E-mu SP 1200, The Lo-Fi Dream Machine

In his latest video, Alex Ball takes a look at the classic E-mu Systems SP 1200, a 80’s sampling drum machine that has such a distinctive sound that it’s still in demand, in spite of its many limitations, including 10 seconds of sampling time.

Free Sample Library Features Classic 808 Sounds With Vintage 12-Bit Crunch

Portland downtempo electronica duo Soquelle has shared a free sample kit, based on a Roland TR-808 drum machine sampled with a vintage E-Mu SP-1200 sampler. What makes this Roland TR-808 sample kit unique? The samples were captured first through an E-mu SP-1200. They were then recorded through an Api Channel Strip into an Antelope Orion AD/DA. No effects, eq or processing… Read More Free Sample Library Features Classic 808 Sounds With Vintage 12-Bit Crunch