For adding sounds to the sampler, the S3000XL features a 3.5" floppy drive that reads Akai-formatted floppies, and a SCSI port which allows for connection to an external storage device (such as a zip drive or external hard disk), a CD reader, or a computer for editing samples via the MESA editor.
To enhance sound capabilities, the S3000XL boasts a 3.5" floppy drive that accommodates Akai-formatted disks, and an SCSI interface facilitating connections to external storage units such as zip drives or hard disk drives, CD readers, or computers for sample editing via the MESA editor.