Akai MPC3000

Description
The MPC3000 improved upon the MPC60 by adding 16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo sampling, increased memory, 32 voice polyphony, effects, filters, and SCSI. It was released by Akai in 1994. The MPC3000LE (Limited Edition) is identical to the MPC3000, except for its black custom design. It was released by Akai in 2000 and limited to 2000 units.

Who uses the Akai MPC3000?
DJ Shadow, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, Lil Jon, RZA, Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz

Tutorials
Coming soon!

Specs

  • 16 velocity sensitive pads
  • 4 pad banks (64 voices per program)
  • Sampling rate of 16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo (freq response 20 Hz - 22.1 kHz)
  • 2 MB sampling memory (22 seconds), upgradable to 32 MB (officially stated as 16 MB) (6 minutes)
  • SPIDF stereo input
  • 32 voice polyphony
  • 2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs
  • 20 songs, 99 sequences, 99 tracks, 75,000 note capacity
  • Timing resolution of 96ppq (pulses per quarter note)
  • Syncable via MIDI Time Code, MIDI Clock, FSK24, SMPTE, 1/4 note click
  • SMPTE supported frame rates: 24, 25, 29.97 drop, and 30
  • 8 assignable outputs + 1 stereo + 1 effects send/return
  • Internal 3½" floppy drive
  • SCSI

Related Gear
Akai MPC1000, Akai MPC2000 / MPC2000XL, Akai MPC2500, Akai MPC4000, Akai MPC60

Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPC3000#MPC3000