E-MU ESI-4000 Turbo Rackmount Sampler – Upgraded (New OLED, 128MB RAM, Zip Drive) Listing #3 of 3

Product Overview

Up for sale is a fully operational, maxed-out E-MU ESI-4000 Turbo 64-Voice Digital Rackmount Sampler.

This is the ultimate, fully loaded configuration of E-MU's classic late-90s 2U sampler. It combines the factory Turbo Option Expansion Board and maxed-out 128MB RAM with modern usability upgrades, including a brand-new, high-contrast custom OLED display.

Say goodbye to dim, hard-to-read vintage screens. This unit also features the rare factory-installed internal Iomega Zip drive for convenient high-capacity sample storage and backup. It is 100% operational, fully tested, and ready to plug into your studio setup. The original factory LCD panel is also included with the sale as a spare.

Key Features & Highlights

• Brand-New Custom OLED Display: Bright, razor-sharp white-on-black text with wide viewing angles, making parameter navigation effortless in any studio lighting.
• Factory Turbo Expansion Installed:
• • Dual 24-Bit Stereo Effects Processors: Over 30 high-quality algorithms including reverbs, delays, chorus, flangers, and distortion.
  • 8 Analog Audio Outputs: Expanded output routing (Main L/R, Sub 1, Sub 2, and Sub 3 stereo pairs) for individual multi-track mixing and processing.
  • S/PDIF Digital I/O: Digital input/output support at 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz sampling rates.
• Maxed-Out 128MB Sample RAM: Maximum memory capacity installed for extensive sample libraries, long audio loops, and detailed multi-sampled instruments.
• Internal Zip Drive Installed: Reliable removable storage, making it easy to save, load, and manage entire sound banks.
• Includes Original Factory LCD Panel: Comes with the factory original LCD screen if you ever wish to keep it for spare parts or restore the unit entirely to stock specs.
• 64-Voice Polyphony: Ample polyphony for complex sequences, layers, and splits.
• Legendary E-MU Digital Filters: Features 64 digital 6-pole filters with 19 filter types, including resonant low-pass, vocal formants, phasers, and classic Z-plane morphing responses.
• Deep DSP Tools: Onboard time compression/expansion, parametric EQ, auto-correlation looping, crossfade looping, and sample rate conversion.
• Front Panel Trigger Buttons: 10 dedicated front-panel keys let you audition sounds or trigger grooves directly without needing a MIDI controller connected.
• Audio I/O & Connectivity: 8 1/4" analog outputs, stereo analog sampling inputs (mic/line), S/PDIF In/Out, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and an external 50-pin SCSI port.

Condition & Functionality

• Functional Condition: 100% Fully Operational. All buttons, data dial, OLED screen display, Zip drive, audio inputs/outputs (analog & digital), MIDI connections, and internal systems pass full operational tests.
• Cosmetic Condition: Very Good overall physical condition with minor rack rash on the ears and light surface scratches on the top casing from normal studio rack mounting. Faceplate is clean and legible. Zip Drive fully tested operational.

What's Included

• E-MU ESI-4000 Turbo Rackmount Sampler (128MB RAM installed)
• Installed New Custom OLED Display
• Internal Zip Drive (1 Zip Disk is included)
• Original Factory LCD Panel (Uninstalled / Spare)
• Standard IEC Power Cable

Power Supply

Internal power supply supports all voltages (100-250VAC 50/60Hz).

Shipping & Guarantee

Packed with care in a heavy-duty box with ample protection, fully insured, and shipped with tracking provided immediately upon shipment.

• France Shipping: €25 (Colissimo avec signature & assurance)
• European Union Shipping: €45 – €50 (Colissimo Europe / DPD Tracked & Insured)

Buyer is responsible for any applicable import duties or local taxes if ordering outside the EU.

Feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchase!