E-Mu Proteus 2500 User Manual

Operation Manual

FI12053 Rev. E

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Important Notice:

In order to obtain warranty service on your unit, the serial number sticker must be intact and you must have a sales receipt or other proof of purchase. If there is no serial number sticker on the, please contact E-MU Systems at once.

This product is covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,404,529; 4,506,579; 4,699,038; 4,987,600; 5,013,105; 5,072,645; 5,111,727; 5,144,676; 5,170,367; 5,248,845; 5,303,309; 5,317,104; 5,342,990; 5,430,244 and foreign patents and/or pending patents. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies. Speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without notice.

Proteus 2500 Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................. 1

Product Description .......................................................................................1

Important Safety Instructions .................................................. 4

Foreign Language Warnings - German ................................... 7

Foreign Language Warnings - French ................................... 10

Setup ...................................................................................... 15

Unpacking....................................................................................................15

Connection Instructions..............................................................................16

Basic Setup ..............................................................................................16

Studio Setup ............................................................................................17

Performance Setup ..................................................................................18

Power Down Sequence ................................................................................19

Rack Mounting Proteus 2500 ......................................................................19

Instant Gratification ............................................................... 21

Playing Patterns & Songs ........................................................................21

Playing Songs ..........................................................................................23

Playing Demo Sequences ........................................................................24

Auditioning Presets .................................................................................24

Selecting and Quick Editing Presets .......................................................25

Exploring the Master Arpeggiator ...........................................................27

Multi-Channel Arpeggiator ....................................................................28

Time to Save? .......................................................................................29

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Basic Operations .....................................................................31

Power Switch ..........................................................................................31

Volume Control ...................................................................................... 31

Mode/View Buttons .....................................................................................32

Track/Channel +/- Buttons ..................................................................... 33

Data Entry Control .................................................................................33

Left/Right Cursor Buttons ......................................................................33

LED View Select Section ..............................................................................33

Sequencer Controls...................................................................................... 34

Stop Button ............................................................................................. 34

Play Button ............................................................................................. 34

Record Button ......................................................................................... 34

Song Record modes ............................................................................. 34

Pattern Record modes ......................................................................... 34

Tap Tempo ............................................................................................. 34

Edit Section..................................................................................................35

Song Edit Button .................................................................................... 35

Pattern Edit Button ................................................................................. 35

Preset Edit Button ................................................................................... 35

Global Button .........................................................................................35

Controllers Button .................................................................................. 35

Arpeggiator Button .................................................................................36

Real-time Controller Knobs .........................................................................37

Knob Functions ......................................................................................38

Quick Edit mode .................................................................................38

Programmable Knobs mode ................................................................ 39

Multichannel Volume Knobs .............................................................. 39

Multichannel Pan Knobs ....................................................................40

Trigger Buttons.............................................................................................41

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................... 41

Preset Menu Jump Keys ..........................................................................41

Knob Bypass, Glide, Erase & Repeat ....................................................... 42

Knob Bypass ............................................................................................ 42

Glide Button ........................................................................................... 42

Erase Button ............................................................................................ 42

Repeat Button .........................................................................................42

Preset Screen ................................................................................................43

MIDI Channel Selection ......................................................................... 43

Preset Selection ....................................................................................... 43

Channel Volume ....................................................................................44

Channel Pan ...........................................................................................45

Channel Arpeggiator .............................................................................. 45

Sound Navigator ..........................................................................................46

Preset Category .......................................................................................46

Instrument Category ..............................................................................46

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Sequencer .............................................................................. 47

Overview ......................................................................................................48

Deﬁnitions ...................................................................................................48

Events ......................................................................................................48

Tracks ......................................................................................................48

Patterns ...................................................................................................48

Pattern Recording & Editing ...............................................................49

The Asterisk .........................................................................................49

Standard MIDI Files .............................................................................49

Songs .......................................................................................................50

Song Record Modes .............................................................................50

Event Timing................................................................................................51

Track Priority .......................................................................................51

Pattern Mode................................................................................................52

Pattern Play .............................................................................................52

Realtime Recording .................................................................................53

Preparing to Record a Pattern .................................................................53

Input Quantize ........................................................................................53

Count In ..................................................................................................55

Pattern Length ........................................................................................56

Metronome .............................................................................................56

Recording a Pattern .................................................................................56

Automatic Channel Assignment .........................................................60

Grid Recording ........................................................................................61

What is Grid Recording? .....................................................................61

Step Time Recording ...............................................................................66

Note Value/Number of Ticks .............................................................66

