The SoundFont 2.0 Format
In 1993, E-mu Systems realized the importance of establishing a single universal standard for downloadable sounds for sample-based musical instruments. The sudden growth of the multimedia audio market had made such a standard necessary. For more information on the SoundFont 2.0 standard, look here!

SoundFont 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions

Memory BandWidth Issues In The EMU8000
Why does the EMU8000 limit you to 30 voices of polyphony when playing RAM sound?
Why does the EMU8000 require redundant samples after end loop points?
Dave Rossum, Chief Wizard of the Tech Center and EMU8000 co-designer gives you the REAL answer!

Doing It Digitally
Using the Digital Output on the Sound Blaster AWE32.