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Discover the Movements System MCS Percussion Computer MKI, a powerful tool for DJs and producers seeking to expand their creative horizons. This drum machine is designed to seamlessly integrate into both studio setups and live performances, offering an impressive array of rhythmic possibilities. Its user-friendly interface makes it accessible to both novice and seasoned musicians, while its robust build ensures durability on the road.

The MCS Percussion Computer MKI offers an extensive library of high-quality percussion sounds that can be easily customized to fit any musical style. The intuitive step sequencer allows for precise control over every beat, enabling you to craft complex rhythms with ease. This drum machine also features advanced connectivity options, including MIDI and USB, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and software.

Whether you’re layering intricate patterns or laying down a solid groove, the MCS Percussion Computer MKI provides the tools needed to bring your musical ideas to life. Its responsive pads and controls offer a tactile experience that enhances your creative process, making it not just an instrument, but a true extension of your musical expression.

Key Features:

Extensive library of customizable percussion sounds
Intuitive step sequencer for detailed rhythm creation
Advanced connectivity options, including MIDI and USB
Responsive pads and controls for a tactile playing experience
Durable build suitable for studio and live performance settings

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The Movement MCS-2 Percussion Computer at Knobcon 2014

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The Movement MCS Percussion Computer is often compared to the more famous Roland TR-808, highlighting its unique position among vintage drum machines.
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Originally priced at £2298.85 in 1983, adjusted for inflation, this would cost approximately £9,718.23 in 2024, making it a premium collector's item.
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This drum machine gained fame for its role in the Eurythmics' hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," illustrating its historical significance in music production.
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Despite its age, the Movement MCS Percussion Computer is considered a "true treasure," indicating its enduring appeal among vintage drum machine enthusiasts.
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Phil Collins

Singer, Drummer

Genesis

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In this Modern Drummer interview from 1983, Phil Collins mentions owning the original Movement drum machine, which he regarded as the "English version of the Linn". Various sounds from the Movement Mk.I can be heard on the Hello, I Must Be Going album.

David A. Stewart

Singer, Guitarist

Eurythmics

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Used for "Sweet Drums (Are Made of This)", as mentioned by Stewart in this Sound on Sound "Classic Tracks" interview about the song's production.

But it was with Stewart’s £2000 purchase of a MkI Movement Systems MCS Percussion Computer that his beats progressed to the next level. Only around 30 were ever built and the musician/producer had one of the first off the custom production line. “The guy lived in Bridgewater,” he recalls, “and we had to sleep on his floor for a couple of days while this prototype was being finished. But you could actually make drum patterns and see them for the first time on a little black and white screen like a heart monitor.”

It was one of his initial trials with the MCS that produced the distinctive beat on ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’. “There was thing on it where if you had a tom?tom sound, you could just turn a knob and tune it all the way down to sound like a huge drum that you would bang on a ship to get the people rowing. That’s what I did on ‘Sweet Dreams’. The first downbeat, the doom, was actually a mistake, ’cause the bloody drum computer kept doing the opposite of what I was trying to do. But then I thought, Ooh that actually sounds much better than what I was trying to do. That low drum, y’know, it’s good ‘cause it’s not boomy. It’s like a thud, but it’s so low. And then with the [four on the floor] bass drum on top of it, still to this day, you put it on in any club and everybody gets up.”