The following is a summary of the advanced features of the AKAI MPC2000, which include a built in sampler, sequencer and more. Here is a detailed general description of the AKAI MPC2000. Large 248 x 60 dot LCD display with graphics. 6 functions keys under the LCD display provide various functions on each page. Built-in 1.44 megabyte floppy disk drive to store both sequences and sound data. Built-in SCSI interface for storing data to external hard disk. Here is a detailed description of the AKAI MPC2000's built in sampler. 16-bit, 44.1kHz stereo sampling High capacity sound memory: 2 megabytes standard...
sequencer was already such an advanced system.

However, the MPC3000 was surely a great machine, but its cost it was probably the most expensive rhythm machine at the time, though much cheaper than other sampler co-operated systems prohibited the use of those who are not making music commercially. At the same time, Akai"s normal sampler ? division was finishing the designs of S-XL range and the S2000 which in simple terms had higher specification with a modest price tag, which rang the bell of their MPC division. In fact MPC2000 has almost the same sound engine as that of S2000.