1990s E-MU Systems Emax II 61-Key 16-Bit Sampler Workstation

A true heavyweight of the sampling era, the E-MU Emax II took everything that made the original Emax a studio favourite and pushed it into far more serious territory. With expanded memory, cleaner 16-bit sampling, resonant analogue filters, and a powerful sequencer, the Emax II delivered the warmth and character of classic hardware samplers with the precision and flexibility demanded by late-80s and early-90s production.

Designed as a professional workstation sampler, the Emax II became a go-to for producers, composers, and touring musicians wanting rich sample playback, hands-on editing, and unmistakably musical filters. From punchy drums and textured pads to orchestral arrangements and experimental sound design, it offered a huge creative palette in a rugged keyboard format.

What truly sets the Emax II apart is its sound. While many digital samplers of the era could feel sterile, the Emax II combines crisp 16-bit fidelity with classic E-MU analogue filtering, giving samples depth, movement, and warmth that modern software still tries to emulate.

This example presents in excellent vintage condition with light signs of age-related wear. Comes with a bound and extremely comprehensive user manual and a stack of floppy drives! A highly collectible and inspiring sampler workstation that remains as usable today as it was decades ago.

Specifications:

Make: E-MU Systems

Model: Emax II

Origin: USA, Early 1990s

Body: Metal & Plastic Chassis

Keys: 61 Full Size Keys (Velocity Sensitive)

Polyphony: 64 Stereo Voices

Sampling: 16-Bit Linear Sampling

Filter: Digital Resonant Filters

Effects: No Dedicated Internal Effects (Relies on External Processing), Real-Time Modulation, Looping, Crossfade, Velocity Layering

Control: MIDI In/Out/Thru, Stereo Outputs, Pedal Inputs

Arpeggiator/Sequencer: Built-In 8-Track MIDI Sequencer

Weight: 16kg

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