I bought this unit second hand a few years ago and never had a single problem with it, it comes with the latest Akai OS (3.11) and 32MB of RAM, which is the maximum supported. This is a UK 220v unit and I will also include a Iomega SCSI ZIP drive and 3×100MB discs.

The original owner painted the armrest in black (perhaps to make it look like the one on the original MPC60?) and I have to say that it looks great, I even like it better than the original grey armrest on my first MPC3000.

The unit is in good condition with just a few marks in the metal case due to its age but nothing serious, the LCD screen is a bit dim but it is still readable (see pictures) and so you will be able to use the machine straight away.

I have even bought new transport buttons for the MPC (the labelling on a couple of them ins’t readable anymore) but in the end I haven’t bothered to replace them simply because the original ones work fine, it’s just that the paint came off a bit on them (see pics)

Also, I have installed new pads (original ones from mpcstuff.com) a few months ago but will include the original ones as well.

So this is a great opportunity to own an amazing sequencer, drum machine, sampler, the auction then includes:

MPC 3000 UK 220v version (it doesn’t need external PSU), OS 3.11, 32MB of RAM

Original Manual

Iomega SCSI ZIP Drive

3 x 100MB discs.

I am very sad to let it go but I’m not doing a lot of sequencing these days and need the money.” Link

“this mpc is in good shape,it has brand new pad sensors,the pads are brand new i also have an extra brand new pad in black if needed,also i have an extra case for extra cost if needed also..just one minor issue is the enter is a bit stiff and everything works fine with no problems….” Link

OS has been upgraded to Mansell Labs Vailixi 3.50 which provides hybrid Zip Disc partitions that can be read by Mac and Windows for easy file transfer. Details can be found here: http://www.mansell-labs.com. The original Akai OS 3.10 has been included with the unit in a protective case.

This auction includes:

- Akai MPC 3000 Special Edition (32 Megs w/Zip 100 drive, VGA option, Mansell Labs OS Vailixi 3.50) in dark grey with custom wood side and front rails (I do not have the originals) and red main select and backlight/contrast knobs.

- Akai OS 3.10 in protective case (If buyer decides to go back to the original OS but who would want to)

- Power Cord

- Audio cable snake with 8 individual ¼ male to male connectors

- External ZIP 100 drive with USB to transfer files from a Mac or PC. Unit recognized with latest version of Snow Leapard. Don’t have a PC so can’t check compatability with latest windows OS. Drive comes with a USB cable and original power supply.

- (3) ZIP 100 disks with formatted hybrid partitions for Mansell Labs OS Vailixi 3.50.

- (1) CD-ROM from Bangin’ Beats with tons of drum samples to get started. Contains a majority of their current crate lists.

Not included with this auction:

- Original Box for the MPC or Zip Drive

- Original Rails that were replaced with the custom wood ones

- Owners manual (available online)

- Talent” Link