​🙋🏻‍♂️ Welcome and Foreword

Hello and welcome to my Reverb Shop!

​Thank you for your interest in this listing. Every instrument I offer comes from my private collection and is treated with great care and respect. Each instrument is thoroughly checked and tested to ensure full functionality and excellent condition. Before any instrument is listed for sale, it goes through a professional multi-stage inspection by our technician. Only after successfully passing all functional and visual checks is it approved for listing. I am aware that my prices may be above average, but this reflects my commitment to transparency, careful preparation, and customer satisfaction. Packaging alone takes 2–4 hours, with multiple layers of protection to ensure safe and worry-free transport. Quality — both of the instruments and my work — is my top priority. I am always available to answer questions and ensure a smooth buying experience.

​Enjoy reading the description.

​🎹 Information about the Item for Sale

I am offering an E-mu Systems SP-12 Turbo, the legendary 12-bit sampling drum machine that defined the sound of early hip-hop and house music. This is the highly coveted "Turbo" version, which features the factory memory expansion, doubling the sampling time to a total of 5 seconds—a massive upgrade for a machine of this era.

​The SP-12 is world-renowned for its "grit" and "warmth," produced by its 12-bit linear sampling and the iconic analog SSM filters on the outputs. This machine provides that unmistakable punch and crunch that modern digital emulations simply cannot replicate.

​Technically, this SP-12 Turbo is in excellent condition and fully operational. All velocity-sensitive pads, sliders, and buttons have been thoroughly checked and cleaned. The display is bright and legible, and the internal sequencer runs perfectly. Optically, the unit is very well-preserved, showing only minor signs of use typical for a professional studio tool of the 1980s.

​Please note: This listing includes the SP-12 Turbo unit and the power cable. No additional accessories or external disk drives are included unless explicitly stated.

​⚙️ Specifications

• ​Type: 12-Bit Digital Sampler & Drum Machine
• ​Manufacturer: E-mu Systems
• ​Model: SP-12 Turbo (Expanded Memory)
• ​Era: Mid-1980s (1985-1987)
• ​Sampling: 12-bit / 26.04 kHz
• ​Memory: Turbo version with 5 seconds of sampling time
• ​Outputs: 8 individual assignable outputs plus Mix Out
• ​Filters: Legendary analog SSM filters for incredible warmth
• ​Sequencer: Professional onboard sequencer with classic swing/quantize
• ​Sound Character: Lo-fi, punchy, gritty, and harmonically rich

​The E-mu SP-12 Turbo is a centerpiece for any producer or collector looking for the authentic 12-bit "Golden Era" sound.

​📹 Video Before & After Purchase

Any interested buyer is welcome to request a video demonstration of the instrument.

​Additionally, each buyer receives a detailed functional check video before shipping, so you can see and hear your SP-12 Turbo in operation. If any issue is discovered during the inspection, the instrument is immediately handed over to our technician.

​💲 Prices

It is very important that my instruments go into good hands.

• ​Price proposals are welcome
• ​If you are seriously interested, feel free to make an offer
• ​Reasonable proposals will always be considered

​⚠️ Information

• ​All instruments come from my private collection
• ​The collection is continuously updated
• ​Each instrument is cleaned, tested, and carefully prepared for sale
• ​Instruments are protected against dust and damage

​📦 Secure Packaging

• ​The instrument is carefully packed to ensure safe transport
• ​Multiple protective layers are used
• ​Fully insured shipping

​💢 Shipping

• ​Best, fastest, and safest shipping option selected depending on destination
• ​Fully insured shipping
• ​Export documentation included if required

​⚡ Power and Connection

• ​EU power connection (standard 220-240V, or internal switchable depending on the specific transformer)
• ​Non-EU buyers can use a suitable adapter or voltage converter if needed

​💯 Your Advantages

✅ Professionally checked instruments

✅ Tested and cleaned

✅ Worldwide insured shipping

✅ Export documents included

✅ Verified seller

✅ Secure payment

✅ Animal-Free & Non-Smoking Household

​⛔ What are you waiting for!?

The E-mu SP-12 Turbo is a rare piece of music history and a unique sonic powerhouse — ready for your studio or collection 😉