E-mu_Emulator_X
Emulator X is a software-based audio sampler that was produced by E-MU Systems from 2004 to 2009.
Emulator X software is compatible with PCs running the Microsoft Windows operating system. The sampler can operate as a stand-alone program or as a VST instrument and, as of Emulator X3, is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
For the software to run, one of several sound cards sold by E-MU was originally required.[1] The sound card acted as a hardware dongle to prevent unauthorised use without the purchase of an E-MU branded device. This requirement was later dropped with the release of Emulator X3.[2]