E-mu Systems is a company known for its innovative music technology products, particularly in the realm of digital sampling and synthesizers. Founded in 1971 by Eugene Mu and Dave Rossum, the company gained prominence in the 1980s with its groundbreaking E-mu Emulator, one of the first affordable digital samplers available to musicians. Over the years, E-mu Systems has developed a range of products, including the E-mu SP-1200, a popular drum machine and sampler used in hip-hop and electronic music. The company has contributed significantly to the evolution of music production, influencing countless artists and shaping the sound of modern music.