ESI

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

287
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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 NXT4a-DB-SB Double Bass - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design NXT4a-DB-SB Double Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$2,838
Electric Upright Bass, Dual Mode Active Output, With Polar Pickup System, Switch for...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design CR6-CO-PB Poplar Burl Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR6-CO-PB Poplar Burl Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,819
NS Design CR6-CO-PB Cello, 6-String Electric Cello, With active pickup system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4M Bass Lefthand - Lefthanded Electric Double Basses

NS Design CR4M Bass Lefthand

Lefthanded Electric Double Basses

$4,389
Double Bass, Left-hand version, Electric 4-string double bass with additional EMG magnet...
4.9 Expert Rating
ESI U24 XL - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI U24 XL

USB Audio Interfaces

$86
USB audio interface, 24 bits, 2 analogue inputs and outputs with 6.3 mm jack connection, Output L can be...
4.7 Expert Rating
Alesis SR18 - Drum Machines

Alesis SR18

Drum Machines

$268
Drum Machine, 24 Voice polyphony, 100 Preset patterns and 100 user patterns, 32 MB Large sound set with...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4 Violin Black Gloss - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design WAV4 Violin Black Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,154
4-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design WAV4 Violin Amberburst Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,154
4-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Passive Polar piezo pickup...
5 Expert Rating
Bricasti Design M7 - Multi Effect Processors

Bricasti Design M7

Multi Effect Processors

$5,477
Stereo Reverb Processor, More than 200 reverb presets, Genuine stereo reverb processor, 12 Program...
4.8 Expert Rating
ESI Maya 44 USB+ - USB Audio Interfaces

ESI Maya 44 USB+

USB Audio Interfaces

$109
USB Audio Interface, With up to 48 kHz sample rate, 4 inputs and 4 outputs with cinch connections,...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5 Omni Bass - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5 Omni Bass

Electric Cellos

$5,665
Electronic cello / bass, Has a 34” scale, Can be played in both fourths (bass) or in fifths...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$5,819
Electric Upright Bass, Electric 4-string double bass with additional EMG magnet pickup...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5M-DB Amber Bass - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design CR5M-DB Amber Bass

5-String Electric Double Basses

$6,358
5-String Electric Double Bass, With additional EMG magnetic pickup system, Maple body,...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5 Upright Bass Amber - 5-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design CR5 Upright Bass Amber

5-String Electric Double Basses

$5,709
Electric 5-String Double Bass, Body: Maple, Richlite composite fingerboard, 106 cm...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4 Bass - 4-String Electric Double Basses

NS Design CR4 Bass

4-String Electric Double Basses

$5,379
Double bass, Electric 4-string double bass, Maple body, Richlite composite fingerboard, Scale: 106...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Amber Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR6-CO-AM Amber Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,709
NS Design CR6-CO-AM Cello, 6-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Low F Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR5-CO-AM Low F Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,324
NS Design CR5-CO-AM Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, With active pick-up system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-CO-AM Amber Cello - Electric Cellos

NS Design CR4-CO-AM Amber Cello

Electric Cellos

$5,049
NS Design CR4-CO-AM Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, With active pickup system, Built-in EQ and headphone output, Neck...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-VA-AM Amber Viola - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR4-VA-AM Amber Viola

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,499
Electric 4-String Viola, With active pickup system and headphone output, Fingerboard...
4.7 Expert Rating
NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR5-VN-AM Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,499
Electric 5-String Violin, With active pickup system and headphone output,...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design CR4-VN-AM Electric Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design CR4-VN-AM Electric Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$4,279
NS Design CR4-VN-AM Amber Electric Violin, Electric 4-String Violin, With active pickup system and headphone output,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Alesis SR16 - Drum Machines

Alesis SR16

Drum Machines

$163
Drum machine, 16-Voice polyphony, 233 Realistic, natural stereo sounds, 50 Preset + 50 user drum sets,...
4.7 Expert Rating
ESI Juli@ eX - PCIe Audio Interfaces

ESI Juli@ eX

PCIe Audio Interfaces

$208
PCIe Audio Interface, Sabre ESS converter with 32bit / 192kHz, EWDM driver for low latency,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Multigrain - Sampler Modules

Intellijel Designs Multigrain

Sampler Modules

$593
Eurorack Module, Stereo Morphing Granular Sampler, Eight simultaneously usable sounds...
4.9 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs VCO 1U - Oscillator Modules

Intellijel Designs VCO 1U

Oscillator Modules

$182
Analogue Oscillator, Pitch control (range: 3 octaves) and octave switch (+2 or -2 octaves),...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Switched Mult 1U - Multiple, Divider Modules

