Akai s2000 User Manual

PROGRAM EDIT
S2000 Operator’s Manual - Version 1.30 Page 101
The next page down gives access to the filter’s second modulation input:
LFO2 may be used for filter sweep effects such as flute tremolando or dramatic, resonant synth
effects. The ENV2 parameter sets the amount that envelope generator (EG)2 will sweep the
filter cutoff frequency.
The next page down gives access to the filter’s third modulation input:
As mentioned, most acoustic sounds have the phenomenon that, as the note dies away, so
the sound becomes slightly duller. We can use ENV2 to recreate this and this is especially
useful with looped sounds whose tonal ‘dynamics’ have become rather static due to the
looping process. By sweeping the filter cutoff frequency down during the course of a note, we
can artificially reconstitute the original sound’s tonal dynamics.
Of course, ENV2 may also be used to add synthesiser effects to a sound, especially with high
resonance settings. This can be used on samples of acoustic sounds, of course, but when
you take a ‘raw’ analogue synth waveform as your sample, the S2000 can be used as a
powerful analogue style synthesiser, processing the synth waveform in exactly the same way
as the original analogue synth the sound was taken from.
NOTE: This is a much more efficient use of memory. Instead of taking a sample of the synth
with filter sweep, etc. (which will speed up and slow down across the keyboard range and
requiring multi-sampling), sample the sound with the synth’s filters wide open, loop it and
‘reconstruct’ the original sound using the S2000’s filters.
In alkl three modulation pages, you may move the cursor to the controller field and select a
different controller to modulate the filter’s cutoff frequency. You could use the modwheel or
aftertouch to manually control the filter as a performance control. You could use LFO1 instead
of (or as well as) LFO1. ENV1 may be used instead of ENV2 so that the sound’s tonal changes
match exactly those of its amplitude changes.
NOTE: These are the pages you will see if you are creating a program based on the default
TEST PROGRAM. Because of Assignable Program Modulation (APM), however, these
assignments are not fixed and it is possible to assign virtually any controller to the filter’s cutoff
frequency. As a result, please note that if you have loaded a sound made previously on an
S2800, S3000, S3200, S3000XL or S3200XL, the modulation assignments shown in these
pages may differ from the ones shown above. For example, instead of ENV2, you may see
this:
You may change this simply by moving the cursor to the controller field and selecting the one
of your choice.

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.