This article is currently under construction and more information will likely be added, time permitting. Support Materials MPD16 Utility Software Manual Utility Software, Drivers, and Manuals CD (came originally bundled with Akai MPD16) Scan of Akai MPD16 CD label Note: This original CD has manuals in multiple languages as well … Continue reading
As E-MU ended production of their hardware samplers in 2003, they were getting ready to release the final Emulator in 2004 – Emulator X. This was a software-only Emulator, and was backwards compatible with the hardware Emulator IV series samplers as it could both read and write .E4B files. Important … Continue reading
Even though E-mu’s operation manual for the ESI series does technically state how multiple outputs can be used, it’s not clearly explained and is a bit ambiguous on some points. The goal of this primer is to bring the use of multiple discrete outputs into focus, especially within the context … Continue reading
CDs for the Emulator IV sampler and compatibles (E4K, E4X, E4XT Ultra) from the late ’90s. Also see the E-Mu EIII/ESI series library. Producer Series Vol. 1 – Studio Essentials Producer Series Vol. 2 – More Studio Essentials Producer Series Vol. 3 – Hollywood Sound Effects Producer Series Vol. 4 … Continue reading
The ESI-32, ESI-2000, and ESI-4000 were essentially a tweaked re-release of the Emulator III and can use all the same libraries. It should be noted that the later generation EIV series CDs cannot be used in this early to mid ’90s family of samplers. Factory Floppy Content (ESi Series) Download: … Continue reading
