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 Ultranova represents Novation's return to their synthesizer roots, combining classic features with modern functionality. This virtual analogue keyboard synthesizer features advanced oscillators, dual filters, effects, and an innovative "Touch...
M-Audio's Venom is their first and last hardware synthesizer. The Venom is a virtual analog machine featuring a 12-voice engine based on classic synth and drum machine samples. The palette includes not only the famous models of such brands as Moog,...