ESI

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

287
Total Products
8
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$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 Buff Mult - Multiple, Divider Modules

Intellijel Designs Buff Mult

Multiple, Divider Modules

$80
Twice 1 x 3 Buffered Multiplier Module, Output of the first multiple is normalised to the...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Mult - Multiple, Divider Modules

Intellijel Designs Mult

Multiple, Divider Modules

$36
Multiple module, 2x 4-Way passive, Width: 2 TE / HP, Depth: 27 mm, Current consumption: +0 mA...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Quad VCA - VCA Modules

Intellijel Designs Quad VCA

VCA Modules

$219
Voltage Controlled VCA and Mixer, Volume control per VCA, CV Attenuator with two-colour...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Mixup - Mixer, Attenuator Modules

Intellijel Designs Mixup

Mixer, Attenuator Modules

$108
Extendable Eurorack Format Audio Mixer, Inputs 1 and 2 are single-channel mono inputs, each...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Tetrapad - Controller Modules

Intellijel Designs Tetrapad

Controller Modules

$328
Multi-Dimensional Performance Touch Controller, Responds to the vertical position of the...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs uMIDI - Interface Modules

Intellijel Designs uMIDI

Interface Modules

$270
Monophonic MIDI to CV interface, DIN or USB MIDI input, 2x Clock outputs, one with selectable...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Springray II - Effect Modules

Intellijel Designs Springray II

Effect Modules

$317
*Note:* One of the Springray modules is also required: Small (Article Nr. #440052#) Medium (Article Nr. #440053#) Large...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Shifty - Various Modules

Intellijel Designs Shifty

Various Modules

$208
Module, Combination of four S & H stages, sequential gate and sequencer controller, Voice...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Dixie II+ - Oscillator Modules

Intellijel Designs Dixie II+

Oscillator Modules

$268
VCO / LFO with Triangular Core, 8-Way octave switch for quick setting of the mood,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Plonk - Oscillator Modules

Intellijel Designs Plonk

Oscillator Modules

$384
Physical Modeling Percussion Synthesiser, Models different types of resonators such as...
4.7 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs The Melody Overdrive - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs The Melody Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$241
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.9 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs 535 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs 535

500 Series Components

$1,198
Compressor, Threshold range: Adjustable from -25 dB to +20 dB in 31 rasterized steps, Ratio:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Alesis Vortex Wireless 2

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$263
Keytar Controller, USB/MIDI Keytar Controller with accelerometer, Portable performance...
4.7 Expert Rating
ESI MoCo - Studio Monitor Controllers

ESI MoCo

Studio Monitor Controllers

$70
Passive Monitor Controller, Input A: 2 x Jack, Input B: 2 x RCA and 1x 3.5 mm mini-jack, Output A: 2 x XLR...
4.6 Expert Rating
ESI MidiMate eX - MIDI Interfaces

ESI MidiMate eX

MIDI Interfaces

$32
USB-MIDI Interface, With automatic input/output detection, 2 MIDI plugs, each of which can operate as...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c-OB-TR Omni Bass - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV5c-OB-TR Omni Bass

5-String Electric Double Basses

$2,024
NS Design WAV5-OB-TR Omni Bass, 5-String Electric Omni Bass, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco switch,...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c-OB-BK Omni Bass - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV5c-OB-BK Omni Bass

5-String Electric Double Basses

$2,035
5-String Electric Bass, Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco switch,...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c-OB-AB Omni Bass - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV5c-OB-AB Omni Bass

5-String Electric Double Basses

$2,079
5-String Electric Bass, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco switch,...
5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c-OB-BK Omni Bass - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV4c-OB-BK Omni Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$1,749
4-String Electric Omni Bass, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco switch,...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c-OB-AB Omni Bass - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV4c-OB-AB Omni Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$1,749
Four-String Electric Omni Bass, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Pizz/Arco switch,...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Black Gloss Low F

Electric Cellos

$1,969
NS Design WAV5c-CO-BK Black Gloss Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Amberburst Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Amberburst Low F

Electric Cellos

$1,969
NS Design WAV5c-CO-AB Amberburst Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato / Arco...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c Cello Amberburst - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Amberburst

Electric Cellos

$1,804
NS Design WAV4c-CO-AB Amberburst Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Switch: Pizzicato /...
4.8 Expert Rating
ESI MAYA44 eX - PCIe Audio Interfaces

ESI MAYA44 eX

PCIe Audio Interfaces

$153
PCIe Audio Interface, With 4 analogue input and 4 analogue output channels (simultaneously), 1...
4.6 Expert Rating
J. Rockett Audio Designs Rockaway Archer - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs Rockaway Archer

Distortion Pedals

$290
Effects Pedal, Boost / Overdrive / EQ, Developed for Steve Stevens, Graphic...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-VN-SG Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR5-VN-SG Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,609
Electric Violin, Electric 5-string violin, With active pickup system and headphone...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-VN-PB Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR5-VN-PB Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,609
Electric 5-String Violin, With active pickup system and headphone output,...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-VN-SG Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR4-VN-SG Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,334
Electric Violin, Electric 4-String Violin, With active pickup system and headphone...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-VN-ZW Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR4-VN-ZW Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,378
Electric Violin, Electric 4-string violin, With active pickup system and headphone...
5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-VN-PB Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR4-VN-PB Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,378
Electric Violin, Electric 4-String Violin, With active pickup system and headphone...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-VN-QM Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR4-VN-QM Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,378
Electric Violin, Electric 4-string violin, With active pickup system and headphone...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Low F

Electric Cellos

$3,729
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Fretted, With low F-string, Dual mode active output,...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,410
4-String Electric Cello, Fretted, Dual mode active output, With Polar Pickup...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,454
Fretted 4-String Electric Cello, Dual Mode Active Output, With polar pickup...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello

Electric Cellos

$2,739
4-String Electric Cello, Dual mode active output, With Polar Pickup System, Body: Maple,...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,478
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,489
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-SG Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-SG Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,489
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-OB-SB Omni Bass E-G - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design NXT4a-OB-SB Omni Bass E-G

4-String Electric Double Basses

$3,058
Electric Omni-Bass, 4-string, Fingerboard: Richlite composite, Scale: 34", Polar...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,258
4-String Electric Cello, With active Polar Pickup System, Built-in EQ and...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-CO-SG - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-SG

Electric Cellos

$5,148
Slate Grey Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, With active Polar Pickup System, Built-in EQ and...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood Bass - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood Bass

5-String Electric Double Basses

$6,589
Electric 5-string double bass, With additional EMG magnet pickup system, Maple body,...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,519
5-String Electric Violin, Dual Mode Output-Battery-Free Concept, Polar pickup system,...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,519
5-String Electric Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Ebony fingerboard...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,574
Electric Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,849
Fretted violin, 5-String model, Fretted ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...
4.4 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB Cello

Electric Cellos

$2,639
4-String Electric Cello, With Polar Pickup System, Body: Maple, Maple neck, Richlite...
5 Expert Rating
Roger Linn Design LinnStrument 128 - Other Controllers

Roger Linn Design LinnStrument 128

Other Controllers

$1,286
Multi-touch Performance Controller with USB/MIDI Connection, 128 Sensor pads: 16 X...
4.5 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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