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“Up for bid is the AKAI ASQ10 MIDI SEQUENCER VERSION 2.03 ROGER LINN EDITION. Same sequencer like the MPC 60.Comes with the OS disk. Disk loads smoothly. The ASQ10 is fully functional. All controls works. ONLY ISSUE IS THE back light is dead. You can still see the display but it’s really dim. You have to look at an angle. Minor scratches,scuffs, sticker residue but overall it’s still in good condition. ” Link

“Akai ASQ10 sequencer is very good condition. Has recently had a new back light, and OS 2.13 eproms fitted. Comes with English manual, service notes and power lead. This is the sequening section of the Akai MPC60. Features disk drive, 4 parallel midi out ports, 2 midi in ports, sync in and out. Provides very tight midi sequencing, and excellent swing/ groove feel.” Link

“Classic sequencer designed by Roger Linn, It has the latest OS version 2.13, which is also the latest Akai OS for the MPC 60. This is very important because if you are lucky enough to find another ASQ 10, chances are, it will have an older OS (with less edit options) and to upgrade it to this version you would need to buy an additional Eprom which are very expensive and difficult to find.

So this is basically an Akai MPC 60 without the sampler/pads, it has all the same features and operating system, 4 MID outs and 2 MIDI ins, 64 MIDI channels in total, it also has a metronome output (or you can hear the metronome through the built in speaker if you want) and two foot switch inputs, loads of sync options such as MIDI Time Code, SMTP, etc. It’s one of the best sequencer you can find, and it is very rare. Ideal for controlling external synths, samplers and virtual instruments, and you can sync it with your DAW. It is in great condition, there is a mark in the “Erase” button but other than that it looks great. The screen is a bit dim due to its age but still readable, however I would recommend having some sort of lamp/light pointing at the screen so you don’t have to force your eyes. A great machine, the swing you can get with it is amazing!, it comes with manual, also in great condition and power lead (standard 240V operation)” Link

“For sale AKAI ASQ10 MIDI SEQUENCER + manual , good working condition. Starts from 99p no reserve.” Link

“This ASQ10 (2.03) has been in storage for twelve years. Before that, I used it five and six nights a week for live music in dance clubs. My keyboardist and myself (guitarist) sequenced it to play many separate instruments at a time including controlling effects modules. With attention to detail and the right sound assignments, we could emulate Big Bands, lush string choruses, pumping Motown horns, funky Stax/Volt rhythm sections, blues, hard rock, R&B, rap, you name it. The ASQ10 is a very reliable and powerful instrument. It performed flawlessly with never a break down over a ten year period.

I turned it on to discover that the backlight may be dimmer that I remember. It’s a little yellow in spots from night club cigarettes. All the buttons and keys seem to be in place. Included is the custom Anvil road case pictured. ” Link

“Hello and thank you for checking out my auction. For sale is a Used and NON FUNCTIONING Akai ASQ10 midi sequencer. The unit powers up but the lcd display does not work , it lights up softly and there is a lcd adjustment dial on the side turning it sometimes makes the screen change colors a bit. Buttons light up when you turn it on but I get nothing, I am selling it as is because maybe it is a quick fix for someone who is skilled in electronics repair, as a matter of fact there are some repair tools for sale on ebay right now that I have never seen before, like a servicing manual. So Don’t miss your chance to own this great piece of powerful equipment. If you are looking at this auction you already know what it’s all about.

I hate to part with it but I really want someone to get it going again and make great music with it.” Link

“For sale AKAI ASQ10 MIDI SEQUENCER , good working condition + manual. ” Link

“This is a very clean and fully operational AKAI ASQ 10 mini sequencer. Back light is still bright and it includes the original manual” Link

“Here is my old and very rare AKAI ASQ10 up for auction. It has been in my loft for about 8 years now and i’m having a clear out . The ASQ10 is working fine but a couple of drawbacks are

1. missing rewind button but it still works ok by pressing switch

2. dim display but perfectly readable with no pixels missing, I can’t remember it ever being any brighter

3. I lost the 2 prong power connector when moving house but have had it hard wired with a “pull proof” connector. ” Link

“This one hasn’t been used for a few years but was actively in service, until the disk drive failed. I replaced it with a brand new floppy drive from route66studios. Now works flawlessly. These mechanical parts do fail eventually, so the fact that this one has a fresh one makes it a good bet. The backlight has become extremely dim, replacement backlights are available online from several vendors. In fact, if you are interested and you purchase the backlight, (there’s one on eBay right now) i can install it for you for no extra charge. Otherwise the unit is in very clean condition, [especially for an instrument that is old enough to drink, (but doesn’t as evidenced by it’s superior rhythm)” Link

“Here for auction is an Akai ASQ-10 MIDI sequencer – this is the sequencer part of the famous MPC60 all on its own.

