The Akai MPC3000 (eBay) changed the game in 1993. Improvements included 16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo sampling, increased memory, 32 voice polyphony, expandable memory through SCSI, and built-in effects and filters.This legendary machine is still used by some of todays top producers over 25 years after its original release date. Deceased legendary hip-hop producer, J. Dilla, has his Limited Edition MPC3000 in an exhibition at the Smithsonian. The MPC3000LE (Limited Edition) is identical to the MPC3000, except for its black custom design. It was released by Akai in 2000 and limited to 2000 units.