ESI

Germany, est. 1990s · 287 products across 8 categories

287
Total Products
8
Categories
$1,469
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About ESI

ESI (Electronic Sound Instruments) has quietly established itself as a provider of reliable and often budget-conscious audio and MIDI interfaces, controllers, and synthesizers for home and project studios. While not a household name, ESI has cultivated a loyal following among musicians and producers seeking functional, no-frills solutions. Their longevity in a competitive market speaks to their consistent delivery of practical tools.

Founded
1990s
Country
Germany
Segment
Mid-range
Target
ESI caters to musicians, producers, and audio engineers seeking dependable, budg
Known For
planet series audio interfaces M8U eX MIDI interface XSynth virtual analog synthesizer Driver stability across platforms Affordable studio monitor controllers
PROS
  • • Solid driver support for various operating systems
  • • Functional and reliable hardware design
  • • Good value for the feature set offered
  • • Compact and space-saving form factors
CONS
  • • Limited aesthetic appeal; often utilitarian design
  • • Can lack advanced features found in premium interfaces
  • • Software integration occasionally requires troubleshooting
  • • Lower build quality compared to higher-end brands

ESI Products

ESI Amber i4 - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Amber i4

USB Audio Interfaces

$272
USB-C Audio Interface, Four input and output channels with 24 bit / 192 kHz, Dynamic range: 115 dB A,...
4.5 Expert Rating
ESI Amber i2 - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Amber i2

USB Audio Interfaces

$208
USB-C Audio Interface, Two input and output channels with 24 bit / 192 kHz, Dynamic range: 115 dB A,...
5 Expert Rating
ESI XSynth - General Synthesizers

ESI XSynth

General Synthesizers

$402
Virtual Analogue Subtractive Synthesiser, 25 velocity-sensitive keys with polyphonic aftertouch, 10-voice...
4.7 Expert Rating
Alesis Strata Club Bundle - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Strata Club Bundle

Electronic Drumkits

$2,078
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Atlx 1U - Expander Modules

Intellijel Designs Atlx 1U

Expander Modules

$72
Expander, Suitable for Intellijel Designs Atlantix (Art. #594148#), Expands Atlantix with a...
4.6 Expert Rating
ESI Neva OTG - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Neva OTG

USB Audio Interfaces

$182
USB-C Audio Interface, 24 bit / 192 kHz digital converter, +48 V phantom power switchable, Two mic/line...
4.5 Expert Rating
ESI nEar i8 - Active Nearfield Monitors

ESI nEar i8

Active Nearfield Monitors

$252
Active 2-Way Studio Monitor, DSP-controlled Class D amplifier, Frequency response: 35 Hz - 20,000 Hz,...
4.6 Expert Rating
ESI nEar i7 - Active Nearfield Monitors

ESI nEar i7

Active Nearfield Monitors

$189
Active 2-Way Studio Monitor, DSP-controlled Class D amplifier, Frequency range: 39 Hz - 20,000 Hz, Woofer:...
4.4 Expert Rating
NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR6-VN-PB Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$5,269
6-String Electric Violin, With active Polar pickup system and headphone output,...
4.4 Expert Rating
NS Design CR6-VN-AM Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR6-VN-AM Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$5,159
6-String Electric Violin, With active Polar pickup system and headphone output,...
4.9 Expert Rating
ESI nEar i5 - Active Nearfield Monitors

ESI nEar i5

Active Nearfield Monitors

$164
Active 2-Way Studio Monitor, DSP-controlled Class D amplifier, Frequency range: 44 Hz - 20,000 Hz, Woofer:...
4.7 Expert Rating
ESI Xkey 37 - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

ESI Xkey 37

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$244
USB-C Controller Keyboard, Ultra-flat, elegant aluminium housing, 37 velocity-sensitive keys and...
4.4 Expert Rating
ESI Xkey 25 - Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

ESI Xkey 25

Master Keyboards (up to 25 Keys)

$175
USB C Controller Keyboard, Ultra-flat, elegant aluminium housing, 25 velocity-sensitive keys and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Alesis Strata Club E-Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Strata Club E-Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$1,758
Professional E-Drum Set, Core Drum Module with 7" touch display, BFD3 sound engine, 75...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Stereo I/O 1U - Interface Modules

Intellijel Designs Stereo I/O 1U

Interface Modules

$237
Eurorack Module, Input/output module for audio signals, Two inputs for external...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Aux Mix 1U - Mixer, Attenuator Modules

Intellijel Designs Aux Mix 1U

Mixer, Attenuator Modules

$226
Eurorack Module, 3-Channel Stereo Mixer, Channels 1 and 2 with level control, mute...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Blue - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Blue

Electric Cellos

$1,804
4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design WAV5 Violin Transparent Blue

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,309
5-String Electric Violin, Solid body design, Ebony fingerboard, Passive polar...
4.5 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Cascadia White - Sound Modules

Intellijel Designs Cascadia White

Sound Modules

$2,034
Semi-Modular Desktop Synthesiser, 2 analogue oscillators, each with controls for...
4.8 Expert Rating
Alesis Crimson III Mesh Kit Bundle - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Crimson III Mesh Kit Bundle

Electronic Drumkits

$1,318
4.9 Expert Rating
Alesis Crimson III Mesh E-Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Crimson III Mesh E-Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$1,208
*Note:* Pedal not included in the scope of delivery.
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted High E - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted High E

