E-MU ESI-4000 Turbo Rackmount Sampler – Fully Upgraded (ZuluSCSI, New OLED, Max 128MB RAM, Turbo Expansion FX Card) Listing #2 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 sampler. It features the internal Turbo Option Expansion Board, upgraded 128MB RAM (the maximum supported capacity), a ZuluSCSI solid-state drive emulator, and a brand-new, high-contrast OLED display.

Say goodbye to slow, noisy mechanical drives and hard-to-read stock screens. It comes pre-loaded with samples on the included SD card and is ready to integrate seamlessly into modern studio setups. For purists or collectors, the original factory floppy drive and stock LCD screen are also included with the sale.

Key Features & Modern Upgrades

• Installed Turbo Expansion Card:
• • Dual 24-Bit Stereo Effects Processors: Over 30 effect algorithms, including high-quality reverbs, delays, chorus, flangers, and distortion.
  • 8 Analog Audio Outputs: Expanded output routing (Main, Sub 1, Sub 2, and Sub 3 stereo pairs) for individual multi-track processing and mixing.
  • S/PDIF Digital I/O: Digital input/output support at 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz sampling rates.
• ZuluSCSI Solid-State Drive: Fast, silent, and reliable sample loading and saving directly to an SD card. No floppy disk or SCSI drive headaches.
• New Custom OLED Display: Bright, razor-sharp text with wide viewing angles, making parameter navigation effortless in any studio lighting.
• Maxed-Out 128MB Sample RAM: Maximum memory capacity installed for extensive sample banks, long audio loops, and detailed multi-sampled instruments.
• Includes Original Factory Parts: Includes the original working floppy disk drive, stock LCD screen, and rear SCSI connector port if you ever wish to restore the unit to factory specs.
• Pre-Loaded SD Card: Ships with a curated collection of ready-to-load sound banks and samples on the SD card so you can start creating immediately.
• 64-Voice Polyphony: Ample polyphony for complex sequences, layers, and splits.
• Legendary E-MU Digital Filters: Features 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.

Condition & Functionality

• Functional Condition: 100% Fully Operational. All buttons, data dial, analog & digital audio I/O, 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.

What's Included

• E-MU ESI-4000 Rackmount Sampler (with Turbo Expansion Board installed)
• Maxed-out 128MB Sample RAM
• Installed ZuluSCSI Internal Drive + SD Card (Pre-loaded with samples)
• Installed New OLED Display
• Original Factory Floppy Disk Drive
• Original Factory LCD Panel
• Original Factory SCSI rear port connector
• 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!