The E-mu Systems EMAX SE is a digital sampler and synthesizer workstation. It was released in 1989 and featured 8-bit sampling, 8-voice polyphony, and a built-in sequencer. It was popular among hip-hop producers in the early 1990s and was used on many classic hip-hop tracks.
The Casio FZ-1 is a synthesizer/sampler released by Casio in 1988. It was one of the first samplers to feature a built-in sequencer and was capable of producing a wide range of sounds. It was popular among hip hop and dance music producers.
The Roland S-10 is a 8-voice 12-bit digital sampler released by Roland in 1987. It was the first sampler to feature a built-in sequencer, allowing users to create entire compositions from within the unit. The S-10 also featured a 2-line 16x2 characters...