The Akai/Linn MPC60 II is a fascinating piece of music technology history that emerged as a refined successor to its predecessor, arriving with an interesting backstory. While the original MPC60's launch in October 1987 was somewhat overshadowed by the...
The Boss/Roland SP-404 sampler series has maintained a devoted following for over 20 years, particularly among live performers, DJs, and hip-hop producers. Recently, its popularity has surged in the Lo-Fi beats scene, prompting Roland to release an...
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...
Korg Kaoss Replay - Pad Sampler with Internal Kaoss Effects and Performance Functions The KAOSS series has revolutionized live performances and musical innovation with its groundbreaking XY pad and distinctive effects. The KAOSS Replay continues this...
Boss's Dr Sample SP-303 emerged as an intriguing evolution of the pioneering SP-202 phrase sampler. Three years after its predecessor made waves in the budget sampling market, the SP-303 arrived with both gains and losses in its feature set, but still...
