[NAMM] E-MU Emulator X3

The Emulator X3 features Vista compatibility, native 64-bit applications, multi-processor and multi-threading support. New features have been added to the capabilities of this instrument. In addition, the E-MU hardware lock has been removed so that E-MU hardware is no longer required as a dongle.

X3 features E-MU’s Xstream streaming sound engine with up to 192kHz sampling and playback and automated sampling/beat analysis/editing tools.

Pricing & Availability
Emulator X3 is currently shipping at an estimated street price of £349.99/ €499.99 (including VAT). US estimated street price is $499.99.

Emulator X3 ships with:

• 32-bit Emulator X3 Application (Windows XP/Vista) and VSTi.
  
• 64-bit Emulator X3 Application (Windows x64/Vista) and VSTi.
  
• Over 3.3 GB of sounds (over 2500 presets) from E-MU’s premier sound library.

Upgrades and Crossgrades from previous products for existing users will be available via the E-MU web-store in early February:

• Emulator X3 Retail Version = $499 + S/H.
  
• Proteus X LE or Proteus VX to Emulator X3 = $499 + S/H.
  
• Proteus X or Proteus X2 to Emulator X3 = $299 + S/H.
  
• Emulator X or Emulator X2 to Emulator X3 = $199 + S/H.

New Features in Emulator X3

• Xstream — 32-bit and native 64-bit applications optimized for Multi-core and Multi-threaded processors.
  
• Region Xplode Beat Slicer — This new feature translates recorded drum parts into MIDI files.
  
• Tempo Map Export — TwistaLoop can now analyze and export the Tempo Map of a song.
  
• Xtractor — The Xtractor is a new audio manipulation tool that can cut or boost audio levels based on stereo position and frequency.
  
• Translator X2 Convertor — The Translator Emulator X2 Convertor, by Chicken Systems, enables you to convert many popular sampler formats into the Emulator X’s .exb file format.

For more info: www.emu.com.