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...
In 1983 Sequential Circuits focused on the Japanese market, dominated by Yamaha, Roland and Korg. To launch the product aimed at a Japanese buyer, local factories were given the original operating system of Six-Trak synthesizer and Curtis CEM3394 chip....
The Ensoniq SQ-80 is a digital synthesizer and music workstation released by Ensoniq in 1987. It is a hybrid synthesizer, combining both digital and analog components, and is capable of producing a wide range of sounds. The SQ-80 features a 61-note...
The Clavia Nord Stage 2 HA 76 is a professional stage piano with a 76-note hammer-action keybed. It features a wide range of sounds and effects, including acoustic and electric pianos, organs, strings, and synthesizers. It also has a powerful sequencer,...
The Clavia Nord Stage 2 HA 88 is a digital keyboard instrument designed for professional musicians. It is the flagship model of the Nord Stage 2 series, and features a 88-note hammer-action keyboard, as well as a wide range of sounds, effects and...
