E-MU Emax RACK

See notice above

Analog filters are SSM2047 "Solid State Microtechnology"

Multiple versions co-exist (Rack and keyboard)

1 / "classic" (non-scsi)
2 / "SE" Enhanced Spectrum "synthesizer" (without scsi)
3 / "HD" hard drive "hard" (with scsi)

4 / Plus SE (unofficial versions see below)
Depending on the REV motherboard Emax, and after being in uppgradé Version
It is possible in the uppgradé scsi

A specific OS has been developed in parallel with management software "EMXP" which allows you to manage and transfer your sound banks (also fairly consistent) from your PC to your Emax and vice versa (required)

UTILIZATION

See notice above

Very simple, limited polyphony

SOUNDS

Transparent Emax? and this is not what I expect from him
Slap sound, but beware this is not CD quality
Excellent analog filters and customizable, unlike the SP12 & SP1200
Sound 12 bit color gives your old school beats

OVERALL OPINION

A way between the Emulator II & E-mu SP
The Emax is also more advanced than the latter (speed, filter, scsi, bones ...)
It offers the best value, quality, price 12 bit from E-mu

Depending on the version and status of the machine I will place his side in 300/550e

It is a value sure there's a look for one to understand ... it is very hard to find used (especially in rack version)

The less expensive alternative:
Akai S900/S950
Ensoniq EPS (13bit) as ahead of time are the most under rated as ...

Polyphony - 8 voices (32 channels configured as 16 stereo voices)
Sampler - Emax HD / SE: 12 bit, 10kHz to 42KHz variable (52 seconds at 10 kHz);
512K memory (that is, 1 MB)
Audio in.
Outputs, a stereo + 8 separate
connectivity; SCSI
LFO - Yes
Sequencer / Arpege - 16-track sequencer, arpeggiator
arpeggiator Keyboard - 61 notes (with velocity and poly pressure messages)
Effects - Chorus
Control - MIDI IN, OUT, THROUGH
There is a utility for editing sounds on the old mac ...

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the machine is very simple view that all features are inscritent on the facade.
Editing sounds is pretty easy, anyway I repeat there is just a follow signs to the front.
The manual is of almost nothing, apart for the history of "super mode",
which allows it to be controlled by an external sequencer, but everything is explained on page 115.
(You still have to already have hit a sampler if you want to spent the manual)

SOUNDS

The converters are "there" Beware the sound does not laugh.
Personal Otherwise I do not use the chorus or very rarely.
The filters against all the time, the éfficassité is guaranteed.
And never mind the dynamics is monstrous!!

OVERALL OPINION

I have since 1999 and I still love it as much.
I had a lot of samplers in the hands,
but it is part of ceuux which have not changed my config.
What I like about this machine it is a dynamic warm.
The true 12 bit.
I hit a good price at the time.
And I would definitely buy it today.
For lovers of warm sound 12 bit is the ideal ...
He has only competition is the EPS * m (12 bit) at Ensoniq,
but that's another story.