Comments on: Akai S5000

By: alexhornbake

alexhornbake — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:53:36 +0000

I haven’t tried using the usb port on the s5000 to mount USB storage, but my guess is that it won’t work.

Some other users have seem to have had some luck using a SCSI -> IDE adapter, and a IDE memory card reader. If you also had a memory card reader for your computer, it with give you the same ease of transport as a USB stick.

By: Diamond

Diamond — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:11:44 +0000

I’m waiting for my USB card to arrive. While ak.sys looks like lots of fun – what I really want to do is plug a usb flash drive into the usb port and have the files show up on my sampler. I’m surprised that no-one else has asked this in here, but…Has anyone ever tried handing an external drive or USB flash/thumb drive off of the USB port to see it it shows up the contents on the S5000?

This would be ideal for me – I can hook it up to a laptop for editing and use a preloaded flash drive for gigging.

Anyone?

Thanks!

By: olvus

olvus — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:38:45 +0000

I’m curious if salvador was able to get the CF reader to work. Thats a great idea if it does indeed work.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:40:57 +0000

That’s brilliant! nice work.

I never would have thought that you could put a flash drive like that in an older sampler. Although I guess the S5000 isn’t that old.

By: Teh Juan

Teh Juan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:15:37 +0000

Argg…

SCSIforSamplers tooooo expensive!!!!

Granted top notch components…

By: JD Wilson

JD Wilson — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:45:58 +0000

We have new SCSI CF card readers ready to install into your S5000 sampler for $89.00. These are very fast and easy to install – takes about 15 minutes. We also have internal SSD and hybrid drives that run on 5 volts, make no noise and produce no heat.

If you are not familiar with SCSIforSamplers.com, please check us out. We have been selling the best SCSI gear since 2002 and we can hook you up with whatever you need for you Akai or any other brand sampler.

By: NickShaver

NickShaver — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:29:35 +0000

An update on my SCSI->IDE->CF conversion — it works with the parts I listed above. I had to fashion my own power connector, and I’ve yet to mount it into the floppy bay because my SCSI cable is too short, but it works nevertheless. Hot-swapping the CF cards seems to work too. I haven’t tried it with two different cards yet though, just with one, and then doing the disk utils “UPDATE” function.

Hornbrake guy — thanks for your tutorial. I don’t think I would have torn into mine without seeing your success.

By: NickShaver

NickShaver — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:54:37 +0000

I’m going to try the CF out on my S6000 and replace the floppy. Here’s what I think I’ll need:

IDE CF card adapter, fits in floppy slot – $28.95
http://ayagroup.com/product.php?productid=16385

Acard AEC-7720U SCSI to IDE bridge adapter – $30.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=350044078177

Kingston 2GB CF card – $12.25 including shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134118

Summary:
SCSI-IDE Adapter: $28.95
IDE-CF Adapter : 30.00
2GB CF Card : 12.25
Extra shipping : 10.00
——
Total: $81.20

Any idea what cables I’ll need in addition to the above adapters? Can I reuse the floppy’s power connector? I’ve got plenty of ide cables, but I don’t think I’ve got any SCSI cables lying around. Will I need to round one up? What about a SCSI terminator? Will that be necessary?

Thanks for any help.

By: alexhornbake

alexhornbake — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:34:37 +0000

Sorry, mine came with one, I almost bought one sans card, but when I realized it would be $200 to get a USB card, I waited for one with the card already installed to show up on ebay.

By: SAM LONDE

SAM LONDE — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:42:18 +0000

Hey man – Have you heard of any Akai IBS56USB USB Interface Board For S5000 And S6000 around I got a S5000 with no card cheap but w-o the USB interface its useless. Thanks.

Best,