Electric Cellos

$3,729
5-String Electric Cello, Fretted, With high-E string, Dual mode active output,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Alesis Strata Core E-Drum Kit Bundle - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Strata Core E-Drum Kit Bundle

Electronic Drumkits

$2,364
5 Expert Rating
Alesis Nitro Amp - Drum Monitor Speakers

Alesis Nitro Amp

Drum Monitor Speakers

$108
Active Monitor for Electronic Drum, Suitable for Nitro Max, Nitro Pro and Nitro Mesh drum kits, Clear...
4.7 Expert Rating
Alesis Nitro Pro XL Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Nitro Pro XL Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$934
E-Drum Set, With mesh heads for natural rebound, Professional steel rack for extended...
4.4 Expert Rating
Alesis Strata Core E-Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Strata Core E-Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$2,089
*Hardware set consisting of:*, Rack, 3 Cymbal boom stands, Snare Stand
4.9 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs PXO Phil X Signature - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs PXO Phil X Signature

Distortion Pedals

$439
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Phil X Signature Model, Overdrive /...
4.6 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5 - Oscillator Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5

Oscillator Modules

$219
Eurorack Module, Analogue Vari-Wave oscillator, 7-Stage octave selector switch,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Collide 4 - Oscillator Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Collide 4

Oscillator Modules

$703
Eurorack Module, Quadrature spectral computer, Synthesiser voice and signal...
4.6 Expert Rating
Alesis Nitro Pro Drum Kit Bundle - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Nitro Pro Drum Kit Bundle

Electronic Drumkits

$835
4.8 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select

Distortion Pedals

$274
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass, Low Gain Overdrive, V2...
4.9 Expert Rating
Alesis Nitro Pro Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Nitro Pro Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$791
E-Drum Set, With mesh heads for natural rebound, Professional steel rack - higher adjustable...
4.7 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs 545 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs 545

500 Series Components

$967
1-Channel Feedback Controller, Reduces feedback without filtering the signal, Increases the...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Metropolix Solo - Hardware Sequencers and Arrangers

Intellijel Designs Metropolix Solo

Hardware Sequencers and Arrangers

$802
Two-Track Multi-Stage Sequencer, Desktop model of the Metropolix Eurorack module,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Atlantix - Synthesizer Modules

Intellijel Designs Atlantix

Synthesizer Modules

$879
Eurorack module, Analogue subtractive synthesizer voice, 2 VCOs with octave selector...
4.8 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Dim 2 - Various Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Dim 2

Various Modules

$193
Eurorack Module, For lighting Eurorack systems on stages or in studios, Two BNC outputs...
4.9 Expert Rating
Alesis Strike Amp 8 MK2 - Drum Monitor Speakers

Alesis Strike Amp 8 MK2

Drum Monitor Speakers

$323
Active E-Drum Monitor, Equipped with: 8" Woofer, Power: 1100 W RMS, 2000 W peak, Maximum...
4.8 Expert Rating
Alesis Strike Amp 12 MK2 - Drum Monitor Speakers

Alesis Strike Amp 12 MK2

Drum Monitor Speakers

$402
Active E-Drum Monitor, Equipped with: 12" Woofer, Power: 1100 W RMS, 2500 W peak, Maximum...
4.7 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs Airchild Six Sixty Compressor - Compressor Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs Airchild Six Sixty Compressor

Compressor Pedals

$279
Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar, Compressor, Emphasises...
4.4 Expert Rating
Alesis Strata Prime E-Drum Kit Bundle - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Strata Prime E-Drum Kit Bundle

Electronic Drumkits

$3,738
4.4 Expert Rating
Alesis Strata Prime E-Drum Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Strata Prime E-Drum Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$3,464
E-Drum Set, New module with 10.1" touch display, BFD sound engine, 75 Preset drum sets,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Supercritical Synthesizers Redshift 6 - Sound Modules

Supercritical Synthesizers Redshift 6

Sound Modules

$1,385
Analog Desktop Synthesizer, 6 Voices with fully analogue signal path, One DCO...
4.8 Expert Rating
ESI Amber i1 - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Amber i1

USB Audio Interfaces

$142
USB 3.1 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection, 2 Input and output channels with 24 bit / 192 kHz, Dynamic...
4.8 Expert Rating
Alesis Nitro Max Kit Bundle - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Nitro Max Kit Bundle

Electronic Drumkits

$549
4.7 Expert Rating
Alesis Nitro Max Expansion Pack - Electronic Snare Drum Pads

Alesis Nitro Max Expansion Pack

Electronic Snare Drum Pads

$131
Expansion Pack, For Alesis Nitro Max Kit
5 Expert Rating
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Desktop Module - Sound Modules

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Desktop Module

Sound Modules

$4,399
Hybrider Wavetable Synthesizer, 24-Voice polyphony, 4-Part multitimbral, 3...
4.7 Expert Rating
Alesis Nitro Max Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Nitro Max Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$483
E-Drum Set, With 32 classic and modern drum kits from BFD + 16 user kits, 440 Drum, cymbal and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$4,766
Analog Stereo Master Processor, High-pass filter adjustable from 15 Hz -...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About ESI

While ESI is a German company, manufacturing is often outsourced to facilities in Asia to maintain affordability, with final testing and quality control performed in Germany.

ESI actively maintains driver compatibility, but it’s always recommended to check their website for the latest drivers specifically for your operating system version before purchasing.

Yes, ESI has distributors and warranty support channels in North America; details can be found on their website or through authorized dealers.

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