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Common AKAI S3000XL Questions
How do I configure the AKAI S3000XL to receive MIDI data from my DAW?
Ensure MIDI receive is enabled in the S3000XL's 'MIDI' menu, set the MIDI channel to match your DAW, and connect your MIDI interface to the S3000XL's MIDI In port.
How do I save my programs (presets), samples, and sequences on the S3000XL?
Use the 'Disk' menu to save your current setup as a '.AKP' program file, '.SND' sample file, or '.SEQ' sequence file to a floppy disk, and remember to format the floppy disk using the S3000XL.
What's the basic workflow for loading and triggering samples on the S3000XL?
First, load your samples using the 'Disk' menu; then, assign them to a program using the 'Program Edit' mode, finally, trigger those samples via MIDI notes or the front panel buttons.
Why am I hearing a constant loop or drone when I trigger a sample?
Check the 'Loop' settings within the 'Sample Edit' menu; ensure that the sample is not set to loop indefinitely and that loop points are correctly defined or disabled.
How can I use the Time Stretch feature on the AKAI S3000XL?
Access the Time Stretch function in the 'Sample Edit' menu, adjust the 'Time Stretch Factor' to achieve the desired duration, keeping in mind this is a destructive process.