Emulator II V is the perfect dusty lo-fi sampling toolkit, combining the old-school digital grit that you love with the cutting-edge creative flexibility that you need.
Changing the sampling game
An instrument that graced every ‘80s line-up. An icon from the early days of sampling. A unique character that helped define the sound of a decade and beyond. The Emulator II’s digital charm and tactile layout made it the musical weapon of choice for everyone from Depeche Mode to Trent Reznor.
The Emulator series was the work of E-mu Systems in the 1980s. Upon release, the Emulator II was met with critical acclaim, combining the novel versatility of sampling with the familiar layout of a classic synthesizer.
Now we’ve brought this ‘80s icon back to the future - with you at the wheel.
Is it modern? Is it vintage?
It’s both. Emulator II V comes loaded with a curated sample library that mixes iconic Emulator & Synclavier samples with a diverse modern selection. Better still, you can import your own samples to give them that diamond retro treatment, or dive deeper into its sampling architecture with enhanced editing tools.
Sampler heart, synth brain
Instrument first, sampler second. Part of what made the Emulator hardware so popular was the fact that it behaved like a synthesizer, but with the flexibility of using samples - its multitimbrality meant up to 8 samples could be played at once on your keyboard.
What we added
Emulator II V’s interface is designed to be authentic and immersive - but there’s more than meets the eye. Zoom in on the built-in display to access in-depth sampling editing, expressive modulation, and a suite of FX that go beyond the original - and that’ll cement Emulator II V as your favorite outside-the-box sampler.
Main Features
- Original E-mu Emulator II feature set:
- 8 voices multitimbral sample engine
- Each layer (voice) has its own VCF (+ADSR), LFO, VCA (+ADSR)
- Original 8 bit companding technology and 27.7 kHz sample rate
- Analog filter
- Multiple voices can be controlled from the hardware view for simple editing
- Includes factory sample bank from the original hardware
- Per layer (voice) insert FX
- Each layer (voice) can use original 8 bit companding or a cleaner conversion
- Integrated arpeggiator
- 11 master effect types (Reverb Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Overdrive, Delay, …)
- Advanced Brightness, Timbre, Time and Movement macro controls
- 250 factory presets