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...
The Ensoniq ASR-10 is a digital sampling keyboard workstation released by Ensoniq in 1991. It was the first of its kind to offer a built-in hard drive and a 16-bit sampling engine. The ASR-10 also featured an onboard sequencer, effects, and a variety of...
The Ensoniq ASR-88 is a professional digital sampler and sequencer released by Ensoniq in 1993. It was the first sampler to feature a built-in hard drive, allowing for much larger sample libraries than previous models. The ASR-88 also featured an onboard...
The Ensoniq ASR-X is a sampler and music workstation released by Ensoniq in 1998. It was a popular and powerful tool for producers and musicians, featuring a 16-bit sampler, 16-track sequencer, and a variety of synthesis and effects capabilities. It was...
