ARTURIA EMULATOR II V
Emulator II V
Textural sampling ensemble
Emulator II V is the perfect dusty lo-fi sampling toolkit, combining the old-school digital grit that you love with the cutting-edge creative flexibility that you need.
Emulator II V is a multitimbral sampling machine that brings E-Mu Systems’ seminal digital workhorse back to life in all its nostalgic glory - with a slick modern edge.
Its unique combination of high-fidelity 8-bit sound, warm analog filter, and instantly-recognizable sample library is sure to spark instant creativity, just as the original once did. When you want lo-fi grain, ‘80s sheen, or a sampling flow that stands out from the crowd, look no further.
Digital goes lo-fi
Part sampler, part synth, Emulator II V combines 8-bit digital crunchiness with warm analog filters for a distinctly lo-fi sound that’ll add instant character to any mix.
The sound of the ‘80s
If you’ve heard Depeche Mode, New Order, Genesis, John Carpenter, or pretty much anyone from the ‘80s & ‘90s, you’ve heard the Emulator sound - now it’s in your hands.
No ordinary emulation
Using our exclusive TAE® technology, every circuit and every function of this classic instrument has been remade in detail to sound & behave just like the original.
The sounds you know
Some of popular music’s most iconic sounds came from the original Emulator libraries; Emulator II V combines them with a fresh & dynamic selection of samples for your mixes.
Changing
the sampling game
An instrument that graced every ‘80s line-up. An icon from the early days of sampling. A unique character that helped define the sound of a decade and beyond. The Emulator II’s digital charm and tactile layout made it the musical weapon of choice for everyone from Depeche Mode to Trent Reznor.
The Emulator series was the work of E-mu Systems in the 1980s. Upon release, the Emulator II was met with critical acclaim, combining the novel versatility of sampling with the familiar layout of a classic synthesizer.
At the helm of E-mu systems was the legendary Dave Rossum. A California native, Rossum is now a veteran of the industry, and considered among the most influential figures in electronic instrument design.
His pioneering work combining analog richness and digital precision in modular systems made the synth world sit up and listen, and the company went on to collaborate with the likes of Sequential and Oberheim. It was when the ‘80s hit, however, that Rossum struck gold.
Is it modern?
Is it vintage?
It’s both. Emulator II V comes loaded with a curated sample library that mixes iconic Emulator & Synclavier samples with a diverse modern selection.
Better still, you can import your own samples to give them that diamond retro treatment, or dive deeper into its sampling architecture with enhanced editing tools.
Vintage DAC
A drum loop played first in Modern mode, then with the “Vintage” DAC.
And if you want the samples in your mix to bring a vibe of their own, what better way than to use a sampler straight from the old school? Choose between a modern DAC or a faithful emulation of the original hardware’s DAC and let the lo-fi vibes roll...
Sampler heart,
synth brain
Instrument first, sampler second. Part of what made the Emulator hardware so popular was the fact that it behaved like a synthesizer, but with the flexibility of using samples - its multitimbrality meant up to 8 samples could be played at once on your keyboard.
What
we added
Emulator II V’s interface is designed to be authentic and immersive - but there’s more than meets the eye.
Zoom in on the built-in display to access in-depth sampling editing, expressive modulation, and a suite of FX that go beyond the original - and that’ll cement Emulator II V as your favorite outside-the-box sampler.
Included in
V Collection 11 Pro
This instrument is part of V Collection Pro - a premium suite of software instruments designed for unparalleled sonic exploration.
From authentically modeled keyboards to hybrid synth engines and beautifully captured acoustic sounds, every instrument is enhanced for today’s production workflow - V Collection delivers the greatest keys of all time.
Main Features
Original E-mu Emulator II feature set:
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8 voices multitimbral sample engine
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Each layer (voice) has its own VCF (+ADSR), LFO, VCA (+ADSR)
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Original 8 bit companding technology and 27.7 kHz sample rate
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Analog filter
Multiple voices can be controlled from the hardware view for simple editing
Includes factory sample bank from the original hardware
Per layer (voice) insert FX
Each layer (voice) can use original 8 bit companding or a cleaner conversion
Integrated arpeggiator
11 master effect types (Reverb Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Overdrive, Delay, …)
Advanced Brightness, Timbre, Time and Movement macro controls
+250 factory presets
MTS-ESP ODDSOUND microtuning compatibility
MPE compatibility
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