Akai S2000

# Akai S2000

> Per-synth cheat sheet. Sample management, expansion status, storage options, project usage.

## Basic Specs

- **Type:** 16-bit sampler (Akai S-series)
- **Era:** 1995
- **Polyphony:** 32 voices
- **Form factor:** 2U rack

## Expansion Status — Fully Expanded

- [x] Maximum RAM installed
- [x] Effects board (EB16) installed
- [x] Digital I/O board installed
- *(Confirm: any other expansions installed?)*

## Storage Decision — Pending

The S2000 boots from and loads samples off SCSI storage. The stock external 25-pin SCSI-1 port is the standard hookup, but internal storage mods give a much cleaner install.

| Option | Pros | Cons | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Internal SCSI plug + SCSI CF drive** | Clean install, no external box, very reliable, low power | Soldering required, fixed CF card slot | Pending decision |
| **Internal SCSI plug + SCSI HD** | Highest capacity | Mechanical wear, noise, power draw | Pending decision |
| **PiSCSI (Raspberry Pi SCSI emulator, formerly RaSCSI)** | Huge capacity, hot-swappable images via web UI, future-proof | External enclosure needed, requires a Raspberry Pi | Pending decision |

### Decision Plan

- [ ] Decide: internal (clean) vs PiSCSI (flexible)
- [ ] If internal: choose CF vs HD; source 50-pin internal SCSI connector + cable
- [ ] If PiSCSI: source Raspberry Pi model + case + SCSI cable
- [ ] Solder (if internal) or cable up (if PiSCSI)
- [ ] Image sample CDs / existing drives onto new medium
- [ ] Document boot procedure here

## Sample Library Management

*(Where are your samples stored? CD-ROMs, existing HD images, etc. List here.)*

## Project Patches

*(Akai S2000 used in projects — fill in as it gets used.)*

## Notes & Tricks

*(Add tips as you discover them — formatting CF cards, SCSI ID quirks, sample load times, etc.)*


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