E-mu MK-6 Mo'Phatt Keys

Back in 2001, this keyboard brought the raw energy of E-MU's legendary Mo'Phatt rackmount right to your fingertips, packing a 32MB soundset tuned specifically for hip-hop and R&B grooves that still slap in modern mixes.

Its sample-based engine delivers 64-voice polyphony with 50 Z-plane multimode filters, two LFOs, and a 24-bit dual stereo effects processor offering 29 reverb types, 15 delays, and more for thick, polished tones. The 61 full-size synth-action keys respond to velocity and channel aftertouch, while the front panel puts hands-on control within reach via two pitch/mod wheels, five knobs, an encoder, 38 buttons, a 2x24 LCD display, and 16 mute buttons for SuperBEATS interactive groove mode. SuperBEATS and 16 syncable arpeggiators lock to your master BPM for effortless tempo shifts, with 1152 presets (640 ROM, 512 RAM) across 1099 instruments, expandable to 128MB via four SIMM sockets. Connectivity includes four analog audio outs with 24-bit DACs, full MIDI In/Out/Thru, and two footswitch ports.

Over two decades on, players cherish its phat, punchy drums and leads for beat-making, though some note the dated interface takes getting used to alongside its unbeatable vintage vibe.