The ESI 4000 Turbo Digital Sampler by E-Mu

The E-Mu ESI 4000 Turbo is a high-performance digital sampler designed for both professional musicians and producers. Known for its exceptional audio quality and flexibility, the ESI 4000 Turbo offers powerful sampling capabilities, deep editing features, and seamless integration into any studio setup. Whether you’re working with hardware synths, live recordings, or sound libraries, this sampler handles a wide range of sounds with precision. Its Turbo upgrade gives users additional RAM and enhanced processing power, ensuring fast load times and smooth operation even with large sample libraries. The ESI 4000 Turbo is a highly regarded tool for anyone looking to create intricate soundscapes, loops, or samples.

Specs:

• Sampling: 16-bit, 44.1 kHz audio sampling (upgradable to higher resolutions with additional modules)
• Memory: Comes with up to 32MB RAM (expandable to 128MB via optional memory upgrades)
• Storage: Internal SCSI storage with compatibility for external drives (via SCSI interface)
• Polyphony: 64-voice polyphony (with expansion options for more voices)
• Inputs: Stereo balanced line-level inputs (2) for sampling and external signal processing
• Outputs: Multiple outputs (8 analog outs and S/PDIF digital out)
• Display: Large LCD display for easy navigation and sample editing
• Sampling Time: Varies based on sample rate and memory size; can be expanded with additional storage
• Built-in Effects: Includes high-quality reverb, chorus, delay, EQ, and modulation effects
• MIDI: Full MIDI compatibility (MIDI In, Out, and Thru) for controlling external gear
• Interface: Front panel with rotary knobs, buttons, and dedicated sample edit controls
• Connectivity: SCSI for data transfer, MIDI for sequencing, and optional IDE or SCSI hard drives for more storage
• Upgrades: Turbo upgrade boosts RAM and processing power for better performance with larger sample libraries
• Power Supply: Standard AC power supply