{"product_id":"rossum-sp-1200-40th-anniversary-limited-edition-sampler","title":"Rossum SP-1200 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new in original unopened packaging, bought for a project that unfortunately didn`t come to fruition.\u003cbr\u003eLocal pickup is preferred because no shipping company will insure higher than $5000. We`ve rarely had issues with shipping but keep in mind that insured value will be $5000 (Canadian).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn person delivery at a fee in the GTA, potentially extended to the Ottawa area, can be discussed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is limited to 100 units worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe latest in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-12®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, the Rossum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an authentic reissue of the iconic classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sampling percussion system. Building on the engineering of 2020’s 35th Anniversary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Renovation, including study and analysis of many vintage units using modern technology not available during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s original production run, the team determined that virtually all original components ought to be used in order to deliver the sound at the very highest standard of precision. E-mu Systems co-founder and original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-12\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDave Rossum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas duplicated the original analog and digital electronics of the landmark 12-bit drum machine sampler as closely as is possible thirty-five years after its debut. Throughout the process of creating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reissue, Dave was delighted that with very few exceptions, authentic components \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the same as those found in the vintage classic instrument could be used throughout and took great care to maintain the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circuit board layouts.  Inside and out,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is faithful to the original operation and preserves the coveted, authentic sound and character of the classic vintage instrument. Through this labor of love, Dave was able to create an instrument that should sound exactly the same even to the most discerning ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanges and enhancements were made where they were compatible with the original design, without compromising the classic vintage sound. Sampling memory has been expanded to the maximum capability of the original sound engine. An all-new memory card storage solution with new functions seamlessly integrated into the operating system allows musicians to conveniently save, rename, and delete files and folders, and supports importing vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisk images packaged in the popular .HFE format. Also included in every box, a 3.5” “floppy” disk 💾 containing modified software for original vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units adds a new Set-up Special function allowing users to transfer all sounds and sequences from an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the Rossum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reissue over a standard MIDI cable. Whether using 3.5” disks or the popular floppy drive emulator modification, users of classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units are able to recall and remix their work on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the rear panel of the unit, users will find new dedicated jacks for filtered and unfiltered channel outputs as well as a new sample input monitor feature. Four sliders allow users to tune the initial cutoff frequency and the resonance of the SSI2144 analog dynamic filters on channels 1 and 2 by reaching just over the edge of the front panel, which remains cool to the touch thanks to the reissue's included new power supply with locking, XLR-style connector. Built to last with high-lifetime controls and a new, steel and aluminum case in the classic original shape, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preserves the original sound for years to come. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maintains exactly the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e12-bit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e linear data format and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e26.04 kHz sampling rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as all vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unmistakable character of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthentic, original pitch shifting and its audible aliasing and imaging artifacts are preserved identically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly requested feature, users can now monitor the input to sampling (the output of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s input filter and amplifier) at the mix output, or can be switched out of the mix output by plugging a cable into its new dedicated monitor output jack, just like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s individual channel outputs removes them from the mix output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units featured unfiltered outputs from channels 7 and 8 only, while vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featured ¼” TRS jacks with the unfiltered signal on the tip and the filtered signal on the ring of the output jacks on channels 1-6. Some users preferred to plug in mono unbalanced (TS) cables “halfway” to record the filtered channel outputs from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reissue instead features dedicated TRS jacks for balanced audio output on dedicated jacks for each of the filtered and unfiltered outputs as well as the mix output. Connecting a mono unbalanced (TS) duplicates the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e output, with the original output impedance. In keeping with the spirit of preserving the classic vintage sound and keeping the same board layouts on the inside the unit, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reissue is designed so that musicians can plug the same cable into the same jack for the same sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e’s all-new memory card storage solution is integrated seamlessly into \u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e’s operating system. When the Disk module is activated, users can choose files and folders from the memory card using the arrow keys and the LCD. The Disk module functions for formatting and copying software to magnetic media have been replaced with \u003cb\u003eSave All As \/ Rename\u003c\/b\u003e. For the first time, musicians can save \u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e sounds and sequences in one step and delete and rename files and folders using its built-in display. Importing vintage \u003cb\u003eSP-1200 \u003c\/b\u003edisk images packaged in the popular .HFE format works frictionlessly, just like regular loading. A 3.5” disk 💾 containing modified software for original vintage \u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e units adds a new Set-up Special function allowing users to transfer all sounds and sequences from an original \u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e to the Rossum \u003cb\u003eSP-1200\u003c\/b\u003e Reissue over a standard MIDI cable. 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