Emu PK6 Proteus Keyboard (Model 9725)

61 keys. 64-voice polyphony. ***Note: Due to the large price decrease on this keyboard, Emu has ended their rebate program on this item. You cannot get a free ROM for this keyboard at this time. It's still a great deal at this price though!

This product is no longer available at zZounds.

Shop our website for related products:

(In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by its manufacturer.)

customer reviews

Rate and Review This Product:

50 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

1 Person wrote a review :

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"A Rose in Cacti clothing"

Feature:
There is no sampling or line input and no sequencer.

Quality:
It is a very rugged piece of equipment. Only five knobs and a dial that can break, I cant really think of any other possible way to damage it if it is well taken care of.

Value:
For the price I paid, the machine is/was well worth it. To me it runs circles around the Triton Le and it doesnt have a sequencer. That is it only main weakness, no sequencer.

Desirability:
Well personally I have not seem many sexy keyboards. But the styling and bland yucky green display would definitely put this one in the desperate need of styling police.

Sound:
The sounds are crazy and the sounds you can create are out of this world.

Support:
I have never had to contact E-MU or Ensoniq whatever they would like to be called, but I have tried to contact them and it did not seem to be too complex.

Overall:
Mostly I like the bass, I dislike the limited number and quality of sound effects. But I do not use a lot of sound effects so that was fine with me. The (acoustic)guitar could have been better also(thats after hearing the Fantom-S).

Submitted: 9/25/2003

Style of Music: Everything

Read all reviews...

30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Applies On This Item - Buy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!

About This Product!
Description
Docs
The new PK-6 offers you E-MU's cutting-edge Proteus¬ sounds and features in a high quality keyboard package at an affordable price. The PK-6 ships with the 32MB composer soundset that can be expanded to a total of 128MB using any of the Proteus expansion ROMs available. The 16 real-time controllers allow you to tweak the PK-6's powerful synthesis architecture and filters, giving you total performance control over your sounds. And the PK-6's 16 syncable/programmable arpeggiators and interactive Super BEATs Mode let you perform entire pieces in real-time, all in perfect unison. Together with pristine 24-bit DACs and a lightning-fast processor, the PK-6 offers professional results and playability at an incredible price.

Features
61 keys

64-voice polyphony

32 MB Soundset with 640 factory/512 user presets (expandable to 128 MB)

16 programmable real-time control parameters/preset

16 simultaneous/syncable ARPs

SuperBEATs interactive Groove Mode (with 16 mute/enable buttons)

24-bit dual stereo effects processor

4 analog outputs

24-bit DACs

1 footswitch input and 1 footpedal input

***Note: Emu has halted their rebate program on this item. You cannot get a free ROM for this keyboard at this time. It's still a great deal at this price though!

Technical Info

Audio Channels: 64

MIDI Channels: 16

Controllers: 4 assignable knobs (16 settings), Footswitch, Foot pedal, Modulation Wheel, Pitch

Wheel and 16 triggers (Latch, MIDI Channel, Note, and Velocity)

Displays: 2x24 LCD

Multi Setups: 64

Presets: 640 Factory, 512 User

Layers Per Preset: 4

BPM/ MIDI synchronized parameters per Preset: >100

Sound Memory: 32 MB (expandable to 128 MB)

Internal Expansion slots: 3 additional

Expansion format: ROM (16/32MB) Flash (16/32MB)

Filters: 6/12th order (50 types)

Arpeggiators: 16 simultaneous pattern based or traditional

Arp Patterns: 300 factory, 100 User

Arp Editor: 32 steps - Key, Velocity, Duration, Repeat

Effects: Dual 24-bit

Audio Outputs: 4 analog (configured as 2 stereo)

Audio Inputs: Effects Return 1 In (Stereo)

MIDI: In, Out, Thru

Data Encoding: 16-bit linear, 24-bit DAC's,

Signal to Noise: >100 dB

Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz (+0.0/-0.1dB)

THD + Noise (DAC's): <0.02% +/- 1dB

Power Consumption: 15 watts

Voltage Input: 90VAC - 260VAC at 50Hz - 60 Hz

Maximum Output Level: +6dBV

Output Impedance: 1000 Ohms

Dimensions (L x W x D): 40.75 x 13.30 x 4.32 in.

Weight: 21 lbs.
catalog

what our customers say about zZounds

"You truly are the best out there. Prices are great, all the products I need are always in stock, and delivery is lightning quick!" - customer on August 16, 2008

Free Catalog

First Name Last Name
Address 1 Address 2
City State
Zip Email

Would you like to receive periodic email notices of new items, special buys, and promotions? WE WILL NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH ANYONE ELSE. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Tell us

Is there something you want to tell us? How can we serve you better? Want to see different products? Is this shirt ugly? Let us know!