Akai s2000 User Manual

PROGRAM EDIT
S2000 Operator’s Manual - Version 1.30 Page 89
gun’ effect is quite popular in some music styles!! By assigning your snare drum into a mute
group, you may re-create this effect. For example:
SNARE DRUM ROLL WITH MUTE GROUP OFF
In this example, each snare hit is allowed to decay naturally.
SNARE DRUM ROLL WITH MUTE GROUP ON
In this example, each hit is cut short by the next one.
Another application for this function is when using the MONO LEGATO mode. When the
MONO LEGATO mode is switched ON, the program becomes monophonic. There is a
limitation with this, however, when you play a mono legato run across a program that has
several multi-samples in different keygroups. For example, in a multi-sampled flute program, as
you play across the keygroups, those keygroup’s samples will not play and you may end up
with a situation where, in an extensive run downwards, you are playing a C5 flute sample on
C2. This would probably result in an unnatural timbre due to extreme transposition of the
sample.
To overcome this, by assigning all the keygroups to the same mute group, although the
program is monophonic, as you play across each keygroup, so those keygroup’s samples will
play in turn and, in the above example, you would be correctly playing the C2 sample on C2.
The downside to this, however, is that as you cross into each keygroup, so the samples’ attack
will be re-triggered. If the attack of the samples is fairly pronounced, you may hear this but,
depending on the setting of the envelope generators, this may not be too noticeable. If,
however, the samples have no pronounced attack (i.e. in the case of raw, sampled synth
waveforms), then the transition across the keygroups will be smooth.
It is up to you to decide which is best. If accurate transposition is more important than the
samples re-triggering, then you should use the mute group function in conjunction with the
MONO LEGATO mode. If, however, the samples re-triggering every time you cross into a new
keygroup not acceptable, then maybe you should use the mono legato mode without the
mute group function although you may run into problems associated with extreme
transposition of samples. If, as mentioned, the samples do not have a pronounced attack, then
a combination of mono legato and the mute group function will give you a smooth transition
across the keygroups.

Akai s2000 Specifications

General

Type	Sampler
Polyphony	32 voices
Sampling Frequency	44.1kHz
Filters	Digital low-pass filter
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Bit Depth	16-bit
Memory	2 MB, expandable to 32 MB
Outputs	8 individual outputs, stereo master output
LFO	1 LFO
Display	LCD
Storage	3.5" Floppy Disk
Inputs	Stereo input

Summary

Safety, Warnings, and Warranty

General Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent fire, shock hazards, and ensure safe operation of the S2000.

Warranty Information

Details of the product warranty period, coverage, and service procedures.

Introduction to the Akai S2000

S2000 Features and Specifications

Detailed list of S2000 features including polyphony, memory, and I/O.

Front and Rear Panel Overview

Description of controls, displays, and connectors on the front and rear panels.

Operating Modes Explained

Overview of the different operating modes: Single, Multi, Sample, Effects, Edit, Global, Save, Load.

Getting Started and System Overview

Initial Setup and Connections

Steps for connecting peripherals and powering up the S2000.

Loading Sounds and Demo Sequence

Procedures for loading sounds from disk and playing the demo sequence.

How the S2000 Works

Explanation of samples, programs, keygroups, and modulation.

Load Mode Operations

Loading from Floppy and Hard Disks

Steps for loading data from floppy and hard disks.

Selective Loading Options

Loading multis, programs, samples, or individual items.

Loading Operating Systems and External Libraries

Loading OS and sounds from other manufacturers' disks.

Save Mode Operations

Saving Entire Memory Contents

Procedure for saving all data to floppy or hard disk.

Saving Specific Items and Systems

Saving multis, programs, samples, and operating systems.

Deleting Items and Naming Volumes

Deleting files from disk and naming disk volumes.

Single Mode Operation

Playing and Managing Programs

Playing, renumbering, and deleting programs in Single mode.

Layering and Multi-Timbral Setups

Creating layered sounds and multi-timbral setups in Single mode.

Single vs. Multi Mode Comparison

Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of Single and Multi modes.

Multi Mode Operations

Setting Up and Modifying Multis

Assigning programs to parts and modifying multi parameters.

Part Parameters and Routing

Setting MIDI channels, levels, pan, and output routing for parts.

Layering and Keyboard Splits

Combining techniques for layering sounds and creating keyboard splits.

Program Edit Functions

Understanding Keygroups and Zones

Keygroup definition, zones, and sample assignment.

Filter and Envelope Generator Settings

Editing filter parameters and using envelope generators (ENV1, ENV2, ENV3).

Modulation Sources and Pitch Control

Using LFOs, APM, and pitch bend for sound modulation.

Velocity, Looping, and Timestretch

Editing sample parameters like velocity, loops, and timestretch.

Sample Edit Functions

Trimming and Normalizing Samples

Removing dead space and optimizing sample levels.

Looping and Crossfading Samples

Creating loops, tuning loops, and using crossfade looping.

Re-sampling and Timestretch

Optimizing memory with re-sampling and altering sample length with timestretch.

Effects Mode and Editing

Multi-Effects Processor Overview

Description of the 4-channel effects processor and its channels.

Delay, Reverb, and Modulation Effects

Editing parameters for delay, reverb, chorus, flange, and phase effects.

EQ, Rotary Speaker, and Autopan Effects

Adjusting EQ, rotary speaker, and autopan effects.

Pitch Shift and Chaining Effects

Using pitch shift, chaining effects, and routing options.

Global Mode Settings

MIDI, Controller, and SCSI Settings

Configuring MIDI channels, controllers, and SCSI ID.

Disk Formatting and Management

Formatting disks and managing disk operations.

DAT Backup/Restore and SMF Playback

Using DAT for backup and playing SMF files.

Appendices and Technical Information

Connecting External Devices

Guide to connecting SCSI devices and understanding SCSI cable requirements.

Data Compatibility Issues

Information on compatibility with older Akai sampler data formats.

Installing Options and Memory

Instructions for installing optional hardware like filters, effects, and memory.

S2000 Specifications and MIDI Chart

Detailed technical specifications and MIDI implementation chart.