Proteus X

Desktop Sampling System
Proteus X is a 24-bit sound module for your PC that combines the pristine sound quality, powerful synthesis and Z-Plane filters of E-MU's legendary sound modules, with the disk streaming, file management and interface advantages of software instruments. E-MU Systems introduced the world's first sound module in 1989, and has broken sonic ground with each new release, including the Morpheus, Orbit, Mo'Phatt and many more. Proteus X is the culmination of over 15 years of sound module development, including E-MU's patented pitch interpolation that delivers unmatched sound quality along with the most advanced synthesis and effects architecture - all controlled by E-MU's easy-to use interface that lets you effortlessly dial in the right sound in seconds.

 RRP $399  Regular Customer? - Call for your price.

Features

Massive Sound Library Included
Proteus X ships with over 2GB of sounds with thousands of presets, including a stunning Stereo Grand Piano, the full Proteus 2000 soundset (includes all 1024 original presets), a Hip-Hop producer bank, Beat Shop 24-bit drums and grooves, and many more.

Expansive Sound Library and Format Support

You can expand your Proteus X with soundsets from some of E-MU's most popular sound modules, like the Mo'Phatt, Virtuoso 2000 and Planet Earth, as well as any CD-ROM from the Emulator X library. Proteus X also supports a host of other sound formats, including EOS, EIII, GigaSampler, Akai, HALion, EXS24, and SoundFont 2.1.

Advanced Synthesis Architecture
Proteus X offers one of the most powerful synthesis engines in the world, with 36 patchcords per voice, over 50 patented Z-Plane morphing filters, multi-wave LFO's, conditional voice modulation, clock modulation and a host of other synthesis features and parameters. Proteus X also allows you to save your favorite synth setups as templates for quick editing.

Integrated Effects Processors

Each Proteus X preset has two discrete effects processors with comprehensive MIDI modulation, as well as three effects processors per Multi Setup - up to 67 simultaneous effects. Proteus X also features a hardware-accelerated effects processor (over 600 presets) that can be used stand-alone or as a VST plug-in within your favorite audio/sequencer program with no CPU load on your computer.

Total Flexibility: Standalone/VSTi Operation, Streaming/RAM Playback
You can use Proteus X as a stand-alone instrument or run it as a VST instrument within your sequencer; stream your samples from hard disk or playback from RAM - Proteus X is a flexible, professional instrument that seamlessly integrates into your studio.

PatchMix DSP

The included PatchMix DSP software delivers up to 32 channels of zero-latency hardware mixing and monitoring with flexible virtual patchbay - no external mixer needed.

Intuitive Sound Module Interface
Proteus X offers you an intuitive sound module interface to quickly dial in your sounds, with easy-to-use librarian and search functions to find that perfect preset in seconds. Proteus X automatically tracks and catalogs all presets across your entire system.
 

Retail Box Contents

	E-MU 0404 PCI card
	Analog I/O breakout cable
	Digital I/O breakout cable
	Quick Start guides for Proteus X and E-MU 0404
	Proteus X Software CD-ROM
	Four Proteus X Sounds CD-ROMs
	E-MU Digital Audio Systems CD-ROM - Windows 2000 and XP Drivers - E-MU PatchMix DSP - E-MU Power FX - E-MU E-DSP FX Library - Owner's Manual and Tutorials
	E-MU Production Tools software bundle CD-ROM - Cakewalk SONAR LE - Steinberg Cubase LE - Ableton Live 4 Lite for E-MU - Steinberg Wavelab Lite - IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE - Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (Trial) - SFX Machine LT - E-MU Proteus X LE (over 1000 sounds included)

Technical Specifications

Minimum System Requirements:

	Genuine Intel® Pentium® III or AMD® K6® class processor or higher operating at 1.5GHz or faster (Pentium® 4 at 2.4GHz or faster recommended)
	Intel®, AMD® or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset
	512MB System RAM (1GB or greater recommended)
	7200 RPM hard disk
	200MB of free hard disk space for minimum installation (3GB needed for full sound library installation)
	Windows® 2000 SP 4, Windows® XP
	PCI 2.1 compliant slot for E-MU® 0404 PCI card
	CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
	XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

 RRP $399  Regular Customer? - Call for your price.

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