Drum Machines ⇝ Akai ⇝ Akai XE8

The Akai XE8 is a 16-bit 1U rack space drum module with 8 individual outputs.

It has 2 expansion card slot available. The following cards were produced:

• SL801R - Dry Kit
• SL802R - Ambience Kit
• SL803R - UK Ambience Set
• SL804R - UK Tight Set

Specifications

Year Released: 1986

MSRP: 895.00 USD

Polyphony: 8 notes

ROM Size: 16 waveforms at 16-bit resolution

Outputs: 8 individual 1/4" outputs and one 1/4" mix output

Rating

File Downloads

Akai XE8 Manual

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