So it’s been a while since I updated the progress of the 2kxl rehab, but it’s all done now.  Went from a standard 2kxl with audio problems to a Customized Akai MPC-2000xl with full memory, internal Zip, 8-outputs + Digital in/out, and of course, a great custom design.

Take a look at the transformation in the pics below:

This was before. Falling apart, busted floppy drive, rundown pads.

Some of the problems I discovered after picking it up:

1. No Power – FIX: Simple Fuse

2. Bad Floppy Drive – FIX: Installed Internal ZIP

3. Audio In/Out not working – FIX: Installed 8-outs w/ Digital I/O

4. Beat Up Pads – FIX: New Black Pads

5. Ugly banged up case – FIX: Custom Skin

After all the simple fixes, this is what it looks like today:

It took some time between getting all the printing and finding time to do everything while handling duties over at Philly’s best Web Design company.

More details on the specifics coming soon…as well as a new project! Also if you want to get your Akai MPC customized, just check out the store for more details!

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This is the BeatStatus Original right here. In Honor of Old School NY Hip-Hop, almost a little Shaolin-esque. You can see from the pics below that everything is a precise cut, and all the labels are present. This was a custom job that was designed to be the showcase piece for BeatStatus.com. Want to get your Akai MPC – 2000xl customized? Just stop by the store for a few of our stock designs, or get a personalized custom design!

Note: All of our stock designs are limited to 25 prints. After that, the design is retired for good! So if you see something you like, act fast!

The Pics:

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So you’re thinking of how awesome it would be to customize YOUR MPC 2000xl, or your 1000, or your 60. You say “eff it, I’m gonna do it!” Then you realize you have no idea what you want to do with it. Maybe some of these great examples pulled from the web will get your creative juices flowing.

Let’s call this one the St. Patty’s Day Special:

Very simple, very plain, very GREEN. This a good way to go if you happen to be Irish, an Oregan Fan, or the Philly Fanatic. Of course, doing a different color is always an option, sleek black, crisp white, maybe even a bright yellow?

Let’s call this The A-Team Van:

Really hot, very simple. I really like this one because of it’s simplicity. Letter was never put on, but it just looks great. Almost looks like the SP-1200 reissue. More than anything though, it looks like the A-Team van, see what I mean:

This is one is BY FAR one of my favorites. I’ll probably end up doing something like this to mine, something I always wanted to do. Introducing, the Ski Resort.

You can see how it’s just some off the wall type of ish. I’d really like to see it with some kind of wooden sides and front plate, but that’s a whole different carpenter issue. Wish I still had that spot in Port Richmond right next to the woodcutters, they could’ve hooked it up easily.

Let’s move on to the color changer. Looks like those cars they put out a while ago that changed colors, was it the Matrix? We’ll call it that anyway….

I really like this one. Not sure why, I guess it’s just the simplicity and cleanliness factor. Almost looks like an exclusive stock release. Like some kind of Special Edition that WASN’T really ugly. Good job Dj Dessex.

And last but not last, the Krush Groove!

Something about this just SCREAMS old school New York. It’s not the best Graff Job I’ve seen but it’s got that whole kind of “I saw that in Krush Groove” kind of feel.  Great job, super custom, that’s the kind of ONE OF A KIND Customization you really look for.

Hopefully these 5 examples gave you something to think about when you’re thinking of you want your gear designed. If you’re a designer and creating a design for printing, make sure you’re using HI-RES (300 dpi) if you want to look it’s best. If you need any help or want to have your akai MPC customized, just reach out to us by e-mail and we can help you get started.

This is just Part 1, I’m sure there will be plenty more posts showing custom designed gear…wink wink.

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