E-MU Systems ESI-2000 64-Voice Rackmount Digital Sampler - Near Mint / Excellent Condition with Depeche Mode & E-MU Libraries

Description:

Up for sale is somewhat of a time-capsule piece: The E-MU Systems ESI-2000 hardware sampler in excellent, almost brand-new condition. If you are looking to bring that legendary, warm, grit-and-punch E-MU sound into your studio workflow without dealing with a beaten-up unit, this is the one.

The faceplate is incredibly clean, the buttons are snappy and responsive, and the classic backlit display is sharp and perfectly legible. It has been meticulously cared for in a smoke-free studio environment.

Exclusive Sound Libraries Included:

What truly sets this unit apart are the sounds ready to load. It

• Alan Wilder / Depeche Mode Library: An incredible collection of dark, industrial, and synth-pop textures, custom-tailored samples, and iconic sonic signatures from the legendary Depeche Mode setup.
• Official E-MU Factory Library: Outstanding classic E-MU strings, acoustic instruments, and synth patches that showcase why E-MU ruled the 90s rack world.

While modern software can hold infinite gigabytes, it cannot replicate the classic

E-MU digital processing filters

The ESI series inherited its modular programming DNA straight from the legendary Emulator II. It is famous for its distortionless sample transposition and massive low-end punch, making it a secret weapon for hardware-focused electronic producers.

Tech Specs:

* **Polyphony: 64 voices

* **Sampling Fidelity: 16-bit at 22.05 kHz and 44.1 kHz

* **Filters: 64 digital 6-pole filters featuring **19 different types** (including E-MU's famous Z-Plane-style resonant low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass variations).

* **DSP Features: Time compression/expansion, parametric EQ, digital tuning, cross-fade looping, automatic truncation, and transform multiplication.

* **Standard I/O: 4 analog outputs (2 main, 2 submix), stereo inputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru, and a standard 50-pin SCSI interface on the back for easy external drive connectivity.

Condition Notes:

This unit is fully tested and 100% functional. Pristine cosmetic shape with virtually no rack rash or wear. Ships securely packed with the power cable and the listed libraries.

*Item sells as-described. Fast shipping with tracking and insurance.*