SP 1200

The SP 1200 is a sampler that was released in August 1987 by E-mu Systems, to replace the SP-12. Its intended use was as a drum machine and sequencer for dance music producers, and is strongly associated with hip hop's golden age. The SP 1200 can store up to 100 patterns, 100 songs, and has a 5,000-note maximum memory for drum sequences. It also has a mono mix output and eight individual outputs, MIDI in/out/through, SMPTE sync, and a metronome output.