Sampling History Museum 采样器历史博物馆
Before the birth of electronic music, sound had already been sampled.
Sampling has never been merely a technique—it’s a way of listening, of re-creating history. It reassembles sound fragments from tapes, vinyls, streets, and memories, bringing them back to life as the rhythm and language of our present.
It is not only a tool for making music, but a method of rethinking sound and reconstructing the world.
Sonic Archaeology × Contemporary Reproduction
The Museum of Sampled History, jointly organized by CtrlZ and Modular Commune, will be unveiled this November at Beijing’s 798·751 Gearing Space.
This is China’s first pop-up exhibition dedicated entirely to sampling machines. Through this event, we hope to revisit the evolution of sampling music and pay tribute to the instruments and artists that reshaped music history.
Exhibition
Following the timeline of sound, the exhibition traces the evolution from early analog samplers to modern digital systems, revealing how technology, culture, and creativity have transformed the art of sampling.
Exhibited Models:
- E-mu SP-1200
- Akai MPC 3000 · Akai MPC 2000XL · Akai MPC Live II · Akai MPC One
- Roland MV-8000 · Roland SP-202 · Roland SP-303 · Roland SP-404 · Roland TR-1000
Visitors can get close to these legendary machines—from the gritty 12-bit texture of early samplers to the crystal clarity of modern digital sound—and experience how time itself leaves traces in tone.
Zones & Interaction
Documentary Screening
Looped screenings of short documentaries on sampling culture and hip-hop history, charting the evolution from tape editing and vinyl sampling to modern production.
Sampler Commune
An open space for sampler enthusiasts from across the country. From vintage classics to custom-modded SP-404s—everyone is welcome to bring their gear, share, and connect.
Jam & Exchange Area
A casual performance zone for improvisation and collaboration. Visitors can try the instruments themselves, communicating directly through rhythm and sound.
Vinyl & Secondhand Market
Sharing and trading rare records and samples, bridging street culture with the electronic music community.
Scratch DJ Demonstration
Live performances and showcases by scratch DJs, extending the exhibition’s rhythm through turntablism.
Free Workshop
Nov 14 (Fri), 14:00 – 14:25
Topic: From Tape Splicing to Digital Sampling — The Evolution and Culture of the Sampler
Content: History and demonstration of classic machines (SP-1200, MPC Series, Roland SP Series, etc.)
Speaker: DaftCat (Founder of CtrlZ / Sound & Visual Artist)
Limited Merchandise
Exclusive T-shirts, keychains, tags, and stickers will be available on site.
Some will be given as quiz prizes, while others will be available in limited quantities.
Each piece is a tribute to the legacy of sound culture.
About the founder & CtrlZ
DaftCat
Founder of CtrlZ, has long been dedicated to fostering sound art and electronic music culture in China.
He independently organizes workshops, performances, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, building an open platform for sound and visual experimentation.
Having begun exploring synthesizers at age 13, he is deeply experienced with both vintage and modern hardware, and skilled in analog circuit restoration and repair.
He has hosted multiple synthesizer workshops and performed numerous Live and DJ sets.
At 15, he performed alongside Zhang Yadong at Roland 404 Day; at 16, he began creating theater soundtracks and TouchDesigner-based visuals; and by 18, he was already modifying and restoring vintage equipment.
CTRL Z | The Sound & Visual Collective of Generation Z
A creative community for those passionate about sound art, visual design, and cross-media experimentation.
All styles, all tools, all experience levels welcome—as long as you love creating, you’ll find your place here.
Synthesizers / Samplers / Drum Machines / DAW
Visual Art / Installations / Animation / VJ
Workshops｜Collaborations｜Online & Offline Events
CTRL Z is not just a collective—it’s the language of our generation.
“Sampling is not just copying — it’s remembering, re-imagining, and creating something entirely new.”
CtrlZ × Modular Commune
Rediscover the history of sound through the rhythm of sampling.
