S950

“Akai S950 Sampler with the full 1536k of memory installed. Backlight not working, but data entry wheel like new. Disk drive working too.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Selling my AKAI S950 sampler, with a UK plug and EU converter.

Overall in nice condition, there are some minor scuffs and scratches (as normal considering the age of the unit).

Great machine with a classic 12 bit sound! Fun and easy to use.
Comes with a new ocean blue backlight. I have also added 5 boxes of floppy disks.

I have tested the unit and everything works properly.

Selling because I am reducing my audio gear collection. The item ships from Estonia (EU).” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Vintage Akai S950 Midi Digital Sampler. Condition is Used. Nice bright modern orange LED display has been added, signs of wear with few scuffs on the unit, looks like the last owner has sprayed the underside to clean the unit up. Perfect working order. You can see the condition from the photos.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Used(Very Good)
perfect working condition
This unit is installed 1536 M Words, IB109 SCSI board and was changed New LED display.
with power cable and Zip drive and connect cable.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Vintage Akai S950 Midi Digital Sampler 1989 owned by me since new. Fully expanded memory onboard 2.25meg. (2x 750kb chips) with original manual, box, rack arms, some original Akai sound disks that came with it (not checked yet but will update all in listing)

MINT excellent condition see pics. Even the original blue backlight is still running! I would advise that it will need changing though by the buyer because it’s been over 30 years. It will not last long as you can see i have to show in a darkened room for it to be prominent (see pics). Bright daylight you won’t see it. Plenty of cheap deals for backlight replacement though. Other then that yea the main buttons knobs have yellowed a little but that’s age. All plastics go this way eventually. The data wheel sometimes a little jumpy on selection but data can be keyed in with numbers alternatively.

This is an absolute classic and nothing samples like it due to its unique 12 bit AD converters. Gritty , dirty sound on tap like old vinyl or warm and powerful you decide by your bandwidth setting. Samples up to 48 kHz and fully selectable. It’s known for being a top beats sampler by producers, but sample what you like.

The first sampler to introduce time stretching without altering pitch. Many other functions read online. Pre trigger recording was always a fave of mine and NO ONE ever put that function in elsewhere even today!” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Fully working in good used condition Akai S950 12 bit midi sampler OS1.2 with expanded ram to 1024 Kwords/1.5mb.

1 memory slot is still free to add extra expanded ram to max it out to 1536 Kwords/2.25mb.

16 x High density formatted floppy discs included.
2 x rack mount ears.
Power cable.

There are some general marks to the surface finish, knobs and buttons from use with some discoloration and marks to the outer casing from age and storage. Please see photos for more detail.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Akai S950 MIDI Digital Sampler. Condition is Used. This is a mint condition unit with no issues…studio use only. Comes with 40 various sample disks… All original packaging and power cable. Cleanest s950 on the market…” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Very well looked after never been gigged or abused in the recording studio. Condition as you can see in pictures is great, this was my second back up machine and has had light use only in fact it has always been treated like a baby.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Classic S950 sampler in good condition for age. Some ‘rack rash’ as can be seen in pictures. Supplied with power lead.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay

“Classic S950 sampler in good condition for age. Some ‘rack rash’ as can be seen in pictures. Supplied with power lead.” Click here to search for MPCs on eBay