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ESI

Germany, est. 1990s · 300 products across 8 categories

300
Total Products
8
Categories
$1,556
Avg Price
$23
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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

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

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

Electric Cellos

$3,947
Strings 5-string Body Maple body Weight 1.9 kg
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Fretted, With low F-string, Dual mode active output,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB-F Fretted Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,609
Strings 4-string Body Maple body Weight 1.9 kg
4-String Electric Cello, Fretted, Dual mode active output, With Polar Pickup...
4.4 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK-F Fretted Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,714
Strings 4-string Weight 1.9 kg
Fretted 4-String Electric Cello, Dual Mode Active Output, With polar pickup...
4.6 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-BK Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,025
Strings 4-string Body Maple body Weight 1.9 kg
4-String Electric Cello, Dual mode active output, With Polar Pickup System, Body: Maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-PB Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,798
Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-ZW Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,810
Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
NS Design CR5-CO-SG Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-SG Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,926
Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
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

$3,318
Strings 4-string
Electric Omni-Bass, 4-string, Fingerboard: Richlite composite, Scale: 34", Polar...
4.6 AudioFu Score
NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-ZW Zebra Wood Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,565
Strings 4-string
4-String Electric Cello, With active Polar Pickup System, Built-in EQ and...
4.8 AudioFu Score
NS Design CR4-CO-SG - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-SG

Electric Cellos

$5,449
Strings 4-string
Slate Grey Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, With active Polar Pickup System, Built-in EQ and...
4.4 AudioFu Score
NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood Bass - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design CR5M-DB Zebra Wood Bass

5-String Electric Double Basses

$6,974
Strings 5-string
Electric 5-string double bass, With additional EMG magnet pickup system, Maple body,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,666
Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Violin, Dual Mode Output-Battery-Free Concept, Polar pickup system,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,666
Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Ebony fingerboard...
4.6 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,724
Electric Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...
4.7 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT5a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$3,016
Strings 5-string
Fretted violin, 5-String model, Fretted ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...
4.9 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT4a-CO-SB Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,025
Strings 4-string Body Maple body Weight 1.9 kg
4-String Electric Cello, With Polar Pickup System, Body: Maple, Maple neck, Richlite...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Roger Linn Design LinnStrument 128 - Miscellaneous Controllers

Roger Linn Design LinnStrument 128

Miscellaneous Controllers

$1,310
Weight 1.81 kg
Multi-touch Performance Controller with USB/MIDI Connection, 128 Sensor pads: 16 X...
4.4 AudioFu Score
NS Design WAV5c Bass Brilliant White - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV5c Bass Brilliant White

5-String Electric Double Basses

$2,386
Strings 5-string
NS Design WAV5-DB-BW Double Bass, 5-String WAV Electric Upright Double Bass, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizz. /...
4.4 AudioFu Score
NS Design WAV5c Bass Translucent Red - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV5c Bass Translucent Red

5-String Electric Double Basses

$2,386
Strings 5-string
NS Design WAV5c-DB-TR Double Bass, 5-String WAV E double bass, Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup, Pizzo / Arco switch,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
NS Design WAV5c Bass Black Gloss - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV5c Bass Black Gloss

5-String Electric Double Basses

$2,433
Strings 5-string
NS Design WAV5c-DB-BK Double Bass, 5-String Electric Upright Bass, Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup, Pizz/Arco switch,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
NS Design WAV5c Bass Amberburst - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV5c Bass Amberburst

5-String Electric Double Basses

$2,433
Strings 5-string
NS Design WAV5-DB-AB Double Bass, 5-String WAV electric upright double bass, Self-powered polar piezo pickup, Pizz. /...
4.9 AudioFu Score
NS Design WAV4c Bass Translucent Red - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV4c Bass Translucent Red

4-String Electric Double Basses

$2,093
Strings 4-string
4-String WAV Electric Upright Bass, Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup, Pizz/Arco...
4.4 AudioFu Score
NS Design WAV4c Bass Black Gloss - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV4c Bass Black Gloss

4-String Electric Double Basses

$2,210
Strings 4-string
NS Design WAV4c-DB-BK Double Bass, 4-String Electric Upright Bass, Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup, Pizz/Arco switch,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
NS Design WAV4c Bass Amberburst - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design WAV4c Bass Amberburst

4-String Electric Double Basses

$2,201
Strings 4-string
4-String WAV Electric Upright Bass, Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup, Pizz/Arco switch,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - Preamps

Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel

Preamps

$4,481
Size 19"
Channel strip, With transformer gain preamp, DI, inductor EQ and diode bridge...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Rupert Neve Designs RNHP - Headphone Amps

Rupert Neve Designs RNHP

Headphone Amps

$814
High-End Headphone Amplifier, Based on the headphone amplifier section of the Rupert Neve...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Rupert Neve Designs 551 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs 551

