Emu PK6 Proteus Keyboard (Model 9725)

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Emu PK6 Proteus Keyboard (Model 9725)
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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!

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!

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.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-438-1921
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (69 ratings)
Submitted September 25, 2003 by a customer from aol.com

"A Rose in Cacti clothing"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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).
Sound
The sounds are crazy and the sounds you can create are out of this world.
Features
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.
Manufacturer 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.
The Wow Factor
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.

Musical Style:

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