INTRODUCTION
S3200XL Operator’s Manual - Version 1.00
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Welcome to the Akai S3200XL stereo digital sampler and thank you for buying it!
The S3200XL features 32-voice polyphony, expandable memory, DSP functions, etc., and
using the S3200XL’s resonant lowpass filters, multiple LFOs, envelope generators and
extensive modulation possibilities, your new sampler can double as a first class synthesiser as
well.
Certain new functions are introduced in the S3200XL In software, the new MULTI mode of
operation simplifies multi-timbral sequencing and layering. The S3200XL also includes a multi-
effects processor that offers no less than four channels that include two multi-effects channels
with distortion, EQ, ring modulation, modulation effects such as chorus, flanging, pitch
shifting, auto panning and rotary speaker effects plus delay and reverb. Two ‘spare’ channels
of reverb are also available providing a total of four reverbs. Also included is a second bank of
multi-mode resonant filters for sophisticated tonal processing.
Bundled with the S3200XL is a software application for the Macintosh™ computer that allows
you to operate the sampler from your Macintosh allowing large screen operation of waveform
and program editing, sophisticated organisation of your sound library on the Macintosh as well
as the ability to integrate your sampler more conveniently with your computer sequencer.
Naturally, all sound library developed for the Akai S900, S950, S1000, S1100, S2000 and the
S3000 range of samplers is compatible in the S3200XL giving you access to thousands of
sounds on floppy disk, hard disk, removable cartridges, MO disks and CD-ROM. The ability to
read CD ROMs made for other manufacturer's samplers gives access to an even further range
of sounds.
