“mix out needs to be fixed, it works if you get it set at the right position. The 8 individual outputs works great” Link
” You are bidding on THE classic E-mu Systems 1200 drum machine.
This unit was lightly used in a hobbyists home studio.
It is in good working condition showing only minor wear.
The price includes a boot disk with samples.” Link
“Black Version
100% Fully Functioning – Excellent Cosmetic Condition.
Comes with a few beat box pros sample disks as well as over 100 blank floppy disks for your usage.
Ask me for any other details you want.
I am also including the Alesis 3630 Compressor. It is in excellent condition and a great companion piece to the SP-1200 (used by Alan Braxe & Daft Punk)” Link
“You are bidding on THE one and only, mighty SP1200 sampling drum machine by Emu Systems. It holds legendary status in hip-hop production due to it’s ease of use and gritty 12 bit analog sound. Drums crush coming out of this machine! Many, many hip-hop classics were made on the SP1200 by beatmakers like Paul C, Ced G, 45 King, Easy Moe B, DJ Muggs, Large Professor, Nick Wiz, Pete Rock, RZA, Madlib, Showbiz, Lord Finesse, Beat Minerz, Pharaoh Monch, Jell, Lewis Parker, DJ Doom and others. This is the machine of choice for boom bap hip-hop production. I am selling the grey version. It gets a little hotter than the re-issue black version and the sliders are the same as the SP12, slightly thinner than the black re-issue SP1200. The machine you are bidding on is in excellent shape. Very few surface blemishes. The slider pots were newly replaced a couple years ago. All buttons and pads work as they should – no sticky buttons or pads on this machine. The only issue with this machine is the LCD display is showing signs of age. The light is dimmer than it should be. At a certain angle the LCD display is very hard to read. ” Link
“This is fully functional EMU SP 1200. It is the original grey case, which predates the black reissue. the only difference between the two is the color and the power supply. the sounds are the same. i bought this two years ago from Armen’s in NYC. As you can see, cosmetically it has some wear. the silk screening is peeling in some parts. However, it is in complete working condition. It sounds amazing. as with pieces of this age, though, it could probably stand to be recapped to reduce the noise floor. guaranteed to function. im selling it because i don’t sample much anymore and it doesn’t see much action in my studio. kept by me in a smoke free space. comes with power cord and disk with original sp 1200 sounds. ” Link
“Sticker is peeling off of the front. This a very common issue for this particular item” Link
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There are 3 SP1200′s which were made. I’m pretty confident this is the black reissue made in 1991. Its very hard to tell by the color. The model number is 7030. The serial number is 0991308. From my research the 91 in the serial number indicates the year 1991. If your new to the hardware sampling then I advise to read the manual first. Its not something your going to just turn on and go to work. I’m selling the item not tutorial lessons.
Works great. Very good condition. Some minor scuff marks on left side (as shown in picture 4). The bottom also has scuff marks. Comes with power cord, 13 floppy disks, Hosa 1/4 unbalanced patch cable (8 in/out), external fan (to keep unit cool if need be), original manual (pretty roughed up **will send PDF if needed**), and Moda travel case.
I am the second owner of this unit. I have owned it for 7 years. It has been kept in a smoke free environment.” Link
“There are 3 SP1200′s which were made. I’m pretty confident this is the black reissue made in 1991. Its very hard to tell by the color. The model number is 7030. The serial number is 0991308. From my research the 91 in the serial number indicates the year 1991.
Works great. Very good condition. Some minor scuff marks on left side (as shown in picture 4). The bottom also has scuff marks. Comes with power cord, 13 floppy disks, Hosa 1/4 unbalanced patch cable (8 in/out), external fan (to keep unit cool if need be), original manual (pretty roughed up **will send PDF if needed**), and Moda travel case.
I am the second owner of this unit. I have owned it for 7 years. It has been kept in a smoke free environment.
