Akai HX-1

Brand: Akai

The Akai HX-1 is a groundbreaking hardware sampler that was released in 1994. It features 12-bit CD-quality resolution, 10 seconds of sampling time, real-time editing and playback controls, and the ability to upload samples directly from a CD drive. It also includes built-in effects such as reverb, delay, and distortion, as well as a comprehensive set of output and input connections. The Akai HX-1 was a significant advancement in the world of samplers, as it made the process of sampling and manipulating audio much more efficient and intuitive. Today, it remains a popular choice among sample-based producers and musicians due to its unique retro aesthetic and versatile capabilities.

• Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
• Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
• Tape speed: 4.76 cm/s
• Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
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• Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
• Noise Reduction: B
• Headroom Extension:
• Wow and Flutter: 0.05%
• Distortion: 0.7%
• Frequency Response: 30Hz to 17kHz  (Metal)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 61dB  (dolby B)
• Analogue Inputs: 70mV (line)
• Analogue Outputs: 0.41V (line)
• Dimensions: 440 x 103 x 288 mm
• Weight: 4.0 kg
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