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

Intellijel Designs Stomp - Interface Modules

Intellijel Designs Stomp

Interface Modules

$230
Eurorack Module, Effect pedal interface with expression control and LFO, Send and return...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Sealegs - Effect Modules

Intellijel Designs Sealegs

Effect Modules

$512
Eurorack Module, Stereo Delay with Reverb, Digital stereo delay with 3 selectable...
4.9 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Route 4 - Various Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Route 4

Various Modules

$208
Eurorack Module, Latching Signal Router, Two independent sections: 4-on-1 router and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs SVF 1U - Filter Modules

Intellijel Designs SVF 1U

Filter Modules

$174
Eurorack Module, Voltage controlled multimode filter, Two modulation inputs, FM-CV input,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Tangrams - Envelope Modules

Intellijel Designs Tangrams

Envelope Modules

$306
Eurorack Modul, Two analogue ADSR envelopes with digital gate, Timing ranges: fast,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave - General Synthesizers

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

General Synthesizers

$6,269
Hybrid Wavetable Synthesizer, 24-Voice polyphonic, 4-Part multitimbral, 3 Digital...
4.7 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs Hot Rubber Monkey V2 - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs Hot Rubber Monkey V2

Distortion Pedals

$293
J. Rockett Audio Designs D-Style OD, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, With HRM EQ mod, Controls: Top End,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Delay 1 - Effect Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Delay 1

Effect Modules

$383
Eurorack Module, Analogue High-Fidelity BBD Delay, Delay time: 1-50 ms, Controls for...
4.7 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel - Preamps

Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel

Preamps

$2,364
Channel Strip, With microphone preamp, EQ and compressor, Class-A microphone...
4.4 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Bias 2 - Various Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Bias 2

Various Modules

$80
Eurorack Module, 2-Channel scaling and offset module for control voltages, audio...
4.9 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs 5045 Primary Source Enhancer - Feedback Controllers

Rupert Neve Designs 5045 Primary Source Enhancer

Feedback Controllers

$2,309
2-Channel Feedback Controller, Reduces feedback without filtering the...
4.8 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Shelford - Summing Mixer

Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Shelford

Summing Mixer

$3,959
Active 16x2+2 Summing Mixer, 16 Channels, Insert, level and pan per...
4.4 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Pivot 2 - Various Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Pivot 2

Various Modules

$175
Eurorack Module, Variable signal router, Two separate insert paths (each with...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Audio I/O (2023) - Interface Modules

Intellijel Designs Audio I/O (2023)

Interface Modules

$307
Eurorack Module, Compatible with Intellijel Designs Mixup, Outs, Stereo Mixer 1U,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Cascadia - Sound Modules

Intellijel Designs Cascadia

Sound Modules

$2,034
Semi-Modular Desktop Synthesizer, Two analogue oscillators, Each with coarse and fine...
4.4 Expert Rating
ESI U22 XT cosMik Set - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI U22 XT cosMik Set

USB Audio Interfaces

$101
Complete Recording Set, Consisting of ESI U22 XT audio interface, ESI cosMik 10 studio condenser...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Amps - VCA Modules

Intellijel Designs Amps

VCA Modules

$175
Eurorack module, Flexible dual VCA, Two linear VCAs that can be used as booster for line...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Flurry - Noise Modules

Intellijel Designs Flurry

Noise Modules

$296
Eurorack Module, Multifunctional module for noise, clock and random signals, Internal square...
4.8 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer Select - Guitar Effects

J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer Select

Guitar Effects

$407
Effects Pedal, K-Style Overdrive / Boost Pedal, 7 Selectable diode types: OA10,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Xfade 1U - Mixer, Attenuator Modules

Intellijel Designs Xfade 1U

Mixer, Attenuator Modules

$226
Stereo DJ Crossfader and Controller, Smooth-running Innofader crossfader, Three selectable...
4.7 Expert Rating
ESI Neva Uno - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Neva Uno

USB Audio Interfaces

$65
2-Channel USB Audio Interface with USB-C 3.1 Connection, 24 bit / 192 kHz, +48 V phantom power, 1...
4.4 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss High E

Electric Cellos

$2,079
NS Design WAV5c-CO-BK-E Black Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Coform fingerboard, Tuning: low C-G-D-A-E, Pickup:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Att 1U - Mixer, Attenuator Modules

Intellijel Designs Att 1U

Mixer, Attenuator Modules

$28
Compact Passive Attenuator, Suitable for audio signals and control voltages, Passive design...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Ringmod 1U - Ring Modulator, Crossfade Modules

Intellijel Designs Ringmod 1U

Ring Modulator, Crossfade Modules

$101
Active Ring Modulator, With SSI2162 VCA module, Suitable for audio signals and control...
4.5 Expert Rating
ESI Xjam - Other Controllers