Pattern Edit Menu........................................................................................68

Track Enable/Mute Buttons ....................................................................68

Name Pattern ..........................................................................................68

Pattern Length ........................................................................................68

Setting Meter (Time Signature) ...............................................................69

Metronome .............................................................................................70

Quantize ..................................................................................................71

Quantize Parameters ...........................................................................71

More about Swing ...............................................................................72

Scale/Shift Duration ................................................................................73

Thin Events .............................................................................................74

Erase Events ............................................................................................75

Transpose ................................................................................................76

Scale/Shift Velocity .................................................................................77

Extend Sequence Data To .......................................................................78

Erase Track ..............................................................................................79

Cut Track to Clipboard ...........................................................................80

Copy Track to Clipboard ........................................................................81

Paste Clipboard to Track .........................................................................82

Channel Assign .......................................................................................84

Multichannel Track Recording ...............................................................85

Aux Channel Assign ...............................................................................86

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Note List Editor ....................................................................................... 87

Event List Editor ..................................................................................... 88

Continuous Controller Edit ................................................................88

Continuous Controller Screen ............................................................ 88

Pitch Strip Edit .................................................................................... 88

Pitch Strip Screen ................................................................................ 88

Poly Pressure Edit ................................................................................89

Poly Pressure Screen ............................................................................ 89

Program Change Edit .......................................................................... 89

Program Change Screen ...................................................................... 89

The Conductor Track (track 0) ............................................................ 90

Conductor Track Screens ....................................................................90

Revert to Saved Pattern ........................................................................... 91

Song Mode ...................................................................................................92

Song Play ................................................................................................92

Song Step Recording ............................................................................... 92

Realtime Song Recording ........................................................................ 94

Song Edit Menu ...........................................................................................97

Song Name .............................................................................................. 97

Event Source ........................................................................................... 97

Setting Meter (Time Signature) .............................................................. 98

Metronome ............................................................................................. 99

Quantize ................................................................................................. 99

Scale/Shift Duration .............................................................................100

Thin Events ........................................................................................... 101

Erase Events .......................................................................................... 102

Transpose .............................................................................................. 103

Scale/Shift Velocity ............................................................................... 104

Cut Track to Clipboard ......................................................................... 105

Copy Track to Clipboard ......................................................................106

Paste Clipboard to Track ....................................................................... 107

Song Channel Assign ............................................................................ 108

Note List Editor ..................................................................................... 109

Event List Editor ................................................................................... 110

Continuous Controller Edit ..............................................................110

Continuous Controller Screen .......................................................... 110

Pitch Strip Edit .................................................................................. 110

Pitch Strip Screen .............................................................................. 110

Poly Pressure Edit ..............................................................................111

Poly Pressure Screen .......................................................................... 111

Program Change Edit ........................................................................ 111

Program Change Screen .................................................................... 111

Revert to Saved Song ............................................................................112

Connection Example................................................................................. 113

Using the Internal Sequencer with an External MIDI Keyboard .........113

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Controllers Menu ................................................................. 115

Realtime Control Functions.......................................................................116

Keyboard Transpose ..............................................................................116

Keyboard Channel ................................................................................116

Local Control On/Off ...........................................................................116

Footswitch Jack Function .....................................................................117

Trigger Buttons Function ......................................................................118

Trigger Buttons .....................................................................................119

Trigger Button Select .........................................................................119

Latch on/off .......................................................................................119

MIDI Key ...........................................................................................119

MIDI Channel ...................................................................................119

Destination ........................................................................................119

Key Velocity .......................................................................................119

Programmable Knobs ............................................................................120

Knob Preset Quick-Edit .........................................................................120

Real-time Controller Assignment .........................................................121

MIDI Footswitch Assign ........................................................................122

Tempo Controller .................................................................................122

Global Menu ........................................................................ 123

Multisetups.................................................................................................124

Restoring Multisetups ...........................................................................124

Multisetup Name ..................................................................................125

Saving Multisetups ................................................................................125

Deﬁning Global Parameters.......................................................................126

Transpose/Tune .....................................................................................126

Bend Range ...........................................................................................126

Velocity Curve ......................................................................................127

Mix Output ...........................................................................................128

Master Effects .............................................................................................130

Effects Mode ..........................................................................................130

Effects Multi Mode Control ..................................................................130

Master FXA Algorithm ..........................................................................131

A Effect Types ....................................................................................131

FXA Parameters: Decay/HF Damping FxB -> FxA .................................132

FXA Send Amounts ...............................................................................132

