Released in 1984, the Emulator II (EII) was E-mu's second eight-bit sampler. It improved upon the original by using companding digital-to-analog converters and a 27.7 kHz sample rate, along with resonant analog filters. The EII offered enhanced real-time...
The Korg Nautilus 88 is the flagship model in the range, featuring a full 88-key RH3 Real Weighted Hammer Action keyboard (A-C) that provides authentic piano feel and response. Despite its comprehensive feature set, this model remains manageable in terms...
The Ensoniq Mirage DMS-8 is a digital synthesizer and sampler released by Ensoniq in 1985. It was the first sampler to feature a built-in hard disk drive, allowing users to store and recall samples quickly and easily. The Mirage was also the first...
The Korg Nautilus 73 represents the sweet spot in the range, offering extended playing range while maintaining portability. This model features Korg's Natural Touch semi-weighted keyboard across its 73 keys (C-C), a significant advantage over the Kronos...