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Operator's Manual
To show our support for the protection of the earth's environment,
this manuai has been printed on recycled paper.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRSC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The simbois are ruled by UL standard (U.S.A).
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol superimposed across
agraphical representation of aperson, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure; that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Congratulations...
Wewouldlike to thank you for purchasing the Akai SO18voice polyphonic MIDIdigital sampler. Your
SOI comes from along line of highly reputable Akai Sseries digital samplers. Avariety of functions,
high quality sound, and simple andconsistent ways ofoperations makes the SO1easy to use, and optimal
for live performance, recording, or any other musical activities. To completely understand and fully
utilize the SOI ,please read through this manual before use. Also remember to keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
Features
•8polyphonic voice MIDI digital sampler
•Guarantees high-quality sampled sound using 16 bit sampling technique and 32 kHz sampling
frequency.
•Supplies easy operation with matrixed panel keys and adata entry knob. You can edit samples
monitoring them at any time.
•Offers sampling of 15.6 seconds (max.) using selectable 2sampling methods —Auto-trigger or
Manual. With an optional memory expansion board EXM01 installed, the total sampling time can
be expanded up to 31.2 seconds.
•Samples can be divided into up to 8banks, individually edited, saved as individual programs.
•8banks applied to 8point multi-sampling technique to obtain anatural sound variation.
•Operates as amulti-timbral sound module when 8banks are assigned to individual MIDI channels.
•Foot switch can be used for sampling or playback control.
•Equipped with a3.5 inch 2DD/2HD micro floppy disk drive.
•Enables you to load samples from the sound library for Akai S 1000 series.
•Provided with 2MIDI input connectors switchable by the front panel control.
Contents
Congratulations 1
Features -1
WARNING .........3
WARRANTY... ..........6
Copyright notice 7
Nomenclature 8
Operation Panel 8
Rear Panel 10
Connections ...11
Basics of the S01 12
Banks..... ....12
Original Pitch 13
Programs 13
Files 13
Memory 13
Controls and Signa! Flow 15
Modes and Operational Flow .....15
Play Mode 16
Basic Operation 16
Play Mode —Supplementary Explanation ..17
Playback with the Foot Switch .18
Using the S01 As AMulti-timbral Sound Module 18
Sampling 19
Basic Operations .....19
Manual Sampling 22
Foot Controlled Sampling 22
Remaining Memory Indication •23
Erasing Samples 23
Multi-sampling 23
Edit Mode 24
Basic Operations... 24
Parameters .....26
(TRIM)... 27
(LOOP) 28
(Trial 1:Setting the START/END/LOOP POINT) ...30
(LEVEL)..... 33
(PITCH) 34
(MIDI) 35
(Trial 2: Tempo and Pitch) 36
(SETUP) 37
Saving and Loading Data 38
Loading from aDisk .....38
Disk Formatting and Saving Data 40
Deleting Files in the Disk 42
Saving and Loading Data Spanning Several Disks 43
Data Compatibility among the S01 and S1000/S1100 .......45
When Expanding the S01 Internal Memory 45
Transmission and Reception of Buik Data 46
Using the Operation Guide Disk 48
Default Program and Parameter Attributes for Bank 151
Contents of Supplied Sound Library Disks •........52
Sampling Frequency~to~TRANSPOSE/SAMPLE TUNE Conversion Table .....53
Tempo-to-Sample Point Conversion Tabie .54
Tempo-to-TRANSPOSE/SAMPLE TUNE Conversion Table 56
Specifications •........58
S01 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 59
S01 SOUND LIBRARY Date Sheet. 60
REMARKS 1.Rememberto always make backup of necessary data because floppy disks are NO
PERMANENT media for data storage.
2. Use 2DD or2HD 3.5 inch micro floppy disks for the SO1
.
3. While the disk drive LED is lit, DO NOTturn off the SO 1nor try to remove the floppy
disk. This may destroy not only the disk but also the disk drive as well.
Writ© Protection
A3.5 inch floppy disk has a "write-protect" switch to prevent you from carelessly erasing, deleting, or
overwriting the stored data. As seen in the diagram below, when the switch is moved to open awindow,
the stored data on the disk is protected. The data, of course, can be loaded in write-protect status.
