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“Akai S3000XL Professional Midi Stereo Digital Sampler.

It is in full working order and comes with original box and power supply.” Link

“purchased this Akai S3000XL back in April 2009 from acclaimed Metal producer and engineer Andy Sneap: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Sneap It had spent it’s life in his studio in Derbyshire and had been meticulously looked after. It’s in full working order, with a good, clear screen and is in fantastic condition with no dents, knocks, scratches or dings like the majority of units out there (no dreaded “rack rash”). The memory has been fully upgraded so it now contains the maximum of 32Mb RAM. It comes with its original manual (or should I say book ) and the original Akai Floppy Disc (and even the cardboard holder for said disc!) but not the original AC powersupply.

Simply put, this sampler is legendary. There was a time in the mid 90’s where you couldn’t find a high end studio that didn’t have one of these at it’s heart. The S3000XL epitomised that elusive “classic Akai sound”…many have tried to replicate it both in hardware and in software and all have come up short…there’s just something in the circuitry that give it that indefinable quality that made it so popular with artists such as Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Sisters of Mercy, PWEI, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Peter Gabriel, Jean Michel Jarre not to mention pretty much every House track from that era, and still to this day with the likes of Radiohead, Pulp, DJ Shadow etc. It still has a very active following so, unlike other classic studio equipment, there’s a lot of information out there along with lots of sound libraries, Akai community forums and places to source optional extras such as SCSI drives if required. I’m having to change studios and my new space unfortunately simply doesn’t have room for the Akai, plus all funds are currently being corralled towards a much needed upgrade for my DAW so sadly it has to go.

This unit, unexpanded, used to retail for a whopping £1799 so grab yourself a bargain, a phenomenal bit of studio equipment and a piece of history while you can” Link

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You are bidding on a classic Akai S3000xl sampler which is in great condition. All the buttons and dials work fine, and there are no major scratches or marks.

Loaded with 32MB RAM

I have taken the photo with the top off o you can the internal memory cards (2×16 which can be seen mid right for those not in the know), but the top will be back on when it it sent.” Link

“We are selling a number of items on behalf of Tracy Thorn and Ben Watt of Everything But the Girl, the items will very likely have been used on a number of their famous recordings.

The S-series samplers from Akai are most likely the best 16-bit samplers in the world. The most radical feature about these great samplers is that they are very synth-like. Aside from outstanding sampling specs such as 44.1kHz 16-bit stereo sampling with tons of RAM (8 to 32 MB) and extensive editing capability, the S-3000 series have excellent synth-like filters with resonance, 32-voice polyphony, full digital onboard effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.) two LFOs, and complete MIDI implementation with MTC and SMPTE. Other bonus features include digital I/O, SCSI interface, multiple storage options and a great big LCD display screen.

The S-3000XL has the same specs as the S-3000. But it comes with most of the options already installed. That includes the built-in hard-disk recording option, added filters, SCSI interface, digital I/O, additional optional effects and a SMPTE reader/generator.

This example is in near MINT condition and would be a superb buy for someone who can appreciate the superb technology here. The screen reports on boot up 16Mwords of RAM.” Link

“Akai professional Midi stereo digital sampler, fires up properly, has not been fully run through all testing, but seems ok. Nice piece of vintage equiptment. Shipping based on location via usps priority.” Link

“Akai S3000XL sampler, fully working, very good condition, some racking marks but nothing bad.
Latest OS 2.0 on ROM – no need to boot from floppy / HD
32 Meg RAM – fully expanded.
EB16 Effects board
IB304F Filter board
Original manual for S3000XL

Screen is ok. Not as bright as new but still fully legible.

Please excuse my rather poor phone camera pics. I tried to get a picture of the screen but all I got was a reflection of my ugly mug!