在一切电子音乐的起点之前，声音就已经在被“采样”，采样（Sampling） 从来不仅仅是一种技术。
它是一种聆听方式，一种对历史的再创作。
它让声音从磁带、黑胶、街头与记忆中被重新拼贴、重生——成为属于当下的节奏与语言。
它不仅是一种音乐工具，更是一种思考声音、重构世界的方式。
声音考古 × 当代再现
由 CtrlZ 与 交流方式 Modular Commune 联合主办的《采样器历史博物馆》，将于 2025 年 11 月在北京 798·751 传导空间登场。
这是中国首次以快闪展馆形式呈现的采样器专题展览。我们希望以此为契机，回顾采样音乐的发展历程，向那些曾经改变音乐历史的机器与创作者致敬。
展览内容
展览以声音历史为线索，从最早的模拟采样器到现代数字化系统，系统性地呈现采样技术的演化、文化的流变与创作方式的变革。
展出型号：
- E-mu SP-1200
- Akai MPC 3000 · Akai MPC 2000XL · Akai MPC Live II · Akai MPC One
- Roland MV-8000 · Roland SP-202 · Roland SP-303 · Roland SP-404 · Roland TR-1000
观众可以在现场近距离接触这些被称为“采样器”的设备，从 12bit 的粗粝音色到现代 DAW 的高清采样，在对比与试听中感受声音质地的变化与时间的痕迹。
展区与互动
纪录片放映区
循环播放采样文化与嘻哈历史纪录片片段，呈现从磁带拼贴、黑胶取样到现代电子音乐的演进脉络。
机友展示区（Sampler Commune）
面向全国的采样器玩家开放，无论是古董机型还是改装版 SP-404，都可以带来现场展示与交流。这里既是一场展览，也是一次机友会。
自由 Jam & 交流区
设立小型演示与即兴创作空间，观众可在设备上现场尝试，以采样、节奏与声音完成最直接的沟通。
黑胶分享 & 二手市集
展示并分享经典唱片与稀有样本，搭建街头文化与电子音乐社群之间的桥梁。
Scratch DJ 演示
邀请国内 Scratch DJ 带来演示与讲解，让节奏、切割与触发的动作语言成为展览的延伸。
免费工作坊
11月14日周五 14:00 – 14:25
主题：「从磁带剪辑到数字采样：采样器的演进与文化」
内容：采样技术的历史与经典设备赏析（SP-1200、MPC 系列、Roland SP 系列等）
主讲人：DaftCat（CtrlZ 发起人 / 声音与视觉创作者）
限量周边
现场将推出限量周边，包括定制 T-Shirts、钥匙扣、挂牌、贴纸等。部分作为互动问答奖品发放，也可少量售卖。每一件周边都代表着一次对声音文化的致敬。
关于发起人和CtrlZ
DaftCat
作为声音与视觉跨界社群 CtrlZ 的发起人，DaftCat 长期推动国内的声音艺术与电子音乐交流，独立组织工作坊、演出与跨学科合作，致力于建立一个开放的声音与视觉实验平台。
自13 岁起便深入合成器领域，熟悉复古与现代硬件，尤其擅长模拟电路设备的独立维修与调试。同时，他也多次 独立举办合成器教学工作坊，并且有着多年的liveset和dj演出经验，15岁同张亚东在roland404day活动同台演出，16岁开始接触戏剧配乐以及touch designer制作视觉艺术程序，18岁开始尝试中古设备改装及修复。
CTRL Z｜Z世代的声音与视觉艺术社群
欢迎所有热爱声音艺术、视觉创作、跨媒体实验的Z世代加入我们。不限风格、不限设备、不限经验，只要你热爱，就能找到同伴。
合成器 / 采样器 / 鼓机 / DAW。
视觉艺术 / 装置艺术 / 视频创作。
创作分享｜项目合作｜线上线下活动。
我们会不定期发起主题合集、跨媒合作、线上线下活动&发布计划。
CTRL Z，不只是一个社群，是我们这一代的表达方式。
“Sampling is not just copying —it’s remembering, re-imagining, and creating something entirely new.”
CtrlZ × Modular Commune
让我们在采样的节奏中，重新发现声音的历史。