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MPC 3000 in the United Kingdon. Configuration not posted but comes with external zip and cd-rom. Link

“smoke free studio environment, upgraded ram, JJ OS 2.0 or Akai OS your choice. Perfect condition.” Link

A very good deal if your name is Skyrock…

“This is a tricked out.. chromed out MPC 3000 with gold bumpers. Everything that can be done to the MPC has been done to it. built it zipdrive. Comes with 2 zips with all DR. Dre, Timbaland, and Neptunes sounds. This is a super collectible! Get it while its hottt! Is makin beats like the pros your New Years Resolution?? Get this guy and you’ll be on your way to the top!” Link

” Akai MPC 2000
with an external Iomega 250 Zip Drive, an OS zip disk, and 2 blank zip disks.
This is your chance to get your hands on a classic sampling and sequencing
tool used by the best hip-hop producers out there.
Akai MPC 2000 Details:
32MB Internal RAM
8 Assignable Mix Outs
SMPTE In and Out
Physical and functional Condition:
Front looks awesome. Rear has some minor scratches (see pictures).
No major physical damage.
Tested and functions perfectly.
Owned for about 7 years and stored for the past 3 years in a dust and
smoke-free home studio.” Link

“This ASQ-10 is equipped with the Version 3.10 software for enhanced functionality. The upgrade alone cost $195. It and works as it should and is built like a tank. Cosmetically, it is good, with minor nicks and scuffs that are not surprising considering its age. The transport buttons were recently replaced and hardly used since then. No manual will be included but it can be downloaded at http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/support/downloads.shtml. I will also include 17 blank disks!

Please note, the backlight on this unit is for all intents and purposes dead.” Link

“For sale is the master of all samplers the mpc 3000 there are very few machines that can do what this beast can do. There have been multiple classic produced with this animal with its ear thumping kicks and its lays crispy snare you will be making monster beats in no time. With this dragon you will also recieve a few extras with a working zip drive as well as 2 zip disk.” Link

“The production dream duo – do it like producer’s have been making beats since the late 80′s – a CLASSIC pairing – The Mpc2000xl, and Akai S1000. I used the S1000 for longer samples, and the MPC for drum hits…
This legendary duo has been the best friend a producer can have but unfortunately the time has come for us to part ways!! This unit is in peak operating condition, max memory and 8 outs, even has the EFX Board, internal floppy, external zip drive!. 1 owner…
The S1000 has a maxed 32mb of RAM, 8outs, the scsi option card, AND i’m throwing in an external SCSI 135mb removable media scsi drive, with 3 discs full of samples, and three NOS wrapped in plastic discs. The s1000 is running OS 4.04. Did I mention the amazing filters in this beast? Incredible deal, unfortunately, the studio has outgrown itself, and I am selling off some pieces that i don’t use that much in my process that much…” Link

“This Auction is for a Lot of two (2) Rack-Mount Samplers, both with upgraded RAM (one w/26MB, the other w/32MB). Both in working condition. Both with their power cords.” Link

“
Real Clean (a few scratches on the side panels, nothing major)
Screen is dim but still turns on and mos def visible!
if your international you must pay immediately!\
shipping will be based on area, and taxes may apply!
so before you bid make sure you have loot for the shipping!!!
i will ship free to the US” Link

“You are bidding on a AKAI S1000 HD Sampler w/ internal 200mb hard drive
Unit is in GREAT condition and is 100% working
also included
AKAI S900 Sampler (NON WORKING PARTS ONLY)
External SCSI CD-Rom drive
AKAI S1000 4.40 System Disk
Akai S1000 Sample Disks” Link

I still enjoy making music with my MPC setup, but I’ve been having a harder time finding the right kind of sounds to add to my music. So, I’ve decided to start researching synthesizers to find that crazy sound I’m looking for. So, to help my journey, a friend and I have just started up another blog featuring snyths called Synthfind. This won’t take away from what I’m doing here, expect the same quality of posting on MPCHunter to continue.

What is Synthfind?

Synthfind features a particular synth manufacturer on each day of the week. Since there are many more synth manufactures than days of the week, Tuesdays are Synth Potluck — where will will feature neat and assorted synths that do not have their own featured day. The schedule is below:

Monday – Moog
Tuesday – Synth Potluck
Wednesday – Arp
Thursday – Sequential Circuits
Friday – Yamaha
Saturday – Korg
Sunday – Roland

Unsure about OS and installed RAM. Should be able to pop a working SCSI HD in to get it working again. “Akai S1000HD Digital Sampler. Enhanced version of the legendary S1000 Digital Sampler. Comtains 40mb SCSI HD which I believe from memory has long since died. Still has SCSI card though.” Link

UK Seller says this is a prototype, but it may just be an early production unit. Seems as if some of the hardware functionality is not working correctly — this may or may not be fixable.

“VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: (This unit is almost certainly a prototype and hence 100% functionality can’t be guaranteed)

This is a very early demo unit (date 2002) from AKAI/Alesis R&D used by AKAI for promotional use and may well be a prototype! It has recently been fully expanded with a huge 272Mb RAM (nearly a half hour of sample time!!!), a 40Gb internal HD and a CDR/W burner. Although this unit is in excellent cosmetic condition (the control surface and display are superb) there are a few things of importance to note. Firstly, at some point the unit has been fully upgraded with the 8Ch output and digitial I/O options which have then been removed – as a result the blanking plates are missing – see rear panel photo. The contrast knob is missing too but the control is still usable. In terms of functionality the unit is functioning very well but not 100%, the display is fine, it samples, sequences, loads samples from CDROM, burns CDRs and the drum pads work fine. Both audio outputs and sample inputs are working. That said, I’ve been unable to make any of the on board FX work or the front or rear USB interfaces. The unit is currently running version 1.75a firmware. The unit’s internals are in superb clean condition – the lack of USB is unfortunate but I’ve no idea whether this is due to the unit being very early hardware or whether there is some form of fault. The unit has been run in the studio for hours and appears to be stable – I’ve not managed to make it crash in any way. Because of it’s slightly unknown state there is NO RESERVE on this auction.” Link

Free shipping sweetens this item.
“Akai MPC 2000
8 Outputs
32 MB Ram
Includes:
SCSI External Zip Drive
Zip Disc with newest operating system and a couple of sound programs and drum sounds.
SMPTE Card
Condition:
This unit is in excellent cosmetic condition. It shines and shows very minor wear. There are only a couple of scratches which I show closeup photos of (one on bottom left , another one on right edge).
The unit functions flawlessly.
The screen is perfect (NO LINES).
Shipping is Free to US Lower 48.” Link

“Here it is again. due to non paying buyer, BUT NOW FREE SHIPPING!!. serious bidders only If your reading this you probably know what this is and what its worth. I have only used this item a couple of hours and its been stored for 5-6 months. tested it recently everything works fine GUARANTEED!! I am the first owner of this mpc and i have the original box, instructions and styrofoam. so it will be safe to send. Do not be fooled by the crappy picture. this item is in PERFECT condition and i am trying to sell it quick.” Link

One of the auction pictures clearly show the 8-output board installed, even though it’s not in the description. Have to love uninformed sellers. It does have some cosmetic issues, be aware of that. Link

“You are bidding on an Akai MPC 4000 Sequencer/Drum Machine/Sampler in EXCELLENT condition. There are NO significant signs of wear. Overall this piece is in great cosmetic and working condition. This model comes with a power cord.” Link

There’s a very informative link on blog.retrosynth.com that goes through the jumper settings for TEAC drives.

From blog.retrosynth.com

“Jumper settings for the Teac FD-235HF3240

A1 – B1 DS0 Drive select 0
B1 – C1 DS1 Drive select 1
A2 – B2 DS2 Drive select 2
B2 – C2 DS3 Drive select 3
A4 – B4 RY34 Ready output on Pin 34
B4 – C4 DC34 Disk Change output on Pin 34
C3 – C4 DC2 Disk Change output on Pin 2
C4 – D4 DC4 Disk Change output on Pin 4
A3 – B3 HA density set automatically
B3 – C3 HI2 density set by HD IN on pin 2
C3 – D3 HO2 density (HD OUT) output on pin 2
D3 – D4 HO4 density (HD OUT) output on pin 4
D1 – D2 LHI —or—
D2 – E2 LHI HD IN low is high density
D1 – E1 LHO —or—
E1 – E2 LHO HD IN high is high density
E2 – F2 HMK half mask for INDEX/READ-DATA
F3 – G3 NMK no mask for INDEX/READ-DATA
F1 – G1 IR LED on when: (Drive Select AND Ready)
G1 – G2 ML motor on when: (Motor ON AND LED on)
E4 – F4 ACD disable auto-checking
G3 – G4 REN disable auto-recalibration
E2 – E3 HF —or—
E3 – E4 HF must always be in for this version of drive

For the MPC-60 jumper DS0, HI2, RY34, HF, REN, and FG. The drive came jumpered with DS1, HA, DC34, HF, REN, and FG.
Jumper settings for the Teac FD-235HFA529 (also FD-235HF6554 and FD-235HF6573

