Roland S550: A Comprehensive and Versatile 12-bit Sampler The Roland S-550, released in 1987, is a rackmount digital sampler that serves as an expanded version of the Roland S50. It can function both as an expander to the S50 and as a standalone sampler....
Roland S-50: A Revolutionary 16-Voice Digital Sampler (1987)Key Specifications:12-bit linear PCM sampling system16-voice polyphony (unique in its price range)512K memory61-note (5-octave) weighted keyboard with aftertouchSample rates: 30kHz (14.4 sec) and...
The AKAI S1000 is a 16-bit digital sampler released by the Japanese company Akai in 1988. It was one of the first samplers to offer a large amount of onboard memory, allowing users to store up to 128 seconds of audio. The S1000 also featured a number of...
Drum Station released in 1996 became the first drum synth clone of the legendary drum machines TR-808 and 909. The instrument recreated the sounds with stunning realism thanks to analog modeling (kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals). In addition, it...
Unlike the pioneer of the series (Drum Station), the updated version of Drum station V2 released in 1997 got a different housing, though it also acts as a clone of classic drum machines TR-808 and 909. The instrument recreated sounds with stunning...