SCSI Zip 250 drive
4 Zip 250 disks – 3 new and unused
SCSI cables to connect PC to Zip drive & sampler
Adaptec AHA-2930U2 PCI SCSI card for PC

CDR containing MESA editing software for PC & Adaptec drivers for SCSI transfer” Link

“AKAI S3000XL SAMPLER FOR SALE -USED” Link

“In working condition, comes with zip drives and cables.” Link

“AKAI S3000XL SAMPLER 32 MEG with ZIP DRIVE & CD READER

This sampler had moderate use over a 9-10 year period and was only ever in my rack in the studio. It is in mint condition in the original box with the users manual. I’m selling it with the Zip drive and CD reader as illustrated and I will include ten Zip discs. I am also including SCSI cables and a SCSI terminator.
This is a chance to enjoy the punch and clarity of the vintage Akai sound. I know samplers should not have a characteristic sound, but somehow the Akai’s have this “immediate” and less digital sound than we have grown used to. In all honesty, my only slight gripe with the Akai S Series in general is the rather dim backlit display, but this is something that all those of us who have used them become used to. The advantages of the huge sound far outweigh any disadvantages.
It could be in your rack in a few days!” Link

“Up for auction is an Akai S3000xl. This was a step up from the S3000. It works great. It comes with the max 32mb (16M words) RAM. The screen is weak, but that happens a lot on these older models,” Link

“This unit is in excellent condition and fully working and has been expanded to 32mb ram , 8mb flash-rom and has the EB16 effects board installed. I have seen these effects boards alone go for £100 + on ebay so grab a bargain. The item comes with original operator manual , original akai floppy disks and box. I will also include ver2.0 os boot disk.” Link

No configuration listed.

“Akai S3000XL Professional Midi Stereo Digital Sampler. It is in good condition & full working order.” Link

Probably needs a new SCSI fuse.

“You are bidding on the Akai S3000XL 16-bit Professional Stereo Digital Sampler.

* Rack size
* Very good physical condition. Powers on, but freezes on “hard disk test”. I do not know how to skip it. Perhaps, HDD replacement can help.
Therefore it comes as-is! For repair or for parts.

Sampler only! No cables, no original box, no instruction manual.” Link

“Up for Auction:
Akai S3000XL with vesion 2.0 operating system prom and 16Meg of ram……no floppy needed for latest OS.” Link

“Hi here is an S3000XL by Akai

16 meg RAM

in pretty nice condition, slight rack rash on the top

one button slightly wonky but fully functional

backlight is still reasonable

operating system on floppy disk

with original manual and power lead” Link

“S300XL Akai pour pièces. il fonctione mais il n’a plus ni la carte de sorties séparées ni celle d’effet.” Link

“Zur Auktion steht ein digitaler Sampler der Firma AKAI.
Das Gerät wurde immer pfleglich behandelt, war immer nur im Studiobetrieb, wurde aber seit mehreren Jahren nicht mehr benutzt.

Aus diesem Grund gebe ich ausdrücklich keine Garantie auf das Gerät.” Link

“This is a rackmount sampler with full 32mb installed sample memory

Comes with original manual and includes 27 original floppy discs

containing a wide range of samples, 17 are for the S3000 and 10 are for the MPC3000

They range from Drum kits/ Ambience FX/ Ect.

The display is not as bright as when it was new, But is still very usable

Mains lead included” Link

“Your chance to grab a piece of sampling history – a fully expanded Akai S3000xl with built in FX board!

Has been kept in a 19″ rack unit in a smoke free studio all it’s life and is in full working order” Link

“Up for sale is the EB-16 FX Board which is the internal effects board for either the Akai MPC 2000, MPC 2000XL, S2000 or S3000XL Samplers. This is a working pull and works perfectly. Included is a mounting screw and mounting clip. Picture is of actual item for sale. Comes from a smoke-free environment.” Link

“hi selling my akai s3000xl in good working order with power lead.” Link

“This item is used and in general good condition. Power on test ok.” Link

” The Akai S3000XL is a 16 bit professional stereo digital sampler. It’s an 32 voice polyphonic sampler, using 16 bits sampling technique and 44.1 kHz sampling frequency. It’s equipped with a 3.5″ HD floppy drive and can load samples from the Akai S1000, EMU and Roland sound library.