If you’re not 100% sure about how accurate your computer is at sequencing notes, and are looking for something else to run your synths, you could do a lot worse than this. it’s totally rock solid, and will sync to pretty much anything from MIDI clock, MIDI timecode, SMPTE, to audio pulses.

As you can see from the photos, the unit is in pretty good condition, though I realise I haven’t taken a photo of where there’s been a bit of rust on the right hand side. Nothing to worry about as it’s been sealed in epoxy- just doesn’t look new (which isn’t exactly a surprise for something that was made 25 plus years ago) Let me know if you’d like to see a photo of the rust repair.

It comes with a power cable and small pile of disks to get started, (though if you find you use it, you’ll probably want to upgrade to the Hxc flash based floppy replacement anyway)You can get the manual online, but I can also email it to you if you want – not like it really needs that much explanation to use, it’s so well designed and laid out.

In the interest of making the sale no fuss, I’ll charge postage anywhere in Australia for $20 flat rate, and if actual postage cost is less than that I can refund the difference.

For overseas people, I’m happy to post to you, but keep in mind this is relatively large and heavy when packed up, and isn’t going to be cheap – The weight and size I listed is an estimate only! you will have to wait till after the auction and after I have your address to find your real postage cost – sorry! But be assured I won’t charge any more than what it costs me to send. Also keep in mind it’s only got a switch to select between 220V/240V so would also need a step up transformer to run on 110V” Link

“Rare Akai ASQ10 from 1988, the best Midi Sequencer ever invented.
This is the same sequencer as in the MPC60 and MPC3000, designed and signed by Mr. Roger Linn which helped Akai make the Famous MPC line.
You get the same groove and tight midi as in the MPC 60/3000 just without the sampler with Linndrum technology at heart.
Well illuminated backlight, Software version 2.13, 2 midi in 4 outs,110V USA, plug and play !” Link

“You are bidding on is the classic Akai ASQ 10! It does work and powers up but sometimes while the unit is on it will reboot on its on. This is a minor electrical problem that could be fixed easily or you could use the unit for parts. Ihave seen the transport buttons alone on this unit alone go for up to $12 dollars per button. Part of the cap on the floppy eject button is missing but it still works properly. This honestly is the tighest sequencer I have ever used. ” Link

“Akai ASQ10 Roger Linn

Left in garage for last decade, water damage and rust, definately NOT WORKING. ” Link

“Here For Auction is a Akai Very first sequencer the ASQ 10 the sequencer from the famous MPC60, (one the most tightest drum machines ever. This is in great condition and has very little use. this is definitely one for you vintage collectors out there.” Link

“For sale is a used Akai ASQ-10 MIDI sequencer / drum machine. The ASQ-10 records and plays back MIDI sequencer and songs. It’s a MIDI sequencer only (same sequencer specifications as Akai MPC-60), it doesn’t contain any sounds of its own. It’s used to control other MIDI capable synthesizers and drum machines. This particular unit is missing the LCD screen because it went bad, has a bad floppy disk drive, and is missing the screws that attach the top and bottom of the case. The unit still closes since the back of the case has a hinge that connects the top and bottom. The unit powers on but since the disk drive is bad it can’t boot up. It did work when the disk drive was operational but it hasn’t been replaced and tested. It is in good cosmetic condition with no major flaws for a 25 year old instrument. Due to its current state it is being sold as-is for repairs. There are a few places on the web that use to sell replacement screens and disk drives so its possible to replace these parts it but I can’t guarantee their availability. I also can’t guarantee these are the only problems. Everything else worked fine before the disk and screen went out but it hasn’t been tested since. Includes a bound copy of the owner’s manual.

Please remember: so as-is!!!” Link

“Very rare sequencer.
Designed by Roger Linn, this is the same sequencer that’s in the mpc 60 & mpc 3000.

This unit is in immaculate condition. Perfect working & hardly used.
The screen is bright.

Also included is the original manual & the original box with all the original packaging.

120v.

I honestly believe that you would be very lucky to find another in such good condition.

Thanks for looking.” Link

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“Classic and very hard to find Akai ASQ10 MIDI sequencer identical to the famous MPC60 hardware.

Akai took the heart of the MPC and put it in a streamlined unit without the sampling or drum pads and created this incredible box.

