Pricing and availability

We compare 600+ stores and found this item at 1 store. Prices updated .

Average Price: $41

Budget/Beginner

$200

$801+

Price Tier

Budget

Standard

High-end

* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Description

Step back in time and explore the rich sonic palette of the E-mu Vintage Keys, a sound module that captures the essence of the classic synthesizer era. Designed for musicians who crave authentic old-school tones, this module is packed with a variety of vintage sounds from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. With its powerful sound engine, the E-mu Vintage Keys delivers a versatile selection of classic electric pianos, organs, strings, and more, ideal for live performances or studio production.

The E-mu Vintage Keys is renowned for its 32-note polyphony, ensuring you can layer sounds and play complex chords without losing the richness and depth of each note. The module's user-friendly interface makes it easy to navigate its vast library of presets, and its compact design ensures it fits seamlessly into any setup. Whether you're looking to recreate legendary sounds or infuse your music with classic vibes, the E-mu Vintage Keys is a reliable partner in your creative journey.

Key Features:

  • 32-note polyphony for complex layering
  • Extensive library of vintage sounds from the '60s, '70s, and '80s
  • Powerful sound engine for authentic tone reproduction
  • User-friendly interface for easy navigation
  • Compact design for seamless integration into any setup
  • Ideal for live performances and studio production
  • MIDI compatibility for versatile connectivity options
marcoballa

marcoballa

EMU Vintage Keys - Sounds Examples (01 of 03)

Video thumbnail for EMU Vintage Keys - Sounds Examples (01 of 03) by marcoballa

EMU Vintage Keys - Sounds Examples (01 of 03)

marcoballa

marcoballa

Video thumbnail for E-MU VINTAGE KEYS | No Talking by MeX by Synth Cloud

E-MU VINTAGE KEYS | No Talking by MeX

Synth Cloud

Synth Cloud

Video thumbnail for EMU Vintage Keys - Sounds Examples (03 of 03) by marcoballa

EMU Vintage Keys - Sounds Examples (03 of 03)

marcoballa

marcoballa

Video thumbnail for E-mu Vintage Keys (1992) Digital Synthesizer by Nacho Marty Meyer

E-mu Vintage Keys (1992) Digital Synthesizer

Nacho Marty Meyer

Nacho Marty Meyer

Video thumbnail for E-mu | Vintage Keys | Factory Demo Songs by Simon Le Grec

E-mu | Vintage Keys | Factory Demo Songs

Simon Le Grec

Simon Le Grec

Video thumbnail for EMU Vintage Keys by Mark Barlow

EMU Vintage Keys

Mark Barlow

Mark Barlow

Video thumbnail for E-MU Vintage keys by Musicnectar

E-MU Vintage keys

Musicnectar

Musicnectar

Reviews

Critic Reviews

E-Mu Vintage Keys (MT Apr 93)

muzines.co.uk

E-mu's Vintage Keys sound module brilliantly crams 20 years of classic keyboards into a compact unit, offering a robust selection of sampled sounds from iconic instruments like the Minimoog and Mellotron. While its polyphony can be limiting, and some samples loop too quickly, the organ sounds are exceptional, and the digital filters allow for dynamic sound shaping. Despite the absence of onboard effects, Vintage Keys excels in versatility and practicality, making it a must-have for studios and live performances. Its affordability and reliability position it as an indispensable tool for musicians seeking vintage tones without the hassle of maintaining original gear.

positive

Emu Vintage Keys (SOS Apr 93)

muzines.co.uk

The E-mu Vintage Keys synthesizer module offers a compelling throwback to classic keyboard sounds from the '70s and '80s, with a focus on authenticity and usability. It impressively captures the essence of iconic instruments like the Moog and Oberheim with high-quality samples and flexible modulation options. The module's design improvements, such as a more accessible front panel and resonant filters, enhance user experience and sound creation capabilities. However, it falls short with the absence of on-board effects and the notable omission of the DX7 Electric Piano in its basic version. Despite these drawbacks, the Vintage Keys remains a powerful tool for those seeking classic analog sounds without the exorbitant cost of vintage hardware.

positive

4.0 out of 5

Based on 1 Review and 11 Ratings

5 star
4 star
3 star
2 star
1 star
bobjack

Good!

