Custom Red Case E-MU Systems SP-1200 [7030 Edition] w/ Marvel Comics Dust Cover

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SN 069503505

"Authentic SP-1200 (7030 Black Case Edition) – Fire Red Custom | True Hip-Hop History This SP-1200 (7030 Black Case Edition) is not just a drum machine—it has been the heart and soul of my sound for over two decades. If you’re looking for that unmistakable SP-1200 magic, this is the real deal: authentic SSM2044 analog filters for warm, punchy, gritty sound—just like the legendary grey SP-1200 models before it. Selling this hurts beyond words, but as I transition into my work as an indie game designer, I need to fund my project. This machine has been my trusted companion in the studio and on stage, and now it’s time for it to inspire a new owner. A True Piece of Hip-Hop History

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• Official SP-1200 Book Cover Feature – This very unit is photographed on the cover of the Official SP-1200 Book by 27Sens & KicDrumProducts.

• Owned by Drumat!c (creative director of the SP-1200 Book / KicDrumProducts / Drumz and Llingo / Formulatin’ Fathers / O.D.)

• Produced countless beats, instrumentals, and remixes—pressed on vinyl, cassette, and CD

• Traveled for live performances and shows, carrying the spirit of true independent hip-hop Rare 7030 Model – The Last True Vintage SP-1200 Sound

• This is the 7030 model (not the 7031)

• Contains the original SSM2044 analog filters—the same as the classic grey SP-1200

• Warmer, punchier, and grittier sound compared to later 7031 models & New Rossum Model

• Highly sought-after by collectors, producers, and beatmakers for its pure, vintage tone

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Custom Look & Condition

• Fire Red paint job with a Metallic Gunmetal underbase

• Clear gloss UV coat finish for protection & durability

• Shows signs of normal usage from studio work, gigging, and live performances

• Kept in a smoke-free studio under a custom Marvel Super Heroes cover (included)

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Refurbished & Upgraded for Peak Performance

• New drum trigger pads

• Tact button contacts replaced for flawless operation

• Noritake premium display upgrade (crisp, bright screen)

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Extras Included:

• Power cable & MIDI cable

• Akai MPD16 pad controller for expanded drum programming workflow

• Bonus material: Classic drum kits, scratch disks, and sound packs from my personal collection This isn’t just any SP-1200—this is one of the last true machines from the golden era, built in 1987 and reissued through 1993, with the original analog filters that defined the sound of hip-hop."