Akai MPC2000 MIDI Production Center Brochure

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Akai AX80 Polyphonic Analog Keyboard Synthesizer

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Akai MPC2000XL Sampler / Workstation

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Auditioning Akai Samples on the Vintage 12-Bit X7000

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2025

Today I am exploring selected standard library samples on Akai X7000. The sounds came w/ my Gotek USB floppy emulator. Recorded direct on iPhone via EPM6 mixer via Go:Mixer:Pro-X. Industrial basses, strings, synths, plucky things, a couple of weird sound fx. This sampler is currently available for sale in my Reverb store.

AKAI SOUND LIBRARY
0:00 Electric Bass
0:08 Hi String
0:23 Haunting Fifths
0:37 EMS
AKAI VARIOS
0:47 BBrass
0:54 Big Anna (+Eutopic glitched loading)
1:15 CMI Atmosphere
1:29 CMI Choir
1:37 CMI Sararr
1:42 D50 Fantasia
1:56 Depeche
2:05 DX7 Funk Bass
2:13 Eminent
2:23 Eutopic
2:35 Juno Max
2:45 Mega Bass
2:54 PPG Bass
LA STUDIO
3:03 Classical Guitar I
3:15 Double Bass
3:23 Armageddon

G-Storm Electro:
REVERB https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro
MUSIC https://gstormelectro.bandcamp.com/
BLOG http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro

How Synthesizers Changed Music History

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"🎛️ The History of Synthesizers
From the massive Telharmonium of 1901 to today’s sleek soft synths, this video takes you through 150 years of electronic music innovation. Learn how electricity first made sound, how Moog and Buchla shaped the synth revolution, how digital FM and sampling changed everything in the '80s, and how modern VSTs like Serum and Omnisphere continue the legacy.
Along the way, you'll meet legends like Robert Moog, Don Buchla, Wendy Carlos, and Dave Smith—and discover the instruments that changed the sound of pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM, and film forever.
🧠 Whether you're a synth nerd or just curious how your favourite sounds came to be, this video is your complete crash course."

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:14 – Overview
0:47 – The Origins of the Electronic Sound
0:59 – Telharmonium
1:46 – Vacuum Tubes
1:54 – Ondes Martenot
2:10 – RCA Mark II
2:40 – The Moog Revolution
2:58 – Theremin
3:10 – Moog Modular
3:58 – East vs West: Moog and Buchla
4:53 – The First Synth Records
5:24 – Minimoog Model D
6:27 – EMS VCS3
8:14 – The Polyphonic Breakthrough
9:22 – Yamaha CS-80
10:12 – Digital Takes Over: FM Synthesis and Sampling
10:32 – Yamaha TX816
11:54 – Sampling
12:32 – Akai MPC60
12:43 – Software and the Analog Revival
13:32 – Impact / Outro

Akai AX60 Analog Synthesizer

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Akai S6000 MIDI Stereo Digital Sampler SN 19915-00603 w/ Original Box

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"Akai's flagship model at the time.Fully equipped with expansion boards for all slots, including optional CF card reader, ADAT board, USB board, effects board, polyphonic expansion board, and memory expansion. Comes in a valuable original box.This is an optional item that is difficult to find today.Brackets included for mounting in a 19" rack.Parameter operation and data transfer/management from PC via USB. Waveform editing is also possible, and can be used as a digital MTR by taking advantage of the abundant inputs and outputs.The controller screen has some color blurring, but the contrast setting can be changed.Because of its multifunctionality, we have not been able to check all of the functions, but we have performed a basic operation check and found that it works without any problems.There is no floppy disk, so we cannot check the disk operation, but when a disk is selected on the screen, a sound is heard and it responds."

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Akai AX80 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer + Tauntek Firmware

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"Fully working unit, fat analog sound. Strings, pads, basses sound oh so good. Look at those electric blue cash register displays. Has been upgraded with Tauntek firmware for sysex patch backup/retrieval. And many other wonderful added features. Has new battery for long term patch memory retention."

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Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center JJOS + Upgrades Blue SN (21)1203200280

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Akai S950 SCSI Interface Design Project

video upload by Johnny Morgan Synth Dreams

"This video goes into detail on my design for the new Akai S950 SCSI board.

0:00 Intro
3:21 KiCAD layout
5:25 PCBWay
9:43 Assembly
13:17 Bracket Design
15:53 Mistakes!
17:38 Breadboarding the Fixes
18:34 Display Upgrading
20:08 V2 Boards
23:41 The Final Test

This video was sponsored by PCBWay
https://www.pcbway.com
Visit them for all you PCB prototyping needs - quick turnaround on PCB's and they offer a full selection of services, including design, board manufacture and assembly.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these boards for your AKAI S950, contact me via email for details. email: johnnymorgan808@me.com"

Modded Akai AX60 Minus Keyboard

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No mention on what the extra Moog style knobs do.

