Object Details
- Description
- This E-mu P-12 sampling drum computer was first released in 1986 by E-mu Systems. It is a drum sampler machine at twelve bits, allowing the user to sample and augment drum sounds. It has a 5000-note memory enabling the E-mu P-12 to store 100 songs.
- E-mu Systems was founded in 1971 as a software synthesizer, audio interface, MIDI interface, and MIDI keyboard manufacturer based in Scotts Valley, California.
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- E-mu Systems, Inc.
- date made
- 1985-1986
- Credit Line
- Gift of Tim Simcox
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 7 in x 19 in x 15 1/4 in; 17.78 cm x 48.26 cm x 38.735 cm
- Object Name
- synthesizer
