Brand: Akai
The Akai GX-R99 is a vintage digital drum machine and sampler that was first introduced in the late 1980s. It features 12-bit sampling at a rate of 32 kHz, with the ability to record up to 12 seconds of audio per sample. The machine offers 30 built-in drum and percussion sounds as well as the ability to load external samples via MIDI SysEx. Additional features include a built-in sequencer, pattern-based mode for creating drum patterns, and the ability to trigger samples via MIDI. The Akai GX-R99 was a popular choice in the music industry during the 1980s and 1990s, particularly in the realms of hip hop and electronic music productions.