E-MU Proteus 2000

Pro-Music-News

Keyboard-Section

Proteus 2000 with 128-voice polyphony

E-MU Proteus 2000 offers the modern composer 128-voice polyphony, giving the user the power to sequence gigantic
scores and layer complex sounds without the frustration of voice robbing. Proteus 2000 delivers these 128 voices with
exemplary timing and accuracy thanks to its 32-bit Motorola processor. In addition, the 32 MIDI channels (2 MIDI IN,
2 MIDI THRU, 1 MIDI OUT) provide flexibility in connecting to other MIDI gear and make Proteus 2000 the
centerpiece of a MIDI studio. Proteus 2000 also features a S/PDIF digital output for instant integration into the digital
studio environment.

Proteus 2000 features SoundNavigator, a search engine that allows you to quickly find the preset that you're looking for
by category. Proteus 2000 also breaks new ground with simple storage and instant recall of your Multi-Mode setups.
Simply name your current setup and Proteus 2000 automatically saves the preset numbers, pan settings and preset
volume levels of all 32 MIDI channels in addition to all the Master Menu settings in one of the 128 multi setup
locations.
E-MU's sound designers labored over the 32 MB Composer soundset to provide users with the most comprehensive
collection of sounds available. Proteus 2000 also has three additional 32 MB ROM slots, allowing you to add 96 MB of
additional sounds. All sound ROMs are seamlessly integrated into Proteus 2000's library of available sounds.
You can author your own custom sound-ROMs for Proteus 2000 using E-MU's new E4 Ultra samplers by taking your
favorite samples, creating presets optimized for Proteus 2000's architecture, and take them on the road in a one rack
space unit.
Proteus 2000 gives instant access to 12 real-time controls from its front panel, allowing to tweak sounds without ever
having to enter the edit screen. These real-time knobs can be assigned to control almost any parameter.
Proteus 2000's editing features allow you to edit envelopes (filter, amp and aux), layers, keyboard tunings, the 24-bit
dual stereo-effects processor and more. In Deep Edit mode the four front panel control knobs can be used to quick-edit
presets more quickly intuitively. Proteus 2000 allows you to use up to four layers and 96 patchcords per preset to create
complex sounds. Once a preset is modified it can be saved to one of the 512 user presets for instant recall.