The Akai Z8 and Z4 samplers represent Akai's response to the rising dominance of software samplers in modern music production. These new units offer unprecedented levels of computer integration while maintaining the reliability and tactile experience...
Another Cult Digital Percussion Sampler&Sequencer The Akai MPC2000 marks a significant evolution in the MPC line of digital percussion sampler/sequencers, combining improved functionality with a more accessible price point. Most notably, the MPC2000...
The Ensoniq Mirage DMS-1 is a digital sampling keyboard released by Ensoniq in 1984. It was one of the first affordable digital sampling keyboards available to musicians. It featured a built-in 8-bit sampler, a 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, and a...
The Ensoniq Mirage DMS-8 v2 is a vintage digital synthesizer and sampler released by Ensoniq in 1985. It was the first instrument to feature both sampling and synthesis capabilities in a single unit. The DMS-8 v2 was capable of storing up to 8MB of...
