Elektron Musical Instruments

...that was being created by (i think) a german gentleman? 
it has a synth section, a sampling section, and a sequencer section. 
you can sample whatever you are creating at the moment, too. 
costs a pretty penny, but looks well worth it if you've got the $ and 
that's what you need. 

i was curious as to its status/website/etc. 

thanks!

wendell.