ESI Xjam

Other Controllers

$101
USB-C Pad Controller, 16 Velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive RGB LED pads, Polyphonic aftertouch,...
4.4 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs The Jeff Archer - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs The Jeff Archer

Distortion Pedals

$329
Effect Pedal, Overdrive / Boost, In keeping with Jeff Beck's personal...
4.4 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs El Hombre - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs El Hombre

Distortion Pedals

$234
Effect Pedal, Dynamic overdrive with a slight fuzz timbre, Inspired by Billy...
4.5 Expert Rating
ESI planet 22c - Ethernet Audio Interfaces

ESI planet 22c

Ethernet Audio Interfaces

$384
2x2 Dante USB Audio Interface, Compact Dante network audio interface with two analogue inputs and...
4.4 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs USB Extender 1U/3U - Expander Modules

Intellijel Designs USB Extender 1U/3U

Expander Modules

$48
Eurorack Module, Adapter to make rear USB ports of modules permanently...
4.5 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Step 8 - Trigger, CV Sequencer

Joranalogue Audio Design Step 8

Trigger, CV Sequencer

$373
Eurorack Module, Sequential Tracking/Sampling Register, Combination of Sequential...
4.9 Expert Rating
Alesis Prestige Artist Stage Bundle - General Digital Pianos

Alesis Prestige Artist Stage Bundle

General Digital Pianos

$439
4.9 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Orbit 3 - LFO Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Orbit 3

LFO Modules

$273
Eurorack Module, An analogue chaos oscillator, A wide range of applications from LFO...
4.7 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Enhance 2 - Effect Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Enhance 2

Effect Modules

$208
Eurorack Module, Analogue stereo and M/S processor, Controls for balance, stereo...
4.5 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit - Summing Mixer

Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit

Summing Mixer

$2,199
16x2 Summing Mixer, 16 Channel Class-A mix bus, Silk Red & Blue modes with texture...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-AM High E Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-AM High E Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,324
Electric Cello, Electric 5-string cello with active pickup system, Built-in EQ and...
4.9 Expert Rating
Alesis Prestige Artist - General Digital Pianos

Alesis Prestige Artist

General Digital Pianos

$439
Digital Piano, 88 Full-size keys with graded hammer action and customisable touch response, 30...
4.6 Expert Rating
Alesis Concert - General Digital Pianos

Alesis Concert

General Digital Pianos

$341
Digital Piano, With 88 standard-size semi-weighted keys with adjustable touch response, 10 Integrated...
5 Expert Rating
ESI eXtra 10 - Studio Headphones

ESI eXtra 10

Studio Headphones

$57
Headphone/Modelling Software Bundle, Consists of headphones and modelling software, Recreates the...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Stereo Mixer 1U - Mixer, Attenuator Modules

Intellijel Designs Stereo Mixer 1U

Mixer, Attenuator Modules

$81
Cascadable Mono/Stereo Audio Mixer, 2 Channels with level control and mono / stereo...
4.7 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Black - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Black

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$5,829
2-Channel compressor, Stereo link or 2x mono, 75 V technology,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Alesis Debut Kit - Electronic Drumkits

Alesis Debut Kit

Electronic Drumkits

$305
, 4 x 06" Mesh head pads, 3 x 10" Cymbal pads, Bass drum and hi-hat pedal
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs CVx 1U - Expander Modules

Intellijel Designs CVx 1U

Expander Modules

$204
Extension Set, For the MIDI 1U module by Intellijel (available under Article Nr #505285#...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs MIDI 1U - Interface Modules

Intellijel Designs MIDI 1U

Interface Modules

$251
USB/DIN MIDI to CV interface, Direct connection to USB port and MIDI input of Intellijel 7U...
4.5 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Fold 6 - Waveshaper, Distortion Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Fold 6

Waveshaper, Distortion Modules

$174
Eurorack Module, Analogue wavefolder, Contains serial and parallel wavefolder circuits...
4.6 Expert Rating
Joranalogue Audio Design Morph 4 - VCA Modules

Joranalogue Audio Design Morph 4

VCA Modules

$384
Eurorack Module, 4-Channel VCA and morphing mixer, Per channel: linear VCA with...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Bifold - Waveshaper, Distortion Modules

Intellijel Designs Bifold

Waveshaper, Distortion Modules

$263
Eurorack module, Dual wavefolder with crossfader, Has 2 channels with "Buchla-style" and...
4.7 Expert Rating
ESI UGM192 - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI UGM192

USB Audio Interfaces

$120
2-Channel USB 3.1 Audio Interface (USB 2.0 Compatible), 24-Bit / 192 kHz DA and AD converter with 114dB...
4.9 Expert Rating
ESI Gigaport eX - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Gigaport eX

USB Audio Interfaces

$164
8 Channel USB 3.1 Audio Interface, USB 2.0 compatible, 8 Analogue outputs (RCA -10 dBV), 24-bit / 192...
4.8 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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