No-nonsense sampling muscle from the golden era of rack gear—AKAI's CD3000i takes the bones of the revered S3000XL and beefs it up with a built-in CD-ROM drive, letting you load sample libraries straight from disc. Released in the late '90s, this 2U tank served studios and stage rigs alike with its 32-voice polyphony, warm 16-bit sound, and intuitive front-panel layout. It runs the same engine used by legends like Tricky and Massive Attack, but with the convenience of instant access to those coveted CD-ROM sample libraries, including AKAI’s massive back catalogue. Perfect for producers chasing vintage depth or gritty lo-fi charm with modern convenience.
Specifications:
- 32-voice polyphony
- 2 MB RAM expandable to 32 MB
- Built-in AKAI-format CD-ROM drive
- 16-bit linear sampling at 44.1kHz
- 8 assignable outputs
- SCSI interface
- 2U rackmount enclosure
Includes shipping box and sample floppy disc. Serviced - CD drive has new belt, reader screen replaced with brand-new backlit LCD screen. Record level pot on back is slightly scratchy but has no real consequences.
Upgraded with two EXM3008 RAM cards, loaded with 16MB RAM (8mWords) .
Video: https://youtu.be/G52ErOIwXAY
Product Specs
- Item Number: 37823
- Make: AKAI
- Model: CD3000i
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Grey
- Categories: keyboards-and-synths ⇒ samplers
- Made In: Japan
- MPN: 37823