Operator`s manual

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/ INTRODUCTION
USER INTERFACE
Perhaps the most physically obvious feature of the S6000 is its large LCD and 16 soft keys giving
rise to a unique new user interface.
Using what we at AKAI professional affectionately call “Touch and Tweak”, parameter access is
usually just one button press away - simply touch the key alongside the parameter you wish to
change and tweak its value with the DATA wheel! Not only does this make operation fast, simple
and intuitive but in most circumstances, completely eliminates the need for awkward cursor
movement. It also has the directness of a touch screen but with the reliability and tactile feedback
of physical switches.
The user interface also makes much use of graphics and icons and pop-up windows and prompts
are used throughout making the user experience more like that of a Mac™ or Windows™ computer.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This operator’s manual has been written to allow you to get the best out of your new sampler.
Please take the time to read it to gain a full understanding of its features, functions and operations.
It is written in the order you are most likely to work when you first use your sampler - i.e. the first
thing you will probably do is load some sounds. The next thing you will probably do is create a multi
using those sounds. The next thing you may do is edit the programs in that multi and after that, you
may edit the samples in those programs. You may try to record something yourself. After all that,
you may try to save your work. So the running order (after the description of the basics and getting
to know your way around your new sampler) is:
LOAD > MULTI > EDIT PROGRAM/PART > EDIT SAMPLE > RECORD > SAVE.
After that, we delve into the FX and UTILITIES modes and other issues.
Of course, if this is not the order in which you will use your new purchase, feel free to skip to each
appropriate section as you like/
Whatever, please try to find the time to read this operator’s manual as it is designed to help you get
the most from your investment.
You will note that both the S5000 and the S6000 are described in this manual. In most respects,
the two samplers are functionally identical except that the S6000 comes with the full complement
of options
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already installed and has the extra USER KEYS. By producing just one manual, we
can make a small contribution to the environment by saving paper and also, of course, it saves on
printing costs allowing us to bring you the new samplers at the best possible price.
All references will be to the S6000 except where specified.
3 Except for the ADAT™ digital interface board