Emulation II+

Emulation II+ is UVI's comprehensive recreation of three generations of E-mu's legendary Emulator hardware samplers, alongside a dedicated drum machine module. Rather than offering superficial emulation, this library captures the sonic fingerprint of the original machines through direct sampling of vintage hardware, preserving the characteristic warmth, compression artifacts, and subtle harmonic coloration that defined '80s production aesthetics.

The core appeal lies in its authenticity paired with practical playability. Users access over 1,300 presets across individual Emulator, Emulator II, and Emulator III instruments, each retaining the sonic limitations and character that made these machines legendary. The included Drumulation+ module extends the concept into rhythm territory, drawing samples from the Drumulator, SP12, and the drum engines of all three Emulator generations. This represents genuine value for producers seeking cohesive vintage textures without sourcing multiple hardware units or fragmented sample libraries.

The architecture supports deep editing alongside ready-to-use presets, allowing experienced sound designers to manipulate samples, apply effects, and sequence patterns without forcing users into preset-only workflows. The multi configuration enables layering and stacking across multiple instruments, supporting creative approaches from traditional harmonic padding to experimental textural composition.

Emulation II+ serves producers and composers interested in authentic retro production, lo-fi hip-hop practitioners, and sound designers exploring vintage sampling aesthetics. While software emulations of these machines exist elsewhere, UVI's hardware-sampled approach provides tonal authenticity that software synthesis alone cannot replicate. For those seeking the specific sonic character of '80s sampling culture rather than generic vintage flavor, this library justifies its investment through genuine sonic differentiation.