(1999) The ESI-2000 is the latest truly professional sampler at a breakthrough price! It's a 64 voice sampler with 4 MB sampling (expandable to 128 MB). Like its predecessors, the ESI-2000 has superb sampling quality, an intuitive user interface and all the professional features that you would expect from a great sampler! There is a host of powerful DSP capabilities and sample editing tools including time compression and expansion, parametric EQ, and digital tuning, manual and automatic truncation, cross-fade looping, cut, copy, paste, normalization, transform multiply and automatic correlation for easy looping. Add to that ten programmable trigger buttons for firing off grooves from the face of the unit.

Well equipped for studio use, the ESI-2000 ships with 4 analog outputs that can be upgraded to 8 plus a stereo-effects output and S/PDIF digital I/O with the Turbo Option Board. A standard built-in SCSI interface provides easy integration with your computer, CD-ROM, and other storage media. The ESI-2000 is without a doubt the best entry-level professional sampler. In the ESI-series, the 2000 falls in between the ESI-32 and ESI-4000. The low cost and option to heavily upgrade and expand it allow it to grow with your needs. It may be the only sampler you'll ever need to buy!

Product specs

FAQs

What are the main connectivity options for the E-Mu ESI-2000 sampler?

The E-Mu ESI-2000 features MIDI Input, MIDI Output, and MIDI Through ports, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into a MIDI setup for triggering and sequencing.

How many voices of polyphony does the E-Mu ESI-2000 support?

The E-Mu ESI-2000 supports up to 64 voices of polyphony, making it capable of handling complex arrangements and layered sounds.

Is the E-Mu ESI-2000 compatible with modern DAWs?

While the E-Mu ESI-2000 is a vintage digital sampler, it can still be integrated into modern DAWs via MIDI connections, although additional interfacing equipment may be required for full functionality.

Can the E-Mu ESI-2000 sampler be used for live performances?

Yes, the E-Mu ESI-2000 is suitable for live performances, offering robust sampling capabilities and MIDI connectivity for real-time control and integration with other gear.

Does the E-Mu ESI-2000 require any specific storage media?

The E-Mu ESI-2000 originally supports floppy disks for storage, and it can be upgraded to use a Zip drive, though it does not have space for an internal hard drive like the ESI-4000.