E-MU EMAX

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E-MU EMAX

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E-MU Emax – Fully Serviced – 100% Working – 12-Bit Sampler with Analog SSM Filters – Made in USA – Warranty

For sale is a fully serviced and fully tested E-MU Emax, manufactured in the USA in 1986.

Introduced in the mid-1980s, the E-MU Emax brought professional sampling technology to a wider range of musicians and studios. Combining a 12-bit sampling engine with genuine analog SSM resonant filters and analog VCAs, it offers a distinctive blend of digital sampling and analog signal processing that remains highly appreciated today.

The Emax is far more than a sample playback machine. Once a sound is loaded or recorded, it can be shaped using filters, envelopes, modulation and performance controls in a way that feels closer to a synthesizer than a traditional sampler.

12-bit sampling engine
Variable sample rates from 10 kHz to 42 kHz
Analog SSM resonant filters
Analog VCAs
Multi-timbral operation
Built-in arpeggiator
Sequencer functions
8 individual outputs
Made in USA

One of the defining characteristics of the Emax is the sound of its sampling architecture. The combination of 12-bit resolution, variable sample rates and analog filtering produces textures that can be punchy, warm, gritty or unexpectedly detailed depending on how the instrument is used.

Samples can be recorded directly into the machine and transformed through filtering, modulation and resampling techniques, making the Emax a creative instrument in its own right rather than simply a playback device.

The Emax is particularly appreciated for:
classic 12-bit sampling character
analog-filtered sample textures
electronic music production
industrial and experimental sounds
atmospheric pads
vocal manipulation
drum processing
soundtrack and cinematic work

For many musicians, the appeal of the Emax lies in the interaction between digital sampling and analog signal processing. The SSM filters contribute movement, warmth and character that remain difficult to reproduce with modern software-based workflows.

Its direct interface and hands-on approach also encourage experimentation, making it easy to transform simple recordings into unique instruments, evolving textures and distinctive sound layers.

Artists and users include:
Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Beastie Boys, Orbital, Clipping, Solvent, Legowelt and many others.

Condition:
Good cosmetic condition overall with one missing slider cap, a small ding on one corner and some light fading to the front panel lettering (see photos – actual unit for sale).
Fully serviced, tested and restored in our workshop.
100% fully working
sampling system tested
playback functions tested
filters tested
outputs tested
stable operation verified
electronics serviced
studio ready
Sold with 3 months warranty for complete peace of mind.

Why Buy a Fully Serviced E-MU Emax?
Vintage samplers require specialized maintenance to ensure reliable operation and long-term stability.
Compared to unrestored examples, this Emax benefits from:
professional servicing and restoration
full functional verification
tested sampling and playback functions
verified and calibrated analog filter operation
improved long-term reliability
reduced risk of age-related failures
immediate studio readiness
continued interest in classic 12-bit sampling technology

A fully serviced and fully working E-MU Emax, ready to deliver the distinctive combination of 12-bit sampling and genuine analog filtering that made early digital samplers such an important part of music production history.

Worldwide Shipping from France to :
France: 66 Euros
Europe(EU): 112 Euros
USA/Canada: 247 Euros
Australia and other country: 247 Euros

1690.00 EUR

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