At first glance, the Akai MPC2500 may seem like an outdated relic in an era dominated by computer-based solutions for MIDI sequencing and sampling.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 Yamaha A5000 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...
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...
The Yamaha A3000 is a professional digital sampler released in 1997, marking Yamaha's return to the serious sampling market after nearly a decade. Housed in a 2U rackmount case, this ambitious instrument represents a significant leap forward in...
