A genuine 1990s E-mu Emulator IV-family sampler, fully tested and ready to bring serious character to your studio.

This E6400 is the affordable gateway into E-mu’s legendary EOS sampling platform—64 voices of gritty, musical digital sampling, deep modulation architecture, and a sound that remains unmistakably *not* a plugin (soundonsound).

Why this sampler matters

Released in 1996, the E6400 sits at the heart of E-mu’s Emulator IV lineage: a rackmount, 64-voice sampler built around EOS, with 16-bit sampling at 44.1/48kHz, extensive preset programming, and SCSI-based sample storage. It was designed as an expandable professional instrument, and it can be upgraded within the E4 family toward higher-spec Emulator IV configurations.

This is the kind of hardware that made its mark across electronic, hip-hop, industrial, soundtrack, and experimental production: punchy transients, dense layered patches, dramatic filters, and that slightly imperfect digital texture modern producers keep chasing.

What you get

• E-mu E6400 Emulator rackmount sampler with 72MB RAM installed - a major practical upgrade over the original 4MB/16MB base configurations, giving you far more room for long multisamples, drum kits, and performance libraries.
• Emulator Standards library, Discs 1–8 plus Disc 13: Dance 2000 - a substantial ready-to-play foundation of classic E-mu sounds, especially valuable for electronic, dance, and soundtrack work.
• SCSI connectivity confirmed working — ready for external SCSI storage or a modern SCSI-emulation solution such as SCSI2SD/ZuluSCSI, a popular way to modernise sample transfer and storage.
• Floppy drive confirmed loading discs
• MIDI input and output confirmed working
• All audio outputs confirmed working
• The E6400 offers 64-voice polyphony, 16-bit sampling, 44.1kHz and 48kHz operation, gated/looped/one-shot sampling modes, and deep E-mu synthesis-style sample editing. Its flash-based OS means no startup disk is required, while the built-in SCSI port makes external storage straightforward.

The vibe

This is not a clean, anonymous modern sampler. The E6400 has presence: massive layered pads, hard-edged dance stabs, evolving textures, and drums with real weight. With 72MB onboard, you can load substantially larger libraries and build complex, multitimbral arrangements rather than constantly swapping samples.

The included Emulator Standards discs make this an immediately usable instrument rather than an empty vintage shell. Disc 13, *Dance 2000*, is particularly appealing if you produce house, techno, trance, breakbeat, jungle, or cinematic electronic music.

This unit is in very good condition functionally, with minor cosmetic scratches consistent with careful studio use. A little corrosion can be seen on the rear panel.

It has been tested and is **100% operational** in the areas that matter most. No functional issues are known or represented. As with any vintage sampler, it is sold as a used vintage electronic instrument, but this example has been properly tested rather than simply powered on.

Pricing

Recent comparable sales over the past 12 months have ranged from $663 to $877, depending heavily on condition, RAM, included media, and tested functionality.

Shipping

• Local pickup/shipping preferred
• Australia-wide shipping via Australia Post
• International shipping: price on application
• Every unit will be double-boxed, heavily protected with bubble wrap, and insured for its full value

If you have been waiting for a tested, RAM-upgraded E-mu E6400 with genuine library discs, this is a rare opportunity to add an authentic piece of Emulator history to your rack.