Master FXB Algorithm ..........................................................................132

B Effect Types ....................................................................................133

FXB Parameters: Feedback/LFO Rate Delay Time .................................133

FXB Send Amounts ...............................................................................133

Miscellaneous Parameters ..........................................................................134

Edit All Layers Enable ...........................................................................134

User Key Tuning ...................................................................................134

Output Format ......................................................................................134

Screen Viewing Angle ...........................................................................135

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MIDI Menu ............................................................................137

Base Tempo ........................................................................................... 138

Rechannelize Input ............................................................................... 138

Knobs Output MIDI .............................................................................. 140

Transmit MIDI Clock ............................................................................ 140

External Song Start/Stop ....................................................................... 140

Merge MIDI In to MIDI Out ................................................................. 141

MIDI In Channels ................................................................................. 141

MIDI Enable .......................................................................................... 141

Receive Program Change ...................................................................... 142

MIDI Program Change -> Preset ........................................................... 142

MIDI SysEx ID ....................................................................................... 143

MIDI SysEx Packet Delay ...................................................................... 144

Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ........................................................ 144

MIDI Mode ...........................................................................................146

Programming Basics .............................................................147

Modulation ................................................................................................148

Modulation Sources ...................................................................................149

Random Sources ...................................................................................150

Modulation PatchCords............................................................................. 150

Envelope Generators.................................................................................. 151

Tempo-based Envelopes .................................................................... 152

Envelope Repeat ................................................................................ 152

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) .............................................................153

Clock Modulation...................................................................................... 154

Modulation Destinations........................................................................... 156

Modulation Processors............................................................................... 157

Preset Modulation Processors ....................................................................159

Using the Modulation Processors ......................................................... 161

More Examples ..................................................................................... 163

Dynamic Filters.......................................................................................... 165

What is a Filter? .................................................................................... 166

Parametric Filters ..................................................................................169

The Z-Plane Filter .................................................................................. 170

Signal Flow................................................................................................. 171

MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls .......................................................172

Bank Select Commands ........................................................................ 174

Stereo Mix Outputs.................................................................................... 174

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Preset Edit Menu .................................................................. 177

Preset Name ..........................................................................................178

Four Layer Architecture..............................................................................178

Selecting Layers .....................................................................................179

Deﬁning Layer Parameters.........................................................................180

Selecting an Instrument ........................................................................180

Sound Navigator ................................................................................180

Defining Key Range ..............................................................................181

Defining the Velocity Crossfade Range ................................................183

Defining the Real-time Crossfade Range ..............................................185

Transposing the Instrument .................................................................188

Tuning ...................................................................................................189

Background: Transpose vs. Coarse Tuning .......................................189

Amplifier ...............................................................................................189

Volume Envelope ..................................................................................190

Selecting the Mode ............................................................................190

Defining the Volume Envelope .........................................................191

Chorusing the Layer .............................................................................192

Sound Start Offset and Delay ................................................................192

Non-Transpose Mode ............................................................................193

Solo Mode .............................................................................................193

Assign Group .........................................................................................194

Glide ......................................................................................................195

Z-Plane Filters ........................................................................................196

Proteus 2500 Filter Types ......................................................................196

Filter Types ........................................................................................196

Filter Parameters ................................................................................198

Filter Envelope ......................................................................................199

Defining the Filter Envelope .............................................................200

Auxiliary Envelope ................................................................................200

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) ........................................................201

Shape .................................................................................................201

Sync ...................................................................................................202

Rate ....................................................................................................202

Delay ..................................................................................................204

Variation ............................................................................................204

PatchCords ............................................................................................205

Modulator Polarity ............................................................................206

Pitch Bend Range ..................................................................................208

Mix Output ...........................................................................................208

Common Preset Parameters.......................................................................209

Preset Effects .........................................................................................209

FXA Algorithm ......................................................................................211

A Effect Types ....................................................................................211

FXA Parameters .....................................................................................212

FXA Send Amounts ...............................................................................212

FXB Algorithm ......................................................................................212

B Effect Types ....................................................................................212

FXB Parameters .....................................................................................213

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FXB Send Amounts ............................................................................... 213

Preset Patchcords ..................................................................................213

Initial Controller Amount ....................................................................215

Keyboard Tuning ..................................................................................216

Preset Links ........................................................................................... 218

Preset Tempo Offset .............................................................................. 219

Audition Riff Selection .........................................................................219

Play Solo Layers .................................................................................... 219

Arpeggiator/Beats Menu ......................................................221

Arpeggiators ...............................................................................................222

