The audio gear manufacturer made famous to Hip Hop through the work of producers such as Marley Marl, Paul C., The Bomb Squad, Pete Rock and Large Professor approaches it's 40th year in business. I appreciate the sound of E-MU products more each day when comparing the definitive late 80's/90's Hip Hop made on a 1200 which offered a heavy, gritty sound, to the more popular digital audio workstation sound of today.


Adagio! "My Girl" 1997 EMO Recordings

Whatever people decide to use or how to express themselves in the future, I hope I can continue to hear creations that have a warm, analog sound of sampled vinyl used by producers who made an effort to create alot with little resources with this type of gear. These machines gave producers more options of looping, but with enough limitation to keep from going too far, it's that sort of simplicity I define as Hip Hop sound 'til this day.

From emu.com:

"In 2011, E-MU will be 40-years old. Going 40-years strong for any business is quite an accomplishment even in the best of economic times. As one of the early premier music and audio technology leaders, E-MU has spent those 40-years making cool and innovative products for musicians and for professional audio use. As we approach our 40th Birthday milestone, we are considering developing a special new product or maybe even bringing back or updating an E-MU legacy product from the past. We would like you to help us decide on which product that may be. Go to our Facebook Fan Page, look for the 40th Birthday discussion and let us know your thoughts and desires "

http://www.facebook.com/EMUSystems

E-MU mentioned in June 2010 issue of Keyboard Magazine. Sampler Evolution (Page 74).

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