Gives you all the rock solid timing and vintage “groove” that made the MPC60 family so sought after, but in a compact package that’s smaller and lighter, perfect for integrating into your existing studio or live setup. With an original list price of $2000 back in the late 80s, Akai sold very few of these (a few hundred?) compared to the thousands of full-blown MPCs that created the legend. What that means today is that these rare machines are the ideal alternative to their over-hyped and overpriced brothers…that is, if you know they exist and can find one!

Has the exact same sequencer and drum programming features as the MPC…just without an internal sound engine. Imagine the flexibility of doing MPC-style programming to trigger drums sounds from an Emu Emax or other favorite sampler…talk about a creative tool for you music!

Unit is in great shape as you can see from the photos

Only a few nicks/scratches and one bumped corner…but these heavy, solid metal machines are built to last.
The backlight still works, although you can see a few spots along the edge where the light is beginning to fade…not a big deal because all the text is clearly readable, and in normal lighting conditions you can’t notice this (see comparison photos). Besides, how many of these units even have ANY backlight left in them? This one is still bright.” Link

” This is a Akai ASQ10 with 3.1 update and original manual. This unit is in great condition.
Below is some basic info on the unit:

This is a very rare unit and a must for anyone who loves Roger Linn’s Masterpieces, the MPC 60 or MPC 3000. It beats the pants off the MPC2000, Mpc1000 or Mpc2500 when it comes to quality of construction. Here are some of the specs—
1. 60,000 note capacity
2. 99 tracks, 99 sequences, 20 songs(made up of 256 sequences/steps)
3. Assign 1 or 2 midi channels to each track
4. Built in SMPTE generator, 7 sync modes
5. Powerful looping abilities in play and record mode
6. Step edit mode and step entry recording
7. Flexible and powerful editing, quantize, and transposing abilities
8. Built in disk drive
9. Auto punching
10. Time displayed in both real time and SMPTE time
11. 2 midi ins, 4 midi outs (64 midi channels at once!)
12. A huge display, even by todays standards
13. Can play two sequences at once
14. 2 foot switch inputs, 1 metronome out for its built in metronome, sync in and out” Link

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“this unit is for repair or for parts.I tried to get it repaired but the power supply to the screen and decaying wiring to the screen meant it could not be repaired.I am not going to try and source these parts.So this machine is great for someone who needs spare part everything else was fully functional with the cxception of one rewind button.I also have a new backlight for the lcd which i tried to have installed.This has been a great machine for me so hopfully it can keep someone elses alive for a bit longer ” Link

“I will only Ship to the USA. Good condition, Fixed back light. This is the Sequencer from the MPC 60 but no Sampler or drums, Just the Sequencer. This is Tight, Record right, and plays back right. Easy to use.” Link

“You are bidding on a used AKAI ASQ-10 in Working Condition. The surface has some nicks and scratches from regular use, but physically the machine is fully functional and works like a charm. The display backlight is very bright because I recently replaced it with a brand new one. However, the screen has one line of pixels out. This minor defect doesn’t reduce the usability or function of the product, but it is noticeable. Beware that I am selling this machine “as is” with no returns or refunds.” Link

“Having abandoned my plans for a project studio, I am selling off just about everything I’ve accumulated over the past 10 years or so. This example has version 2.03 software and seems to run perfectly from the menu responses.

The display backlight is now rather dim (very common) but is perfectly visible in normal light (see pic).

I have an electronic version of the MPC60 manual (which is essentially the same for the relevant areas), the actual ASQ10 manual is available online.

This unit has had a had a mod done sometime in the past to replace the apparently unobtainable, and painful, C9 mains connector with a standard IEC kettle one.” Link

“This item was pulled from a working environment. All buttons and knobs are responding well. The display screen is a a little dark. See pictures below for detail. The items for sale are fully functional and are Guaranteed Working! Bid with confidence!” Link

“To my mind the Akai ASQ10 is the best out and out Sequencer ever made AND the EASIEST to use!! I have used it in the studio and was my main bit of kit working LIVE, its that good and that easy to use, on stage it controlled 5 modules and changed the patches on my master keyboard for fun! And was treated like gold, hence it comes with its own 5 Star Flight Case. It is totally unmarked, but the backlight died a while ago, so I just used a small clip on light which did the job just as well, the only other problem is the floppy drive wont format a disc ( because its from an old Atari computer! its all I could find at the time!) this is no problem though as I just used to bye a box of discs and format the discs on my computer, problem solved, or spend £25 ish to replace the drive, apart from that, its perfect! If u have any questions just send me a message.I bought this sequencer new and without a doubt has been the best piece of equipment I,ve ever bought, Good Luck!” Link

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