AKAI MPC3000 SP Custom

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This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

Also see this one with a custom Overdub button & wood frame.

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Custom White Akai MPC2000XL MIDI Production Center

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"With a slightly dubious paint job, this MPC has been upgraded to the extreme, with phat pads, solid state storage and some extra shiny hardware. It comes preloaded with some samples to get you going, and it works great. This one was serviced in house and is ready to go."

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MPC Live III Retro | A New Special-Edition Colorway Inspired by the Original MPCs of the Late ‘80s

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"Meet MPC Live III Retro, a special-edition colorway inspired by the original MPCs of the late ‘80s. From sampling and sequencing to arranging full songs, it’s an all-in-one production powerhouse. Create wherever inspiration strikes and stay in the standalone MPC workflow from start to finish.

Now available worldwide."

Oberheim FVS-1 Custom Built for Ronnie Montrose, Vintage 4 SEMs & 2 Sequencers

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"Bought this 27 years ago from the keyboardist, Gary Hull, who played keyboard on 2 Montrose albums and also toured with him 1990-94. Gary also modified this Oberheim Four voice for Montrose to add sequencer functions. This Oberheim has 4 great sounding late 70's SEM Units and 2 later model Sequencer modules that are quantized, and output 4 channels to the 4 SEMs. A remote keyboard controlled by the Keyboard Module allows spilts and 4 note polyphony and many options for control. A programmed Expressionist MIDI to CV interface is included so the four voice is also controllable polyphonically over MIDI.
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The Four SEMs have been calibrated tuned and checked for complete noise free operation in 2026. The keyboard has been leveled and bushings replaced and plays perfectly. In 2026 the power module and output module were restored by Synth Smith, an analog repair specialist with over 30 years working on analog synths. I did not change much from what Montrose had done to this synthesizer. He was well known for his customization skills. I did add VCF controls and pots for all the SEMs so you can control from remote LFO's. The Programmer has never been connected in the Oberheim since I have owned it. In 2026 the Programmer battery was replaced and testing revealed it does work, but is not wired, and wiring it would be a lot of new wiring.

INCLUDES:
Oberheim FVS-1 in Custom Metal Case 27.5 wide, 23.75 High, 5 deep(inches)
49 Key Keyboard in Custom Metal Case
2 keyboard cables, power cable, Manual and Notes
MIDI to CV Rack Convertor Expressionist Programmed ($650 refund if not needed)
Hard Shell Pro Road Case for Main Unit

SHIPPING:
Only for Sale in North America due to size and weight
$500 Flat Fee for Shipping 3 Boxes, refund if less
Shipped Freight fully insured with tracking
Freight company will schedule delivery to your house
Box 1 - Main Unit 68 pounds 33 X 30 X 13 (Inches)
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2 smaller boxes Shipped Fed Ex Ground
Box 2 - Keyboard 19 pounds 36 X 16 X 8
Box 3 - 18 pounds MIDI to CV, Manuals, Cables, Misc. 24 X 17 X 8"

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Yellow custom

video upload by Love Hultén

"Yellow custom 🟡🔵🔴 for a client incl 2-XM, BM-13 Phaser and a Keystep."

GOLDEN ORCHID - custom synth

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"Springtime is here, full bloom 🌸 This is Golden Orchid - my reimagination of the Orchid ORC-1 chord synth combined with a custom tape echo."

radioactive 303

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"a friend of mine printed this glow in the dark 303 case for me (top half only, wanted one as deco).. so I tried it on my 303 I had naked when it arrived and let it shine :) you can download the case files in the re-303 shop https://shop.re-303.com/build-it-2/ (Landon 3d files)"

NES-SY2.0 Nintendo homage synth by Love Hultén

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From Abandoned Factory to Sonic Alchemy A Dark Melodic Hardware Performance

video upload by Global Shuffle Dance Music

"We strip the industrial grit of the Syntakt down to its metallic bones, forcing jagged distortion to bleed into haunting, melodic resonance. We are bridging the gap between cold machinery and human emotion, layering raw, percussive chaos against ethereal chords to prove that even the hardest techno possesses a deep, rhythmic soul."

TR1000 New Skin debut - New Project Premier

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A clearer view of the TR-808 skin for the TR-1000 featured in this previous post. This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

From the video:

"sample chop preview, new project premiere track featuring the voice of one of the most influential and inspirational speakers of our time, Shahid Bolsen
Get TR1000 skinz https://synthskinz.com
Shout out to Synth Skinz"

Custom Red & Black Keys Korg microKORG w/ Detached Keyboard & Mod Section

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ANDREW HUANG's One of a Kind Custom Love Hultén Effects Box

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"I commissioned this absolutely wild device from Love Hultén and I'm very excited to show it to you! https://www.lovehulten.com/"

Chapters
0:00 Hello! What should we name it?
0:39 How this sausage is made
2:33 First use case
3:09 Second use case
3:32 Third use case
4:13 Fourth use case
4:28 Fifth use case & new song!

Teenage Engineering OPZ w/ Custom 3D Printed Colored Knobs

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"Great condition. Comes with 3-D printed knobs, stand and Teenage Engineering case. Fully functional."

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Roland TR-1000 w/ 808 Skin / Accents on Unit: E - Mbali Mbrace (Jam Version)

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"This is a quick jam of the song I'm working on, Mbali Mbrace. Testing out the fx and recording levels. All percussion in this song was sequenced on the ‪@rolandglobal‬ TR-1000. The vocal samples were imported, chopped, transposed, and layered in with the percussion, all within the 1000. The pads and keys were recorded live from the SH-4D, and in through the Ext In of the 1000. All FX are from within the TR-1000."

Deckard's Dream X2

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"Beasty setup for a client incl two(!) Deckard’s Dream MK2, Mercury 7, Cosmos and an Osmose for MPE

Inspired by the Yamaha CS-50"

Custom Blue Skinned microKORG S

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Fairlight CMI Series I II IIX IIIL III Mainframe Front Panel Hinges of UNBREAKABLE Die Cast Metal

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If you never knew the original was plastic, now you do!

Olive Green Michael Angelo Akai MPC4000

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No mention of what the Michael Angelo reference is to. Guessing it's a custom skin. Michelangelo is supposed to be one word if it's a reference to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, though. If anyone knows, feel free to comment. I'm not finding anything online. Just thought it was an interesting color and an interesting skin to capture in the archives.

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Custom White Roland Juno-106 61-Key Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"Custom Roland Juno 106 serviced, painted, and modded by the synth spa in late 2017. This Juno 106 is super clean, works perfect perfectly, and is one of a kind. The color is cream and all the graphics, program lights, and mod wheel are all custom. Synth spa also socketed the main processor so it’s easily removed if you should ever decide to do the kiwi. The sides are Custom too but kind of wish I would’ve gone with a matte/satin finish because they’re a little overly glossy(see pictures,) but still nice. This synth is in great shape and playsas it should. If you’re familiar with this synthesizer, it’s the voice chips that can go bad but these were fully restored when this synth was customized and should continue to stay strong for a long time."

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Sticker Covered Roland CR8000 Vintage Midi Analog Drum Machine

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To go with the sticker covered Juno-60.

"Good working used condition. All sounds work. All buttons work. Has midi installed. Covered in stickers."

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