Akai S1000 / S1100 samplers

Hello all, 

I am a new member but I don't have an Akai sampler, yet.

My goal is to get an S1000 or S2000 soon. 

My main reason to have sampler is to play Mellotron samples via
a MIDI keyboard (I have a Studiologic/Fatar TMK-37).

Some questions:

- If any what Mellotron samples / discs are availalble for the
S1000/S2000? Suggestions & sources?

- What file format does the S1000/S2000 use?

     - I see that that there are many Mellotron sample discs on the  
     
       market but I see they are only in the .wav or .aiff format. 

- If I have a collection of .wav and/or .aiff samples can they be
converted to work with an S1000 or S2000? Is there a conversion SW for
this? Then can these be loaded directly in the the sampler?

      If above is not possible then would I have to play these    
      .wav files and record them with the S1000? Example, play .wav in 
      my PC & output via my E-MU 1616 analog out into the analog in of 
      the S1000 & record?    

- Is there enough memory expansion capability for S1000s & S2000s to
have 36 samples of 5 to 8 seconds long? Each sample would be for each
key on the keyboard. This would be my virtual Mellotron.


I look forward to replies and advice! :)

Br
Allan
Finland