Computer Dictionary of Information Technology

EMU8000

The "Advanced WavEffect" music synthesizer integrated circuit used on the SB AWE32 card.

The EMU8000 is a sub-system offering high quality music synthesis and an "effect engine" which provides musical effects like reverb and chorus to MIDI playback. The EMU8000 supports up to 32 voices, and the effect amount for each voice can be controlled via MIDI.