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Emu Emulator X2 Software Sampler (Windows)

Emulator X2 Software Sampler for PC is the culmination of over 30 years of sampler development that offers the pristine sound quality, powerful synthesis and filters of E-MU's legendary hardware samplers and introduces a host of new groundbreaking tools that includes SynthSwipe automated hardware sampling, TwistaLoop non-destructive audio manipulator, Morph Filter Designer to create custom filters, Multi-Function Generator for advanced LFO/envelope/arpeggiator programming, advanced Transform Multiply convolution DSP tool, real-time control of multiple loop points, REX2 and MP3 import, and much, much more. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
It's more than I expected. There are substantial sampling features that I'm just beginning to absorb. I'm more focused on performance/production utility, which it is also quite capable at. I definitely see the X2 as a piece of gear that I won't 'outgrow' any time soon.

Quality:
I've had only a couple curious glitches,nothing that stops work. It's a wonderful contrast to the Gigastudio kernel mode monstrosity.

Value:
This is quickly becoming my first choice soft sampler, even with a pile of Gigastudio libraries (in other words, money) posssibly going to waste.

Desirability:
Not so at first, because of the subconscious Creative Labs, oh it will be a consumer toy, mentality. Now that I own it, I realize it is full of function and potential. Emu is the melding of the old Ensoniq (I always liked my ESQ1), some of the best technology of the Emulator and Proteus gear, and some new bits I'm just beginning to get my arms around. It's a serious piece of gear.

Ease of Use:
As good as the next thing, and very good considering the underlying complexity. You'll get a lot more out of it by spending some time with the manual.

Support:
Haven't needed support. Included manual is excellent though, reminds me of the old Ensoniq and Emu Proteus manuals. Full of plain english explanations, illustrations, and including useful information on topics that have broader scope than just the X2, covering sampler/synth concepts in an informative way.

Overall:
One of the best choices I've made in quite some time. I think it deserves much more serious attention in the professional ranks. I don't typically take the time to write up gear reviews, but the X2 has been a very satisfying experience for me.

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