3.5 inch 2HD disk
write-protect ON
back
*When using the supplied disks (mentioned later), always set them to write-protect ON.
*Formatting Floppy Disks
Generally, disk formatting enables aspecific system to read (load) or write (save) data from/onto the
disk. Therefore before using adisk on the SOI ,it is necessary to format it to the SOI system. For a
detailed explanation of disk formatting, refer to page 40.
Supplied Floppy Disks
Your SOI has been shipped with 4data floppy disks:
Operation guide disk 1(#01)
Sound library disks 3(#2~#4)
This manual has written for you to leam operations of the SOI utilizing those supplied disks. So
remember to keep those disks. For detailed information of supplied disks, see page 48-52.
WARNING
Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your SOI meets
the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult aqualified electrician.
120V @60Hz for USA and Canada
22QV-230V @50Hz for Europe (excluding UK)
240V @50Hz for UK and Australia
Protecting yourself and the S01
Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Always disconnect the SOI from the power supply by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
Allow only aqualified professional engineer to repair or reassemble the SOI .Apart from voiding
the warranty, unauthorized engineers might touch live internal parts and receive aserious electric
shock.
Do not put, or allow anyone to put any object, especially metal objects, into the SOL
Use only ahousehold AC power supply. Never use DC power supply.
If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the SO 1,disconnect the power, and call your dealer.
Make sure that the unit is well-ventilated, and away from direct sunlight.
To avoid damage to internal circuitry, as wei Ias the external finish, keep the SO1away from sources
of direct hert (stoves, radiators, etc).
Avoid using aerosol insecticides, etc. near the SOI .They may damage the surface, and may ignite.
Do not use denaturated alcohol, thinner or similar chemicals to clean the SOL They will damage
the finish.
Make sure that the SOI is always well-supported when in use (either in aspecially-designed
equipment rack, or afirm level surface).
When installing the SOI in a19" rack system, always allow 1U of ventilated free space above it to
allow for cooling. Make sure that the back of the rack is unobstructed to allow aclear airflow.
#Handling Floppy Disks
The SOI is equipped with adisk drive that can accommodate a3.5 inch 2DD or 2HD floppy disk. As
usual with personal computers, the SOI has no backup memory for data. Thus, every time when using
the SOI, you have to load any data into the SOI internal RAM and, if necessary, save it again onto a
floppy disk before turning off the SOL First of all operations you should learn on the SOI is loading/
saving data using the disk drive so that you should adhere to the cautions listed below concerning the
floppy disk.
1
.
The disk should be inserted horizontally into the disk drive,as it held the labelled side up, the shutter
facing the drive. Make sure the disk is set properly with aclick.
2. Do not bend the disk, nor put pressure on it.
3. Do not put the disk near speakers, atelevision or close to any device that produces amagnetic field.
It may cause data destruction.
4. Prevent any other objects than adisk from intruding the disk drive.
5. Do not smoke, eat, or drink around the disks. Also do not leave them in dusty areas.
6. Do not leave disks in areas of direct sunlight, heat, humidity, etc. They should be kept in proper
temperature: 5°C~45°C. Also care for the room temperature when carrying disks by car.
7. Do not touch the disk shutter or inner magnetic disk itself. Also never leave disks around any
chemical solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner. It may lead to data destruction.
UK customers
Important safety notice: The flex supplied with this machine has three wires, as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following cord:
Green-and-yellow: earth
Blue: neutral
Brown: live
As the colours of the wires in the flex may not correspond to the colour
markings in your plug, make sure that wires are connect in the following
way. The green-and-yellow wire should be connected to the terminal
marked "E" or marked with the safety earth symbol (4); the blue wire is
connected to the terminal marked "N", or coloured black. The brown wire
should be connected to the terminal marked "L", or coloured red. Make
sure all terminal screws are tightened and there are no loose strands of wire.
