The Yamaha A4000 represented in 1999 a revolutionary approach to sampling technology, transcending the traditional boundaries of what a sampler could be. Released alongside its higher-end sibling the A5000, this professional sampler emerged as an...
At first glance, the Akai MPC2500 may seem like an outdated relic in an era dominated by computer-based solutions for MIDI sequencing and sampling. With a less-than-flamboyant feature set — a sequencer that appears even simpler than an Ikea catalog and a...
The Sonicware SmplTrek is an ambitious portable sampling groovebox that combines sampling, sequencing, and recording capabilities into a single compact device. Designed as a hybrid between a digital portastudio and a beat-making groovebox, it offers a...
The E-mu e64 is essentially a more affordable version of the Emulator IV (EIV), sharing nearly identical operating system and voice architecture. Key differences include:64-voice polyphony (vs. EIV's 128 voices)2Mb factory RAM standard (expandable to...
The Roland S760 represented a significant advancement in Roland's 16-bit sampler lineup, offering professional-grade sampling capabilities in a compact 1U rack mount form factor. Released in 1993-1994, the S760 delivers the same exceptional sound quality...
