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Jobe · 11-20-03, 01:19 AM

Anyone know where I can get one for cheap?

bigesoul · 11-20-03, 01:43 AM

Here is a good review for someone interested in getting the s5000. I got mine for 600 on ebay with 144mb and a cdrom. I bought the usb option, installed it and havent looked back since. The drag and drop way of backing up and loading programs (I keep the entire memory folder on my pc for every song I work on as a seperate folder). If you use it at home, you don't even need a harddrive...
My only downpoint is the filters. This is because above my s5000 I have a Nord Lead 2 and Access Virus A. Both of them kill the filters on the s5000 - althought the s5K has 17 filter types, I assign the cutoff to a slider on my controller keyboard and tweak minorly. It does a good job of what you put in is what you get out, but not as good a job of revolutionizing your sounds once they are in. This may be my lack of expertise in programming, but trying all the different filters, they just arent warm is all. I will be running a few channels through other filters as I get them to improve the sonic torture factor.

The unit is excellent as far as stability, I am using v.2.x something (not writing this from studio) and my pc has crashed while using the s5000 and it didnt even bother it (connected over usb at the time). Hybrid and many other artists use this sampler, though maybe not in the creative part ,more live stuff... which I will use it for.

The s6000 has xlr inputs and a detachable screen as well as room for a zip drive on the unit itself. So, its worth the difference, though they are more rare used. If you are used to working with a software sampler, but hate latency. Its a good switch.

If you get a good deal on a mint condition one, then you should be happy for years to come with this. (z4, z8 models include 24/96 sample capability but have smaller screens (they also have 4 or 8 knobs to tweak in realtime)). Esp. because Emu have a very high resale value & Yamaha have slow scsi transfer time...

Rating: 4 out of 5 posted Tuesday-Apr-01-2003 at 14:37
a professional user writes:
workhorse

Rating: 5 out of 5 posted Friday-Feb-21-2003 at 03:09
Dale cotton a professional user from New Zealand writes:
6017*Audioworkshop@paradise.net .nz (remove 6017* from address to contact)
I've had my S5000 for 3 years now , use it every day. This is the workhorse sampler for those in the Know..... no if's ..... no buts ...... get the FX board & usb card .. these are the shit ! ..... i'll be passing this machine on to my children ..... and it'll still sound great !

Rating: 5 out of 5 posted Saturday-Oct-26-2002 at 23:18
writes:
4528*lofi@buffalo.com (remove 4528* from address to contact)
OKAY..... i heard enough stuff about the s5000 being a "buggy" sampler. With all the new OS updates, is it any better? i am considering buying one, but i want to make sure that the midi timing problem is fixed, especially for drum rolls and so on.. what's this i heard about not being able to format a hard drive? I would like for someone with the latest OS to post what they think about it so I can get a better idea.

posted Tuesday-Sep-24-2002 at 16:07
Scott Logan a hobbyist user from USA writes:
6221*scott_logan@hotmail.com (remove 6221* from address to contact)
The S5000 is awesome! What a beast. The screen and interface are the best I have seen. The features just go and on. Akai has been good to contact when needed. The EB20 effect board is alot of fun.
I have also installed an 18gig SCSI drive internally. This allows me to boot up load a multi and go!

Adding memory was simple. You can max this bad boy out at 256 meg.

Jobe · 11-20-03, 01:53 AM

yeah, if i were purchasing one, I'd get it with more options for connectivity...

however, it belongs to my partner in crime (method). we're in the process of networking all of our gear, but need a USB card (either that or a bottle of aspirin).

good lookin' out and thanks for the info, man.

ez

bigesoul · 11-20-03, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jobe
yeah, if i were purchasing one, I'd get it with more options for connectivity...

however, it belongs to my partner in crime (method). we're in the process of networking all of our gear, but need a USB card (either that or a bottle of aspirin).

good lookin' out and thanks for the info, man.

ez

no prob, Ill keep an eye out for more info* peace

Jobe · 11-20-03, 02:02 AM

thanks m8 and keep on the lookout for some wikid tunes coming from the J&M studios

bigesoul · 11-20-03, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jobe
thanks m8 and keep on the lookout for some wikid tunes coming from the J&M studios

No doubt what do you guys spin?

bigesoul
house music will never die

Jobe · 11-20-03, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigesoul
No doubt what do you guys spin?

bigesoul
house music will never die

I spin UKG and Method spins Breaks/Downtempo.

