Gear

Patchwerk Studios Opens Vault of Classic Gear for Sale

todayNovember 11, 2025

Background

Patchwerk Recording Studios, home to some of the most iconic sessions in hip-hop and R&B history, is making space for the next wave of innovation—and giving creators a chance to own a piece of music history in the process.

The studio has opened its vault of professional audio gear, offering a curated selection of classic equipment used throughout years of hit-making. This collection includes legendary items such as the Akai MPC 3000, Ensoniq ASR10, EMU Proteus 2000, Kurzweil K2500R, Roland JV-1080s, and Tannoy System 12 studio monitors, among others. Many of these pieces helped shape the unmistakable sound that came out of Patchwerk’s control rooms over the past two decades.

Each unit carries a story—from vintage drum machines that defined eras to synths and samplers that fueled creativity for countless producers and engineers. Whether you’re a collector, an artist building your setup, or an audio enthusiast searching for authentic analog character, this is a rare opportunity to grab gear that’s been part of real studio sessions.

Patchwerk isn’t downsizing—it’s evolving. As new technology and creative tools enter the space, the studio is passing forward equipment that deserves to keep making music in the hands of the next generation.

Below is a list of available gear and pricing:

Item

Price ($)

Akai MPC 3000 Full Blown

3,500

EMU Proteus 2000 w/ Expanded Outs

400

Studio Electronics SE-1

1,200

Marshall Valvestate Head w/ Switch

350

Native Instruments Traktor Control D2 (w/ case, never used)

400

Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S25 (never used)

100

Native Instruments Maschine MK2 (sealed in box)

125

EMU Extreme Lead-1

350

EMU Planet Phatt w/ Expanded Outs

400

EMU Virtuoso 2000 w/ Expanded Outs

400

Kurzweil K2500R (no volume knob)

1,100

Kurzweil K2661 Keyboard (61 key)

700

Roland Super JV 1080 (2 units)

300 ea

Roland JV 1080 Expansion Cards (Bass & Drums, Orchestral, Techno, World, etc.)

100 ea

Ensoniq ASR10 w/ SCSI & OEX-6ST Output Expander

2,000

Ensoniq DP4 Effects Processor

800

Ensoniq EPS5 (last key broken)

100

Fatar Studio 900 (88 Key Weighted, no power supply)

150

Korg 01/W FD (61 Key)

400

Tannoy System 12 Studio Monitors

1,600

Aphex 124A 10/4 Interface (2 units w/ rack mount)

70 ea

Studio Technologies Model 80 Stereo Distribution Amp

100

Crown IT 4000 Power Amp

800

Bryston 10B Stereo Crossover

1,200

White 4700 EQ

150

Technics SP1200 MKII Turntable w/ Case (2 units)

500 ea

 Contact mike@patchwerk.com.  Serious buyers only.

Written by: Oz Banga

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