S3000

“Akai S3000 MIDI Stereo Digital Sampler As Is” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“I’ve owned this Akai S3000 since it came out in 1992.
I think they’re pretty rare as most people seem to have the smaller XL model.
It was upgraded to 18MB of Memory (9 Mwords = 18 MB) and has a SCSI port on the back which used to be connected to some DAC optical drives.
It’s in pretty good nick for its age as it was rack mounted for years.
I hooked it up to a midi keyboard to test it.
All 8 outputs work fine and the floppy disk drive works flawlessly.
The display is still readable on full contrast, but it has understandably seen better days.
The enter button is a bit wobbly but causes no problem with its operation. To be honest, It was like that after the first 6 months of use.
The only other minor negative I can think of, is on the headphone socket. It works fine until it’s turned right down and then the sound pans to the left for some reason. It’s okay on normal volume though.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Not sure which Janet tour. This was acquired from an auction.

Sampler powers up and appears to be in great working condition.

It has the JDJ sticker on it. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Bought this as a backup and spares but looking to downsize.

OK condition for its age and comes with original floppy drive and screen.

1 MWord memory (2 MB in real money)
OS 1.3 (Can load OS 2.0 from provided disk)
Screen is readable but either requires new back light a LED replacement.
No rubber feet on bottom.
Typical rack rash.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Akai S3000 sampler, with new LCD display (cost £90), 28Mb RAM (cost £90) . Fitted with SCSI card. Some of the top lid screws are missing, but the lid is secure.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

” Akai S3000 sampler, with new LCD display. 28Mb RAM. Fitted with SCSI card. Some of the top lid screws do not fit exactly, but the lid is secure. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“This is an ORIGINAL and VERY RARE Akai s3000 sampler.
This is the only sampler with the MPC 3000 sound.
The later and cheaper XL version is more like a revised s2000.

This sampler comes with many upgrades :
– 2 x RAM memory chips of 8mb each
– SCSI card
– SMPTE card
– Digital In / Out card
– 8 outputs board

Also :
– Screen is perfectly working with a brand new back light (see 2nd picture)
– Floppy drive is perfectly working
– Interior is super clean (see last picture)” Click here to visit listing on eBay

” Akai S3000 Sampler working fine . Comes with the manual and power cable . Backlight is dim so ideally needs replacing .” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Akai 3000 sampler. Unit in good condition for the age, ideal for refurbishment!. Comes with power lead.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

” Bought this new back in the 90s. Has sat in my rack since. Never gigged. Still works perfectly and is in incredible condition given its age. No marks on the front panel at all. A couple of scuffs on the top and top of ears but nothing I can see on the sides or back. Manual in good condition. All lights work, all buttons still click as they should. SCSI link on back panel. 12 MB of RAM (I think but there’s no info on the display just percentages of space used. I have photo’d the memory slots so if you are an expert you can tell). As with all displays on these machines the backlight has pretty much stopped working but it is very easy to fit a new one for around £25. Happy to post this heavy machine but would prefer you collect from Oxford so you can make sure you are happy with what you are getting.”
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