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Common AKAI S612 Questions
How do I connect and configure the S612 to my MIDI setup?
Connect a MIDI cable from your MIDI controller or sequencer's MIDI OUT to the S612's MIDI IN. Set the S612's MIDI channel using the rear panel DIP switches, and ensure your controller/sequencer is transmitting on the same channel.
How do I save or back up my samples and settings on the AKAI S612?
The S612 uses a Quick Disk (2.8" floppy). Save your settings to a disk using the save function and label it carefully.
What's the basic workflow for sampling and playing back sounds on the S612?
Connect an audio source, adjust the input level with the REC GAIN knob, then press the REC button to sample. Use the TUNE, KEY TRANSPOSE, and other front panel controls to adjust the sound and trigger it with a MIDI keyboard.
My S612 isn't triggering samples even though it's receiving MIDI signals. What could be the problem?
Check the MIDI channel DIP switches on the rear panel to make sure the S612 is set to the same channel as your MIDI controller. Also, ensure the input level is sufficient and that the VCA envelope isn't set to zero.
What is the 'SAMPLE LENGTH' function of the S612, and how does it affect my samples?
The Sample Length control determines the duration of the sample recorded, affecting the amount of memory used and the resulting playback time; shorter sample lengths allow for more samples to be stored on a Quick Disk.