The Eminent 310 Unique is an electronic organ built in the 1970s by the Nederland organ builder Eminent BV.
An iconic sound signature of the 1970s and a cornerstone of electronic music history, the Eminent 310 Unique returns in a modern virtual instrument implementation. Based on original work by Hugo Portillo, the 2025 edition of the Eminent Upper 310 String Ensemble offers a streamlined, CPU-efficient design engineered for Native Instruments Reaktor, standalone Maschine+ compatibility, and seamless NKS integration.A Lasting Legacy in Electronic Music History
Designed in the 1970s by Dutch organ manufacturer Eminent BV, the Eminent 310 Unique electronic organ established itself as a benchmark in analog synthesis. Its dedicated string section (String Ensemble), combined with its distinct polyphonic chorus and phasing circuit, shaped the signature sound of major electronic music masterpieces—most notably Jean-Michel Jarre’s seminal albums Oxygène and Équinoxe.
A Targeted Virtual Re-creation for Native Instruments Reaktor
To accurately capture the warmth, movement, and dynamic response of the original hardware within modern Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), sound designer Hugo Portillo developed the Reaktor ensemble Eminent-V 310 Strings Ensemble MkII.
Key Enhancements in the 2025 Edition:
✅ Focused Upper String Section: Isolates and optimizes the iconic upper string register for a direct, authentic tonal response.✅ Redesigned User Experience (UX): Features a streamlined interface that simplifies access to core parameters in both studio and live environments.
✅ Resource Optimization (Maschine+ Compatible): Significantly reduces CPU overhead to ensure smooth, standalone performance on hardware units like Native Instruments Maschine+.
✅ NKS Integration (Native Kontrol Standard): Full NKS support offering automatic hardware parameter mapping, preset audio previews, and seamless browsing across Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine controllers.
Availability and Resources
This 2025 release serves as an ideal production tool for composers and sound designers seeking authentic 1970s analog string textures, Berlin School aesthetics, or synthwave tones without compromising system performance.