Intro/Basic Setup 5
The ESI contains 19 different filters types for each of its 64 channels.
The digital filters are very “analog sounding” and implement the follow-
ing filter types:
• 12, 24, or 36 dB/octave Lowpass filters with Resonance
• 2nd & 4th order Highpass filters with Resonance
• 2nd & 4th order Bandpass filters with Resonance
• Contrary Bandpass filter
• Three types of Swept EQ filters
• Three Phasers and one Flanger filter with Resonance
• Two morphing Vocal Formant filters
• Bottom Feeder
• Original ESi-32 24 dB/octave Lowpass filter
Modulation sources include three AHDSR envelope generators and a
multi-wave LFO per channel, as well as full MIDI modulation control
over virtually every parameter.
The ESI's unique Trigger Mode allows up to ten different samples to be
triggered from the front panel without connecting a keyboard, making it
an ideal tool for DJ's.
The ESI is 16 part multi-timbral which means you can create complex
sequences and sound effects.
Four polyphonic audio outputs with integral submix returns allow you
to process certain sounds separately and return them to the main
outputs without using up precious mixer channels. The Turbo option
card adds four additional submix outputs plus an Effects main output.
The ESI can access up to 999 samples per bank arranged in up to 256
presets. The integral 3.5" floppy disk drive provides a convenient means
of storing and loading banks. A built-in SCSI interface provides access to
external high density media such as hard disks, magneto-optical disks or
CD ROM.
A digital interface, available on the “Turbo” option, facilitates the transfer
of stereo digital audio between digital recorders, mixers, etc.
The Turbo option card also contains two stereo 24-bit digital effects
processors which add Reverb, Delay, Flanging and Distortion effects to
the ESI. Over 70 effects are implemented which can be applied on a per
MIDI channel basis or by keyboard “Zone”. Each preset can have its own
effect program when ESI is in Omni or Poly mode.
In developing ESI, we retained the logical and easy-to-use interface of
the industry-proven EIIIX and enhanced it with our state-of-the-art
G-chip and H-chip hardware. The G-chip allows smooth sample
transposition over a wide range while the H-chips retain the warm
character of analog filters.
ESI is an extremely powerful and reliable, seventh generation
instrument. We at E-mu Systems sincerely hope it will help you realize
and further your musical dreams.
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