Emu Proteus 1000 64-Voice Expandable Sound Module (Model 9116)

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1536 presets. 16 MIDI channels.

The new 30th Anniversary Proteus¬ 1000 is a powerful 64-voice expandable sound module that celebrates the legendary sound quality and cutting-edge synthesis features of the Proteus 2000 in an affordable package. Proteus 1000 offers you the same 32 MB Composer soundset and lightning-fast processor as the Proteus 2000, delivering dead-on MIDI timing for your most complex sequences. Proteus 1000 also provides you with an additional 32 MB ROM slot, so you can expand your sounds using any of the available Proteus ROMs ... you can even author your own custom sound ROMs using E-MU's E4 Ultra samplers! The 12 programmable front panel controllers allow you to perform and record a host of parameter changes in real-time, giving you total control of your sounds. Proteus 1000 gives you all the power and flexibility of a legend at an unbelievable price.

Features:

64-voice polyphony

1536 presets (1024 ROM, 512 user)

4 layers per preset

32 MB internal sound ROM

One 32 MB expansion slot (up to 64 MB total)

16 MIDI channels

24-bit dual stereo-effects processor

4 real-time control knobs (12 parameters)

2 analog outputs

16 part multi-timbral

SoundNavigator

Super tight MIDI response

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-438-1921

Submitted October 6, 2003

"great product for up and coming producers with smaller budgets."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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2 years then the sounds will play out. also i will have gained enough experience to move on to a better machine.
Sound
to a new producer this is amazing and affordable.
Features
i am happy with what it offers. it is great for starting up.
Quality
i dont know of any thast have broken down.
Value
brilliant
Manufacturer Support
no
The Wow Factor
looks great. Especially the buttons.

Musical Style:

underground
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