I’ll include a external scsi cd drive with buy it now or if bidding goes high enough” Link

“It might be old, but Akai set the standard with these S-series samplers and they still hold their ground today.

General stuff about this unit
I have owned this unit for a few years and used it once – yes honestly ( i was going to sample a load of sounds from my analogue synths, but never found the time) and now i am purchasing a new synth with sampling option, so this unit is now redundant to me.

When i bought it, it did not have any upgrades, but i soon fixed that. I have installed the maximum 32 megabytes memory and bought (on Ebay) the EB16 multi-effects board as well as the IB-304F filter/envelope board.

What does Akai say about the EB16 effect board?
The multi-effects channels provide distortion, EQ, ring modulation, a choice of modulation effects that includes chorus, phasing, flanging, pitch shifting, and rotary speaker emulation, as well as echo/delay and reverb. The reverb-only channels add 2 additional reverbs for a total of 4 independent reverbs. All EB16 effects are extensively editable and custom multi-effects configurations can be stored in 50 effect presets. An additional 50 presets are reserved just for reverbs. Although the EB16 can add spectacular effects to single programs, its true power becomes evident when it is used in Multi Mode. Here it is configured as four processors, each with its own effects bus. Each Multi Mode Part can be routed, with its own independent send level, to one of the processors. In this way, an entire multitimbral composition, complete with mix and effects, can be executed entirely in the digital domain and routed through the digital outputs directly to DAT or to an Akai digital disk recorder. With the EB16, the new samplers truly function as a digital studio in a single box.

… and the IB-304F?
By adding the optional IB-304F board, a second bank of filters (res/low, band & high pass), real-time digital EQ and a third multistage envelope generator with eight rate and level parameters become available.

I have just installed a new backlight in the machine (best $60 bucks i’ve spent in a long while) and i am hopefully going to fit an internal hard drive for further storage. I have previously just used the internal 3.5″ floppy drive and you can connect an external SCSI Zip drive if you wish (not included – i dont have one, but they are available on Ebay).

The unit is immaculate. There is just a little wear on the Data wheel knob and some very slight scratches in the rackmount holes. Otherwise, not a scratch across the facia and all buttons and LED’s work perfectly.

I have also printed the MESA (Modular Editing System by AKAI) user manual which allows you to modify all the samplers parameters via the editing software on a pc (or mac). The software is freely downloadable, however, you need a computer with SCSI connectivity (not many of us use that anymore, but it is possible and available).” Link

“akai s3000xl sampler

i have plugged this item in and it powers up fine and the drive seems to read fine,

however i have not fully tested this item as i do not have the means to do so ,please take this into consideration when bidding

the one thing i did notice is the backlight for the display is not working so the display is dim

ser.no 49755-0093″ Link

“Used akai S3000 XL sampler-never got round to using it properly but seemed to work when I tried it-by page 2 of the book I was lost!–sold as seen as with all old electricals-box and manual included” Link

“You are bidding on a used AKAI S300XL Midi Stereo Digital Sampler. Was used by my husband until he passed away last year.

Brand: AKAI
Model Number: S3000XL
Item: Midi Stereo Digital Sampler
Colour: Cream
Functions & Features: The Akai S3000XL is a 16 bit professional stereo digital sampler. It’s an 32 voice polyphonic sampler, using 16 bits sampling technique and 44.1 kHz sampling frequency. It’s equipped with a 3.5″ HD floppy drive and can load samples from the Akai S1000, EMU and Roland sound library.
Electrical Ratings: 220-240v
Cabling Included: Power cable

Many thanks for looking.” Link

“I have not written or played any music in several months and it is just lying around my house. It is like new, hardly used and comes with a power cord.” Link

“Great Condition, Fully working Has spent life in a studio and been looked after” Link

“Disks and manual included – i’ll even throw in a kettle lead. No Reserve – Grab a bargain” Link

“This is an Akai S3000 XL digital sampler, which is considered arguably one of the best 16-bit samplers ever produced.