A1 – B1 DS0 Drive select 0
B1 – C1 DS1 Drive select 1
A2 – B2 DS2 Drive select 2
B2 – C2 DS3 Drive select 3
C3 – D3 REN disable auto-recalibration
D3 – E3 ACD(a) disable auto-checking
E3 – F3 ACD(b) disable auto-checking
D2 – E2 RY34 Ready output on Pin 34
E1 – E2 DC34 Disk Change output on Pin 34
E1 – F1 DC2 Disk Change output on Pin 2
G1 – G2 HA density set automatically
F1 – G1 HI2 density set by HD IN on pin 2
F1 – F2 HO2 density (HD OUT) output on pin 2
F3 – G3 IR LED on when: (Drive Select AND Ready)

For the MPC-60 jumper DS0, HI2, RY34, ACD(b), and FG. Teac also recommends bridging S14 on the bottom side of the drive controller to force 720k mode.”

“2 boxes of 10 AKAI BL100 Sampler Disks.
One is unopened and one is opened.

They are ABSOLUTELY NEW !

This is your chance to get these rare disks for your Akai S612 sampler.” Link

“Vends mpc 3000 tbe physique et électronique prête à l’emploi avec zip 250 + 1 boites de disquettes zip 250 neuve

superbe machine utilisée par les plus grands producteurs Us et du monde entier grâce à son grain et son groove inimitable signé Roger Linn

si vous visitez cette page je pense que vous savez de quoi il en retourne

bonnes enchères et joyeuses fêtes !!!”

Link

Hard to find sample disks for the S612.Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Classical Guitar Classic, Killer Bass, Tenor Sax, Bass Flute, French Horns, Violins and Violas, Broken Glass, Elephant Cry, Poly Brass, Thump Bass, Bell Keys, and two blanks. Link

Reasonable Buy It Now price

“Roger Linn’s 3.10 OS is installed and the memory is maxed out w/ a legitimate expansion board. This machine does not have the SCSI upgrade.

Floppy drive works great, pads feel good, sounds excellent.

Cosmetically, I would rate it an 8/10. There are some minor blemishes, the most obvious being that some of the finish is starting to wear off of the knobs.

There are three minor functional issues:

The volume knob is scratchy in a certain part of it’s range when rotated quickly.

The backlight is dead although the display is still completely readable.

The data slider does not move quite as smoothly as it did on the other 60 I owned. It is 100% functional though.” Link

“This item, shown in the other five photos, functions perfectly, every in and out has been tested. At the time of auction all internal wires and chips are seated and all moving parts work perfectly, all software functions properly, all hardware and buttons and knobs work perfectly. The drive was replaced in 2003 by AKAI factory service center in NYC. The disk drive has some extra room around it where it fits into the face of the unit so it does not match the profile of the face of the unit exactly but works fine and the main data wheel works perfectly although its chrome plastic knob has been replaced with a smaller one when it was lost. Cosmetically it has some tape residue (masking tape and white paper tape) on the face and rear panel and some rack rash. This was from a project studio and first owner and was bought new in 1987, now an excess of AKAI digital samplers make it necessary to liquidate some of my less used models. This one has done its time in the studio and in the road so it looks a bit frankenstein but it samples, programs and plays back perfectly and every function works fine. ” Link

“I do not know much about this unit, It was left by a old roommate and we are cleaning house. I have plugged the unit in and it does work ( at least the power comes on and the menu screen lights up and everything.) It looks like its in fine working condition. I also have tons of disks for this unit.

Looking through the disks it looks like the operation software and probably dozens of different effects and sounds. ( different musical insturments.) there are 4 storage units with about 30 disks in each.

I do live in Hawaii and buyer is responsible for shipping for this item. Item is not necessarily light, but if you win the bid, you are expected to pay for all shipping included. Unit weights around 25-30 lbs.” Link

“For sale is my MPC 3000 that is in perfect working condition. Had a new backlight put into it just a couple months ago by Forat and at the sametime had them fix any button was not working. So everything works on it just great. My 3000 has fully maxed out memory which is 32mb of RAM. Operating System 3.11.All lables above and on the buttons can be read just fine. No dead pixels in the screen also. Also including my Iomega 250mb SCSI Zip Drive and also throwing in a carriyng case that I have for it.” Link

” This listing is for a used MPC 3000. It is in excellent condition and has been well taken care of. The LCD is in the process of fading out and although you can still use it, it will need to be replaced shortly. ” Link

“THIS AUCTION IS FOR AKAI MPC 4000 IN GREAT CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL SHIPPING BOX (ALMOST NEW )

THE MACHINE COMES WITH THESE OPTIONS :

1-INTERNAL HARDRIVE

1-512MB

1-CDR-W

1-8 OUTPUTS

1-EFX CARD” Link