Akai S1000Kb Digital Stereo Sampling Keyboard

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"Rare Akai S1000 as Keyboard Version! Works perfectly and is ready for immediate use. There are minor signs of use, but technically it is perfect.

🎹 General

Model: Akai S1000KB
Type: Digital Sampling Keyboard (16-bit stereo sampler)
Manufacturer: Akai Electric Co., Ltd.
Country of Origin: Japan
Year: 1988–1990

⚙️ Technical Specs

Bit Depth: 16-bit
Sampling Frequency: 22.05 kHz – 44.1 kHz
Polyphony: 16 voices
Memory (RAM): 2 MB standard, expandable up to 32 MB
Sample Time (with 2 MB): approx. 22 seconds (stereo), 44 seconds (mono)
Storage:
3.5" floppy disk drive (2DD / 720 KB)
Optional internal hard drive (up to ~80 MB)
Display: Backlit LCD screen

🎛️ Sound & Editing

Filters: Digital low-pass filter (≈18 dB/octave)
Envelopes: 2 × ADSR (amp + filter)
LFO: 1 per voice (assignable)
Looping: Up to 8 loop points, crossfade looping
Time Stretching: Supported (depending on OS version)
Pitch Range: ±48 semitones

🔌 Connectivity

Audio Inputs: Stereo (L/R)
Audio Outputs: Stereo main out + 8 assignable outs
Headphone Output: Yes
MIDI: In / Out / Thru
SCSI: Optional (for external storage)
Footswitch & Pedal Inputs: Yes

🎹 Keyboard

61 keys (C–C range)
Velocity and aftertouch sensitive
Weighted synth-style keybed

📏 Physical

Dimensions: approx. 115 cm (W) × 38 cm (D) × 13 cm (H)
Weight: ~17 kg'