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Sonicware’s SmplTrek is a handheld pad sampler for self-contained music production
By Ben Rogerson published
Another option for fast and furious beatmaking

Reissue of the classic SP-1200 sampler announced by Dave Rossum
By Matt Mullen published
The Rossum remake "should sound exactly the same even to the most discerning ears"

Is E-MU founder Dave Rossum about to launch a new version of the classic SP-1200 sampler?
By Ben Rogerson published

Roland’s SP-404MKII creative sampler promises next-level performance beatmaking
By Ben Rogerson published
Improved pads, an OLED screen, new effects and more

Elektron Octatrack MkII
By Si Truss last updated
Swedish brand updates its flagship hardware sampler

Roland Verselab MV-1
By Martin Delaney published
The MV-1 prioritises vocals – as per the name – but it still covers you for samples and instruments

Yes, you really can play Doom on your 1010Blackbox sampler… or can you?
By Ben Rogerson published
The April Fools’ prank just ate itself

The 4 iconic samplers that changed musical history (and how they did it)
By Computer Music published
How Fairlight, E-MU, Akai and Elektron changed the game
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