Intellijel Designs Switched Mult 1U

Multiple, Divider Modules

$46
Passive Configurable Multiple, Each of the 6 sockets can be switched to X, Y or...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Gx - Expander Modules

Intellijel Designs Gx

Expander Modules

$86
Eurorack Module, Expander for the Metropolix (available under Article Nr #514054# (not...
4.8 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Metropolix - Trigger, CV Sequencer

Intellijel Designs Metropolix

Trigger, CV Sequencer

$768
Eurorack Module, Two-track multi-stage sequencer, Master sequence with 8 pitch steps and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Diode Bridge Comp - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Diode Bridge Comp

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$3,519
2-Channel Diode Bridge Compressor, Custom transformer and class A line...
4.5 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs FSR 1U - Various Modules

Intellijel Designs FSR 1U

Various Modules

$83
Module, Force sense resistor, Pressure-sensitive pad for generating manual CV and gate...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Quadrax - Envelope Modules

Intellijel Designs Quadrax

Envelope Modules

$439
Eurorack Module, 4-Channel function and envelope generator, 5 Different modes per channel:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Stereo Out Jacks 1U - Expander Modules

Intellijel Designs Stereo Out Jacks 1U

Expander Modules

$26
Balanced Output Jacks, 2x 6.3 mm TRS jacks for a 1U stereo out module...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Zeroscope 1U - Various Modules

Intellijel Designs Zeroscope 1U

Various Modules

$175
Eurorack Module, 2-Channel digital oscilloscope, frequency counter and tuner, Single,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs USB Power 1U - Various Modules

Intellijel Designs USB Power 1U

Various Modules

$22
USB Power Module, Allows the supply of USB devices with 1A, Compatible with the TPS30...
5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Red - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Transparent Red

Electric Cellos

$1,804
NS Design WAV4c-CO-TR Trans Red Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar Piezo Pickup, Switch: Pizzicato /...
4.8 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4c Cello Black Gloss - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV4c Cello Black Gloss

Electric Cellos

$1,804
NS Design WAV4c-CO-BK Black Gloss Cello, 4-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar Piezo Pickup, Switch: Pizzicato /...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB Violin - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT4a-VN-SB Violin

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,519
Electric Violin, Polar pickup system, Pizzicato/Arco switch, Ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design NXT4a-VA-SB Viola Satin Sunb. - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design NXT4a-VA-SB Viola Satin Sunb.

Electric Violins and Violas

$2,629
NS Design NXT4a-VA-SB Viola Satin Sunburst, 4-String Viola, With special shoulder support, Dual Mode...
5 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs R6 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs R6

500 Series Components

$835
Six Space 500 Series Rack, 8 Channels I/O with XLR, jack and SubD/DB25 connectors, LED Metering...
4.5 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5 Violin Amberburst Gloss - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design WAV5 Violin Amberburst Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,309
5-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Passive polar piezo pickup...
4.6 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV4 Violin Trans Red Gloss - Electric Violins and Violas

NS Design WAV4 Violin Trans Red Gloss

Electric Violins and Violas

$1,154
4-String Electric Violin, Solid-body construction, Passive polar piezo pickup...
4.9 Expert Rating
NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red Low F - Electric Cellos

NS Design WAV5c Cello Trans. Red Low F

Electric Cellos

$1,969
NS Design WAV5c-CO-TR Trans Red Cello, 5-String Electric Cello, Self-powered Polar piezo pickup, Pizzicato/Arco switch,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 - Preamps

Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8

Preamps

$6,928
8-Channel Dante Microphone Preamplifier, 8 Microphone / line inputs with transformers - XLR...
4.5 Expert Rating
Schatten Design HFN Player passiv - Tranducers

Schatten Design HFN Player passiv

Tranducers

$175
Pickup for Western Guitar, Installation directly on the top below the bridge,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Digiverb 1U - Effect Modules

Intellijel Designs Digiverb 1U

Effect Modules

$79
Effect Module, Digital reverb, Lo-Fi-Hall, Width: 14 TE / HP, Depth: 45 mm, Power...
4.5 Expert Rating
Schatten Design HFN-C Player passiv - Tranducers

Schatten Design HFN-C Player passiv

Tranducers

$175
Pickup for Acoustic Guitars, Installation directly on the top below the bridge,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Atlx - Expander Modules

Intellijel Designs Atlx

Expander Modules

$72
Eurorack Module, Expander for Intellijel Designs Atlantix (Art. #594148#), Expands Atlantix...
5 Expert Rating
Intellijel Designs Pedal I/O JACKS 1U - Interface Modules

Intellijel Designs Pedal I/O JACKS 1U

Interface Modules

$26
Interface Module, 6.3 mm TS jack interface expander, Extension for the...
4.9 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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