Ensoniq Mirage
Sampler by Ensoniq
The Mirage is a digital sampler manufactured by Ensoniq and introduced in 1984. As the first affordable sampler under $2,000, it democratised sampling technology and was used by Depeche Mode and countless indie and electronic producers who could not afford a Fairlight or Emulator.
Instrument facts
- Manufacturer
- Ensoniq
- Category
- sampler
- Production
- 1984–1988
- Documented releases
- Some Great Reward — Depeche Mode
- Related research
- Sampler Family Tree


