Released at the start of E-mu's rack era, the Proteus 1 set the template for compact, studio-ready sound modules. This 1U unit pulls from the EIII sample library, packing a broad mix of bread-and-butter tones like pianos, strings, horns, guitars, basses and drums into an affordable, compact format. Built for sequencing setups, it runs 16-part multitimbral with 32 voices of polyphony, backed by 16-bit ROM samples and flexible routing via multiple outputs. Deep editing and modulation options are on hand, along with RMidiPatchS for real-time control over a wide range of parameters. A staple across ‘90s pop, electronic and film work, heard in the rigs of artists like Pet Shop Boys, Vangelis and Genesis.