Green/Yellow
(Earth)
Blue Brown
(Neutral) (Live)
FCC warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Avis pour les acheteurs Canadians du S01
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les iimites
applicables aux appareils nurneriques de la Class Bprescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
radioeleclrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
FUR KUNDEN IN DER BUNDESREPUBUK DEUTSCHLAND
Bescheinigung von AKAI
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daR das Gerat AKAI
S01
in Obereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
Amtsblattverfugung 1046/1984
funkentstSrt ist.
Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerates angezeigt und die
Berichtigung zur Oberprufung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeraumt.
AKAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
This equipment conforms to No. 82/499/EEC, 87/308/EEC Standard.
CONFORME AL D.M. 13 APRILE 1989 DIRETTIVA CEE/87/308
WARRANTY
AKAI Electric Co., Ltd. warrants its products, when purchased from an authorized AKAI dealer, to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for aperiod of 12 (twelve) months from the date of
purchase. Warranty service is effective and available to the original purchaser only, and only on
completion and return of the AKAI Warranty Registration Card within 14 days of purchase.
Warranty coverage is valid for factory-authorized updates to AKAI instruments and their software,
when their installation is performed by an authorized AKAI Service Center, and aproperly completed
Warrantry Registration has been returned to the "AKAI professional" service representative for your
country.
To obtain service underthis warranty, the product must, on discovery of the defect, be properly packed
and shipped to the nearest AKAI Service Center. The party requesting warranty service must provide
proof of original ownership and date of purchase of the product.
If the warranty is valid, AKAI will, without charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace the
defective part(s). Without avalid warranty, the entire cost of the repair (parts and labor) is the
responsibility of the product's owner.
AKAI warrants that it will make all necessary adjustments, repairs and replacements at no cost to the
original owner within 12 (twelve) months of the purchase date if:
1
.
The product fails to perform its specified functions due to failure of one or more of its components.
2. The product fails to perform its specified functions due to defects in workmanship.
3. The product has been maintained and operated by the owner in strict accordance with the written
instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual.
Before purchase and use, owners should determine the suitability of the product for their intended use,
and the owner assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. AKAI shall not be
liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use, or inability to use
the product.
The warranty provides only those benefits specified, and does not cover defects or repairs needed as
aresult of acts beyond the control of AKAI, including, but not limited to:
1
.
Damage caused by abuse, accident or negligence. AKAI will not cover under warranty any original
factory disk damaged or destroyed as aresult of the owner's mishandling.
2. Damage caused by any tampering, alteration or modification of the product: operating software,
mechanical or electronic components.
3. Damage caused by failure to maintain and operate the product in strict accordance with the written
instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual.
4. Damage caused by repairs or attempted repairs by unauthorized persons.
5. Damage caused by fire, smoke, falling objects, water or other liquids, or natural events such as rain,
floods, earthquakes, lightning, tornadoes, storms, etc.
6. Damage caused by operation on improper voltages.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This warranty becomes void if the product or its software is electronically
modified, altered or tampered with in any way.
AKAIshall not be liable for costs involved in packing orpreparing the product for
shipping, with regard to time, labor or materials, shipping orfreight costs, ortime
and expenses involved in transporting the product to and from an AKAI
Authorized Service Center or Authorized Dealer.
AKAI will not cover under warranty an apparent malfunction that is determined to be user error, or the
owner's inability to use the product.
THE DURATION OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY,
IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
AKAI hereby excludes incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to:
1. Loss of time
2. Inconvenience
3. Delay in performance of the Warranty
4. The loss of use of the product
5. Commercial loss
6. Breach of any express or implied warranty, including the Implied Warranty of Merchantability,
applicable to this product
Copyright notice
The AKAI SO1is acomputer-based instrument, and as such contains and uses software in ROMsand disks.
This software, and all related documentation, including this Operator's Manual, contain proprietary
information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software or its
documentation may be copied, transferred or modified. You may copy the operating software and any
samples, programs, etc. contained on disks for your own personal use. All other copies of the software are
in violation of copyright laws. You may not distribute copies of the software to others, or transfer the
software to another computer by electronic means. You may not modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute,
resell for profit or create derivative works based on the software and its related documentation or any part
thereof without prior written consent from AKAI Electric Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan.