Akai Z8 64-Voice 24-Bit/96kHz Rackmount Sampler
The Z4 and Z8 are the world's first 24-bit/96kHz dedicated hardware-based samplers! Designed for professional audio production at a reasonable cost, the Z Series samplers offer all of the advantages of dedicated hardware, plus the interface power of ak.Sys. PC/Mac Control and Networking Software.
The Akai Professional Z4 and Z8 samplers are a completely new generation that eclipse the legacy of the legendary S Series samplers and surpass the requirements of a new generation of studio and live sampling applications.
The heart of the new Z Series is our new Z-96 LSI sampling engine coupled with a high-performance Intel CPU. This combination provides ultra-fast audio processing with up to 8 real-time controllers and 24-bit audio resolution with sample rates up to 96 kHz.
Features
- Q-Link knobs for real-time modulation control
- Intellisample automates critical sampling functions
- Quick FX for macro sound munching
- Support for an unbelievable 512 MB RAM
- 64-voice polyphony
- Virtual sampling mode streams samples direct from disk
- New! 24-bit/96kHz 4-channel effects processor
- USB host support accommodates USB floppy, CD-R, HD, MO drives, and keyboards
- USB slave port provides support for ak.Sys Network and Control System software
- 192 filters/26 filter types
- Up to 3 simultaneous filters per voice
- Dual independent LFOs with internal/external modulation control
- Internal 60GB IDE hard drive (standard) plus external SCSI connection
- Balanced analog inputs and outputs that support full 24-bit 96 kHz A/D/A conversion.
- Built-in sample rate converter on the digital input to eliminate rate-matching problems
- Akai Professional continues to support industry standard formats by adopting the FAT32 disk format and .WAV files as the native formats for the new Z-Series. This provides immediate compatibility with every well-known sample editor already on the market. Combined with the ak.Sys Network and Control System software, the Z4 and Z8 combine the best of both dedicated hardware and computer control, by allowing complete control from a Mac or PC computer.
