Akai S3000XL Workflow | Footwork / Jungle Track From Scratch (Part 1)

This is a multi-part series where I break down my full workflow on the Akai S3000XL rack sampler. In this episode, I’m starting a track from scratch while doing a deep dive into how the S3000XL works—and how it can still thrive in a modern, dawless hardware workflow. Follow along as I build a footwork / jungle track using a true ’90s setup, with the Square Pyramid handling sequencing duties. This is part tutorial, part live track creation. If you are looking to move samples to your S-series sampler without using an old PC, check out the software I mention in the video: https://s-convert.com/ Make sure to check back for Part 2! 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Basic Workflow 03:10 - Hats, Cymbals and Basic Drum Pattern 18:39 - Save Your Work! 22:12 - Ableton Setup - Ins, Outs, Recording 23:05 - Sampling Melodic Elements 27:53 - Normalizing Samples 28:33 - Program Setup & Pitching 37:21 - Slicing Samples 42:38 - Setting Up Key Groups 47:15 - Trim Samples, Save Memory 49:35 - Sequence the Melodics 54:40 - LFO Modulation 57:22 - Creating a Bass Program 01:07:18 - Sequencing Bass w/ Squarp Pyramid 01:08:46 - Sampling and Slicing Percussion 01:21:57 - Percussion - Euclidean Sequencing 01:27:44 - Sampling and Slicing Vocals 01:42:39 - How It All Sounds