[thomasfl]

An Atari 1040ST i combination with a sampler, like Akai S-900 or Roland W-30, and a synth with keybs, was a gret combo back then. As the first computer with built in midi-interface, it became very popular with musicians.

[j45]

What’s amazing is how capable that setup would still be today

[thomasfl]

Yes. The only important inventions since the 1980'ies in music technology is synthesizer emulators and autotune. Most of the techno music that has become popular lately, could easily be made with vintage gear from the 1980'ies.

[j45]

I almost feel like looking up a 1040st or a master ST.. but stop at the thought of the one I never got.. the Falcon

[prox]

It was pretty much the only tool in studios and those who were serious about midi. Cubase was the the de facto music program.