The Kurzweil Forte is a professional-grade digital piano and synthesizer released by Kurzweil Music Systems in 2015. It features a full-size 88-key weighted keyboard, a powerful sound engine, and a variety of controls and sound manipulation options. The...
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 Roland SP-808 is a digital sampling workstation released by Roland in 1998. It features a built-in sampler, sequencer, and effects processor, allowing users to create and manipulate samples with ease. It has a large range of sample manipulation...
Roland SP808EX: Evolution of the Groove Sampler The Roland SP808EX represents a significant evolution of the original SP808 'Groove Sampler.' Released in 2000, this updated model brings both aesthetic and functional improvements to its predecessor's...
The Ensoniq EPS-16 PLUS Digital Sampling Workstation represents a significant advancement in digital sampling technology, building upon the legacy of the 8-bit Mirage and original 13-bit EPS models. While maintaining Ensoniq's commitment to affordable...
