Arturia Emulator II V Software Synthesizer Download Arturia

An instrument that graced every ‘80s stage, the Emulator II took sampling and made it playable. Emulator II V reimagines this multitimbral classic in all its gritty lo-fi glory, complete with high-fidelity 8-bit playback and smooth analog filters.

Its unique combination of high-fidelity 8-bit sound, warm analog filter, and instantly-recognisable 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. 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. At the helm of E-mu systems was the legendary Dave Rossum. A California native, Rossum is now a veteran of the industry, and considered among the most influential figures in electronic instrument design.

His pioneering work combining analog richness and digital precision in modular systems made the synth world sit up and listen, and the company went on to collaborate with the likes of Sequential and Oberheim. It was when the ‘80s hit, however, that Rossum struck gold.

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.

Features:

• 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

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

Windows
Win 8.1+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).

Apple
Mac OS 10.13+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU