Posted on 04/02/1987
The PPG HDU was one of the very first Hard DIsk Recorders on the market. Launched in late 1986, the device promised to be a viable solution for editing of digital audio. I acquired the device early 1987 (serial number #0068) to use it on the many extended 12″ remixes I was doing at the […]
Posted on 25/04/1985
I owned or operated every major early brands of Hard Disk recorders in the mid 80’s. Together with the NED Synclavier II (with Sampling Option), the AMS “Audiofile” system was the most prominent and well-executed. It came with an absolute serious price tag, that made it too expensive for regular studios. Around € 40,000 (1985) for the basic version. […]