RX1200 by Inphonik 12-bit sampler plugin interface

RX1200: 12-Bit Sampler Instrument by Inphonik

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RX1200 is a 12-bit sampler instrument plugin from Inphonik, based on the E-mu SP-1200 and built for lo-fi beatmaking inside a DAW. It runs as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

RX1200 brings the sound of the classic E-mu SP-1200 sampler into a modern digital audio workstation. Inphonik focuses on the 12-bit character that gave the original its grit, crunch and warmth, paired with a streamlined interface built around sample performance. The instrument ships with a factory collection of more than 900 samples across 50 presets, so it is ready to play as soon as it is installed. Its sample editor handles the everyday tasks of shaping loops and one-shots.

Best for

Lo-fi beatmaking
Hip hop drum programming
Sample chopping
Vintage drum sounds
Melodic sampler play

Developer: Inphonik
Category: Samplers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

12-bit and 26.041 kHz sound processing modeled on the SP-1200
32 sample slots across 4 banks of 8 pads
Switchable 4-pole resonant SSM2044 low-pass filter emulation
Tune, decay and mix settings with large faders
Non-destructive visual sample editor with loop and reverse
Chromatic play mode and per-group output channel setting
Stereo and mono sample playback with panning knobs in Mix mode
Factory collection of 900+ samples in 50 presets

03In depth

Faithful 12-Bit Sound and Filter Character

The sound centers on Inphonik's effort to reproduce the SP-1200's signature tone. The plugin uses 12-bit resolution and a 26.041 kHz sample rate, and it emulates the SSM2044 low-pass filter. Inphonik also models the aliased down-pitch tuning of the original hardware, which contributes to the crunch of pitched material.

A switchable 4-pole resonant filter and input amp stage modeling let you push the sound toward the warm, gritty tone associated with classic beatmaking.

Workflow, Sample Slots and Editing

RX1200 provides 32 sample slots arranged as 4 banks of 8 pads, so you can build complex structures on a single instrument. Large faders control tune, volume and decay, which keeps the focus on the pads rather than on menus.

The visual sample editor is non-destructive and lets you truncate, normalize, reverse, loop and assign sounds to pads. Rather than including a sequencer, the plugin is designed to sit inside your DAW's own sequencing, with a chromatic play mode for melodic playing. The Speed feature changes playback speed to recreate the lowered-tune sound of records sampled at 45 RPM and played back at 33 RPM.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Inphonik
Type	Plugin
Category	Sampler
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does RX1200 support?

RX1200 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 and higher in 64-bit, and on macOS 10.15 with both Intel and Apple Silicon M1/M2 processors.

How much disk space does RX1200 need?

The plugin requires approximately 300 MB of disk space.

What is the Speed feature in RX1200?

Speed changes the playing speed of your samples, recreating the sound of records sampled at 45 RPM and played back at 33 RPM on the original SP-1200.

Does RX1200 need an internet connection?

When accessed through a Rent to Own plan or the Beatport Studio membership, the plugin is run through the Beatport Access portal and requires an internet connection every 30 days to validate the license.