Arp Controllers .....................................................................................223

Arpeggiator Resolution ......................................................................223

Arpeggiator Extension ....................................................................... 223

Arpeggiator Velocity .........................................................................223

Arpeggiator Gate ............................................................................... 223

Arpeggiator Interval .......................................................................... 223

Master Arpeggiator Parameters.................................................................. 223

Status ..................................................................................................... 224

Mode ..................................................................................................... 224

Note Value ............................................................................................225

Arpeggiator Pattern Speed .................................................................... 225

Pattern .................................................................................................. 225

Velocity ................................................................................................. 226

Gate Time .............................................................................................226

Extension Count ................................................................................... 227

Extension Interval ................................................................................227

Sync ...................................................................................................... 228

Pre-Delay ............................................................................................... 228

Duration ............................................................................................... 229

Post-Delay ............................................................................................. 229

Recycle .................................................................................................. 230

Keyboard Thru ...................................................................................... 230

Latch ..................................................................................................... 230

Send MIDI System Exclusive Data............................................................. 231

Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern ....................................................... 232

Pattern Step Number ............................................................................ 232

Key ........................................................................................................ 232

Key Offset ..........................................................................................233

Tie ...................................................................................................... 233

Rest .................................................................................................... 233

Skip .................................................................................................... 233

End .................................................................................................... 233

Velocity ................................................................................................. 234

Duration ............................................................................................... 234

Repeat ................................................................................................... 234

User Pattern Name ................................................................................ 235

Multichannel Arpeggiating ..................................................................235

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Beats ...........................................................................................................236

Beats Mode ............................................................................................238

Status .................................................................................................238

Beats Channel ....................................................................................238

Trigger Channel .................................................................................238

Beats Controllers ...................................................................................241

Beat Velocity Group 1-4 ....................................................................241

Beat Xpose Group 1-4 .......................................................................241

Beat Busy ...........................................................................................241

Beat Variation ....................................................................................242

Beats Keys/Trigger Layout .....................................................................243

1-Bar Trigger Option .........................................................................243

Beats Keys Offset ...................................................................................244

Beats Part Velocity ................................................................................244

Beats Part Transpose .............................................................................245

Beats Part Group ...................................................................................246

Master Riff .............................................................................................246

Riff Tempo ............................................................................................247

Riff Controllers .....................................................................................247

Effects ................................................................................... 249

Effects Overview.........................................................................................249

The Effects Sends ..................................................................................249

Effect Types ................................................................................................251

Effect Parameters ...................................................................................251

Decay .................................................................................................252

High Frequency Damping .................................................................252

Feedback ............................................................................................252

LFO Rate ............................................................................................252

Delay ..................................................................................................252

Effects Programmed in the Preset ..............................................................253

Master Effects .............................................................................................254

Effects Mode ..........................................................................................256

Flexible Effects Control .........................................................................256

Using the Effects Channel Settings in Multi Mode ..........................258

Effect B Into Effect A .............................................................................258

General Effect Descriptions........................................................................260

Reverb ...................................................................................................260

Chorus ...................................................................................................261

Doubling ...............................................................................................261

Slapback ................................................................................................261

Stereo Flanger ........................................................................................261

Delay .....................................................................................................262

Stereo Delay ..........................................................................................262

Panning Delay .......................................................................................262

Dual Tap ................................................................................................262

Vibrato ..................................................................................................262

Distortion ..............................................................................................262

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Save/Copy Menu ..................................................................263

Save Pattern .......................................................................................... 263

Saving a Preset ...................................................................................... 264

Copying Information ................................................................................265

Copy Preset ........................................................................................... 265

Copy Layer ............................................................................................ 265

Copy PatchCords .................................................................................. 266

Copy Preset PatchCords .......................................................................267

Copy Arpeggiator Settings .................................................................... 267

Copy Arpeggiator Pattern ..................................................................... 268

Copy Preset Bank .................................................................................. 268

Copy Sequencer Pattern ....................................................................... 269

Save Song ..............................................................................................269

Copy Song ............................................................................................ 270

Sound Authoring ....................................................................................... 271

Rename Flash SIMM .............................................................................272

Duplicate Flash ..................................................................................... 273

Create Random Preset................................................................................ 274

Preset Programming .............................................................275

Editing Presets............................................................................................ 275

Changing the Instrument .................................................................... 275

Changing the Tuning of an Instrument ..............................................276

Chorus .................................................................................................. 277

Volume Envelope .................................................................................277

Working with Filters ............................................................................. 279

Adding the Filter Envelope ............................................................... 281

