S3000XL

“Includes floppy with software.

The following ports & functions have been tested and confirmed in good working order: Phones out, L/R Stereo Out, L/R Inputs, floppy drive and basic sampling functionality/menu navigation. It’s likely that everything else is working too, just untested by me. Please refer to the bottom paragraph of this description before bidding.

The screen is dim, but still legible. I’d highly recommend getting a replacement LCD if you’re planning to use the unit long term. The unit also exhibits screen whine, an extremely common issue with the S3000XL even when factory new, apparently caused by the LCD backlight. This is a high-pitched whining noise that happens consistently when the display contrast function is activated. A replacement screen should fix the issue but bear in mind I’m not an expert.
Used in a working studio environment for some years. Some cosmetic issues (see photos), likely caused by repeated racking and re-racking over the years, but in a good condition for a unit of this age. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

” Akai. 3000xl. Sampler. From a studio. Set up. No 8 out. Disk drive not tested No. 8 out board …. Will. Do more test. And. Post ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“Akai S3000XL Good condition and half working, the floppy I think doesn’t work, or maybe it’s because of the waiting for hard disk problem… Something to do with the SCSI fuse which I hear is an easy fix. This sampler’s OS is V2” Click here to visit listing on eBay

“AKAI S3000XL WITH GOTEK USB

Excellent condition

new screen backlight , old inverter make a quit whine after screen backlight replacement but its hardly noticeable and doesn’t come through the audio cable

gotek usb with plenty of samples , plus some extra paid for bizzy b samples ”
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“AKAI Professional S3000XL MIDI Stereo Digital Sampler with Issues.

The sampler is in good condition but it does have a few issues and has only been power tested:

– Floppy drive door won’t open to insert a disc

– SCSI fuse has blown (won’t get passed disc waiting)

– Backlight very dim

– Only has 2MB of RAM and running OS 1.5.”
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Needs the SCSI fuse replaced.

“akai S3000XL sampler with UK kettle lead. Untested.

Powers up but stuck on “waiting for hard disk ready… SKIP” screen (see photos). No manual or setup floppy disk.”
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“Akai S3000XL MIDI Digital Professional Sampler.

Effects board not fitted

Screen not particularly bright and would benefit from being replaced

Subsequently more visible in a darker room.

The last image shows screen in sunlight.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

” Here I have for sale my Akai S3000XL sampler. I used it a fair amount about 10-15 years ago but it’s been largely unused since I began to use DAWs instead.

It has 16 MWords (32MB) of RAM, is in good overall condition and, although the LCD and its backlight are original, they are still perfectly functional, as can be seen in the pictures.

It worked perfectly the last time I used it, however I don’t currently have facilities to test its functionality and, as such, it’s sold as seen.”
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“AKAI S3000XL (ONLY – no other equipment pictured is included, obviously!)

Fitted new backlight for screen around 18 months ago.
Maxed out RAM (32Mb/16 Mwords)
SCSI2SD fitted in place of floppy drive – will throw in a bunch of old sample libraries on SD card. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay