E-Mu PROTEUS FX User Manual

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1 - Introduction & InstallationSystem Requirements10 Proteus VX Operation ManualNotes, Tips and WarningsItems of special interest are presented in

6 - ControlsView Menu100 Proteus VX Operation ManualMain Display ViewWhen in the Preset or Multisetup Tree, clicking on the preset folder shows all th

6 - ControlsView MenuE-MU Systems 101Tree Navigation using the KeyboardCursor KeysYou can move quickly through the Tree using the Left-Right-Up-Down C

6 - ControlsView Menu102 Proteus VX Operation Manual

7 - Synthesizer BasicsEditing PresetsE-MU Systems 1037 - Synthesizer BasicsProteus VX is a “Lite” version of our Proteus X2 and Emulator X2 products,

7 - Synthesizer BasicsModulation104 Proteus VX Operation ManualModulationModulation means to dynamically change a parameter, whether it be the volume

7 - Synthesizer BasicsModulationE-MU Systems 105Keyboard Pressure (mono aftertouch)Key Pressure applied after the key is initially pressed.PedalA cont

7 - Synthesizer BasicsEnvelope Generators106 Proteus VX Operation ManualEnvelope GeneratorsAn envelope can be described as a “contour” which can be us

7 - Synthesizer BasicsLow Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)E-MU Systems 107Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)A Low Frequency Oscillator or LFO is simply a wa

7 - Synthesizer BasicsRandom Sources108 Proteus VX Operation ManualWhen the amount of an LFO is a negative value, the LFO shape will be inverted. For

7 - Synthesizer BasicsFunction GeneratorsE-MU Systems 109Function GeneratorsThe function generators are multi-function modulation sources, which can b

1 - Introduction & InstallationSetting up Cubase LE4 and Proteus XVSTiE-MU Systems 11Optimizing Your Computer for Proteus VXWindows: The following

7 - Synthesizer BasicsModulation Destinations110 Proteus VX Operation ManualModulation DestinationsThe Cords section of the Preset Edit page is where

7 - Synthesizer BasicsModulation ProcessorsE-MU Systems 111Modulation ProcessorsModulation processors are devices which can modify modulation sources

7 - Synthesizer BasicsDynamic Filters112 Proteus VX Operation ManualDynamic FiltersFollowing is a block diagram of the signal path.The Proteus VX util

7 - Synthesizer BasicsDynamic FiltersE-MU Systems 113A filter that lets only the high frequencies pass is called a high-pass filter.A filter that only

7 - Synthesizer BasicsDynamic Filters114 Proteus VX Operation ManualA Notch Filter is just the opposite of a bandpass filter and is used to eliminate

7 - Synthesizer BasicsDynamic FiltersE-MU Systems 115If an envelope generator is used to control the cutoff frequency of a filter, the frequency conte

7 - Synthesizer BasicsDynamic Filters116 Proteus VX Operation ManualThe Z-Plane FilterA Z-plane filter is a filter which can change its function over

7 - Synthesizer BasicsMIDI Channels & Real-time ControlsE-MU Systems 117MIDI Channels & Real-time ControlsThe MIDI real-time controllers may s

7 - Synthesizer BasicsMIDI Channels & Real-time Controls118 Proteus VX Operation ManualMIDI A-P are internal connections which carry MIDI continuo

7 - Synthesizer BasicsMIDI Program Change CommandsE-MU Systems 119MIDI Program Change CommandsThe Proteus VX receives MIDI Program Change commands on

1 - Introduction & InstallationSetting up Cubase LE4 and Proteus XVSTi12 Proteus VX Operation Manual7. Select VST Audio System from the left pane.

7 - Synthesizer BasicsMIDI Modes120 Proteus VX Operation Manual

8 - AppendixKeyboard ShortcutsE-MU Systems 1218 - AppendixKeyboard ShortcutsFile MenuNew... Ctrl +

8 - AppendixToolbar Functions122 Proteus VX Operation ManualToolbar FunctionsBackForwardNew BankOpen BankSave BankUpShow Name OnlyShow Object NumberSh

8 - AppendixMIDI Implementation ChartE-MU Systems 123MIDI Implementation ChartMIDI Information Transmitted Recognized RemarksMIDI Channels No 1-16 16

MIDI Implementation Chart (part 2 - Controllers)Control # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks0 Bank Select MSB No Yes See Note1 Mod Wheel MSB No Y

8 - AppendixMIDI Implementation ChartE-MU Systems 12545 Effect Cntl 2 LSB *46 *47 *48 Gen Pur Ctrl 1 LSB *49 Gen Pur Ctrl 2 LSB *50 Gen Pur Ctrl 3 LSB

8 - AppendixMIDI Implementation Chart126 Proteus VX Operation Manual91 Effects 1 Depth Yes *92 Effects 2 Depth *93 Effects 3 Depth Yes *94 Effects 4 D

8 - AppendixMIDI Implementation ChartE-MU Systems 127Received Channel CommandsChannels number (n) = 0-15. Message bytes are represented in hex. All ot

8 - AppendixMIDI Implementation Chart128 Proteus VX Operation ManualProteus X Composer Bank - MIDI Controller FunctionsController FunctionsTone . . .

IndexNumericsE-MU Systems 129IndexNumerics19-Tone Tuning 541-Band Para EQ 8322-Tone Tuning 5424-Tone Tuning 542nd Stage Gain 9536-Tone Tuning 54

1 - Introduction & InstallationRunning Proteus VX VSTi from Cubase LE4E-MU Systems 13Optional - Add Additional Input BussesIf you are using an aud

IndexD130 Proteus VX Operation ManualCrossfade Random 108Cubase LEproject window 11running Proteus VX in 13setting up 11Current Channel Indicator

IndexHE-MU Systems 131Global Controls 42Growl, effect 86HHeadroom/Boost Control 20High Frequency Damping, stereo reverb 72High-Pass Filter 113IIm

IndexN132 Proteus VX Operation ManualMovement 128Multi Mode 119, 127Multisetupbasic operations 48export as new bank 48intro 28MIDI channel 40ou

IndexTE-MU Systems 133Select Preset on Active Channel 23Sensitivity, MIDI controller #7 21Sequencing, notes cutting out 25Shape 128Show Bank &

IndexZ134 Proteus VX Operation Manual

1 - Introduction & InstallationRunning Proteus VX VSTi from Cubase LE414 Proteus VX Operation ManualNOTESelecting a Count of 2 or more, instantiat

1 - Introduction & InstallationRunning Proteus VX VSTi from Cubase LE4E-MU Systems 156. Now we can load the Proteus X Composer bank. Select Proteu

1 - Introduction & InstallationRunning Proteus VX VSTi from Cubase LE416 Proteus VX Operation Manual13. Click Record on the Cubase LE Transport co

1 - Introduction & InstallationRunning Proteus VX VSTi from Cubase LE4E-MU Systems 17Troubleshooting ChecklistNo MIDI Keyboard Control?• Is the MI

1 - Introduction & InstallationSetting up the Preferences18 Proteus VX Operation ManualSetting up the PreferencesThe preferences dialog box contai

1 - Introduction & InstallationAudio PreferencesE-MU Systems 19Audio PreferencesAudio SetupThese controls let you set audio quality parameters rel

2 Proteus VX Operation ManualOperation Manual© 2006-2007 E-MU SystemsAll Rights ReservedSoftware Version: 2.0.1 - PTSB4E-MU World HeadquartersE-MU Sys

1 - Introduction & InstallationAudio Preferences20 Proteus VX Operation ManualHeadroom/BoostHeadroom is the amount of dynamic range remaining befo

1 - Introduction & InstallationAudio PreferencesE-MU Systems 21MIDI InputsReceive Program ChangesThis check box selects whether or not MIDI Progra

1 - Introduction & InstallationAudio Preferences22 Proteus VX Operation ManualControllersThis is where you set up which MIDI Continuous Controller

1 - Introduction & InstallationAudio PreferencesE-MU Systems 23Other SettingsStartup• Load last bank - This feature automatically loads the last b

1 - Introduction & InstallationAudio Preferences24 Proteus VX Operation ManualAppearance Settings in WindowsAdjusting the “Performance Options” in

1 - Introduction & InstallationProteus VX Question & AnswerE-MU Systems 25Proteus VX Question & Answer The Controller knobs on my keyboar

1 - Introduction & InstallationProteus VX Question & Answer26 Proteus VX Operation Manual

2 - Guided ToursExploring the TreeE-MU Systems 272 - Guided ToursExploring the TreeIn this section you’ll learn how to navigate around Proteus VX usin

2 - Guided ToursMultisetup Page28 Proteus VX Operation ManualMultisetup PageThe Multisetup is the top level of the Proteus VX hierarchy and is the pla

2 - Guided ToursMultisetup PageE-MU Systems 29Changing Presets (from Single View)  Note that Single View only changes the display and does not affect

E-MU Systems 3Table of Contents1 - Introduction & Installation ... 9Introduction ...

2 - Guided ToursMultisetup Page30 Proteus VX Operation ManualChannel 1-16 ViewPress the Multisetup View 1-16 button to view channels 1-16 at the same

2 - Guided ToursMultisetup PageE-MU Systems 31 Selecting “None” in the Preset field, disables the MIDI Channel.4. Change the current channel by click

2 - Guided ToursCreate Your Own Custom Bank32 Proteus VX Operation ManualCreate Your Own Custom BankIt’s easy to create your own custom sound banks by

2 - Guided ToursCreate Your Own Custom BankE-MU Systems 33Another Method of Merging Presets11. Simply click (left mouse button) and drag the preset ov

2 - Guided ToursThe Librarian34 Proteus VX Operation ManualThe LibrarianAs your sound library grows so does the problem of managing all your banks and

2 - Guided ToursThe LibrarianE-MU Systems 35Find your Files4. Select the Library tab at the bottom of the Tree. All Proteus VX Banks and Presets can n

2 - Guided ToursThe Librarian36 Proteus VX Operation Manual

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsThe MultisetupE-MU Systems 373 - Multisetup / Global ControlsThe Multisetup The MIDI Controller settings and Filter O

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsThe Multisetup38 Proteus VX Operation ManualThere are two views in the Multisetup page. The Multisetup View buttons ch

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsThe MultisetupE-MU Systems 39 Changing the Current MIDI ChannelThe Current MIDI Channel is simply the MIDI channel yo

4 Proteus VX Operation Manual3 - Multisetup / Global Controls ... 37The Multisetup ...

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsThe Multisetup40 Proteus VX Operation ManualThe Current MIDI ChannelChange the current channel by clicking anywhere on

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsThe MultisetupE-MU Systems 41Output View ButtonThis button allows you to view the Aux Send On/Off, Main Output Routing

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsGlobal Controls42 Proteus VX Operation ManualGlobal ControlsMaster Volume Control & VU MeterThis is the master vol

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsGlobal ControlsE-MU Systems 43 To Use the Limiter1. Press the Enable button, illuminating the button.2. Set the Relea

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsGlobal Controls44 Proteus VX Operation ManualFilter OverrideThe filter type of the first voice in the preset (on the c

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsGlobal ControlsE-MU Systems 45Phaser 2 06 PHA Comb filter with slightly different notchfrequency moving the frequency

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsGlobal Controls46 Proteus VX Operation ManualMIDI Controllers & Scribble StripsSixteen real-time MIDI Controllers

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsGlobal ControlsE-MU Systems 47CPU MeterThis display shows how much of your computer’s CPU power is being used by the P

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsWorking with Multisetups48 Proteus VX Operation ManualWorking with MultisetupsA Multisetup is a “snapshot” of the curr

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsWorking with MultisetupsE-MU Systems 49 To Delete a Multisetup1. Open the multisetup folder in the Tree. Any multiset

E-MU Systems 55 - Effects ... 59Overview ...

