Data Source

National Museum of American History

Description (Brief)

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.

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

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Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment

Cultures & Communities

Music & Musical Instruments

Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection

Exhibition

Places of Invention

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

ID Number

2006.0164.01

accession number

2006.0164

catalog number

2006.0164.01

serial number

1950

model number

7021

subject

Hip-Hop

place made

United States: California, Santa Cruz