This unit has been used on a number of large selling hard house releases, so holds some sentimental value, but I no longer have room for it, hence the sale. It has been carefully looked after, it’s in excellent condition and fully working order.” Link

“Akai s3000xl in great condition the back light is like new very good ! It does not have an Effects card that was taken out for a different sampler, Does still have the 8 outputs, there is a small chip on the contrast button other than that works fine.” Link

“I am selling this great Sampler system- lots of samples included!” Link

“hi im selling my akai s3000xl good working order comes with scsi hard drive and cable and over 100 sample discs pick up only” Link

“Up for sale / bids is a used but in great condition Akai S3000XL Sampler with maxed 32megs of memory installed. It also has the latest v2.00 OS installed. The Akai S3000XL was the work horse of the music industry for many years. I’ve owned this unit for many years and I’m sad to see it go. It has been used my smoke-free studio. I’ll even throw in a floppy disk with drum samples from the Access Virus TI!

Auction Includes:

* 1 x Akai S3000XL w/ 32megs of memory installed
* 1 x Power Cord” Link

“Used Akai S3000XL 16bit stereo sampler. Works great and includes the SCSI CD-Rom drive. Very good condition with a couple of minor scuffs on the case.” Link

“This adds 16mb of Flash ROM (8 mwords) for samples, programs sequences and OS.
Instant loading, no noise and can be wiped as you see fit. Currently has os v2 on it.
Stock picture as it is inside my unit at the moment, but is identical.
Will fit into 3000xl samplers with only 1 slot.” Link

” Ich biete hier einen AKAI digital Sampler S 3000 XL incl. SeQuest EZ Drive 135 MB/s

Der sampler stammt aus einem nichtraucher Studio und ist in wirklich guter Verfasssung.” Link

“Akai S3000XL Sampler, ram expanded & fitted with EB16 FX Board.
You will also get the Iomega zip drive with a few disks of Akai sounds.

Sold in original box & packaging with manual.
It has been stored in the box for 9 years & never had heavy use or gigged outside the house before that.
When last used backlight was fine.” Link

“rare as rockinghorse sh*it now, but if you can get the ib304f/profilter board, snap it up.

i’ve got one on my s3000xl and it triples, quadruples your sonic options.” Link

Needs a new SCSI fuse.

“AKAI S3000XL

Professional Digital Stereo MIDI

Expanded SAMPLER

with original AKAI box + original AKAI Work Station Disk

32 voice polyphony – 16 bit sampling @ 44.1 kHz – 32Mb RAM memory – S/PDIF digital I/O – Direct-to-disk recording

(*not booting up!?*)

Up for auction is my AKAI S3000XL sampler in good condition with only a few cosmetic scratches to the casing. Its memory has been expanded to the maximum 32Mb RAM (16 Mwords). The screen is clear and bright. Stereo inputs, stereo outputs + 8 individual 1/4″ outputs, and DIGITAL input and output. SCSI connector on rear panel together with MIDI in/out/thru sockets. This unit is a MADE IN JAPAN model and NOT the inferior made in China version. Everything was working fine until I came to test it for this auction (please read below)…

However, when I switched on the unit to check if everything was ok, it powers on (see top screen photo) then a message appears at the bottom of the screen saying “Waiting for hard disk ready…SKIP” and most of the other controls don’t respond. When I insert an AKAI soundbank floppy disk it says “Unreadable format”. I have heard that a floppy disk loaded with the operating system can help but I don’t have such disk to try it – maybe you have or know the solution to this riddle. Other than this, the AKAI was working great and has awesome sampling & editing power – an industry standard. I’m not a techy and I don’t know what has caused this (it has NOT been dropped, bashed, drowned or mistreated) so this is beyond me but if you know how to fix this and reboot the machine then you will have bagged yourself a great bargain! HAPPY BIDDING!” Link

