Akai MPC 3000

"Frusciante extensively used his Clavia Nord Lead 2, a Casio SK-1, and the Akai MPC3000 on the album To Record Only Water for Ten Days. Other electronic instruments used during Frusciante's recent recording spree include a Chamberlain, a Moog Voyager, an Arp String Ensemble, a Korg MS10, and a late-1970s Synare analog drum synthesizer."

In a Guitar Center interview conducted after Red Hot Chili Peppers' Californication tour, Flea is asked about what gear he uses for songwriting. He responds that along with a Mackie 16-channel mixer, Nord Lead synth, and Roland synth module, he uses the Akai MPC 3000 sampler.

In an interview with *Scratch* magazine, Dr. Dre says "I love using the MPC3000. I like setting up like four or five different MPC3000's, so I don't have to keep changing disks. So I have them all lined up, and I have different drum sounds in each one, and then we use one for sequencing the keyboard." A copy of the publication can be seen [here](http://rapresearcharchive.blogspot.com/2010/11/drdre-interview-scratch-magazine-volume.html).

“I started with the SP-12 then moved to the SP-1200 and then shortly after that the MPC-60, then the MPC-60 II, then the MPC3000 and Ive been on the MPC 3000 ever since then. Ive tried other samplers but the 3000 is best for me for what I like to do.”

”we were trying to find a different sound.”

Mainly, I just use an Akai MPC-3000

Quote from album "Oxygene 7-13" by Jean-Michel Jarre (1997 release): "Jean Michel Jarre played the following Instruments: 2600 ARP Synthesizer, VCS3 synthesizer, AKS, Eminent, Mellotron, Theremin, CS80, Quasimidi Raven, Digisequencer, Logic Audio, Akai MPC3000, Nordlead, JV 90, K2000, RMI, Prophecy, TR808, DJ70."

1:35 - He has been using the Akai MPC 3000 LE in every recent Studio Session.

In this interview from *VLADTV*, shot in the studio, we can clearly see an MPC 3000 on a stand behind Preemo.

"We had that sequencer by the, um, MPC60 at first. That's how I got into all my Akai machines... (...) Then we graduated, of course, to the 3000 and the 2000, the 2000XL..."

"MPC 3000 is always gonna be my favorite beat machine ever, for whatever reason. I've owned them all, and not just Akai beat machines - that one just has a sound to it that i think just can't be duplicated."

In this photo Lil Jon is using an MPC 3000

In this video with Red Bull Music Academy, Just blaze says he used an MPC 3000 at 01:00:55.

"Peter had brought most of his normal writing setup to these places. This includes an Akai MPC3000 or MPC60 -- he likes to have a modular drum machine," says Chappel, in [this article](http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may03/articles/gabrielchappell.asp).

I bought an MPC3000, a computer with Logic, a JD-800, a Mackie mixing desk and a load of outboard gear. A lot of that I’ve let go of, and I’m pissed off I did.

Mark improves a track on a customized MPC 3000 at 0:24.

In this Instagram photo, DJ QBert shows his Akai MPC 3000.

“Even today I use the MP3000 and Logic, only because I’m able to bang out when I’m travelling. My new tracks are made on Logic. The stuff on Watch The Throne was from Logic, Busta Rhymes’ ‘Stop The Party’ and a couple things off my album are from Logic because I’m travelling with it. My in-studio stuff is my MP and all those fucking keyboards.”

In this video Hi-Tek is seen creating a beat at 3:57 using an Akai MPC 3000.

DJ Quik talks about drum machines in this interview "This one right here, (points to MPC 3000) its a MPC 3000...one of the greatest drum machines ever created in life"

Blood Orange appears using an MPC3000 (left side of the stage) at Jimmy Kimmel Live Show

In this video Havoc of Mobb Deep says , that he prefers the Akai MPC 3000 over the 2000 series.

