Emulator IV, EOS

Overview The Emulator Operating System (EOS) did moved on leaps and bounds over the years. Here is a complete guide to all the versions, if possible upgrade to 4.10. Version 4.7  “FAT” This software is the latest and was only released as a beta version. The and he major feature in this upgrade is the EOS FAT file system. EOS FAT is based on the FAT32 disk file system as used by Microsoft™ corporation and others. In addition, EOS FAT makes it much easier export files as .wav or .aiff and transfer files from your E4 and your PC or Mac. EOS 4.7 FAT EOS 4.7 FAT for Ultra Version 4.6 New Features in the EOS version 4.6 enable import Ensoniq ASR-10 and EPS sounds from CD or floppy. EOS 4.62 ink Flash prep Flash prep disk for Ultra There are two versions of Flash preparation. One for E4 standard and one for E4-Ultra. Flash preparation disk for Ultra should be used on the machines that have locked in EOS 4.10a and can not be rebooted via “Power and Enter” which is pressed simultaneously at startup. Version 4.5  “R-Chip” This software was pre-announced in October 1999 when E-mu Systems released early details of the R-chip 32 bit FX processor card. This card and EOS 4.5 was debuted in a low key session at Winter NAMM 2000. It should ship in fall 2000, probably only with the new FX card. We will post more details on EOS 4.5 when we get them. For now you can read all about the R-Chip to get an idea of what EOS 4.5 is going to contain. Beat Munging 2.0 will also be included, as well as a bug fix to EOS on the scrub wheel. Version 4.10 “Proteus PROM” This release was launched in Spring 2000, and it provides support for creating Flash ROM’s for the Proteus 1000 and 2000 range. Features include: Proteus Flash PROM creation A fix for DVD RAM Drive support Support for the  Orb Drives is complete Sample transfers via SMIDI are fixed so that they have 4 sample loop offsets Sample import problems that occur when EOS swaps sides on a stereo sample on certain SMIDI transfers are fixed EOS 4.10 Classic Version 4.02 “Bug Fix” This late 1999 release fixes bugs in release 4.01. Version 4.01 “Ultracize” This release takes the Emulator 4 range up to Ultra software status with lots of new features. For non-Ultra samplers it is called “Classic”. EOS 4.xx is provided with all Ultra samplers. Faster Loading and Saving Support for Importing EMU ESI4000 Samples via SCSI Ability to Import Akai S-3000 Format Banks Improved Akai S-1000 Sample Library Support. All four layers are now read. Reads and Writes .WAV and AIFF Files via Floppy Drive Supports up to 18 GB Hard Drives Hard Drive Sleep Mode (to sleep noisy hard drives) 2 New DSP Tools (Bit Convert and Phase Linear Filter) 6 Additional Patchcords per Voice New LFO Waveforms Better PC Compatibility via SCSI Support for the ADAT I/O Improved MIDI Response Time Improved Looping Capabilities Improvements to the Sequencer PC/Mac based preset editing Version 3.0  “Workstation” A major new release announced on December 15th, 1997. It provides: Upgrades the on-board sequencer to 48 tracks Adds an arpeggiator Allows for MIDI synchronised LFO`s and envelopes Introduces patch cord architecture Ships with Emagic EOS Sound Diver for EOS 3.0b Version 2.8  “Esynth/Flash RAM” This release was launched to support the new E-synth, and all other Emulator 4’s for Flash ROM and Sound ROM SIMM’s. Version 2.5  “SysEx” This release added extensive system exclusive control and better SCSI drivers. It includes supoport for: FX Option Roland library import SoundSprint 16 track multi-mode MIDI sequencer 4 new ®Z-PlaneFilters ReCycle support Iomega 1GB Jaz Drive support numerous preset edit and DSP enhancements Version 2.0  “Complex Filters” This release has 21 new fuilter types taken from the Morpheus synthesizer, as well as Roland sample inport and DOS disk support. Version 1.5  “FX” Adds support for the new FX board and Soundsprint feature. Used on E4K. Version 1.2  “SMDI”  This release adds sample dumping, E3 sample export and new solo and latch modes. SCSI disk larger than 4GB supported. Version 1.1  “Filters” Several new filter types were added in this release – including band pass, high pass and vocal formant. Launched with early e64`s Version 1.0  “Basic” This was the original EOS release with only three Filter types – 2, 4 and 6 pole Low Pass. It was launched with original EIV in 1994. !! TIPS FOR WINDOWS 7 AND NEWER !! To be able to use the above EOS files, a tip for non windows XP computers is to run Win-XP in a virtual box. Here you can find how to set up a virtual box in windows 10: https://sysprobs.com/windows-xp-virtualbox-pre-installed-image EOS samplers with version 4.10a and above can update and move files etc. using the web tool found at: https://www.emu.tools/

EOS Upgrade Advice Overview All Emulator 4 and Ultra owners should upgrade to the latest EOS 4.10 for the best feature set and the least bugs. 4.10 Classic The owners of the original Emulator 4 range looked on as the fast new Ultras came out in early 1999. Whilst some of the later Emulator 4 models can be Ultracized, the next best option is upgrade to EOS 4.10 Classic. It provided all the 4.0 features (except Beat Munging) for owners of certain pre-Ultra Emulator 4’s, and a new CPU ROM. This is why it is called CLASSIC. If you have an Ultra you could also upgrade to 4.10 (non-Classic). EOS 4.10 (not Classic) Ultra Owners could also upgrade to 4.10 as a straight sampler software upgrade. There is no EOS Link software (as you should have it already), and no need for a CPU ROM SIMM upgrade. Big Flash EOS versions 4.01 and higher are so much bigger than the earlier releases of EOS that it needs more space in Flash (or CPU) ROM than is available in non Ultra Emulators. The existing 1MB SIMM needs to be replaced with a 2MB SIMM. This is ONLY available from E-mu Systems. It costs between $99 – $129 for the rack Emulators (depending on whether you already have the EOS link software). It comes with the latest 4.xx software. The E4K upgrades are much more expensive at up to $595. Check the E-mu Systems web site for details.If you have an Ultra, then you already have enough CPU ROM to run EOS 4.0+. Bugs Life EOS 4.01 has bugs. E-mu Systems released EOS 4.02 in late 1999 to fix these. So you can only upgrade a pre-Ultra sampler to 4.02 or higher now. If you have 4.01, you should plan to move to 4.02 or 4.10 (however it can be tricky to install!). EOS Link   The 4.01 Classic upgrade optionally includes the EOS Link software, if you need it. EOS Link Read All About It  To get a low down on the EOS 4.01/4.02 features before upgrading, we suggest you download the manual and take a read. EOS 47-FAT_Addend EOS 460 Addend EOS 4.0 The 4.10 release is useful if you have a Proteus 1000/2000 module. Here is the Sound Author manual. Sound_Author