As you may have checked I have 100% perfect feedback. This is because I do my best to be honest and communicate when needed.” Link
“Here is a classic EMU sp1200 drum machine sampler..this is the black version with original filters in it..has the fuse in back..machine looks real clean on faceplate,has some marks on the side of it..please check pictures to see.Also machine works great but needs the buttons and faders cleaned.This is typical in these machines.Please do not bid if you are not serious about buying.Take a good look at pictures..comes with power cord.Because of age and the rarity of these machines..machine is sold as is,” Link
1. Original issue Grey SP1200
With BRUCE FORAT MODIFICATIONS and UPGRADES:
-New Disk Drive installed and provided by FORAT
-FORAT Backlight
- FORAT Sample input modification to allow monitoring of the input signal during sample mode.
2. SP 1200 Sound Library: 70 or 80 Disks with sounds (Mid 90′s hip-hop drum sample, bass, synth, breaks) that can be used for sounds or the disks can be erased and used for your own sounds)
The SP1200 has the sticker peeling off the front but it does not effect the performance of the machine and most all the fuctions can still be read. This is a common issue for the orginal grey model.” Link
“Original edition of EMU’s legendary sampling drum machine.
I bought this unit like new from a dealer in Florida a few years back and have only used twice since.
The machine is in perfect working order with responsive buttons, solid display, strong springs and very tight faders (no blinking numbers during truncate).
There is some kind of corrosion to the vinyl coating of the face plate which happened when I first got the machine (I have owned several SP’s and never seen this before) and also the Emu lettering on the bottom left corner is missing due to a careless friend’s use of sticky tape in a video shoot. ” Link
“Hello everyone this is a listing for the original version of the legendary e-mu Sp1200 sampler and drum machine.
The buttons have been tested, sliders cleaned and calibrated, old pots replaced, and the essential sample input modification allows you to hear what you’re sampling during sample mode. This mod is an incredible asset to your workflow and makes the creation process that much more satisfying.
This sp1200 been used in a smoke free environment sitting on a keyboard stand during its stay in my NYC studio.” Link
“absolutely no scratches.I bought This sp 1200 new. It has literally only been used about five times.Happy bidding. Thanks for looking.” Link
“This sale is for an E-MU SP-1200 Drum Machine / Sequencer / Sampler
Condition:
used
very good condition
All functions, buttons, I/O works fine
Includes:
E-MU SP1200 (w/custom skin)
Power cord
Manual
disk with OS and sounds” Link
” In pristine condition , sp1200 with manuel & Floppies , screen is nice and bright , buttons and sliders were checked and serviced by bruce forat , ” Link
“Up for sale good condition original grey version of the E MU SP 1200, fully functional a couple of blemishs on surface. Comes with 2 DVD tutorials, 14 bought disks of drum kits n sound fx’s 6 blank disks n manual 2 replacement screens one of which is blue n white super bright. No issues with original screen, just wanted to upgrade. Comes with a flight case n extra tips n tricks 1, all 8 individual outs work. To get the filter f/x on the outs the plugs must only be plugged half way in. ” Link
“Vintage Emu SP-1200 for sale. Great condition, hardly ever used. Tuned up by the world famous Bruce Forat, an expert in servicing these machines….new disk drive, fuses. Includes boot-up disk and a drum sound disk to get you started. A great buy for collectors or someone wanting that vintage lo-fi sound. They don’t make em’ like this anymore, the secret sound to many hits of the 80′s & early 90′s….Prince, Janet Jackson, Marly Marl & the list goes on…” Link
“Very good condition SP 1200. Minor sticker residue, and one minor scratch the mix volume pot is a bit scratchy, but works fine. The LED is green and readable. It’s been in my possession for the last 15 years and all functions work perfectly. I’m selling it to purchase other gear and am giving a pretty good deal to anyone buying. All sales are final the machine works and all the channels and disc drive work great. I’ll be sending a Kid Nepro Roland 909 kit sample floppy to get you started, but whoever buys this thing will want to sample their own stuff once you get the hang of it. I will send a printed copy of the users manual as well.” Link
“The time has come to part with my SP1200 12bit monster
Here i have a 7030 model for sale
Comes with what you see in the pics
-Owners Manual
-Boot up disk, some sounds to play with
-Distrakt Instructional DVD
-SP-1200 The Art And The Science grey edition 27sens book
-Power Cord and a few extras
MINT CONDITION
It is fully funtional no sticky buttons, smooth sliders, no drive problems, screen is nice and bright and Sounds Phattttt!!!! And Looks Fresh!!!!
