Share your knowledge on these two classic MPCs
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By JUKE 179r Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:04 pm
richie wrote:I saw that **** thing on eBay. I was surprised someone paid $1300 for it.

I know that was a lot of scrilla for a shitty looking 3000LE. I usually would have passed on it but I took a chance since I've always wanted one. It works pretty good but with some minor issues:
- backlight doesn't work
- broken/missing buttons
- Digital in doesn't work (resoldered connection to circuit board)
- missing screws
- 14 tact switches not working
- it is totally filthy
- smells like an ash tray.

I'm in work redoing it now:
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By nonlineari Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:27 pm
1. MPC 3000LE no. 0814
2. OS.v3.11
3. Digital Input with Floppy 2.5"
4. Sold & Shipped from USA
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By JUKE 179r Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:02 pm
Clint wrote:0538 (110v) JUKE179r USA (Akai OS 3.11) Internal floppy/ VGA output

I’ve upgraded my same 3000LE:
1. #0538
2. 110VAC
3. Atlanta, USA
4. Vailixi OS 3.5
5. RaizenMonster CF card reader
6. Upgrades: VGA output, built in SCSI2SD card reader with 1GB card, new blue LED screen, all black buttons, and all blue LEDs
By DIS-1 Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:47 pm
My MPC3000LE was updated and upgraded
1. #0397
2. Philadelphia PA
3. Vallixi OS 3.50
4. Custom LED Screen with personalized start up screen
5. new power supply and vol pot
ALL UPGRADES DONE BY KANAMIT MPC!!!
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By JUKE 179r Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:37 pm
DIS-1 wrote:My MPC3000LE was updated and upgraded
1. #0397
2. Philadelphia PA
3. Vallixi OS 3.50
4. Custom LED Screen with personalized start up screen
5. new power supply and vol pot
ALL UPGRADES DONE BY KANAMIT MPC!!!

Post pics or Kan really didn’t work on it. :lol:
By starlingmusic Sun Oct 11, 2020 2:46 pm
1. LE number = > 0988
2. Operating voltage = > 120V
3. State, City or Country = > USA
4. OS = > 3.11
5. Internal storage type => Original Floppy disk
6. VGA or other upgrades => n/a

1. LE number = > 0501
2. Operating voltage = > 120V
3. State, City or Country = > USA
4. OS = > 3.11
5. Internal storage type => Original Floppy disk
6. VGA or other upgrades => n/a
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By Cell Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:17 am
I’m back. Good to see so many 3000s. My LE still in good shape minus the need of some button replacements.

Trying to refurbish some 1000s now.
By PJ... Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:34 pm
1. EDITION NO: 0246
2. 240v
3. Auckland, New Zealand
4. OS.v3.11
5 OG Floopy
6. LED Screen



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By jose b Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:51 am
1194 - UK based, Vailixi 3.50 (from the man himself), Stratos Monster SD, VGA out - 240v

Another one to add to the list - mines has a silver LE plate and studs which look different to the rest I've seen, maybe just the photos, anyone else noticed?
By Assbroken Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:19 am
1. LE number: 0004
2. Operating voltage: 100-240v
3. Country: Oslo, Norway
4. OS: 3.50
5. Internal storage type: Microtech 2 x CF Card
6. VGA or other upgrades: VGA, LED display, 32MB Ram, Meanwell RT-65B PSU

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By Seribus3000 Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:35 am
Hi everyone,
I do not own an MPC3000LE (by now), but I found the Number #0001 on the web for sale. The price is very high (9.999.999 Yen which is like 67.000 $ [US] or 63.000 € atm). :fku:

I just wanted to let people know about this... :smoker:

Here you can buy (if you're insane enough to pay that price... lmao) from a shop named vdjzilow on japanese ebay like website called mercari: :lol: :lol: :lol:

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m90911659598
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m90911659598

The item description is like this translated to english:
"
Thank you for visiting! This is the famous AKAI MPC3000 special edition! The serial number will be 0001! The amount is a serious price. In addition, the operation of this product has not been confirmed and is delivered as is. There are no instructions or cables. Please leave a comment when purchasing. #AKAI #vestax #pioneer #technics #shure #PICKERING #Ortofon #JBL #electrovoice #serato #scratchlive #videosl #amcron #DJ #CDj #Djay #DJ equipment #DTM #CD #MIDI #stereo #analog #12 inch #Promo #Boot #Boombox #Amplifier #Sampler #Sampling #Track Maker #Beat Maker #Sound System #Creator #Hip Hop #Rap #House #Composition #Drum Machine #Sequencer #Synthesizer #Keyboard #MIDI #Speaker
"

And this is how it looks like (the bastard doesn't even confirm it's operation, it's just crazy i think :WTF: ):
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So if some of you were wondering about where it might be, the ominous number 1 MPC3000 LE, it seems to be in japan in the grab of an idiot with dollar signs in his eyes... :smh: :shock:


Whoever buys it at that price?! :?: :?: :!: :cry:

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: