Samples From Mars has announced the release of a new sample pack which brings the sounds of a legendary keyboard sampler from 1984.
Emulator From Mars delivers a rich and playable collection that channels the magic of the Emulator with 40 patches that span bass, keys, leads, pads, percussion, vocals, and FX.
Released in 1984, the E-mu Emulator II was the follow-up to the original Emulator (1981) and a landmark in making professional sampling affordable. At the time, digital samplers like the Fairlight CMI and Synclavier cost tens of thousands of dollars, while The Emulator II delivered much of that capability for around $8,000, which was revolutionary for the mid-’80s.
We’ve had this Emulator in our studio for while now, and for various reasons (it was always broken, and weighs a million pounds) we never ended up sampling it until now. And what blast it was to sample! The Emulator just oozes vintage vibes and immediately inspires. With its unique blend of 8-bit digital sampling and analog SSM filters, it delivered a sound that was at once gritty and warm, digital and alive – a timeless texture that still feels musical today.
Emulator From Mars is on sale for the intro price of $19.50 USD (regular $39 USD). The sample pack is also part of the All The Samples bundle comprising 85 sample packs, on sale for only $49 USD during a Black Friday promotion.
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