Akai S950 Operator's Manual page 3

AKAI S950 SAMPLER MANUAL - INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Akai S950 Digital Sampler. This versatile instrument provides the
flexibility associated with more expensive machines yet is easy to use once you
become familiar with its operation. It took many months of intensive development
to produce the S950 and it will take some time and practice for you to master
this advanced instrument but the reward for your efforts will be the opportunity
to make creative and exciting music using the latest in sampling technology.
No-one can deny the impact sampling has had on the way we make music - it could
be argued that it is as revolutionary as the invention of the synthesizer itself.
The Akai S900 was the first sampler that brought affordable, studio quality
sampling in an easy to use and flexible rack mounting format to many musicians
and studios the world over becoming an industry standard by which all other
samplers were compared. The new S950 !s the successor to that sampler and
combines the benefits of improved technology with all the best features and
software updates of the S900 plus all those features that people wanted to see on
the S900 such as higher bandwidth, expandable memory, etc.. We are sure you will
enjoy using your S950 for many years.
But first, let's take care of the unit.
If the unit is going to be kept in a rack full of other equipment in a studio,
it's a good idea to make sure there is some ventilation around it if you can.
This can be done by leaving a 1U gap on top of the S950- which can be filled in
with a blank rack panel. This will prevent any overheating of the unit. If you
are going to be transporting the S950, especially if you are gagging with a band,
we recommend the use of a sturdy flight case to protect your investment. Once
again, if it's in a rack with other gear, leave a gap. If you don't have a flight
case, you can use the box the unit came in when transporting your S950.
When you are transporting
protector or a blank disk is inserted in the disk drive to protect the disk
drive's delicate heads.
If the unit gets dirty, you can clean it with a warm, damp cloth and some mild
detergent but do not use any strong solvents or you will ruin the finish.
If your S950 develops a fault, there are no user serviceable parts inside so
don't open the unit up in the unlikely event of anything going wrong. This will
invalidate your warranty as well as potentially damaging the instrument further.
You may also get an electric shock. Please refer the unit to your local Akai
dealer who will have it repaired by an authorized repair center.
If any liquid is spilled into the instrument, turn !t off at the mains supply -
do not try to switch it off at the front panel as you may get an electric shock.
Do not open it up to try and clean it but take it to your local Akai dealer.
Under no circumstances open the unit up if it is connected to the mains supply
even if the unit is switched off as you may get an electric shock.
the S950, ensure that either the supplied disk