself.” Link


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