Changing Filter Types ....................................................................... 283

Envelope Repeat ................................................................................ 283

Practice Modulating .............................................................................. 284

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 285

Linking Presets........................................................................................... 286

Appendix ...............................................................................287

Front Panel Knob Functions...................................................................... 287

Knob Controller Descriptions ..............................................................288

Presets ........................................................................................................288

Proteus 2500 Preset Categories ............................................................. 288

Preset Listing.............................................................................................. 289

Proteus 2500 Pattern Layout ................................................................293

Pattern Track List ..............................................................................293

Pattern Listing............................................................................................ 294

Song Listing ...............................................................................................294

Riff Listing.................................................................................................. 295

Instrument Listing .....................................................................................299

Velocity Curves.......................................................................................... 308

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PatchCord Amount Chart..........................................................................310

Rhythmic Notation....................................................................................311

Time Signatures..........................................................................................311

Block Diagrams ..........................................................................................312

Volume & Pan .......................................................................................312

MIDI In .................................................................................................313

Block Diagrams .....................................................................................314

Triggers & Programmable Knobs ..........................................................314

Quick Edit .............................................................................................315

E-MU Expansion Sound Sets......................................................................316

Installing Sound SIMMs.............................................................................318

MIDI ...........................................................................................................320

Received Channel Commands .............................................................327

Technical Speciﬁcations.............................................................................328

Warranty ....................................................................................................329

Index .................................................................................... 331

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Introduction

Product Description

Upgradable Sounds

Proteus 2500 contains a new collection of presets designed for music composition in a wide variety of styles. Proteus 2500 contains three additional, user-upgradable sound SIMM sockets, allowing you to mix and match sound sets according to your needs. New sounds can be added as easily as plugging in a new 16MB or 32MB SIMM module. Each E-MU sound set has been meticulously crafted to be the ﬁnest of its kind. Samples are matched across the keyboard, perfectly looped, and rich in harmonic texture.

1024 Presets & more

Proteus 2500 contains 512 user presets and 512 factory ROM presets, but it can be expanded with literally thousands of ROM presets. (ROM presets are

automatically added when sound SIMMs are installed. As an example, a 32 MB SIMM may contain up to 1024 ROM presets.) Proteus 2500’s Sound Navigator

makes it easy to ﬁnd the exact sound you want. It’s powerful, yet simple to use.

Multi-Function Controllers

Multi-function buttons allow you to trigger sequences, arpeggiators and loops internally or on any of your other MIDI devices. They can act as Note Inputs for Grid or Step recording, Track Select, Mute or MIDI Trigger buttons (latched or unlatched).

Sixteen real-time controller knobs are also multi-function controls. These knobs make it a snap to edit and modify internal preset parameters. Another useful mode allows the knobs to control volume and pan for all sixteen MIDI channels. These controllers are fully programmable and can control internal preset or other MIDI equipment on multiple MIDI channels. They can be programmed to adjust multiple internal parameters at once, allowing complex levels of control. For example, a single knob can simultaneously turn up ﬁlter cutoff, while detuning one sample, and adjusting the release time of the volume envelope. Virtually every synth parameter in the Proteus 2500 is controllable using the real-time knobs or by any internal or external control source.

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Introduction

Super Sequencer

Proteus 2500 contains a powerful, yet simple to use 16-track interactive sequencer. You can record in real-time, step and grid modes and can switch modes without ever stopping your creative ﬂow. Sixteen dedicated Mute/ Select buttons allow you to add, monitor and modify parts on the ﬂy without cumbersome menu scrolling. It’s never been this easy to lay down your ideas. The Proteus 2500 Command Station can store over 300,000 notes and you can import and export MIDI ﬁles to and from your Mac or PC using E-MU’s E-Loader program.

Multi-Channel Arpeggiators

Proteus 2500’s Rhythmic Pattern Generator/Arpeggiator can play up to 32 synchronized arpeggiator patterns at once using a different sound for each! Patterns can be edited using pattern ﬂow commands such as: delay for 2 bars, play for 4 bars, hold for 2 beats and repeat. You can program or download 100 user patterns in addition to the 200 factory patterns.

Ultra Powerful Synthesizer

The extremely ﬂexible yet easy to use 4-layer synthesizer voices make it easy to build sounds of any kind. Layers can be switched or crossfaded using key position, velocity, real-time controllers or any modulation source. 128 voice polyphony ensures that you can play and sequence the most complex material. Proteus 2500 also contains 50 different 2nd to 12th order resonant & modeling ﬁlters which are used to shape and modify over 1200 waveforms contained in 32 megabytes (MB) of ROM.