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Akai VX600 Synthesizer Demo [no talking]

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"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2025

This is a six voice analog Akai VX600 synthesizer. Two oscillators per voice, and it takes minimum 30 minutes to stabilize tuning enough to play. Even so, it also wants 3 or 4 auto-tune sessions. Basses, pads, leads, arpeggios. Please enjoy. While this demo features my original patches, alas - there's no way to backup patches to computer or share them w/ others in that way. It only accepts Roland style Memory Cards. Be sure to check out my patches for other synths available at https://gstormelectro.gumroad.com/

Recorded direct via EPM6 mixer to GO-Mixer Pro-X interface to iPhone, no added effects.
The synth output is very hot, so any clipping you hear was overloading the input at the mixer."

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MUSIC https://gstormelectro.bandcamp.com/
BLOG http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro

ESK - Improvisation 4

video upload by Metunar

"An Ambient, Free Jazz, Experimental jamsession with a the Future Retro Vectra, Yamaha TX-802 and the Akai MPC One (Looping, HH, Effects).
Direct recording with mastering."

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Akai S6000 Sampler w CD drive and Expansions SN A9825-00487

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"Sampling powerhouse w/ removable edit panel. This also includes an internal hard drive, filled ram slots (136MB) Expanded voice count to 128 (2x 64 voice expansion cards) 16v expansion and a CD drive for sample import (we've just used the IDE out the back). OS 2.11, also balanced i/o and digital i/o boards.

This sampler is quick and easy to use, and full featured w/o leaving the producers couch."

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Setting Up...

video upload by No Lake

"Just a few words to let you know that I'm still here. I'm currently working on the new era of my music. It's heading in the direction I wanted it to go. I introduced you to the concept of Brussels School, which means everything and nothing, and I realize that it's ultimately something that suits me.

So what's next? I'll gradually introduce you to jams based on this concept. Rather long pieces that take the time to establish an atmosphere. Something absorbing, bewitching, with a hypnotic and almost insidious rhythm. Something along the lines of "Illusion" or "Hypnosis," which were two of the channel's top three hits. I take this as proof that I'm on the right path.

As explained three weeks ago, there will no longer be videos every week. They will arrive when they arrive. The long-term idea is to rework all these jams to create a real album centered around a single philosophy, but this is another story for later.

Wishing you a great day! See you soon.

My set up:
Ableton Live 12
Novation Summit
Moog Sound Studio
(Moog DFAM)
(Moog Subharmonicon)
(Moog Mother-32)
Ableton Push
Novation Launchkey 49
Akai Mini
Sonicware Liven 8Bit Warps

My Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MAeb... My Bandcamp : https://nolake.bandcamp.com/ My Soundcloud : / frederic-kuyl "

Akai Roger Linn MPC3000 MIDI Production Center w/ Gotek HxC USB Drive

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"This legendary machine has stood the test of time and is still going strong. Fully functional, upgraded OS (v3.5) and a sleek modern HxC USB drive for effortless workflow. Plug in, power up, and create—this beast is studio-ready and waiting."

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ESK - Improvisation 3

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"Looping with the Future Retro Vectra and the Akai MPC One.
Direct recording with mastering."

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How to set up a MPC with an Akai Rack Sampler: Beginners Guide to Programs, Keygroups & Multis

video upload by TONELAB

"In this clip, we walk through the very thing that ties all Akai Samples together.. Programs, Keygroups, Multi's and, not to forget, Drum Programs. With these concepts understood, it's fairly easy to pair up just about any MPC to just about any Akai Rack Sampler!

Sample Packs:
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Surrogate

video upload by ranzee

"Enjoy free music! The video used AI generated imagery - it was instructed to create a spaceship flying into a remote space station. The interior was to include synthesizers and modular eurorack devices!

Composed and recorded in Australia!

Gear used:
Akai MPC Live
Behringer 2500 Series Modular (Eurorack)
Korg SQ64
Behringer Pro-800
Novation Peak
Intellijel Metropolis (Eurorack)
Behringer System 100m Series Modular (Eurorack)
Roland System 500 Series Modular (Eurorack)"

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Akai S6000 MIDI Stereo Digital Sampler SN 59925-00350

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"Note: OS v2.0 Installed. It does not include the EB20 FX Expansion Card. Includes one floppy disk.

Fully tested, perfect working condition. Minimal rack rash."

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