E-mu Systems

E-mu Systems was a software synthesizer, audio interface, MIDI interface, and MIDI keyboard manufacturer. Founded in 1971 as a synthesizer maker, E-mu was a pioneer in samplers, sample-based drum machines and low-cost digital sampling music workstations.

E-MU Systems
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryComputer software
Computer hardware
Founded1971
Defunct2002
FateAcquired by Creative Technology in 1993 and
merged with Ensoniq, now dissolved
Headquarters
Scotts Valley, California
,
U.S.
ProductsDSPs
ParentCreative Technology
Websitewww.emu.com

After its acquisition in 1993, E-mu Systems was a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Technology, Ltd. In 1998, E-mu was combined with Ensoniq, another synthesizer and sampler manufacturer previously acquired by Creative Technology. E-mu was last based in Scotts Valley, California, on the outskirts of Silicon Valley.

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