EMU Proteus X

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Specifications

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.

 

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.

I/O Configuration

			Two 1/4" Analog Inputs and Outputs
			Optical 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
			Coaxial 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
			MIDI In/Out

General

			Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz from internal crystal or externally supplied clock (no sample rate conversion)
			Bit Depths: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing
			PCI Specification: - PCI 2.2 Compliant - Form Factor: Universal Keyed, Short PCI Card - 3.3V I/O, 5V Tolerant - PCI Bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage
			E-MU E-DSP™ 32-bit DSP with 67-bit accumulator (double precision w/ 3 headroom bits)
			Hardware-accelerated, 32 channel mixing, and multi-effects processing
			Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring w/effects
			ASIO 2.0, Stereo WDM/MME/DirectSound Drivers
			Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off
			Ultra-low jitter, clock subsystem: < 1 ns in PLL mode (44.1kHz, Opt. S/PDIF Sync)

Analog Line Inputs (2)

			Type: DC-coupled, low-noise input circuitry
			A/D converter: PCM1804
			OpAmp: NJM2068
			Level: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)
			Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): +0.20/-0.10dB
			Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 111dB
			Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 111dB
			THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%)
			Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -120dB

Analog Line Outputs (2)

			Type: low-noise, 3-pole low-pass differential filter
			D/A converter: AK4396
			Level: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)
			Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): + 0.05/-0.10dB,
			Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 116dB
			Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 116dB
			THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%)
			Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -109dB

Digital I/O

			S/PDIF: - 2 in/2 out optical or coaxial (transformer coupled) - AES/EBU or S/PDIF format (software selectable)
			MIDI: - 1 in, 1 out

Synchronization

			Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz
			External sample rate sync via - S/PDIF (opt. or coax 44.1 - 96kHz)

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)