The Rise of a Hip-Hop Legend: The E-mu SP-1200 Story In August 1987, E-mu Systems released a machine that would help define the sound of hip-hop's golden age - the SP-1200 sampling drum machine. Created by Dave Rossum, this unassuming piece of equipment...
The AKAI MPC 3000 is a classic drum machine and sampler released by Akai in 1994. It is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential drum machines and samplers of all time. It features 16-bit sampling, 32-voice polyphony, and a sequencer with...
The Roland TR-1000 represents a groundbreaking fusion of legendary analog circuitry and cutting-edge digital technology, designed to rewrite the rules of rhythm production. From foundational grooves to experimental soundscapes, this hybrid drum machine...
Released in 1984, the Emulator II (EII) was E-mu's second eight-bit sampler. It improved upon the original by using companding digital-to-analog converters and a 27.7 kHz sample rate, along with resonant analog filters. The EII offered enhanced real-time...
The E-mu Systems SP-12 is a classic drum machine from the late 1980s. It was one of the first drum machines to feature sampling capabilities, allowing users to create their own drum sounds. It was also the first drum machine to feature a built-in...
