MPC Electronics THE KIT Analog Drum Machine

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c.1982 MPC “The KIT” Integrated Electronic Drum Machine

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"Early British classic with that gritty, punchy analogue character.
Recently serviced: every pad triggers reliably; no noisy pots.
Original flat-pack box included. All-original hardware.
Serial (no. 242) on chassis; “Made in England” plate intact.
Set a tempo, balance the per-voice levels, and you’ve got a solid groove in seconds—no menus, no programming detours. The tactile pads invite quick ideas (fills, accents, breaks) and the adjustable pad sensitivity lets you dial in the “human” feel that helps parts sit in a song. Its distinct British analogue tone layers well with samplers/DAWs: track it straight in for gritty loops, one-shot it for kits, or re-amp it through pedals for textures. It doubles as a dependable writing click with character, so riffs and basslines arrive faster.

Fast, hands-on layout. Front-panel rotary controls are primarily per-voice level/volume (plus master TEMPO and LEVEL).

Pad feel is responsive; use the rear trimmers to dial sensitivity for dynamics or hard, machine-tight hits.

Multiple 1/4" jacks along the top panel for audio connections (see close-ups).

Power: 9V battery operation or 9V DC mains adapter (PSU not included).

Condition

Fully working. Pads all trigger; sensitivity trimmers on the underside let you set your preferred feel. Cosmetic wear from age and use: scuffs/scratches and some discolouration; a few rubber feet missing (see photos).

Included

MPC the KIT unit
Original flat-pack/knock-down box"

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MPC Electronics "The Kit" Ad

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"The Kit, including the Synkit, The Tymp and the Clap, from page 29 in the October 1983 issue of Keyboard Magazine."

MPC Electronics MPC-1 1983 - FULL KIT

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"For sale is an MPC-1 drum machine in excellent physical and functional condition and includes the full drum kit: 5 trigger pads, 1 kick trigger with pedal, 2 original stands, Trigger interface, and cables. Triggers look like they have never been used!"

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MPC Electronics MPC-1 Vintage Analog Drum Machine Demo w MIDI2SDS MIDI Retrofit [mpc1]

video upload by fishjaco

"This is an extraordinarily rare MPC Electronics MPC-1 analog drum machine. It is the only vintage analog drum machine I am aware of that is velocity sensitive. The velocity sensitivity is particularly interesting when applied to the toms as it gradually mixes in "skin resonance" which, to me, sounds like a filtered noise source.

The sequencer only records a couple of the drum tones and is thus not useful. I installed the MIDI2SDS retrofit kit from Elby Designs to make it more usable. Unfortunately there are about 10 sounds on the MPC and only 8 triggers on the kit. In this video the Cymbal and Tom 2 are not triggered.

I chose the MIDI2SDS kit because it transmits velocity data (not demoed in this video). I installed it to receive Midi through the Sync In input so that the retrofit is fully reversible.

The primary purpose of this video is to demonstrate the basic functionality of this unit. It is not to demonstrate my (non-existant) beat making genius, so do not expect a rockin jam.

The audio was recorded directly into an Emu 1616m interface."

Valmont - Analog Jam 3 : Nation

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"Chords: Sequential Prophet 2000, Steven PDD-3000, Dynacord DRP-16, Ibanez UE-405
Bass: E-Mu Emax II playing a CS20M+Fairlight III patch
Bold Bass: Arp Axxe (mk2 in mk1 body), Ibanez UE-400
Flanged Chords: Akai AX-80, Boss BF-1
Drums: Behringer RD-8, Roland SIP-301, MPC Electronics DSM 1 (not to be confused with M.P.C), Yamaha R-1000, Alesis MidiVerb
Bright Pad: Sequential Prophet 600
Emax, AX-80 & RD-8 are live sequenced in Audacity, the Prophet 2000 is audio-looped on the two first cycles"

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MPC Electronics MPC-1 with Tubbutec uniPulse MIDI retrofit

video upload by Harry Axten

"Pretty rare British-made drum machine from 1981, originally intended to interface with the Sinclair ZX81 computer. I’ve installed Tubbutec’s excellent uniPulse MIDI retrofit in this, using the existing sync socket for the MIDI input. The drum voices are very responsive to playing dynamics, which I was pleased to find works great with the uniPulse’s velocity-sensitive outputs.

The sequencer board in this one was wrecked by a battery leak, which is sadly very common in these. The leakage also got onto the main analogue board, although fortunately not as badly. It ate up three of the potentiometers for the Tom 4 voice, and I haven't yet located suitable replacements, hence those controls being missing and blanked off; but everything else is now working as it should, having cleaned up corroded board traces and replaced a number of damaged components."

