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 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 Roland S750 is a sophisticated sampler that offers professional-level sound quality at a significantly reduced price compared to its flagship predecessor, the S770. Despite the lower cost, the S750 maintains the exceptional audio performance of the...
The Emu Systems ESI2000 represented the latest evolution in Emu's line of affordable samplers, following the ESI32 and ESI4000 back in 2000. Released as Emu's most budget-friendly sampler, the ESI2000 maintained the powerful specifications of its...