Introducing Akai
Akai Professional (http://www.akaipro.com/) division was formed in 1984 to produce electronic instruments. Akai and Emu eventually dominated the sampling arena. For manuals, see href="http://manuals.fdiskc.com/". For street prices, see Prepal.
| Released | Conventional | Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 |
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| 1985 |
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| 1986 |
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| 1987 | ||
| 1988 |
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| 1989 |
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| 1990 |
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Resources:
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Wikipedia:
- http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Akai
Architectural Classes:
- Additive: Multiple sine wave harmonics are combined.
- Conventional: Single cycle waveforms, subtractive architecture (filtered harmonics).
- FM: Oscillators use Frequency or Phase Modulation.
- Rompler: ROM based samples (often subtractive).
- Sampler: User recorded samples (often subtractive).
- Modelling: Digital model, usually involving a Driver and Modulators.