Sixty four modulation sources include three multistage envelopes and two LFOs per layer, as well as full MIDI control over virtually every parameter. The digital patch bay, with 24 cords per layer, (and 12 more cords per preset) lets you connect modulation sources to 64 destinations in any imaginable way. The patch bay also contains a set of arithmetic modiﬁers, allowing you to create complex synthesis models. Synth parameters as well as arpeggiator and BEAT tempos can be controlled from Proteus 2500 internal clock (or an external MIDI clock). Up to 8 LFOs and 12 envelopes can be perfectly synchronized at different rates.

24-bit Effects

Once you have created your preset, you can add richness to your sound using Proteus 2500’s 24-bit stereo effects. You can choose a different effects setup for each preset from over 60 algorithms. Proteus 2500’s effects section is actually two separate effects processors with control over each wet/dry mix level on four effects sends. Effects Processor “A” contains primarily ambiance algorithms like reverb and delays, while effects processor “B” contains primarily spectral algorithms such as chorus, ﬂange, phase, distortion, and delay. Effects can be linked to each preset or used globally to further enhance your sound.

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Other features include multiple solo, voice assignment and performance modes for expressive control, 12 user-deﬁnable alternate tunings, and, of course, an extensive MIDI implementation.

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Important Safety Instructions

Use in countries other than the U.S.A. may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. There are no user serviceable parts or adjustments inside the unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside the power supply enclosure.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this

product to rain or moisture.

Grounding Instructions

Mains Switch

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, reducing the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

The front panel On/Off switch is a “Soft” power switch that can be used to turn power on and off when the Proteus 2500 is rack mounted. Use the AC power switch on the rear panel if you wish to completely disconnect Proteus 2500 from the AC mains.

Danger!

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Improper connection of the equipment’s grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualiﬁed electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed technician.

User Maintenance Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

The Proteus 2500 should be kept clean and dust free. Periodically wipe the unit with a clean, dry, lint free cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaners.

There are no user lubrication or adjustment requirements.

This symbol is intended to

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important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the unit.

This symbol is intended to

alert you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous

voltage within the product’s

enclosure that may be of

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shock to persons.

Caution -

Servicing instructions are for use by qualiﬁed personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in these operating instructions unless you are qualiﬁed to do so. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS: When using electric products, basic precau-

tions should always be adhered to, including the following:

Read all instructions before using Proteus 2500.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow these instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Install in accordance with E-MU’s instructions. Do not block any

openings. This apparatus should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with proper ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) which produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the grounding prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at

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plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁed by E-MU Systems.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by

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E-MU or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. It is recommended that Proteus 2500 be rack mounted. You’ll need (4) rack spaces to ﬁt Proteus 2500 into your rack.

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Important Safety Instructions

This symbol is intended to

alert you to use caution when

moving a cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury.

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Unplug the apparatus from the power outlet during lightning storms or

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when left unused for a long period of time. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required

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when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, the apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped.

No open ﬂame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the

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apparatus. The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climates.

16.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects

17.

ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when using

18.

the apparatus near children. The apparatus should be connected only to a power supply of the type

19.

described in the operating instructions and marked on the product. This product, in combination with an ampliﬁer and headphones and

20.

speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.

Radio and Television Interference

The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radiofrequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly —that is, in strict accordance with our instructions— it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the speciﬁcations in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation, especially if a “rabbit ear” TV antenna is used.

If Proteus 2500 does cause interference to radio or television reception, you can try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move Proteus 2500 to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move Proteus 2500 farther away from the television or radio. Plug Proteus 2500 into an outlet on a different circuit than the television

or radio.

Consider installing a rooftop antenna with a coaxial lead-in between the

antenna and television set.

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- German

Wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften

Erdungsinstruktionen

Gefahr

In Ländern ausserhalb den U.S.A. können andere Kabel oder Stecker notwendig werden. Zur Verminderung des Risikos von Feuer oder eines elektrischen Schlages übergebe man den Service an qualiﬁzierte Fachleute. Das Gerät niemals Regen oder Nässe aussetzen.

Das Gerät muss geerdet sein. Bei einem Defekt oder Ausfall bietet Erdung dem elektrischen Strom den Weg des geringsten Widerstandes und reduziert das Risiko eines Schlages. Dieses Gerät ist mit einem geerdeten Kabel und Stecker ausgerüstet. Der Stecker muss in eine passende, einwandfrei montierte und geerdete Steckdose in Übereinstimmung mit den örtlichen Vorschriften eingeführt werden.

