Key features of the Proteus 2:

  • It was an orchestral sound module, offering high-quality orchestral samples for under $2000 for the first time.
  • 32-voice polyphony
  • 16-part multitimbral
  • 4 MB of orchestral sounds (expandable to 8 MB in the XR version)
  • 192 presets (384 in the XR version)
  • 6 assignable audio outputs
  • Launch price was $1495 ($1795 for the XR model)

The Proteus 2 was part of E-mu's successful line of rack-mounted synth modules that began with the Proteus 1 in 1989. It was discontinued around 1996. Full specs are easily searchable online.

I have checked that this is working by connecting a MIDI keyboard and trying presets at random and the built in demo and all that I tried worked perfectly - it was quite a nostalgia trip! Note that there is a small issue with the display (as shown in the photo) but that doesn't affect the unit's operation in any way.

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ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Proteus/2 Rackmount 32-Voice Sampler Module
Finish
  • Excellent
Categories
Year
  • 1990
Made In
  • United States
MIDI I/O
  • MIDI Through
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output
Polyphony
  • 32 Voices
Analog / Digital
  • Digital

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