Excel Sound Corporation ES-801
Brand: Excel Sound Corporation
The Excel Sound Corporation ES-801 is a digital sampling instrument that was introduced in the late 1980s. It allowed users to capture and manipulate audio samples using a variety of synthesis and processing features. The ES-801 was popular in the early days of sampling and was a go-to instrument for musicians, composers, and productions in a variety of genres including pop, rock, and hip-hop. Some notable artists who used the ES-801 include Herbie Hancock, Queen, and Johnny Cash. The ES-801's sampling capabilities and affordability compared to other similar products on the market made it a popular choice for home studios and smaller production businesses. However, advancements in technology and the development of more powerful and feature-rich samplers eventually led to the decline in popularity of the ES-801. Nevertheless, its legacy as a pioneering digital sampling instrument lives on, and collectors still value it as a vintage piece of music equipment today.
- Effective Length: 237 mm
- Overhang: 15 mm
- Offset Angle: 22°
- Pivot to Spindle: 222 mm
- Cartridge Range: 3-18 g
- Effective Mass:
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- Arm Mount:
- Headshell: Removable
- Null Points: 57.2 / 120.4 mm
