S20

” Excellent condition Akai S20 Sampler with manual and power adapter included.
MIDI compatible digital sampler with 8 voice polyphony.
16 Bit Stereo sampling at 32/16/8 kHz frequencies.
Memory expanded to to allow 262 seconds sampling time.
16 large bank keys for sample assignment and real time performance.
Tap feature that provides BPM display.
Beat loop function.
Resampling features to save memory.
Easy sample editing using edit matrix while auditioning samples.
Multi-timbral multi sample sound module that is fully midi controllable.
Able to load sample data from almost all Akai S-series samplers.”
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“Excellent condition Akai S20 Sampler with manual and power adapter included.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“The S20 is a great sampler.
Comes with manual and original power supply.
Works well, kept in good condition, and has been a great tool for me, be not longer needed.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Akai MPC2000 classic sampler/sequencer with an immaculate screen, 8 output board, 18MB RAM, OS 1.72 start up disk and separate USB floppy drive for easy file transfers from your computer.

As you’ll probably know it’s nearly impossible to find an MPC2000 these days that doesn’t have screen issues, however this MPC2000 features a rare and absolutely perfect ‘like new’ condition screen – it basically looks like it did the day it left the factory. This is an original MPC2000 screen and not one of the aftermarket copies.

The MPC2000 itself is in fantastic condition with just a few nicks here and there (remember this beast is over 20 years old!). Everything is fully functioning; buttons, dials and floppy drive all work perfectly, pads feel great and are still nice and sensitive and all outputs and inputs sound amazing. This has the essential 8 output board installed, which provides 8 additional analogue outputs and digital in/out.

Also included is an original OS startup disk which loads the latest OS 1.72 as well as a USB floppy drive which you can use to transfer sounds from your computer to a floppy disk.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Akai Professional S20 16-Bit Stereo Phrase Sampler EXC/MINT Boxed

Used for a few weeks on a project and then stored away in original box, so near MINT

In original box with manual, power supply and software disks (might have some extra disks in the pictures from an S3200, so will not include in the box)

Back up set of software on floppy disk also.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“This is my old S20 sampler. I’ve owned this since I was 17 when studying sound engineering at college (20 years ago) and it’s followed me around ever since. Now, I have to let it move on as life changes and we need our space and to follow our own journeys!

The sampler was upgraded to a whopping 17MB internal memory at purchase. It is fully functional and comes with the original UK mains adapter, yet it does look as used at it has been over the years. There are some minor scratches to the body along the edges and some discolouration but overall it is in a fair condition. It does not come in the original box or with any floppy disks. This is reflected in the lower sale price than other listings for the same device.

Despite being able to perform all of its functions within a DAW or software samplers, it actually feels nice to work away from a computer screen again with a more tactile device. I’m sure you’ll enjoy!” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Original S20 AKAI 16 bit phase sampler used but in good working condition. Comes with power lead and manual and 2 of the 4 original floppy AKAI sound library floppy discs ” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Akai S20 sampler. Cool little sampler with floppy drive and in built sequencer.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Akai S20 16 bit stereo phase sampler” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“This auction is for this unique Akai S20 phrase sampler. Not only does it have the maximum memory upgrade (16MB upgrade taking it to 17MB total), but the floppy drive has been upgraded to a modern SD floppy drive emulator. This lets you store 1000s of ‘virtual’ floppy disks on one SD card!

The sampler itself is fully functional and sounds great – the classic AKAI S-series sound in a compact box. It has 16 sample pads, plus a basic internal sequencer. You can record and edit samples directly on the unit, and control it via the pads and via MIDI. Samples can be pitched and stretched to fit a particular BPM, and set things like loop points and release rate.

Personally I have always found the S20 more intuitive than the MPC series for quick sampling and jamming.

Note about how the SD drive works: The SD card drive is a floppy emulator. Instead of having a stack of floppy disks, you just have one SD card with 1000s of virtual floppies stored on it. However, you can still only save 1.44MB per virtual floppy, and it still takes the same time to save/load as it would on a floppy drive. ” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay