Whenever i sample there's always some hiss or static that accompanies the sample even with the gain knob turned all the way down. Anyone else have this problem ?
I had that problem with both the S2000 and the S3000xl when I had them. It was sort of a hissy digital static sound that had nothing to do with the source material or gain settings. For some reason I don't get that problem with my MPC.
I don't know if this helps but I heard when wires are touching it could cause
a weird hiss. So try uncrossing your cables if they're all crossed up. That's my 2 cents.
Cheap cables, electromagnetic interference (audio cables close to power cables/outlets or other electric junk) unclean connects.
Just some of the stuff that could cause it.