Akai CD-ROM Sound Library (8 Disc Collection) – Free Vintage Sampler Sounds

Own a piece of production history with the Akai CD-ROM Sound Library, a legendary 8-disc set of free vintage sampler sounds for MPC, S-series, and hardware enthusiasts. This massive collection delivers classic drum kits, orchestral hits, and 90s staple samples—the same sounds that shaped golden-era hip-hop, jungle, and house music.

From the iconic “Miscellaneous” disc to rare instrument multisamples, these vintage sampler sounds come in pristine Akai format, ready to load into your:

MPC 60/3000

S950/S1000/S3000

Modern sampler plugins

Download now and produce with these free vintage sampler sounds—authentic 90s flavor without digging for original CDs.

AKAI S3000XL Sound Library 6CDs (Akai)

Akai S-Series CD-ROM Sound Library

1. a complete collection of S3000/CD3000-series samples

2. a complete collection of S1000/1100-series samples plus new sounds.

3. a new, original collection of drum sounds

4. a new, original collection of Rhythm Loop sounds

5. a new, original collection of more than 2,000 Percussion Samples

7. a new collection of original keyboard sounds

Volume 1 XL – Complete S3000 & CD3000 Library

    A. Piano/Keyboard/Mallet
    B. Strings
    C. Brass/Wind
    D. Drum/Rhythm
    E. Percussion
    F. Bass/Guitar
    G. Voice/Organ
    H. Synthesizer
    I. Work Station
    J. Sample Wave Mixing
    K. Sample Wave Mixing
    L. Sound Effects
    M. Ethnic/Break Beats/Orchestra/Others

Volume 2 – Complete S1000/S110 Library

    A. Piano
    B. Strings
    C. Brass/Wind
    D. Drum
    E. Percussion
    F. Bass/Guitar
    G. Voice
    H. Keyboard
    I. Synthesizer
    J. Others
    K. Work Station
    L. Sample Wave Mixing
    M. Sound Effects

Volume 3 – Drum Kit Collection

    A. Kick
    B. Snare
    C. Tom
    D. Hi-Hat
    E. Crash Cymbal
    F. Crash Cymbal
    G. Ride Cymbal
    H. Ride Cymbal
    I. Snare
    J. Tom
    K. Drum Kit

Volume 4 – Rhythm Loop Collection

    A. Dry Loop
    B. Ambience Loop
    C. Synth Loop
    D. Effect Loop
    E. Others Loop
    F. Bonus Sounds

Volume 5 – Percussion Collection

    A. Cuba
    B. Cuba
    C. Brazil
    D. Africa
    E. Other
    F. Other
    G. Ethnic
    H. FX
    I. Kit

Volume 6 – Sound Effects Collection

    A. Daily Life
    B. Tools
    C. Human
    D. Background
    E. Synth FX
    F. Transportation
    G. Other Sounds 1
    H. Other Sounds 2

Volume 7 – New Keyboard Collection (for S3000 XL)

    A. Piano
    B. Piano II
    C. Strings
    D. Guitar
    E. Bass
    F. Synthesizer
    G. Voice
    H. Mallet

Volume 8 – General MIDI Sets

A. GM Set #1
B. GM Set #2
C. GM Set #3
D. GM Set #4
E. GM Set #5
F. Percussion / Sound Effects
G. Drum Kit