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Akai 1710

Akai 1710

^# 25

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$30.50 Price Tier: Budget

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Bibio

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Page last updated Jun 21, 2026

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Average Price: $31

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$499

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In the Analog category, Akai 1710 is priced in the Budget/Beginner range. This is great gear to get started with or for creators on a budget.

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deepsignalstudios

deepsignalstudios

493

over 8 years ago

Sounds great for the lofi sound

I use one to get a lofi sound. It sound like sending you your through a time machine. I made a DJ mix and I bounced the entire mix through it. https://www.mixcloud.com/nsputnik/the-time-traveling-time-capsule-tapes-vol-1/

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Bibio

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My main machine for playing the tape loops was an Akai valve reel to reel recorder.

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