hue Wrote:I think the S900 and S950 are basically the same machine when it comes down to the audio path (except for the 950s digital interface expansion).
the s900 service manual is probably what you're looking for.
if you don't mind me asking, what are you hoping to learn from the S950? Just a bit curious.
I'm just doing a uni project where we have to research a 'classic' synth/sampler in terms of its components etc and make a case for its use in a production context. We then have to build a software device in Reaktor or something similar. So I chose the S950 and want to talk about how time-stretching works (based on granular synthesis) and relate it to some early jungle/hardcore maybe and then build a basic granular synth as the practical element of the project.
It actually doesn't have to be as technical as I first thought to be honest. I've been looking at the S900 service manual and its a bit
...but yeah, cheers 
dsp Wrote:I have a 950 its a pretty well complex machine inside, each voice has a filter and adsr circuit, I think it was designed in the uk a friend told me. I had mine apart to sort out a proper power socket as akai used some stupid 2 ping iec that know other manufacturer was using. for such a basic sampler it sure is completley full of pcbs and chips inside. any mobile phone would have more power inside 1 square cm now days
This a good starting point, nice one