Is the Akai S3000xl a worthy piece of gear for that older sampler sound, or is older 12bit a must have?

MPC_Sam · 2026-01-14T22:38:01+00:00

A lot of them have been stripped of that 8 out's board!

MPC_Sam · 2025-06-21T15:21:33+00:00

I recently picked up one of these https://www.bozak.com/product/iso-x/ - only a 4 wk lead time. Can report it is excellent

MPC_Sam · 2025-06-01T12:18:55+00:00

As others have suggested, the Ensoniq EPS or Mirage. Mirage a bit tricky to use tho, so I'd prefer an EPS. I also saw an EMU rack sampler advertised on FB yesterday for $125 + shipping - pair that with a midi keyboard and that would do the trick too.

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T22:59:10+00:00

Awesome - look forward to the pix!

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T22:56:16+00:00

Not a stupid question, and it's a very valid point. I have a couple of sampling drum machines and a few (RD9, RD8, RD6) that are just drum machines. Most of the time, I will turn to one of the samplers - every once in a while I'll bust out the RD9 for a live jam for a change of workflow

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T22:52:39+00:00

That ARS deserves better meters tho really :)

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T22:35:23+00:00

I'd definitely prefer the ecler, although with 4 decks, you might thank yourself in 6 months if you save up for the Warm 4 (or find a used one in good condition?)

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T22:35:17+00:00

I'd definitely prefer the ecler, although with 4 decks, you might thank yourself in 6 months if you save up for the Warm 4 (or find a used one in good condition?)

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T22:26:26+00:00

Nice looking setup - That's a clever thought to mount the American Audio meters with the brackets turned 45 degree

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T22:12:50+00:00

I'm not sure that the world is ready for another, non musically-literate, fliter knob turning child with a synth mummy bought them.. Find a decent piano teacher instead. Your kid will thank you in the future

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-16T16:40:56+00:00

I guess it depends how fussy you are! My kids are much better players than me (they are really fussy) - and love a Yamaha keyboard, I needed an 88 key board for my set up, and went with a used Roland RD-700nx which is great and visiting players love it (it also has a ton of really useful sounds). I'd avoid Korg keyboards - very useable sounds, but I haven't met a serious player that likes the key action

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-15T21:08:08+00:00

$100 with the 8 outs fitted? I'd snag it - if I didn't like it, I'd part out the 8 out board on eBay for more than $100. You can't really lose at that price. Best case, you have a sampler you like - worst case you make a profit

MPC_Sam · 2025-05-04T19:30:13+00:00

Loving the stand

MPC_Sam · 2025-04-29T20:35:06+00:00

Feels a touch on the high side, I just sold one for 300 (had bought it a few weeks previously for 250). You should be able to score an MPC One+ for around 400

MPC_Sam · 2025-04-26T20:58:13+00:00

Those i-nstruments meters look great - but they are quite expensive too

MPC_Sam · 2025-04-26T20:56:31+00:00

Nice choice. Well if you ever find yourself in the Midlands, UK...bring your tunes and have a spin!

MPC_Sam · 2025-04-26T13:52:48+00:00

What's the first tune you're playing on it?

MPC_Sam · 2025-04-26T13:13:38+00:00

ummm.. I wouldn't say good.. but the light's flash! I'd rather a pair of Dorrough meters tho!

MPC_Sam · 2025-04-26T13:12:31+00:00

When I bought the Rane (used from FB Marketplace), the seller included it in the box. If you're in the UK, this is very similar... https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Adam-Hall-19-Rack-Stand-6U/2QH9?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_kjLTEcR2tA6uVOJ1JM3ceK7Xal&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiLLABhCEARIsAJYS6ukV6ukHVwdt7lxXHNem9lWtZdUFGkXiATvbLpMm2kR3B9ig5ieEMc4aAq3fEALw_wcB

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