WORKING CONDITION: Good. This sampler loads its OS and the three samples contained on the included 3.5" floppy disk. Each sample must be loaded into one or multiple of the 8 slots to be used. All loading is smooth and quick and the MIDI functionality works as it should. The volume and input faders work from their alloted 0-128 values and the input buttons work properly.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Fair. Shows quite a bit of nicks, scratches and blemishes as well as some general fading and discoloration of the black finish. Does not have the rack ears. Several chassis screws were missing so the ones that are there are replacements, but there are no severe dents in the metal, and the faders and buttons are all intact. MIDI and audio jacks on the rear of the chassis are all straight, and the power switch is stout.

INVENTORY #57671

BRAND: Ensoniq

MODEL: EPS-M Performance Sampler Module

FUNCTION: Digital Sampler 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This listing is for a 1990 Ensoniq EPS-M Performance Sampler Module  

SPECS:

• Serial # EPS-11017
• The Ensoniq EPS-M (Performance Sampler Module) is essentially a full-featured, expanded rack version of the Ensoniq EPS keyboard, designed for integration into studio setups.
• Design: 19-inch, 3U rack-mounted module with a front panel headphone jack.
• Sampling: It uses a 13-bit sampling architecture, offering variable sample rates from 6.25 kHz to 52.1 kHz, which can produce both clean or distinctive "crunchy" lofi sound depending on the rate selected.
• Polyphony: Features 20-voice polyphony, dynamically assigned.
• Memory: Comes standard with 1 megaword (1.7MB) of internal RAM, which is four times the memory of the original EPS keyboard version.
• Outputs: Includes eight dynamically assignable polyphonic individual audio outputs, in addition to main stereo outputs.
• Storage: Features an integrated 3.5" DSDD floppy disk drive and a built-in SCSI port for connecting external hard drives (up to 5 GB supported) for faster data transfer and storage.
• Sequencer: Includes an 8-track polyphonic real-time sequencer with an additional 8 "song tracks" for assembling sequences, offering up to 320,000 notes of memory.
• Synthesis Capabilities: Offers extensive sound manipulation, including dual multi-mode digital filters (low-pass or band-pass), 6-stage envelopes, LFOs, and a variety of modulation options.
• "Load-While-Play": A key performance feature that allows new samples to be loaded from disk or SCSI while other samples are playing, avoiding embarrassing silences during live performance.
• Compatibility: Can read (but not write) samples from the older Ensoniq Mirage sample

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: This item comes as seen in photos and includes a 3.5" factory Ensoniq Operating System startup disk and power cord. 

 PLEASE NOTE: THIS UNIT DOES NOT INCLUDE RACK EARS.

UNPACKAGED WEIGHT: 20 lbs.

UNPACKAGED DIMENSIONS: 15" x 6" x 17"