It was clear that this machine was meant for professional studios and intended to be a tool for deliberate music applications. MSRP was staggering, coming in at just under $4,000 in the early 90’s (a little over $7,000 in today’s money). The original AKAI MPC 3000 Classic released in 1994 as the step up from its predecessor, the MPC 60 (and the later MPC 60 mkII). This musical instrument has been associated with everything from Hip-Hop to R&B and House music and more. The AKAI MPC 3000 is the classic and legendary sampler/sequencer drum machine from the early 90’s.