Good luck bidding ” Link
“This Item is the World Famous E-mu SP1200 Drum Machine and Sampler. I am the Original Owner. This Machine is in Excellent Condition and has only been used in my Home Studio. It Sounds Great and Works Perfectly.It also comes with the Original Owners Manual and Power Cord. This a Great Machine and I’m Including some Drum Sounds and Samples to get you started.” Link
“You’re looking at an E-MU SYSTEMS SP-1200 in Excellent condition. Used only in a smoke free studio. It was recently upgraded & given a tune-up by Bruce Forat. The backlight was replaced, the old floppy drive was replaced with a new drive that works with DS-DD & HD disks & the outputs were serviced. This SP is very clean & in full working order, you won’t be disappointed! It will be packed with plenty of padding.” Link
“This is a vintage pre-owned E-MU SP1200 model 7030 sampler with NO RESERVE.
This includes the sampler as pictured with a hard case, power cord and 4 disks.
The case is clean with no drop bumps or dents. The seal on the back has been broken and 1 screw is missing as seen in the pictures.
The serial number is 029503205 and the model number is 7030.” Link
“Up for auction is an E-mu SP 1200 Grey classic sampler in perfect working condition.The item is in absolutely perfect working order.It functions and works 100% absolutely perfectly without any kinds of problems.All the buttons and knobs work smoothly and flawlessly indeed.This unit does not look mint.It is custum painted and I should say it looks used.If you do want a new front panel.There is a website which sells funky panels.Please at the photos closely.The unit is 110V to 220V which means this will work in every country.I will send you a suitable power cable along with the item.No manual included.This is a legendary unit as you should already know.Booting floppy diskette included.Thanks.” Link
“You are bidding on a EMU Sp 1200 Model 7030 Drum Machine with a case. I plugged it in and the lights come on, turn off, and it says “insert disc.” I don’t know much more about this, except that is is highly sought after. It looks to be in good condition. The case has handling marks and has a bit of a musty smell. All of the buttons and knobs move smoothly without sticking. ” Link
“Used Emu SP-1200 sampler
Good condition
Comes w standard traps floppy disk” Link
“L@@K AT THIS!!! EMU SP 1200!! Great Sound! Cords and disk included. All pads, audio/midi inputs and outputs, buttons, lights, knobs and faders are fully operational. Has some normal cosmetic wear but in overall good condition and was used in a smoke-free studio. ” Link
” EMU SP 1200 in perfect working order it has little wear on facing. Has tape residue on rear panel for sticker(as shown in pic) it was removed but it surly can be cleaned” Link
“Very hard to find, Superb condition,works perfectly,very clean condition minor scratches,all pads works fine,comes with sound disk and power cable, and the original manual. Ready to play,very hard to find in this condition. Power buton is round and this machine has the anakogue filters.” Link
“LQQK AT THIS!!! EMU SP 1200!!!! Works GREAT!!! Has power cords, 4 disk and an operational disk. All pads, audio inputs and outputs and midi inputs and outputs, buttons, knobs and faders have been tested and are fully working. Also, was used in a smoke free studio. DOWN DIRTY, GRITTY SOUND……………” Link
“Ich biete hier mein E-mu SP 1200 zu verkauf an. Ich bin der einzige Besitzer seit dem kauf 1989. Rauch und Tier freies haus. Der SP 1200 wurde von ein Elektroingenieur, vollständig wie neu sauber gemacht von innen ( sehe Bilder ). Jedes einzelner Pad/Knopf wurde mit einem Glasfaserstift sauber gemacht. Die Fader würden auch wie neu sauber gemacht. Es handelt sich um ein ORIGINAL GRAU und KEIN REISSUE IN SCHWARZ. Der Sound im Grauen ist besser als in den Schwarzen. Ich habe auf diese Maschine Aufgepasst wie das heilige Gral. Es befindet sich in ein SEHR SEHR GUTEM zustand. Ich habe die originale Owner´s Manual noch + Originale Disketten ( Sehe Bilder ).
