Arturia Emulator II V – Classic Sampling Virtual Instrument (VST/AU/AAX) Arturia

Emulator II V is the perfect dusty lo-fi sampling toolkit, combining the old-school digital grit that you love with the cutting-edge creative flexibility that you need. Emulator II V is a multitimbral sampling machine that brings E-Mu Systems’ seminal digital workhorse back to life in all its nostalgic glory – with a slick modern edge.

Its unique combination of high-fidelity 8-bit sound, warm analog filter, and instantly-recognizable sample library is sure to spark instant creativity, just as the original once did. When you want lo-fi grain, ’80s sheen, or a sampling flow that stands out from the crowd, look no further.

Features:

• Original E-mu Emulator II feature set:
  • 8 voices multitimbral sample engine
  • Each layer (voice) has its own VCF (+ADSR), LFO, VCA (+ADSR)
  • Original 8 bit companding technology and 27.7 kHz sample rate
  • Analog filter
• Multiple voices can be controlled from the hardware view for simple editing
• Includes factory sample bank from the original hardware
• Per layer (voice) insert FX
• Each layer (voice) can use original 8 bit companding or a cleaner conversion
• Integrated arpeggiator
• 11 master effect types (Reverb Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Overdrive, Delay,…)
• Advanced Brightness, Timbre, Time and Movement macro controls
• +250 factory presets
• MTS-ESP ODDSOUND microtuning compatibility
• MPE compatibility

Digital goes lo-fi
Part sampler, part synth, Emulator II V combines 8-bit digital crunchiness with warm analog filters for a distinctly lo-fi sound that’ll add instant character to any mix.

The sound of the ’80s
If you’ve heard Depeche Mode, New Order, Genesis, John Carpenter, or pretty much anyone from the ’80s and ’90s, you’ve heard the Emulator sound – now it’s in your hands.

No ordinary emulation
Using ARTURIA’s exclusive TAE® technology, every circuit and every function of this classic instrument has been remade in detail to sound and behave just like the original.

The sounds you know
Some of popular music’s most iconic sounds came from the original Emulator libraries; Emulator II V combines them with a fresh and dynamic selection of samples for your mixes.

Changing the sampling game
An instrument that graced every ’80s line-up. An icon from the early days of sampling. A unique character that helped define the sound of a decade and beyond. The Emulator II’s digital charm and tactile layout made it the musical weapon of choice for everyone from Depeche Mode to Trent Reznor.

The Emulator series was the work of E-mu Systems in the 1980s. Upon release, the Emulator II was met with critical acclaim, combining the novel versatility of sampling with the familiar layout of a classic synthesizer.

Is it modern? Is it vintage?
It’s both. Emulator II V comes loaded with a curated sample library that mixes iconic Emulator and Synclavier samples with a diverse modern selection. Better still, you can import your own samples to give them that diamond retro treatment, or dive deeper into its sampling architecture with enhanced editing tools.

And if you want the samples in your mix to bring a vibe of their own, what better way than to use a sampler straight from the old school? Choose between a modern DAC or a faithful emulation of the original hardware’s DAC and let the lo-fi vibes roll.

Sampler heart, synth brain
Instrument first, sampler second. Part of what made the Emulator hardware so popular was the fact that it behaved like a synthesizer, but with the flexibility of using samples – its multitimbrality meant up to 8 samples could be played at once on your keyboard.

Arpeggiator
6-mode arpeggiator to set your ideas free so you can focus on dynamics and expression.

Wheels
2 assignable expression wheels give this sampler an expressive edge.

Master Control
Assign and cross-fade up to 8 separate samples across your keyboard range.

LFO
Each sample is polyphonic within its keyboard zone, with its own filter, VCA, and LFO.

Effects
Add effects per sample to really customize your Emulator palette in sonic detail.

What ARTURIA added
Emulator II V’s interface is designed to be authentic and immersive – but there’s more than meets the eye. Zoom in on the built-in display to access in-depth sampling editing, expressive modulation, and a suite of FX that go beyond the original – and that’ll cement Emulator II V as your favorite outside-the-box sampler.

Play Direction
Adjust the behavior of each of your 8 ‘voices’ (samples), including transpose, sample looping, play direction, trig delay, and much more.

Trig Delay
Gain more control over your LFO settings, with parameters including rate sync, delay, variation and more.

VCA
Tap into the deeper functions of the warm analog filter and VCA to further shape the playback and tone of your samples.

Effects
Choose specific FX per sample (‘voice’) to craft a palette to suit your style, from new wave to industrial techno.

DAC Mode
Switch to a DAC that suits your taste – choose from modern clean or an emulation of the original crispy digital charm.

Preset library
From the very first note, you’ll be hooked on Emulator II V. It comes loaded with expertly-designed presets, from sampled classic instruments to edgy synthesized percussion – you’ll find a sound that suits you in no time.