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<h2 id="notable-romplers">Notable romplers</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Kurzweil_K250/hLTLY4vM">Kurzweil K250</a> (1984) is arguably the first true ROMpler. It made headlines with its realistic instruments stored on ROM chips. However, it could be extended with sampler capabilities with optional additional hardware.</li> <li><a href="/facts/Korg_M1/4vPbUwU3">Korg M1</a> (1988), the Korg M1 was one of the first commercially successful ROMplers. It features a range of iconic sound presets, including the famous "M1 Piano" used in 1990s house music.</li> <li><a href="/facts/E-mu_Proteus/CKVx6NSU">E-mu Proteus</a> (1989) was popular among producers for its high-quality samples and ease of use.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Kurzweil_K2000/s8olbuNh">Kurzweil K2000</a> (1990) was one of the first ROMplers to incorporate a powerful synthesis engine <a href="/facts/Kurzweil_K2000/s8olbuNh">V.A.S.T</a>, making it a favorite of musicians and sound designers alike.</li> <li><a href="/facts/Roland_Sound_Canvas/HFUN6cs6">Roland Sound Canvas</a> (1991), the first successful budget-oriented ROMpler, giving rise to the "MIDI module" market for PC enthusiasts and video game composers alike.</li> <li><a href="/facts/Roland_JV-1080/KAJsAYyE">Roland JV-1080</a> (1994) was used extensively in electronic, <a href="/facts/Film_score/2l9qJgnT">film score</a> and pop music in the 1990s.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Yamaha_Motif/HX91TudJ">Yamaha Motif</a> series (2001) is known for its realistic sounds and extensive synthesis capabilities.</li> <li><a href="/facts/Native_Instruments/0hjHzrCo">Native Instruments</a> Kontakt (2002) is a virtual instrument that offers a vast library of samples and an intuitive interface for creating custom instruments.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>"The 54 best VST/AU plugin synths in the world today". Retrieved November 26, 2014. <a href="http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/the-20-best-vst-plug-in-synths-in-the-world-today-262145/1" target="_blank">http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/the-20-best-vst-plug-in-synths-in-the-world-today-262145/1</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Ireson, Paul (Nov 1989). "Emu Systems Proteus (SOS Nov 1989)". Sound on Sound (Nov 1989): 52–56. <a href="http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/emu-systems-proteus/5695" target="_blank">http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/emu-systems-proteus/5695</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>Corporation, Roland. "Roland - JV-1080 | Software Synthesizer". Roland. Retrieved 2023-03-19. <a href="https://www.roland.com/uk/products/rc_jv-1080/" target="_blank">https://www.roland.com/uk/products/rc_jv-1080/</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>"Roland JV-1080 | Vintage Synth Explorer". www.vintagesynth.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19. <a href="https://www.vintagesynth.com/Roland/jv1080.php" target="_blank">https://www.vintagesynth.com/Roland/jv1080.php</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>"Native Instruments Kontakt 2". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19. <a href="https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/native-instruments-kontakt-2" target="_blank">https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/native-instruments-kontakt-2</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>