Viel spaß beim bieten!!!
Up for sale is an Original E-mu SP 1200 Gray version and not the Black reissue. I am the soul owner of this machine since 1989. Smoke and animal free home. The SP 1200´s pads/buttons where taken apart and fully cleaned with a glasfiber pen, by an electro enginier ( see fotos ). Faders where cleaned as well. It is in near to mint condition. The sound in the grey version is better than the black reissue, for the one´s who know. Original Owner´s Manual and Original disks included. ” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“E-Mu SP1200 Sampler. This thing is legendary, and this is one of the originals. I’m not sure how many hip-hop records this exact machine was used on, but the SP-1200 is responsible for many of the Slamming Beats found in 90s Hip-Hop and Electronic Music, and is still Widely Used and Highly Coveted Today.
This sampler has definitely been used but not abused. This is fully functional, and does everything it should (and it does a lot).
There are no missing parts and I will even include a floppy disk with some samples from an analog vermona drm3 drum machine. The Filters on this machine makes them sound amazing.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“UP FOR YOUR BIDDING CONSIDERATION IS A CLASSIC EMU SP 1200
THIS DRUM MACHINE NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION.
Description: you are bidding on the Sampling Percussion unit pictured. Classic Beat Machine. comes as seen w/ power cord and 1 floppy. nothing else included. Unit is in good condition, shows some surface wear due to age. tested and in good working shape. Display reads well. Guaranteed to be in good working shape.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“Up for auction is an ORIGINAL EMU SP1200 SAMPLING DRUM MACHINE. Original -NOT a reissue.
This has that legendary sound of HIP-HOP.
This particular SP1200 was used on Cypress Hill,House Of Pain,Brand Nubian,U2,GEORGE CLINTON, and Busta’s albums.
SP 1200 ORIGINAL GREY/BLUE not the Black Reissue
THE SUPER PRODUCERS DRUM MACHINE
THE MOST POPULAR DRUM MACHINES EVER MADE.
THIS MACHINE HAS THAT SOUND, IN GOOD CONDITION.
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN A PART OF MY RECORDING STUDIO FOR YEARS (MADE MANY HITS WITH THIS)AND NOW I AM OFFERING IT UP TO THE NEXT STUDIO PRODUCER.
I HAVE USED SEVERAL DRUM MACHINES IN MY CAREER, AND THIS ONE BY FAR IS THE BEST SOUND AND FEEL THAT I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH, IT IS A TRUE LEGEND OF A DRUM MACHINE FOR A REASON. THE COMPRESSION,TRUNCATING AND SOUNDS ARE TRULY UNMATCHED.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
AC POWER CORD FOR MACHINE/START UP DISKS AND I’LL EVEN THROW IN SOME OF MY OWN SOUND COLLECTION DISKS.
. Used in a smoke free studio only.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
“SP 1200 von EMU, legendär, aber leider mit defektem Laufwerk!
Die Drum-Maschine war vorwiegend im Studio im Einsatz, aber letztlich ist das Diskettenlaufwerk ausgefallen.
(Es gibt Freaks, die das Laufwerk austauschen).
Gerät wird nicht als funktionstüchtig, sondern als Ersatzteillager verkauft.
Inkl. Start-Diskette, Sound-Disks, Stromkabel und Handbuch.
Gewicht: 4 kg.
Die SP1200 gibt folgende Nachricht im Display:
“NoDisk Connected – Press Enter”
Nach Drücken der Enter-Taste:
“MidiDisk: 1=Seq 2=Snds 3=MakeDsk”
Gerät verlangt definitiv nach einer Start-Diskette (leider Laufwerk defekt)” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.
Emu SP 1200 Sampling Drum Machine USED.
Item has been tested and is in fully functional working condition.
Item is in VERY GOOD cosmetic condition.
All knows and buttons have been tested successfully and are intact.
There are some light scuffs and scratches on the body as shown in pictures.
Auction is for drum machine, owners manual, power cord and audio cables.” Auction ended. Click here to browse on eBay.

