Akai S1000 Series Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 8)

Introduction

1 Introduction

We at AKAI, and in particular the S1000 series development team, would like to thank you for

buying a model of the Akai S1000 series, and hope that you will remain an AKAI player and user

for a long time. As each unit is thoroughly tested and inspected before it leaves our factory, we are

confident that you will enjoy years of service from this instrument.

Though we have taken great care in the manufacture of your AKAI sampler, any product

which uses this level of technology may require servicing occasionally. The warranty below

outlines your rights and responsibilities, and also mentions certain limitations and exclusions.

Please read this warranty section carefully.

About this Manual

This manual covers operations under software Version 2.0 for the whole of the S1000 range

(S1000, S1000HD and S1000PB). In this manual usually all models in the S1000 series will

be referred to as "S1000". However, there are some functions and descriptions which apply

only to particular models in the series. These parts of the manual are marked as being for

these models, and you should take note accordingly.

This manual has been arranged in an order which we hope will be useful in your initial

experiments with the S1000, and then for future use afterwards, as you learn more functions.

Since the bottom row of buttons under the display (SELECT PROG, EDIT SAMPLE, etc)

correspond to logical operations within the S1000's software, the manual has been arranged

for the most part in sections matching these buttons.

There are two major exceptions to this rule: this first section, "Introduction", which is both

an introduction to the features and terminology of the S1000, and a guide to the operation of

SELECT PROG -- in other words, how to get your S1000 playing pre-recorded sample

programs. Please take the trouble to read this section, as it explains basic terminology,

operational concepts and shortcuts which you may not discover for yourself.

The second section, "Sampler Functions", covers the sampling and sample editing processes

(EDIT SAMPLE), as well as the program editing functions (EDIT PROG). This chapter has

been written from the "bottom up", ie from the process of recording a sample, through

editing a sample, to putting together a program.

At the end of this manual there is an index. If you can't find what you want in the Table of

Contents, try the index. Most major entries are cross-referenced in a number of ways, for

instance, "Velocity crossfading" may also be looked up under "Crossfading, Velocity".

Finally, this manual assumes that you have a basic knowledge of MIDI and synthesizer

terminology (eg you know what is meant by an "ADSR envelope" or a "Program Change

message"). If you don't, there are many excellent books on the market which will guide you

into the world of MIDI instruments and synthesizers. Get hold of one of these and read it

before going much further with your S1000 - things will make a lot more sense after you've

done this.

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