Good rompler. It have very good sounds in memory. If you need some vintage sound in your mix

Artist usage

Add artist
See how Billy Corgan uses E-mu Vintage Keys

Billy Corgan

Keyboardist, Guitarist

The Smashing Pumpkins

...
Verified via reverb.com

Billy Corgan is confirmed to own an E-Mu Vintage Keys sound module, as evidenced by its listing on Reverb, which specifies its ownership.

See how Prince uses E-mu Vintage Keys

Prince

Singer, Guitarist

The New Power Generation

...
Verified via Photo

In a photo taken at Paisley Park, Prince is seen with the E-mu Vintage Keys sound module in his personal studio, as featured in Wmagazine.

See how The Prodigy uses E-mu Vintage Keys

The Prodigy

Music Producer

...
Verified via Soundonsound

"I'm not that impressed with this, really. I went through a stage of going into my local music shop, and every time they had a new bit of equipment, I convinced myself I needed it. I had to get out of that. I've used this a couple of times -- on Jilted Generation I used it on about three tracks -- but I'd sell it any day."

See how Fatboy Slim uses E-mu Vintage Keys

Fatboy Slim

Bassist, Music Producer

The Housemartins

...
Verified via Photo

Visible in this photo of part of Fatboy Slim's studio, from this Sound on Sound interview about "Praise You".

See how The Crystal Method uses E-mu Vintage Keys

The Crystal Method

Music Producer

The Crystal Method & Bubba Sparxxx

...
Verified via YouTube

Scott Kirkland, During this Interview that the Intro Pad Sound for their Song Keep Hope Alive Came from the the E-MU Vintage Keys.

See how Klaus Schulze uses E-mu Vintage Keys

Klaus Schulze

Guitarist, Bassist

Tangerine Dream

...
Verified via Klaus-schulze

Klaus Schulze utilizes the E-mu Vintage Keys sound module, as detailed on the "Klaus Schulze's Instruments" page on his official site.

See how The Future Sound of London uses E-mu Vintage Keys

The Future Sound of London

Music Producer

Vangelis & The Future Sound of London

...
Verified via Muzines

Accessit: RIAA amp Akai: S900, S1000, S1100, S1100EX samplers Alesis: ADAT digital multitrack (x2), BRC remote controller, AI-2 audio/video synchroniser, MIDIverb II (x2), Quadraverb (x2) Apple: Quadra 950 computer Atari: 1040ST computer running Emagic Creator sequencing software Audio Logic: 20001 digital sampler BBE: Sonic Maximiser 422A bel: BD-80 digital delay Digidesign: ProTools disk-based recording system (4-track version) Drawmer: DS201 Dual Gate E-mu Systems: Proteus/1 XR module, Vintage Keys module EMS: Synthi AKS synth Fostex: Model 3070 compressor/limiter Ibanez: DM1100 digital delay Jen: SX1000 synth Korg: DRV-1000 digital reverb, Wavestation A/D synth module LA Audio: MIDI gate Oberheim: Matrix 1000 synth module, OB8 synth OSC: Oscar monosynth Roland: D110 module, JX3P synth, MKS50 module, SH101 monosynth, TB303 bass synth, TR909 drum machine Tascam: 103 cassette deck Sony: CDP-770 CD player, DTC-1000ES DAT machine Soundtracs: IL3632 36-input mixing desk Tannoy: Little Gold monitors Technics: SL1210 Mk2 record deck Urei: monitors Yamaha: DS55 synth, NS10M monitors, Q2031 graphic EQ, SPX90 multi-FX unit, TX81Z synth module

Sony: BKE-9500 Editing Control Disk Unit Edit Desk PCM-7050 Digital Audio Recorder PVW-2650P Betacam SP Videocassette Player PVW-2800P Betacam SP Videocassette Recorder Monitors (x4)

See how Mathew Jonson uses E-mu Vintage Keys

Mathew Jonson

Music Producer

Cobblestone Jazz

...
Verified via YouTube

In his Studio Tour Feature for FACT Magazine, Mathew Jonson's Vintage Keys can be seen at at 2:48.