Unvorschriftsgemässer Anschluss des Gerätes kann zum Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages führen. Im Zweifelsfalle über die ordnungsgemässe Erdung soll ein qualiﬁzierter Elektriker oder eine Serviecestelle beigezogen werden. Ändern Sie den mitgelieferten Stecker nicht. Sollte er nicht in die Steckdose passen, soll die einwandfreie Installation durch einen qualiﬁzierten Techniker erfolgen.

Vorsicht

Wird der Proteus 2500 in einem Rackgestell montiert, muss ein offener 19Zollrahmen verwendet werden.

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Unterhaltsin-

struktionen für anwender

Proteus 2500 soll sauber und staubfrei gehalten werden. Das Gerät mit einem sauberen und säurefreien Tuch periodisch abreiben. Keine Lösungs- oder Reinigungsmittel anwenden.

Schmieren und Justieren sind nicht notwendig. Bei weiteren Servicefragen wende man sich an eine qualiﬁzierte Service-

stelle.

Vorsicht

Dieses Symbol weist den

Anwender auf wichtige

Gebrauchs- und Service-

Vorschriften in den beilieg-

enden Drucksachen.

Dieses Symbol verweist auf

nicht-isolierte Stromspan-

nungen im Geräte-Innern,

welche zu einem elektrischen

Schlag führen könnten.

Diese Gebrauchsanweisungen sind nur für qualiﬁzierte Techniker beabsichtigt. Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, sollen Sie keine Arbeit unternehmen, die nicht in diesen Instruktionen vorgeschrieben ist. Wenden Sie Sich bei weiteren Servicefragen an eine qualiﬁzierte Servicestelle.

INSTRUKTIONEN BETR. FEUERRISIKO, ELEKTROSCHOCK ODER VERLETZUNG VON PERSONEN

WARNUNG; Beim Einsatz elektrischer Geräte sollten folgende Vorsichtsmassregeln stets beachtet werden:

Lesen Sie vor dem Einschalten des Proteus 2500 alle Instruktionen.

Zur Vermeidung von Verletzungsrisiken müssen Kinder bei eingeschaltetem Proteus 2500 sorgfältig überwacht werden.

Proteus 2500 nicht in der Nähe von Wasser in Betrieb nehmen -- z.B. in der Nähe von Badewannen, Waschschüsseln, auf nassen Gestellen oder am Swimmingpool.

Proteus 2500 stets so aufstellen, dass seine Belüftung nicht beeinträchtigt wird.

Proteus 2500 nicht in der Nähe von Hitze aufstellen, wie Heizkörper, offenem Feuer, Öfen oder von Backöfen.

Proteus 2500 ausschliesslich mit einem Netzgerät gemäss Bedienungsanleitung und Gerätemarkierung verwenden.

Dieses Gerät kann bei Verwendung von Kopfhörern und Verstärkern hohe Lautpegel erzeugen, welche zu bleibenden Gehörschäden führen. Arbeiten Sie nicht während längerer Zeit mit voller Lautstärke oder hohem Lautpegel. Stellen Sie Gehörverlust oder Ohrenläuten fest, wenden Sie sich an einen Ohrenartz.

Proteus 2500 kann mit einem polarisierten Kabelstecker (mit ungleichen Stiften) ausgerüstet sein. Das geschieht für Ihre Sicherheit. Können Sie den Stecker nicht in die Steckdose einführen, ändern Sie nicht den Stecker ab, sondern wenden Sie sich an einen Elektriker.

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Das Netzkabel des Proteus 2500 bei längerem Nichtgebrauch aus der

Steckdose ziehen. Vermeiden Sie sorgfältig das Eindringen von Gegenständen oder

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Flüssigkeiten durch die Gehäuseöffnungen. Das Gerät soll durch qualiﬁzierte Serviceleute gewartet werden, falls:

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A. das Netzkabel beschädigt wurde, oder B. Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeit in das Gerät gelangten, C. das Gerät Regen ausgesetzt war, oder D. das Gerät nicht normal oder einwandfrei arbeitet, oder E. das Gerät stürzte oder sein Gehäuse beschädigt wurde.

Servicearbeiten sollten nur qualiﬁzierten Fachleuten anvertraut werden.

12.