We'll be producing Breaks, USG and Trip Hop

okoru · 11-21-03, 05:52 PM

need to toss a lil' dnb in there, heh.

hows that sound card working out for ya, want the remote too?

11-20-03, 01:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jobe 192.168.0.lol Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 627137846 Posts: 3,408	Akai S5K USB expansion card... Anyone know where I can get one for cheap? __________________ I have for you most urgent business proposal...

11-20-03, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigesoul Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Carrollton,Tx Posts: 807	this may help? Here is a good review for someone interested in getting the s5000. I got mine for 600 on ebay with 144mb and a cdrom. I bought the usb option, installed it and havent looked back since. The drag and drop way of backing up and loading programs (I keep the entire memory folder on my pc for every song I work on as a seperate folder). If you use it at home, you don't even need a harddrive... My only downpoint is the filters. This is because above my s5000 I have a Nord Lead 2 and Access Virus A. Both of them kill the filters on the s5000 - althought the s5K has 17 filter types, I assign the cutoff to a slider on my controller keyboard and tweak minorly. It does a good job of what you put in is what you get out, but not as good a job of revolutionizing your sounds once they are in. This may be my lack of expertise in programming, but trying all the different filters, they just arent warm is all. I will be running a few channels through other filters as I get them to improve the sonic torture factor. The unit is excellent as far as stability, I am using v.2.x something (not writing this from studio) and my pc has crashed while using the s5000 and it didnt even bother it (connected over usb at the time). Hybrid and many other artists use this sampler, though maybe not in the creative part ,more live stuff... which I will use it for. The s6000 has xlr inputs and a detachable screen as well as room for a zip drive on the unit itself. So, its worth the difference, though they are more rare used. If you are used to working with a software sampler, but hate latency. Its a good switch. If you get a good deal on a mint condition one, then you should be happy for years to come with this. (z4, z8 models include 24/96 sample capability but have smaller screens (they also have 4 or 8 knobs to tweak in realtime)). Esp. because Emu have a very high resale value & Yamaha have slow scsi transfer time... Rating: 4 out of 5 posted Tuesday-Apr-01-2003 at 14:37 a professional user writes: workhorse Rating: 5 out of 5 posted Friday-Feb-21-2003 at 03:09 Dale cotton a professional user from New Zealand writes: 6017Audioworkshop@paradise.net .nz (remove 6017 from address to contact) I've had my S5000 for 3 years now , use it every day. This is the workhorse sampler for those in the Know..... no if's ..... no buts ...... get the FX board & usb card .. these are the shit ! ..... i'll be passing this machine on to my children ..... and it'll still sound great ! Rating: 5 out of 5 posted Saturday-Oct-26-2002 at 23:18 writes: 4528lofi@buffalo.com (remove 4528 from address to contact) OKAY..... i heard enough stuff about the s5000 being a "buggy" sampler. With all the new OS updates, is it any better? i am considering buying one, but i want to make sure that the midi timing problem is fixed, especially for drum rolls and so on.. what's this i heard about not being able to format a hard drive? I would like for someone with the latest OS to post what they think about it so I can get a better idea. posted Tuesday-Sep-24-2002 at 16:07 Scott Logan a hobbyist user from USA writes: 6221scott_logan@hotmail.com (remove 6221 from address to contact) The S5000 is awesome! What a beast. The screen and interface are the best I have seen. The features just go and on. Akai has been good to contact when needed. The EB20 effect board is alot of fun. I have also installed an 18gig SCSI drive internally. This allows me to boot up load a multi and go! Adding memory was simple. You can max this bad boy out at 256 meg.

11-20-03, 01:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jobe 192.168.0.lol Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 627137846 Posts: 3,408	yeah, if i were purchasing one, I'd get it with more options for connectivity... however, it belongs to my partner in crime (method). we're in the process of networking all of our gear, but need a USB card (either that or a bottle of aspirin). good lookin' out and thanks for the info, man. ez __________________ I have for you most urgent business proposal...

11-20-03, 02:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jobe 192.168.0.lol Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 627137846 Posts: 3,408	thanks m8 and keep on the lookout for some wikid tunes coming from the J&M studios __________________ I have for you most urgent business proposal...

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11-21-03, 05:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
okoru Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: across from Crave Posts: 25	need to toss a lil' dnb in there, heh. hows that sound card working out for ya, want the remote too?