E-MU Drumulator

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E-MU Drumulator

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E-MU Drumulator – Fully Serviced – 100% Working – Classic 1984 Digital Drum Machine – Made in USA – Warranty

For sale is a fully serviced and fully tested E-MU Drumulator, manufactured in Santa Cruz, California, USA in 1984.
Introduced in 1983, the E-MU Drumulator was one of the early digitally sampled drum machines and played an important role in the development of electronic music production during the 1980s.
Developed by E-MU Systems before the arrival of the SP-12 and SP-1200, the Drumulator combines sampled drum sounds, straightforward programming and individual outputs in a compact and reliable instrument.

12 sampled drum sounds
8-voice polyphony
Up to 36 programmable patterns
Assignable sounds across trigger pads
8 individual RCA outputs
Mix output
Made in USA

The Drumulator uses 8-bit sampled drum sounds that became a familiar part of countless productions throughout the 1980s.
Its sound is direct, punchy and immediately recognizable. The characteristic 8-bit drum samples remain closely associated with many electronic, synth-pop and early hip-hop productions of the 1980s, giving the Drumulator a sound that differs noticeably from both analog drum machines and later sample-based instruments.

The Drumulator is particularly appreciated for:
classic 1980s drum sounds
electro rhythms
early hip-hop productions
synth-pop patterns
new wave rhythms
industrial percussion
vintage drum machine recordings

Programming is intentionally straightforward, allowing complete rhythm patterns to be created quickly without navigating complex menus.
The individual outputs make it easy to process each drum sound separately through studio effects, mixing consoles or outboard equipment, providing considerable flexibility during recording and mixing.

Unlike modern sample libraries and software recreations, the Drumulator offers a dedicated hardware workflow and the distinctive character of its original digital circuitry and 8-bit samples. These qualities continue to make it an appealing instrument for musicians and producers looking for authentic vintage drum machine sounds.

The Drumulator occupies an important place in E-MU's history and represents one of the foundations of the sampling technologies that would later appear in instruments such as the SP-12 and SP-1200.

Artists and users include:
New Order, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Kraftwerk, Pet Shop Boys, The Cure and many other artists associated with 1980s electronic and pop music production.

Condition:
Good cosmetic condition with only minor signs of use consistent with age (see photos – actual unit for sale).
This E-MU Drumulator has been extensively serviced and restored in our workshop.
New switches installed
multiple integrated circuits replaced where necessary
electronics serviced and tested
all functions verified
outputs tested
memory and programming functions tested
100% fully working
studio ready
Sold with 3 months warranty for complete peace of mind.

Why Buy a Fully Serviced E-MU Drumulator?
Vintage digital drum machines often require specialized maintenance due to their age and the availability of components.
Compared to unrestored examples, this Drumulator benefits from:
professional servicing and restoration
full functional verification
improved long-term reliability
reduced risk of age-related electronic issues
tested outputs and programming functions
immediate studio readiness
increasingly uncommon to find in fully serviced and fully functional condition
continued interest in classic 1980s digital drum machines

A fully serviced and fully working E-MU Drumulator, ready to bring authentic 1980s drum machine sounds to the studio, stage or collection.

Worldwide Shipping from France to :
France: 35 Euros
Europe(EU): 49 Euros
USA/Canada: 115 Euros
Australia and other country: 135 Euros

995.00 EUR

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