How to use the E-mu SP1200 Tutorial

Here, I take you thru all the features you need to know about on the SP1200.. and how to use them!

** For best results watch FULL SCREEN in 1080p HD **

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If you need to know MORE about the SP1200?!
Then try the Rossum SP1200 comprehensive tutorial.. same functionality as the Emu:
   • SP1200 Tutorial for both Emu & Rossum  



Additional SP1200 Quick-Tips can be found in the Playlist below:
   • SP1200 Quick-Tips  

In this demo we get some insight into the notorious E-mu SP1200 Sampling Percussion Drum Machine from 1987. The iconic 8 Voice, 12Bit, 26.04kHz, 10 second sample memory with a 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive.

If you've forgotten how yours works or you just got one.. then put this in front of yours and follow my steps.


Short Cut Index : -
0:00 Intro, spiel, plug etc
0:30 Power-up, loading the OS
0:35 Overview: specs, ethos
5:00 Sampling Section
8:10 Deleting a Sample
9:19 Loop/Truncate: Edit Sample Start / End / Loop point
15:47 Reverse your sample
16:30 The Multi pitch & Multi Level features
17:40 Sequencing: Segments & Songs
19:35 Voicing and Channel Assign
20:55 Quantize, Swing, Decay Envelope ,Dynamic Voicing (Polyphony) & Outputs

Other tips:
* Try doubling your Tempo, which effectively doubles the resolution of your Auto-Correct (Quantize)
* There are many modifications available for SP1200, there's a SD-Card Reader that can replace your Floppy Disk drive available from hxc2001.com - Check it out!


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