“CLASSIC AKAI S3000XL SAMPLER WITH SIMMS UPGRADE. I CANT WORK OUT WHETHER ITS BEEN UPGRADED WITH 8MB OR 16MB OF RAM (1 SLOT IS USED). AND THE SCREEN SAYS 104,50 SECS SAMPLE TIME AT STEREO 20K. IF YOU LET ME KNOW HOW TO FIND OUT I WILL CONFIRM THIS. SEE SPEC BELOW. WITH MANUAL AND MESA II SOFTWARE . ALSO OS ON FLOPPY DISK.” Link

“Akai S3000XL sampler, this sampler is in mint condition, it has hardly ever been used and comes the with receipt from when I bought it for over £700 (see pic). It has always been kept in a smoke free room and the memory has been fully expanded. These samplers go on forever but the screens fade over the years with use but this one is still as bright as new. It comes in the original box with manual, power lead and 4 Akai floppy discs (2 of which are Akai sound library.” Link

“It is a sad day indeed but the time has finally come to bid a teary-eyed farewell to our beloved Akai S3000XL sampler. After years of Amen Breakerage and time-stretcherooing we are now hoping to find a new home for this piece of dance music history. In excellent condition and perfect working order. Comes complete with 16mb Flash Memory, a printed copy of the manual and IEC power lead.” Link

“Fascia is in good nic, all buttons,knobs work as they should. Display is clearly visible, please see pic2.
floppy drive operates as it should.
Plenty of I/O :- 2x Alalog Inputs, 10 analog outputs, Digital i/o, SCSI, Midi in,out,thru.
Still a very useful tool in anyone’s studio. ” Link

“AKAI S 3000 XL Professional MIDI Stereo Digital Sampler
& EB-16 4-Kanal Effektboard & interne SCSI-HD” Link

“You’re looking at an AKAI S3000XL sampler with extras. Unit is in good condition and the display is still bright, as you can see in the photos.

Sampler is in excellent working order.

* Has maximum 32mg ram installed.
* Bright screen
* Comes with a 540mb external SCSI hard drive
* Also external CD drive
* All cables supplied
* Comes with printed manual (rare)” Link

No configuration listed.

“In full working order but the screen backlight is low hence the low price. As you can see in the photos the screen is still clear and easy to see, it’s just not backlit like it was when it was new.” Link

“AKAI S3000XL Sampler – Display NEU

mit 32 MB RAM + ZIP Drive + CD-Drive + 8 Outs in OVP-

Der Akai S3000XL ist einer der weitverbreitetsten Sampler überhaupt, und das kommt nicht von ungefähr. – Seine einfache Bedienbarkeit, die über jeden Zweifel erhabene Soundqualität und die gigantische Menge an existierenden CD-ROMs im Akai Format machen den S3000XL auch heute noch zu einem sehr gefragten Studio- und Bühneninstrument. Das Gerät lässt sich zudem noch mit optional erhältlichen Erweiterungsboards weiter aufrüsten.

Mein Gerät ist mit 32 MB RAM aufgerüstet. Außerdem ist intern ein Iomega SCSI ZIP Laufwerk eingebaut. Zudem ist ein schnelles Toshiba SCSI CD-ROM Laufwerk mit dabei.

Der Sampler ist so konfiguriert, dass er beim Systemstart automatisch das aktuelle OS 2.0 vom ZIP Drive einlädt” Link

“Classic Akai sampler in good working order – I’ve owned it from new & it’s been kept in a smoke-free studio. As with all Akai samplers of this age, the LCD screen isn’t as bright as it once was. Has full 32Mb upgrade of RAM but doesn’t have effects board EB16 Comes with the original manual.” Link