Akai Floppy Disk reading?

Bring your Akai floppy disk library back to life!

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AkiKopie

Welcome to AkiKopie. A Windows front end to Paul Kellett's amazing Adisk4 DOS program.It allows you to transfer Samples and Programs from Akai floppy disks in RAW format to your hard disk, easily using a Batch file type process, involving NO typing!

Whilst there are a plethora of programs that can handle Akai CDs and hard/removable disks, the humble floppy has been ignored. And transferring your floppy library to Akai media is not a pleasant experience!

Plus on older Akai machines (like the Akai S1000), it has NO handling for duplicate file names - not even a warning! So, if like most people, you name all of your samples similarly (i.e. "1" or "tone", or even something sensible like C2), then you stand a high risk of overwriting your samples and using them repeatedly in the wrong programs :-(

Main Features:

RAW Akai sample files (.s) retain their loop points, which is usually a CONSIDERABLE investment in time in any library.
Transfers Akai Floppy disk RAW files to your hard disk for use in other Akai reading software.
Akai files are readable by a variety of instruments/software, including FMJ-Software's Awave & Creamware's Pulsar, XTC & PowerSampler.
Index of original file names also saved as a text file (as a reference and for import in to database).
No Typing (of filenames) involved!
Semi-Automatic creation of folders for each disk, to avoid risk of overwriting.
Once transferred on to a PC, you can use PC file management to organise and optimise your library.
Back-up your Akai files for safety.
Unique library numbering option.
Central database data creation option.

Download:

AkiKopie (26KB) ZIP > Download Shareware < & for > Registered users ONLY <

Requires VBRUN300.dll available separately from Microsoft.com if you don't already have it.

Register:

Only UK£10 (approx. US$15)

Removes nag screens

Access to latest version

Bonus Alesis Drum Kit (in PC .S format) to download

Limitations:

Due to DOS limits, the filenames are limited to 8 characters.
We use a sensible auto-naming scheme which removes spaces and plus signs, and then
takes the 4 left & 4 right most characters (usually the part with pitch info).
This does mean that Programs need to be re-referenced to the abbreviated sample names,
and the index text file is an easy way of cross referencing this.
Don't use illegal characters in folder (or file) names. ONLY use letters, numbers
and underscore. All other characters are illegal DOS names and will cause major problems.

Warning:

Adisk does not like floppy disks which have been formatted incorrectly. If you have force formatted a Double Density disk (should have one notch) as HIGH Density (should have two notches), Adisk4 will freak out. You simply need to load and save via an Akai sampler on to a properly formatted disk.

Shareware:

AkiKopie is SHAREWARE. That means that if you use it past a fully functioning trial period, that you must register.
Registering will remove the NAG screens and give you access to the latest version. Registration is just UK£10 (about US$15). You can pay electronically via our secure SSL web site or post us a cheque in UK Pounds Sterling payable to "Peter Buick".

DISCLAIMER:

Whilst we think we've got it right, we take no responsibility what so ever, for any direct or consequential loss arising from the use or misuse of this program. This program is used entirely at your own risk. Be sensible. Test first. Take
precautions. Check conversions. Make Backups. Don't lose your data! Please report any bugs to akikopie@PeterBuick.com

Requirements:

AkiKopie requires Microsoft's VBRUN 300.dll. You can get it from Microsoft.com or Email us for a copy if you can't find it.You MUST install the AkiKopie folder as is, inthe ROOT of C: You can double click on the program from My_Computer or Explorer, or create your own Desktop Shortcut for it (Right mouse click| NEW shortcut, Browse to it, etc.)