Samplers ⇝ Ensoniq ⇝ Ensoniq EPS

The EPS, short for Ensoniq Performance Sampler, is a 13-bit sampler.

Specifications

Year Released: 1988

Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch

Standard Sample Memory: 480 KB

Max Sample Memory: 2.1 MB

Bit Depth: 13

Max Sample Rate: 52 kHz

Min Sample Rate: 6.25 kHz

Sample Time at Max Rate: 167 seconds

Polyphony: 20 notes

Multitimbral: 8 parts

Screen: 22-character, single-line vacuum fluorescent display

Memory: 480K (Expandable to 2.1 MB)

Note: Ensoniq uses a special disk format not compatible with standard PC floppies. The Giebler EDE is needed in order to make Ensoniq-readable disks from a PC.

Latest OS Version: 2.49/2.40

User Demo Videos

Rating

File Downloads

Ensoniq EPS OS Version 2.49

Giebler EDE for DOS (Ensoniq Disk Extractor) Version 1.09

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Mick Ronson Owned Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler Keyboard – Used - Black ($1,499.99)

Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler 1988 - Black ($934.32)

Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler 1988 ($500)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Digital Sampling Workstation 1990 - Black ($1,121.19)

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Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler 1988 - Black ($500)

Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler with 4 x Memory expansion cartridge & OEX-8 Output expander. ($915.54)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Rackmount Digital Sampling Workstation 1990 - Black ($808)

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Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Rackmount Digital Sampling Workstation SCSI /USB/EX Memory/220volt //ARMENS// ($1,299)

Vintage 1988 Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler w/ Flight Case, User Manual, 56!! Sound Cards & 2×-Memory Expander ($1,000)

Vintage Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler Keyboard 1988 - Black 61 keys EMU lofi ($329)

Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler 1988 ($400)

Ensoniq EPS Performance Sampler 1988 - Black | As-is | ($425)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus ($1,000)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Digital Sampling Workstation 1990 - Black ($702.75)

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Ensoniq EPS 1980 - Black ($1,800)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Rackmount Digital Sampling Workstation 1990 - Black ($854.50)

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EPS 16 Plus Digital Sampling Workstation + Gotek Floppy Emu ($600)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Rack Sampling Workstation +SD HXC ($964.36)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus w/SCSI interface ($2,299.91)

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ENSONIQ EPS 16 Plus 1990 Original Software Boot disk v.1.10 ($41.30)

Ensoniq EPS One Sheet ($19.99)

Ensoniq EPS OS version 2.40 EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT / New ROM Update Chips ($29.95)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Operating System 1.30 with Instruments ($7.99)

Ensoniq EPS Instruction Manual ($14.44)

Ensoniq EPS Signature Series Craig Anderton Volume 1 (Disk 2 and 3 only) ($39.99)

Ensoniq EPS Signature Series Craig Anderton Volume 1 (Disk 2 and 3 only) ($39.99)

Ensoniq EPS Signature Series John Robinson Volume 2 Sound Disks (Complete) ($79.99)

Ensoniq EPS FIRMWARE v2.40 EPROM set upgrade kit ROMs 2.4 (For Loading OS 2.49) ($40)

Ensoniq EPS Full Set of Original Issue Sound Disks ($43.80)

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus Sound Library ( 9 Floppy Disks) ($32.99)

Ensoniq EPS Signature Series John Robinson Volume 2 Sound Disks (Complete) ($79.99)

Ensoniq EPS - Version 2.40 Firmware Update Upgrade for Sampler Synthesizer OS Rom ($30.46)

Ensoniq EPS 16+ Operating System Disk v 1.30 OS boot ($8.50)

Ensoniq EPS Operating System Disk v 2.49 OS boot ($8.55)

Ensoniq EPS One Sheet ($19.99)

Ensoniq EPS Complete Button Cap Set ($10.95)