"The synth is a Waldorf Microwave XT Ltd Edition, which was a limited edition "grey" version of the normal orange synth and only manufactured in limited edition. It got Madonna's signature on the back, and is in very good condition (only been used in the studio). It comes with manual and power supply (euro), but I don't have the original box anymore. The synth was borrowed to Mirwais during the recording of Madonna's album "Music" at Sarm West in London, and was used on the tracks produced by Mirwais including the no1 single "Music" for the album.
Here's the story
I used to be in a band and we were at the time signed to Sony. Our manager and his wife used to be the studio manager for Sarm West in London (as well as our band) and took care and organized everything for all the artists recording there. Madonna came to record her "Music" album there and she organized everything and took care of her and the producers. When Mirwais came to record his tracks for the album he needed a Waldorf Microwave synth but none of the rental companies had one stock. I happened to have one in the studio across the road, so he borrowed it and they had it in the studio until the tracks were finished for the album. I asked my managers if Madonna could sign it as a "thanks" and she did before they returned it.
I guarantee that this item is 100% authentic, and my managers got their names in the record sleeve "thank you's" to confirm my story. The story was also featured briefly in a couple of Music magazines in connection with our band."
For those interested in the Madonna connection, you can find her sig on Google.
Funny, I think the P5 rev2 base plate I have is worth less because Madonna used it, not more.
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