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...
The Akai Z4 represented the entry-level option in Akai's Z series samplers, offering many of the same high-end capabilities as its bigger brother (the Z8) but in a more economical package with fewer standard features. Core Features The Z4 delivers...
The Roland MV-8000 is a digital production studio and sampler released in 2003. It is a powerful all-in-one production studio, combining a sampler, sequencer, effects, and a mixer in one unit. It is capable of recording and sequencing audio and MIDI...
The Roland MV-8800 (launched in 2007) is a digital production studio and sampler. It represents a significant evolution from its predecessor, the MV-8000, which has been a cornerstone for top hip-hop and R&B producers since 2003. It is a powerful...
The Roland SP-404 is a robust sampling groovebox that bridges the worlds of live performance and studio production. Drawing inspiration from DJ mixers rather than traditional studio equipment, this portable sampler-sequencer combines intuitive hands-on...