500 Series Components

$1,105
3-Band Inductor (coil) EQ - 500 Series, Low EQ: +/-15 dB shelf or peak, Selectable for 35 Hz,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-OB-AB Omni Bass B-G - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design NXT5a-OB-AB Omni Bass B-G

5-String Electric Double Basses

$3,423
Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Omni Bass, Scale: 34", With Polar pickup system, Active dual...
4.5 AudioFu Score
J. Rockett Audio Designs Rockett 45 Caliber - Distortion Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs Rockett 45 Caliber

Distortion Pedals

$246
J. Rockett Audio Designs .45 Caliber, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive in the style of the 1962 JTM 45,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Alesis Samplepad 4 - Percussion & Sampling Pads

Alesis Samplepad 4

Percussion & Sampling Pads

$192
Sampling pad, 4 impact-dynamic playing surfaces, 25 integrated sounds, 10 preset kits, Add samples...
4.7 AudioFu Score
J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon - Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon

Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

$229
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.9 AudioFu Score
J. Rockett Audio Designs Boing - Reverb Pedals

J. Rockett Audio Designs Boing

Reverb Pedals

$206
Effect Pedal, Reverb, From the Tour Series, Classic spring reverb sound, High...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Roger Linn Design LinnStrument - Miscellaneous Controllers

Roger Linn Design LinnStrument

Miscellaneous Controllers

$1,793
Weight 2.27 kg
Multi-touch Performance Controller with USB / MIDI Connector, Integrated illuminated...
4.8 AudioFu Score
J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer - Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer

Miscellaneous Guitar Effects

$232
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.5 AudioFu Score
Schatten Design T2 500k Dual Thumb Wheel - Miscellaneous Transducers for Acoustic Guitars

Schatten Design T2 500k Dual Thumb Wheel

Miscellaneous Transducers for Acoustic Guitars

$56
Double-head control unit for shade design pickups, Internal volume / tone...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Schatten Design RG-3 passiv - Miscellaneous Transducers for Acoustic Guitars

Schatten Design RG-3 passiv

Miscellaneous Transducers for Acoustic Guitars

$185
Pickup for Resonator Guitars, For fastening to the underside of the cone, Installation...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Alesis Samplepad Pro - Percussion & Sampling Pads

Alesis Samplepad Pro

Percussion & Sampling Pads

$347
Percussion Electric Drum Pad, With built-in sounds, Expansion of additional sounds via SD card...
4.5 AudioFu Score
ESI Maya 22 USB - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Maya 22 USB

USB Audio Interfaces

$45
2 Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-Bit / 96 kHz, XLR Mic input, Switchable 48V phantom power, Hi-Z...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Alesis Multimix 10 Wireless - 19'' Rack Mixers

Alesis Multimix 10 Wireless

19'' Rack Mixers

$430
Size 19"
19" Rack Mixer with Bluetooth, Suitable for bars, mobile racks and studios, 4 Channels...
4.4 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-OB-BK Omni Bass B-G - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design NXT5a-OB-BK Omni Bass B-G

5-String Electric Double Basses

$3,423
Strings 5-string
NS Design NXT5 Omni Bass B-G Black, 5-String Electric Omni Bass, With polar pickup system, Active dual mode output,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Rupert Neve Designs 511 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs 511

500 Series Components

$902
Microphone Preamplifier, 1 Channel Mic preaamp with 500 Module formfactor, +48V Phantom power...
4.8 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-SB Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,307
Strings 5-string Body Maple body Weight 1.9 kg
5-String Electric Cello, With low F-string, Dual mode active output, Polar pickup...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Rupert Neve Designs 542 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs 542

500 Series Components

$1,082
True Tape Emulator and Line-Driver, API 500 Format, Tape saturation emulator, Trim control...
4.5 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design NXT5a-CO-BK Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$3,190
Strings 5-string Body Maple body Weight 1.9 kg
5-String Electric Cello, With low F-string, Dual mode active output, Polar pickup...
4.6 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK-F Fretted Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT4a-VN-BK-F Fretted Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,841
Fretted Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato /Arco switch, Scale: 330 mm,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Violin Fretted - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Violin Fretted

Electric Violins and Violas

$3,120
Strings 5-string
NS Design NXT5a-VN-BK-F Fretted Violin, Fretted Violin, 5-String, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Scale:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB-F Violin Fretted - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB-F Violin Fretted

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,957
NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB-F Fretted Violin Satin Sunburst, Fretted Violin, Dual Mode Active Output, Polar pickup system,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Rupert Neve Designs 517 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs 517

500 Series Components

$1,117
Rupert Neve Designs Portico 517, Microphone preamplifier, compressor and DI, With Vari-phase, Silk and DI / mic blend,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
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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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