All user reviews for the Akai Professional S3000XL

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UTILIZATION

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SOUNDS

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OVERALL OPINION

Optional EB16 effects, almost indispensable to my taste ...
8 analog outputs in out + spdif
Memory up to 32MB,
SCSI port and twelve o'clock trio
Be used via Mac or PC mesa2
I love the dynamics of this device, I have a great sound bank, I do because I sample more with a pattern 8 a ghost X6 and V-SYNTH, more convenient and rich memory and polyphony on the other hand, I sometimes play back on akai bank, and I found a vibrant, rich and thick that my machines are often present in the closet. It still amazes me, I love it

Polyphony: 32 voices
A / D conversion 16-bit stereo with 64 times oversampling
Internal 28-bit processor with accumulation
D / A conversion with 18 bit 8 times oversampling
Echant frequencies. 44.1kHz/22.050kHz
Sampling and playback stereo phase-locked
Internal Memory 2MB standard ext. using a 32MB SIMM
INPUTS jack L / R and Mono
Outputs Outputs stereo jack L / R
8 assignable individual outputs (optional)
Headphone


UTILIZATION

Yes. The general configuration is simple, as long as one is accustomed to Akai samplers. Otherwise (as for any other bike) a certain period of time is necessary, but it is fairly simple.
Hand side is sharp and clear enough (about 250pages)
Editing sounds is easy, nothing to say.

SOUNDS

Cote converters, the S3000 has a grain that's for sure.
The effects and filters are effective and dynamic "no comment".


OVERALL OPINION

I use this sampler for 6 years, in fact I do not remember exactly.
Before the S3000, I tried the S2000 and S1000, very good machines, moreover, that I always have. (A little more for the s1000 compared to S2000)
In this sampler, I definitely everything. The only small downside is that additional filters are optional.
Rated value for money is simply excellent.
With the experience I would do without hesitation that choice.
If you want true sound of hip hop, I think this sampler deserves its place alongside the majors such as SP12, 1200, etc. MPC60. Yes, yes I do.
Do you do with a small instrument and you instantly forget the kitsch of its sterile and fake computer (BPM style and the whole gang)

At first i felt a bit awkwaed with it because i was used to the sampler in reason. this sampler has a good number of featues, envelopes, etc for a sampler that is 10+ years old. the only things that i miss at times are the ability to really go crazy with cc's- the filters work well, but feel different (esp the resonance) than software based apps. other than that, good looping, extensive expandability, and scsi...

Price paid: $200 USD

UTILIZATION

It takes a little while to get used to- but depending on the task, it can be a breeze. I use mine mostly for sample chopping, breaks, drums... mapping things to the keys is a breeze once you get the hang of it

SOUNDS

I really enjoy the sounds that come out of this- although samplers dont have sounds, it always seems like the akai comes out stronger than my soft samplers- the coloration is slight, but definately present.

OVERALL OPINION

I've never had to get it repaired and it is 10 + years old... the backlights on these things go after a while, but they can be replaced for ~$50.00. Its build very ruggedly

this thing is amazing for coming up with ideas...it integrates beautifully with the pc via mesa software. If you have a midi controller, particularly an mpd or mpc, this will certainly feel like home. I use mine mostly as a drum/phrase sampler and for mixing, and dont think i'd part with mine...

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Lodger ( 3-, 2006)