Sound Archeologist

AKAI S1000/S3000 CD-ROM Browser & Player for Windows

Sound Archeologist screenshot Download for Windows

Version 1.0 · Windows 10/11 (x64) · 67 MB · Self-contained, no dependencies

AKAI Disk Browser

Read ISO, BIN, NRG and IMG disc images from AKAI S1000 and S3000 CD-ROM libraries. Browse partitions, volumes, programs and samples.

Real-Time Playback

Play any program from your AKAI library with proper keygroup mapping, velocity zones and pitch shifting. Low-latency WASAPI audio output.

MIDI Keyboard

Connect your MIDI controller and play AKAI programs in real-time. Full velocity sensitivity and keygroup range support.

Stereo & Loops

Automatic stereo pair detection and interleaving. Sustain loops with visual markers on the waveform display.

Waveform Display

Detailed stereo waveform view with playback cursor, play start/end markers, and loop region highlighting.

Sample Export

Export any sample as WAV, AIFF or MP3. Stereo pairs are automatically merged into a single interleaved file.

Cover Art Library

Build your CD-ROM gallery with cover images. Grid or list view with automatic cover matching by disc name.

Dark Theme

Professional dark interface designed for studio use. Full program details, keygroup envelopes and sample parameters at a glance.

Inspired by the AKAI S1100 Sampler emulator Signum (C++ Builder, circa 2005)
Engine: ported from original Signum streaming & sequencer code
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