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Description

Unleash your creative potential with the E-Mu Audity, a synthesizer that seamlessly bridges the gap between traditional analog warmth and digital precision. Designed for musicians who demand versatility and depth, the E-Mu Audity offers a palette of sounds that can transform your music production journey. With its robust architecture, this synthesizer is perfect for both studio environments and live performances, delivering unparalleled sound quality and reliability.

The E-Mu Audity stands out with its advanced sound engine that provides a diverse range of tones, from lush pads to cutting leads. Whether you're crafting cinematic soundscapes or driving dance tracks, this synth has you covered with its extensive library of waveforms and modulation capabilities. The intuitive interface ensures that you can effortlessly navigate its features, making sound design both simple and rewarding.

Musicians will appreciate the Audity's MIDI capabilities, allowing seamless integration into any setup. Its rich sound palette and dynamic performance controls make it an indispensable tool for both seasoned professionals and aspiring synth enthusiasts alike.

Key Features:

  • Advanced sound engine with a wide range of waveforms
  • Intuitive interface for easy navigation and sound design
  • Extensive modulation capabilities
  • MIDI integration for seamless setup compatibility
  • Ideal for both studio and live performance settings

Product specs

Brand E-MU Systems
Model Audity 2000 64-Voice Rackmount Synthesizer
Finish Blue
Year 1998 - 2000
Categories Digital Synthesizers, Rackmount Synths
Analog / Digital Digital
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through
Polyphony 64 Voices

FAQs

What type of synthesis does the E-Mu Audity 2000 use?

The E-Mu Audity 2000 utilizes digital synthesis, offering a wide range of sounds and textures suitable for various musical genres.

How many voices of polyphony does the E-Mu Audity 2000 provide?

The E-Mu Audity 2000 offers 64 voices of polyphony, allowing for complex and layered soundscapes in your compositions.

What are the MIDI connectivity options for the E-Mu Audity 2000?

The E-Mu Audity 2000 includes MIDI Input, MIDI Output, and MIDI Through, ensuring seamless integration with other MIDI devices in your setup.

Is the E-Mu Audity 2000 suitable for live performances?

Yes, the E-Mu Audity 2000 is a rackmount synthesizer designed for both studio and live performance settings, providing versatility and reliability on stage.

What makes the E-Mu Audity 2000 unique compared to other digital synthesizers?

The E-Mu Audity 2000 is known for its robust sound engine and extensive sound design capabilities, making it a favorite among electronic music producers seeking diverse sonic possibilities.

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E-mu Audity 2000 - Sound Demo - Allentown, PA

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Craig Friebolin

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E-mu | Audity 2000 | Factory Presets Demo

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Simon Le Grec

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E-MU Audity 2000 Ambient Pads & Leads 2018 Synthesizer Module Rik Marston Ensoniq

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Rik Marston Official

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E MU Audity 2000 synthesizer module overview and sound demo

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Gearjunkies

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E-mu Audity 2000 + Xtreme ROM Demo

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Panu M Savolainen

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E-MU AUDITY 2000 - BANK 0 PRESET DEMO

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EMU Mania

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about E-Mu Audity.

Features and functionality

  • The E-mu Audity 2000 includes Emu's z-plane filters and assignable arpeggiators for each patch, offering versatile sound shaping capabilities.

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  • The Audity 2000's patches can be edited from scratch, with each patch comprising two samples, allowing adjustments like ADSR, sample start/end, and loop settings.

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Comparisons

  • Users compare the Audity 2000 to Native Instruments Absynth and Waldorf Blofeld, noting that Blofeld offers easier programming despite being hardware-based.

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Value and pricing

  • Historically, units were heavily discounted at Digital Village, suggesting potential for great deals if found secondhand.

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Use cases and applications

  • The instrument excels in producing 808 bass using a single Sine OSC sample with careful ADSR adjustments.

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  • Ideal for creating vaporwave music, thanks to its unique filtering and pitch interpolation, though lacks hyper-realism of modern acoustic instruments.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate its 32-part multitimbral capability, making it a versatile component in hardware-sequenced setups.

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  • Despite its age, users find the Audity 2000's drum sounds preferable to some modern devices like the Model:Samples.

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The E-Mu Audity was commisioned by Baumann in late 1979 into 1980. However, Baumann was never able to properly use the instument as it was shelved half way into 1980.

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