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| E-mu Emulator series | |
|---|---|
 E-mu Emulator II (1984) | |
| Manufacturer | E-mu Systems |
| Price | $7,995 (Emulator II in 1984)[1] equivalent to $23,447 in 2023 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 8 voices (Emulator II) |
| Timbrality | Monotimbral Emulator, 8-part Multitimbral (Emulator II) |
| Oscillator | 8-bit 27 kHz sample (Emulator II) |
| LFO | Sine wave |
| Synthesis type | Sample-based synthesis |
| Filter | 24 dB/octave resonant analog low pass (Emulator II) |
| Aftertouch expression | Yes (Emulator II) |
| Velocity expression | Yes (Emulator II) |
| Storage memory | 512 kB to 1 MB (Emulator II) |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Left-hand control | Pitch bend, mod wheel |
| External control | MIDI (Emulator II) |
The Emulator is a series of digital sampling synthesizers using floppy-disk storage that was manufactured by E-mu Systems from 1981 until 2002. Although it was not the first commercial sampler, the Emulator was innovative in its integration of computer technology and was among the first samplers to find widespread usage among musicians. While costly, its price was considerably lower than those of its early competitors, and its smaller size increased its portability and, resultantly, practicality for live performance. The line was discontinued in 2002.[2]
- ^ Wyeth, Stefan (October 16, 2021). "E-mu Emulator II: How I upgraded a 1984 sampler for modern production". gearnews.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "30 Years Of Emu". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.