3 - Multisetup / Global ControlsWorking with Multisetups50 Proteus VX Operation Manual

4 - Preset EditorE-MU Systems 514 - Preset EditorThe Preset Editor allows you to edit the tuning, keyboard tuning table, initial controller amounts, p

4 - Preset EditorPreset Globals52 Proteus VX Operation ManualPreset GlobalsThese parameters affect the entire preset and are saved with the bank.Trans

4 - Preset EditorPreset GlobalsE-MU Systems 53Capture MIDI ControllersYou can capture the state of all your MIDI input device’s MIDI controllers, and

4 - Preset EditorPreset Globals54 Proteus VX Operation ManualTuning TablesIn addition to the standard equally divided octave tuning, Proteus VX contai

4 - Preset EditorPreset GlobalsE-MU Systems 55The Just C Tuning TablesWell Tempered and Just were standard keyboard tunings up until the 20th-century

4 - Preset EditorPreset Globals56 Proteus VX Operation ManualPreset ModulatorsThe Preset Modulators are special class of modulation sources in that th

4 - Preset EditorPreset GlobalsE-MU Systems 57Channel Lag 1 & 2 RateLike the Layer Lag processors, the Channel Lag slows down rapid changes in the

4 - Preset EditorPreset Globals58 Proteus VX Operation ManualChannel RampThis processor generates a single negative going slope whenever the first key

5 - EffectsOverviewE-MU Systems 595 - EffectsOverviewIn addition to the hardware-based effects of PatchMix DSP, Proteus VX offers software effects pro

6 Proteus VX Operation Manual6 - Controls ... 97The Toolbars ...

5 - EffectsProgramming Effects60 Proteus VX Operation ManualProgramming EffectsAdding an Aux Effect in the MultisetupSome banks (Proteus X Composer, f

5 - EffectsProgramming EffectsE-MU Systems 61 How to Temporarily Disable the Aux Effects The Aux buttons turn all three Aux buses On or Off.You migh

5 - EffectsProgramming Effects62 Proteus VX Operation Manual How to Temporarily Disable a Preset Effect1. Select the Multisetup Page by clicking the

5 - EffectsFX RoutingE-MU Systems 63FX RoutingMake sure that you are thoroughly familiar with the architecture of Proteus VX, before delving into the

5 - EffectsFX Routing64 Proteus VX Operation ManualYou can place effects in two places:• Multisetup - - - - - - -Effects placed in the Multisetup (Au

5 - EffectsMain Output WindowE-MU Systems 65Main Output WindowThe Main Output window is accessed by clicking the Outs button. (This option is not avai

5 - EffectsProteus X Composer FX Template66 Proteus VX Operation ManualProteus X Composer FX TemplateThis is the effects architecture we have chosen t

5 - EffectsAux FX ScreenE-MU Systems 67Aux FX ScreenAll effects have a wet/dry mix parameter to control the ratio of effected-to-plain signal, which i

5 - EffectsPreset FX Screen68 Proteus VX Operation ManualPreset FX ScreenAll effects have a wet/dry mix parameter to control the ratio of effect-to-pl

5 - EffectsPreset FX ScreenE-MU Systems 69 To Swap FXA and FXBEffects can sound very different depending on their order in the chain. Here is a simpl

E-MU Systems 78 - Appendix ... 121Keyboard Shortcuts ...

