deadmau5 Is Selling Signed Synths, Rare Studio Gear and a Vegas-Used mau5head Through Reverb

Electronic music fans now have a chance to buy literal pieces of deadmau5 history.

Canadian producer and electronic music icon deadmau5 — real name Joel Zimmerman — is launching an official Reverb shop packed with signed synthesizers, studio gear, rare memorabilia, vintage posters, and even one of his famous mau5heads previously featured in a Las Vegas installation.

The collection is less like a normal gear sale and more like a guided tour through one of electronic music’s most recognizable studios.

Reverb says the shop will include autographed synthesizers such as a Korg microKORG, Akai MPC Key 37, and Moog Labyrinth, alongside modular gear, custom speakers, merch, posters, and visual hardware pulled directly from Zimmerman’s Toronto-area studio and archive.

And then there is the mau5head.

Fans who sign up through Reverb will also have a chance to win a one-of-one “Space mau5head,” a space-themed helmet previously displayed in a Las Vegas installation tied to deadmau5’s visual universe.

For longtime EDM fans, that alone makes the announcement noteworthy.

The oversized illuminated mau5heads became one of the defining visual symbols of electronic dance music during the 2010s, helping transform deadmau5 into one of the genre’s most instantly recognizable figures. Over the years, Zimmerman continuously evolved the designs with LED screens, animated visuals, custom builds, and sci-fi-inspired variations tied to his Cube stage productions.

The gear itself reflects something producers have known about Zimmerman for years: the man is completely obsessed with studio equipment.

Earlier this year, Reverb released a widely discussed studio tour showing Zimmerman walking through rooms packed with rare synthesizers, modular systems, hardware processors, controllers, and experimental production setups. Fans and synth communities online reacted with a mix of awe and envy at the sheer scale of the collection.

That gear-heavy reputation has always been central to deadmau5’s identity.

Unlike producers who primarily work inside laptops, Zimmerman built much of his career around hardware synthesis, analog equipment, modular experimentation, and highly technical live production systems. His elaborate Cube stage setups became almost as famous as the music itself.

That technical focus helped separate deadmau5 from much of the EDM explosion that emerged around him.

While many electronic acts leaned heavily into festival spectacle and radio-oriented singles, Zimmerman became known for intricate production techniques, progressive song structures, and long-form electronic arrangements. Fans followed not only his music but also his constant discussions about software, synthesis, signal chains, hardware workflows, and programming.

The Reverb shop effectively monetizes that mythology.

Among the more unusual items is a fully functional “Mini Cube,” described as a one-to-one pixel-aspect-ratio replica of the QB3 visual design Zimmerman used to create visuals for his Cube live show.

The shop also includes boutique studio monitors, modular processors, custom production hardware, and collectible deadmau5-era posters connected to different stages of his career.

Importantly, part of the proceeds will reportedly benefit Toronto Cat Rescue, a volunteer-run no-kill rescue organization tied to Zimmerman’s hometown.

That connection makes sense for longtime fans familiar with Professor Meowingtons — the famous cat that became part of deadmau5’s branding, visuals, and online culture over the years.

The larger trend behind the announcement reflects how music memorabilia itself has evolved.

Fans increasingly want artifacts tied directly to the creative process — not simply albums or merchandise. Synthesizers, pedals, stage props, handwritten notes, and production equipment now function almost like museum pieces connected to specific eras of music culture.

And in electronic music, gear culture runs especially deep.

Synthesizers and modular systems are not viewed merely as tools. For many producers, they become extensions of artistic identity itself.

Few artists embodied that mentality more completely than deadmau5.

Which is probably why this sale feels less like decluttering and more like opening a vault.

Watch: deadmau5 Shows Off the Gear Collection