Ensoniq

Ensoniq, founded in the US in the mid-1980s, specialised in synthesizers, samplers, and digital audio equipment. In 1992, they released the DP/4, a four-channel digital effects processor offering high-quality reverb, delay, chorus, and flanger, with flexible multi-effects chains and an intuitive interface. The DP/4 became a favourite among engineers and producers across genres. ENSONIQ also introduced the DP/2, a two-channel version, and the DP/Pro, combining features of both. Though acquired by EMU Systems in the late 1990s, ENSONIQ’s innovative products remain highly regarded in the audio industry.

Released in 1984
The Ensoniq Mirage Rackmount Sampler, released in 1984, was one of the first affordable digital samplers, known for its distinctive 8-bit sound and simplicity. Its built-in 8-track sequencer and MIDI capabilities made it a popular choice, shaping the sound of 1980s electronic music.
Released in 1988
The Ensoniq EPS-M is a MIDI system offering 13 built-in sounds, 20-note polyphony, and advanced looping and editing. With up to 16 tracks and MIDI auto-mix, it’s ideal for creating and editing music. It features ten line outputs and supports external storage up to 5 GB, making it a powerful, flexible tool for musicians seeking high-quality sounds and sequencing capabilities.
Released in 1990
The Ensoniq EPS-16+ is a powerful digital sampling workstation featuring 16-bit sampling, 24-bit dynamic effects processing, and a built-in 16-track sequencer. With sampling rates up to 44.6 kHz, 20-voice polyphony, and advanced sound design capabilities, it offers exceptional control for music production and live performances.
Released in 1992
The Ensoniq ASR-10R Advanced Sampling Recorder is a groundbreaking digital sampling rack unit that sets a new standard in workstation integration. With its revolutionary 24-bit dynamic effects processing and the ability to monitor, sample, and resample through onboard effects, the ASR-10R transforms sampling into an expressive and musical experience.
Released in 1992
Ensoniq were a keyboard manufacturer back in the 1980s, but their legacy seems destined to be their first multi-effect processor, the Ensoniq DP/4. Using their experience from keyboards and samplers, Ensoniq developed their first effects processor in 1992 towards the end of their keyboard era, and to this day, the Ensoniq DP/4 is still sought being after.
Released in 1995
Following on from the huge success Ensoniq enjoyed with the DP/4, the Ensoniq DP/4+ took a successful recipe and added subtle updates to the interface. The Ensoniq DP/4+ creates 24-bit digital effects using four independent processors and features four independent inputs and outputs with full internal mixing capabilities.
Released in 1995
The Ensoniq DP/2 is equally at home in a professional recording studio, home studio, guitar rig, MIDI setup, or PA system. The Ensoniq DP/2 creates 24-bit digital effects using two independent processors and features two independent inputs and outputs with full internal mixing capabilities and discrete stereo processing.
Released in 1997
The Ensoniq DP Pro released in 1997, was the final effects processor to come out of Ensoniq. It came after the success of the DP/4, DP/4+ and DP/2 processors. Unlike the DP/4 & DP/4+, the Ensoniq DP Pro was a stereo effects processor. Sadly, two channels of processing were not all it lost; it also lost the more intuitive interface of the DP/4 series of processors.

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