5 - EffectsPreset FX Screen70 Proteus VX Operation ManualCreating, Deleting & Reordering TemplatesYou can save a library of your favorite effects

5 - EffectsPreset FX ScreenE-MU Systems 713. Click Delete to permanently remove the Template.4. Click Rename, then type in the new name to rename the

5 - EffectsEffects Listing72 Proteus VX Operation ManualEffects ListingEffects DescriptionsBackground: ReverbThis information applies to all the rever

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 73ReverbThe Reverb is a medium load reverb, designed to simulate various types of rooms, halls and plates.

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions74 Proteus VX Operation ManualModulation Parameters• Wet/Dry Mix•Decay• DiffusionReverb Lite (mono)The Reverb Lite is a

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 75ChorusBackground: ChorusAn audio delay in the range of 15-20 milliseconds is too short to be an echo, bu

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions76 Proteus VX Operation ManualChorus / DelayThis effect is a combination Chorus and Delay because the signal can be del

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 77CompressorIn its simplest form, an audio compressor is just an automatic gain control. When the volume g

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions78 Proteus VX Operation Manualusing a compressor is having the threshold set too low. This adds noise as the compressor

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 79DelayBackground: DelayA delay line makes a copy of the incoming audio, holds it in memory, then plays it

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5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions80 Proteus VX Operation ManualPing Pong, stereoThis mode cross-couples the output of the left and right delay into the

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 81Modulation Parameters• Wet/Dry Mix• FeedbackParameter DescriptionLeft Delay Time Sets the length of the

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions82 Proteus VX Operation ManualDelay (BPM)The BPM Delay is similar to the Stereo Delay except that the delay time is syn

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 83Early ReflectionsEarly reflections are the initial echoes that you hear when listening to sound in an in

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions84 Proteus VX Operation Manual4-Band EQThis 4-band equalizer provides two shelving filters at the high and low ends of

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 85Flanger In order to hear a rich flanging effect, the original signal must be mixed in with the flanged

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions86 Proteus VX Operation ManualGrowlThis is a new kind of self-modulation effect created especially for the Proteus VX.

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 87LimiterThe Limiter sets a “maximum level” on the audio. Beyond this Threshold, any increase in gain is e

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions88 Proteus VX Operation ManualPhaserA Phaser (or phase shifter) produces a fixed number of peaks and notches in the aud

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 89Pitch Shifter (mono)The pitch shifter (also known as a “harmonizer”) shifts the pitch of the input up or

1 - Introduction & InstallationIntroductionE-MU Systems 91 - Introduction & InstallationIntroductionThe Proteus VX is a professional desktop s

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions90 Proteus VX Operation ManualRing ModulatorA ring modulator takes two signals and multiplies them together to produce

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 91Modulation Parameters• Wet/Dry Mix• Frequency• Envelope AmountSP12-ulatorThe E-MU SP-12 Sampling Drum Ma

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions92 Proteus VX Operation ManualTremulator BPMTremolo is amplitude modulation and is also a standard guitar amp effect. T

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 93Modulation Parameters• Wet/Dry Mix• Rate (LFO Note Duration)• Waveshape•SyncTriangleSineHalfSineSawtooth

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions94 Proteus VX Operation ManualTubeThe Tube is a tube amplifier simulator based on “soft clipping”. An overdriven tube a

5 - EffectsEffects DescriptionsE-MU Systems 95TwinThe Twin utilizes two “tube” stages to simulate the overdrive response of a guitar amplifier. Separa

5 - EffectsEffects Descriptions96 Proteus VX Operation Manual

6 - ControlsThe ToolbarsE-MU Systems 976 - ControlsThis chapter describes how to operate the controls of the Proteus VX. There are certain tips and tr

6 - ControlsDrag & Drop98 Proteus VX Operation ManualViewing and Hiding the ToolbarsSelect Toolbars from the View menu to call up the Show/Hide To

6 - ControlsView MenuE-MU Systems 99View MenuThe View Menu gives you a grand overview of your presets and multisetups. When the “Details” view is sele