VINTAGE M.P.C. ELECTRONICS DSM1 DSM2 DRUM SYNTHESIZER

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Vintage Drum Machine Sample Packs via Samples From Mars

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Playlist:

MPC MPC1 From Mars
Oberheim DMX From Mars
Dr Bohm Factory and Custom Patterns
Art of Bohm
Korg Minipops Snacks From Mars
Yamaha MR10 From Mars
Viscount From Mars

The Rare 'Italian Lindrum' The Viscount R64 is one of the most mysterious drum machines we've ever sampled. There's little to no information about it online, and by some accounts there are less than 10 functional units left in existence 😳

Our pack includes 320 Loops and 240 One Shot samples from the Viscount:
https://samplesfrommars.com/products/...

See https://samplesfrommars.com for the rest.

MPC Hype Synth 2-OP FM Tones! A pseudo FM synth?

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"Part of a quick and dirty tips series, a quick look at the MPC Live and the new VST plugin Hype which features a FM synth but it's not very obvious. Behind the curtain there is a full fledged FM synth, but unfortunately it's quite limited currently. There are many creative ways it can be used though, and I go over a few of those here."

Original 1980s MPC ELECTRONICS LTD Sales Brochure

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MPC Electronics Sync Track for TB303 TR808 synthesizer original sales brochure

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"Designed to provide a tape sync facility to TB303 Bassline, TR606, TR808 & CSQ600"

One recently came up for sale here.

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M.P.C. Electronics LTD Sync Track for Roland Basslines and Tr 606. Ref2

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

You don't see these often. One came up back in 2011. You can find a post featuring a video of one back in 2009 here.

M.P.C. was know for their various rackmount drum synths. See the MPC label for more of their products.

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M.P.C.Electronics D.S.M. 1+2 Rare Analog Drum Synth MPC DSM w/Roland Trigger Pad

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"COOL and RARE M.P.C. Electronics Drum Synthesizer Module System.
THICK British drum synth sounds from the mid 1980s

100 % working order - VERY cool sounding analog drum synths.

Fat Snares, "808s", Linn style tom sounds, with a little TAMA Tech-Star vibe. Pitch adjustments are smooth since it's analog and all settings are very tweakable.

Roland PD-21/31 pads are heavily used, but work well. They are included, but not really in the price $$.
No mounting hardware is included other than the integrated clamp mechanism.

This auction includes a two channel unit (DSM2), AND a single unit with power supply (DSM1), connecting Power cable and 2 Roland Trigger Pads (one single PD21 and one PD31 with 4 zones)

Controls: Input Sensitivity, Decay, Bend, Pitch, Mix, Noise, and Click (the transient/attack)

Here is a pretty great demo video of some of the sounds possible with the DSM units: (NOT MY VIDEO)
MPC Electronics DSM1 & DSM2 Drums Uploaded by zibbybone on Jun 4, 2008 (found via MatrixSynth)
https://youtu.be/QPe6-FhTBko" [posted here]

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80's MPC ELECTRONICS DSM 32 x 4 PROGRAMMABLE DRUM SYNTHESIZER SN 709755

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This one is listed for parts.

"Finally, the best unit in the DSM range, the DSM 32 x 4 128 Memory Programmable Module. The right hand controls on the restyled, 'hi-tech' unit are more or less identical to those on other DSM's, but don't be fooled - to accomodate the impressive memory functions of this unit, the circuitry has been completely redesigned. Sound generation is now digitally-controlled, and modulation has been added. The result - far crisper, cutting percussion sounds, and thanks to modulation, sophisticated F.M. metal textures. The sound capability is vast, ranging from convincing acoustic and electronic drums through crystal clear bells and effects sounds, to the most outlandish Doctor Who atmospherics.

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M.P.C. DRUM SYNTH MODULE 1 AND 2 PERCUSSIVE RACK

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MPC DSM DRUM SYNTH MODULES
5 CHANNELS OF DRUM SYNTHESIS
IN VERY GOOD SHAPE AND WORKING GOOD

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MPC Live - New Air reverb OS 2.4 (MPC like an external FX processor)

Published on Feb 7, 2019 Default Corporation

"Using MPC Live like an external FX processor on Prophet 12 with new Air Reverb (first playing OFF and after with FX on). The Electric piano it's a personal patch on DSI Prophet 12. Recorded live and no post processing."

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Vintage MPC DSM2 British Analog Drum Synthesizer Module SN 1352

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"Vintage DSM2 British analog drum synthesizer module. Powers up and some functions tested. This is about 40 years old and shows some wear and tear."

SN 1351 went up in August.

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MPC DSM8t British Analog Drum Synthesizer Module SN 235

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This is the first D.S.M. 8t to be featured on the site.

"Vintage DSM8t British analog drum synthesizer module. Made in the 80"s Tested and functioning. This item is used and has scratches. Three of the rubber feet are missing."

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Vintage MPC 32x4 British Analog Drum Synthesizer Module SN 224

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This is the first MPC 32x4 to be featured on the site.

"Vintage MPC DSM 32X4 128 memory programmable drum synthesizer module. Made in the 80's. Tested and functioning. This is used , has some scratches and the rubber feet are missing."

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