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 S750 is a sophisticated sampler that offers professional-level sound quality at a significantly reduced price compared to its flagship predecessor, the S770. Despite the lower cost, the S750 maintains the exceptional audio performance of the...
The Emu Systems ESI2000 represented the latest evolution in Emu's line of affordable samplers, following the ESI32 and ESI4000 back in 2000. Released as Emu's most budget-friendly sampler, the ESI2000 maintained the powerful specifications of its...
The Emu ESI4000 represented an entry into the budget sampler market and designed as a replacement for the older ESI32 model. This 2U-high, 19-inch rackmountable unit maintains the same front-panel layout and labeling as its predecessor, with the only...
