SP12 

A 12 bit sampling drum machine with built in sequencer that preceded the more famous SP1200 by a few years. Made by E-mu. The SP12 had a total of 5-7 seconds of sampling time if it was a "Turbo" version, and around 2.5 seconds of sampling time for a standard version. Samples were saved and loaded from 5.25" floppy disks. Some of the channel outputs had fixed low-pass filters assigned to them and the tone of the 12 bit sounds plus the filters gave rhythm tracks a warm signature sound. The "swing" function of the sequencer was also a popular feature. The SP12, unlike the SP1200, had a set of factory sounds similar in nature to other drum machine sounds of the mid-80's era machines (TR-808, TR-909, etc.).

"I'm the Benihana chef on the SP12" - Ad Rock (of the Beastie Boys) in the song "Putting Shame In Your Game"

SP12 by Nate C July 19, 2005

SP12 

a word short for SPAS 12

get pwned by the SP12 :o

SP12 by cocomonkilla October 30, 2007

sp1200

classic 12bit sampler that lent its accent to thousands of classic tracks

The beatnuts used the sp1200 on all their old albums

sp1200 by sp1200 October 15, 2003

sp1200

The leader in the 12 bit sampler/drum machine era. Many of your favorite old school tracks were made on the sp1200. Made by E-MU systems, and no longer in production, yet they still sell for $1000+ on ebay.

Madlib Still uses the sp1200.

sp1200 by hamydeez November 8, 2004