Scene in a picture in this interview in Jonwayne's studio: https://www.xlr8r.com/gear/2013/11/in-the-studio-jonwayne/

Fred is walking Future music Magazine on the gear in his studio

The MPC 3000 is seen at 1:32 a bit to the left of the Moog Minimoog Model D. Dont believe me? The Akai MPC 3000 was realesed in 1994 and i believe this video was recorded 1995 because in this video they are making Hit Em Up and Good Life which were recorded in 1995

Can be seen at 0:57.

Per [this article from e-Musician](https://www.emusician.com/gear/goldfinger-tricky), 'All I know is that I got a Korg keyboard, an [Akai] S1000 and an MPC3000, which I use very rarely…oh, and Pro Tools, but I don't know how to use it,' Tricky admits with a laugh."

For Mass Appeal mag's "Rhythm Roulette" series, Black Milk is seen using a black MPC 3000 starting at 2:34 and most clearly at 4:50 and 5:15 into the video.

"The EXS24 is my go to for drums but from time to time I'll bring out the EMU SP1200 to sample bass notes. I did actually use my Korg Minipops 7 on the breakdown of one of my tracks because it has pre-programmed patterns. I also love my Akai MPC3000, because it was my first ever drum machine."

"The worksurface on the right seems more dedicated to rhythm creation, with a Korg Microkorg synth, Electrix Filter Factory and MOFX processors, an Akai MPC3000 sampling workstation and a Roland SH101 monosynth, a Korg Electribe RX rhythm box and two Kaoss Pad controllers (an original and a MkII model)."

> Had to dust off my MPC 3000

How many albums made with the combination of those?

In this photo he shows his black Akai MPC 3000.

Albums which use AKAI MPC-3000 : • Oxygene 7-13

can be seen in jamies 2014 LA studio.

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"Jesse West showed me how to work the 950 (red. Akai S950). From there I elevated to the MPC 3000, and now I use the MPC 4000."

In this Slices Tech Talk, Electronic Beats TV looks to delve into the heart of Ian Pooley's Berlin studio

In this video, DJ Gregory uses a scuffled up Akai MPC 3000 to produce a beat in under 10 minutes

Damu The Fudgemunk can be seen in his studio working with an MPC 3000.

The red MPC seen in the video at 4:36

He uses this for clicks and sequences.

"my OG drum machine/sampler"

In this article there is a complete description of Butch's studio equipment. The Akai MPC 3000 is a part of it. For more information regarding this product check out the website!

Stay tuned back on my 90's shit Beats are sounding crazy !!! Dr.Dirty is back with that mean grittiness !!

Remixing Aerodynamic on his MPC3000, shown in the video.

Uwe says, "In those days I used an Akai S3200 sampler, Akai MPC3000 sequencer and an Akai eight-track digital recorder for overdubbing," in [this article](http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug06/articles/coconut.htm).

Shown up close at 1:09 in Jean's music video for "Hendrix".

"Usually the MPC was my main part of the studio. I used to do most things on the MPC. "

?SYNTHS: What’s your most prized possession in the studio? Shawn Rudiman: Hmm, that’s a tough call. All of the kids are loved equally but if I’d say the MPC 3000. He’s on every single time I’m in the studio. To me, it’s as good as its ever going to get. Also, add the Prophet VS, The 440, Sequential Circuits Pro-One and Oberheim Xpander to that list as well.

in this video we can see this artist making beats with akai mpc3000...artist say:Making some beats #mpc3000..

This is his new favorite beat machine.

his mpc can be seen @ 1m37s

Dj Lethal is seen using an Akai Professional MPC 3000 sampler/sequencer at 1:06 minutes

He uses mpc 3000 throughout video

In this Instagram video, BMB is seen using an Akai MPC 3000.

The instrument appears on the list of instruments on official artist's website (http://olszak.pl/).

in this article we read that he used those tools

Samplers: Akai MPC3000, Akai S3000 (2), Akai S3000XL (2), Akai S6000, Akai X7000, Native Instruments Kontakt soft sampler;

akai midi production center

"Really its all about the workflow with the MP though..."

Emperor Machine takes future music on a studio tour

MPC 3000 on Talvin Singh's right in this photo, 2016 Suffolk studio