RX950 Classic AD/DA Converter plugin interface by Inphonik

RX950 Classic AD/DA Converter: 12-Bit Akai S950 Emulation by Inphonik

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RX950 Classic AD/DA Converter is an effect plugin by Inphonik that emulates the analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion chain of the Akai S950 sampler, adding its 12-bit grit and crunch to tracks in a DAW.

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01Overview

RX950 Classic AD/DA Converter is Inphonik's first effect plugin. It is built to recreate the whole conversion process of the Akai S950, the sampler from the 1980s known for its 12-bit character. Rather than offering a generic bitcrusher, it focuses on the specific signal path of the original hardware, including its filter and bandwidth behavior. The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats across Windows, macOS and Linux.

Best for

Lo-fi drum processing
Gritty bass sounds
Vintage sampler character
Bus and master crunch
Vocal and synth texture

Developer: Inphonik
Category: Utilities
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

12-bit resolution modeled on the Akai S950
Modeling of the S950's audio signal path
Adjustable audio bandwidth and sampling frequency
Original steep 6th-order low-pass Butterworth filter
Stereo or mono operation
Adjustable brilliance control for high-frequency response
Interface scaling from 1x to 2.5x
Double-click keyboard entry of parameter values
NKS support

03In depth

Sound Character and Core Controls

The plugin centers on four controls. Input Gain pushes the signal into the S950's distortion, adding warm grit that helps a sound stand out in a mix. Audio Bandwidth sets the target sample rate and the conversion circuitry, introducing a subtle aliasing effect. The Filter control engages the S950's steep low-pass filter, which can be applied to individual elements or to a bus or master channel.

A Brilliance setting, found in the Settings and back panel, adjusts the high-frequency response of the audio bandwidth, giving you a way to shape the top end after conversion.

Built for Vintage Sampler Tone in Modern Sessions

Inphonik describes the RX950 as the result of more than a year spent studying the S950 to carry its character into a modern DAW. It runs in stereo or mono and is designed for low CPU use, so it can be placed across many channels.

The interface can be scaled from 1x to 2.5x, and parameter values can be typed in with a double-click, which helps when setting exact values during a session.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Inphonik
Type	Plugin
Category	Utility
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the RX950 modeled on?

The RX950 is designed to mimic the AD/DA conversion process of the Akai S950, one of the most famous samplers from the 1980s. Inphonik says it models the S950's audio signal path, including its 12-bit resolution.

Which formats and operating systems does the RX950 support?

The RX950 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to use the RX950?

The plugin requires a 64-bit system: macOS 10.15 or later (Apple Silicon supported), Windows 10 or later, or 64-bit Linux. When used through Beatport Access, an internet connection is needed every 30 days to validate the license.