See how Plastikman uses E-mu Vintage Keys

Plastikman

Music Producer

...
Verified via MusicRadar

I made it with this rackmount from E-mu called Vintage Keys, which emulated all these classic analogue keyboards in one box. I had a lot of different analogue pieces anyway, but I bought this specifically to try and find some strings and washes and sustained atmospheres. I only ever used it once - I turned it on and played this in 20 minutes.

See how George Michael uses E-mu Vintage Keys

George Michael

Singer

WHAM!

...
Verified via Soundonsound

List of equipment in George Michael's studio, from the July 1996 issue of Sound on Sound:

RECORDING

AKG LSM50 cube monitors Aphex Expressor compressor Denon tape deck * Dynaudio Acoustics M1 monitors Lexicon PCM80 effects Lexicon LXP15 effects Mackie 32*8 32:8:2 8‑buss console Otari RADAR 24‑track hard disk recorders (x2) Tascam DA20 DAT * Yamaha NS10 monitors

SOUNDS

Akai S3000i samplers (x2) Akai S3200 sampler * Emu Procussion percussion module Emu Vintage Keys Plus module Emu Ultra Proteus synth module Korg Prophecy keyboard synth Korg Trinity Plus keyboard synth Kurzweil K2000 sampler/synth Roland JV1080 synth module Roland Juno 106 analogue keyboard synth Roland Vintage Synth MVS1 sound module Studio Electronics SE1 synth module * Yamaha SY77 keyboard synth Yamaha TG500 synth module

MISCELLANEOUS

DAC hard drive * Opcode Studio 4 MIDI interface (x2) Powermaster drive *

See how John Linnell uses E-mu Vintage Keys

John Linnell

Singer, Keyboardist

They Might Be Giants

...
Verified via Tumblr

The vintage keys synth module is included in the stack of rackmount equipment

See how LTJ Bukem uses E-mu Vintage Keys

LTJ Bukem

Music Producer

...
Verified via Vimeo

In the video titled "Hey Good Looking Part 3 of 3" on Vimeo, at around 12:03, LTJ Bukem can be seen with many rack synthesizers in his studio, including the E-mu Vintage Keys.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use E-mu Vintage Keys, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

Roland Super JV-1080
10
Roland JV-2080 Synthesizer Module
Roland JV-2080 Synthesizer Module Synthesizers & Sound Modules
9
E-mu Morpheus
E-mu Morpheus Synthesizers & Sound Modules
8
Akai S3200
Akai S3200 Audio Samplers
6
Roland JD-990
Roland JD-990 Synthesizers & Sound Modules
6
Korg Prophecy
Korg Prophecy Synthesizers
5
Roland JD-800
Roland JD-800 Synthesizers
5
Akai S1100
Akai S1100 Audio Samplers
4
Akai S1000
Akai S1000 Audio Samplers
4

Community setups

Show yours
bubbajones

bubbajones

Gear IQ 1312

rettervondunkel

rettervondunkel

Gear IQ 770

rettervondunkel

rettervondunkel

Gear IQ 770

More E-Mu Sound Modules

E-MU Orbit 3

$49.99 - $2,483.05

 
Daft Punk Neil Tennant
2 artists using
Roland Integra 7

$1,250.00 - $1,999.99

# 3

Rank

Zaytoven Noisia Noah "40" Shebib
14 artists using

Accessories & Related Items

Similar

  • Added to Equipboard on by

    botstein
    botstein

    Gear IQ 828