DIESE INSTRUKTIONEN AUFBEWAHREN

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Instructions de Sécurité Importantes

Instructions de Mise à la Te r r e

Danger

Une utilisation dans des pays autres que les U.S.A. peut nécessiter l’usage d’un cordon d’alimentation différent. Aﬁn de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, référez-vous à un personnel de service qualiﬁé, et n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Cet appareil doit être relié à la terre. Dans le cas d’une malfonction éventuelle, la terre fournit un passage de moindre résistance pour le courant électrique, réduisant ainsi les risques d’électrocution. Le Proteus 2500 est équipé d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur et d’une ﬁche devant être branchée dans une prise appropriée et reliée à la terre en conformité avec les normes locales.

Une connexion incorrecte peut résulter en des risques d’électrocution. Vériﬁez avec un technicien qualiﬁé si vous avez des doutes quant à la connexion. Ne modiﬁez pas vous-même le cordon d’alimentation livré avec cet appareil; s’il ne rentre pas dans la prise, faites-en installer un autre par un technicien qualiﬁé.

Attention

Instructions de Maintenance

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Si le Proteus 2500 est installé dans un rack, utilisez un rack standard ouvert de 48.25cm.

Le Proteus 2500 doit être maintenu propre et sans poussière. Nettoyezle périodiquement à l’aide d’un chiffon propre et non-pelucheux. N’utilisez pas de solvants, ou d’autres produits de nettoyage.

Aucune lubriﬁcation et aucun réglage ne sont nécessaires de votre part.

Pour tout autre service, référez-vous à un personnel qualiﬁé.

Ce symbole vous alerte de la

présence d’instructions

importantes d’opération et

de maintenance dans la

notice accompagnant

l’appareil.

Ce symbole vous alerte de

la présence d’un voltage

non-isolé dangereux à

l’intérieur de l’appareil,

pouvant être d’une

magnitude sufﬁsante pour

constituer un risque

d’électrocution.

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Instructions Concernant les Risques d’Incendie, d’Electrocution, ou de Blessures Corporelles.

ATTENTION: Lorsque vous utilisez des appareils électriques, certaines précautions élémentaires doivent toujours être prises, incluant les suivantes:

Ces instructions de dépanage sont destinées uniquement aux personnes qualiﬁées. Aﬁn d’éviter les risques d’électrocution, n’effectuez que les opérations décrites dans ce manuel, à moins que vous ne soyez qualiﬁê pour cela. Faites effectuer toute r’eparation par une personne qualiﬁé.

Lisez bien toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser le Proteus 2500.

Aﬁn de réduire les risques de blessures, une attention particulière est

nécessaire en la présence d’enfants en bas âge. N’utilisez pas le Proteus 2500 dans ou près d’endroits humides - par

exemple près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, dans les toilettes, dans une cave humide, sur un bar fréquenté, en présence d’un bull-dog en rut, ou dans une piscine pleine. Protégez cet appareil de tout liquide, éclaboussure ou fuite.

Le Proteus 2500 doit être placé de façon à ce que sa position n’interfére

pas avec sa propre ventilation. Le Proteus 2500 doit être placé loin de sources de chaleur telles que des

radiateurs, cheminées, fours, ou groupies en chaleur. Le Proteus 2500 doit uniquement être connecté à une alimentation du

type décrit dans les instructions d’opération et tel qu’indiqué sur l’appareil.

7. Une attention particulière doit être observée quant aux objets pouvant

tomber et aux liquides pouvant être versés sur et à l’intérieur de le Proteus 2500.

8. Le Proteus 2500 peut être équipé d’une ﬁche secteur polarisée (avec une

broche plus large que l’autre). C’est une mesure de sécurité. Si vous ne pouvez pas brancher cette ﬁche dans une prise, ne neutralisez pas cette sécurité. Contactez plutôt un électricien pour remplacer la prise obsolète.

9. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon d’alimentation ou de le coincer,

particuliêrement prês des prises de courant, des boitiers ‘electriques dt du point de sortie de l’appareil.

10. Le cordon d’alimentation de le Proteus 2500 doit être débranché

lorsque ce dernier n’est pas utilisé pendant une longue période.

11. Cet appareil, combiné avec un ampliﬁcateur, des haut-parleurs, et/ou

un casque, est capable de générer des niveaux sonores pouvant occasionner une perte de l’ouïe permanente. Ne travaillez pas trop longtemps à un volume trop élevé ou même inconfortable. Si vous observez une perte de l’audition ou un bourdonnement dans les oreilles, consultez un O.R.L.

12. N’utilisez que les accessoires sp’eciﬁ’es par E-MU Systems.

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13. Cet appareil doit être examiné par un personnel qualiﬁé lorsque:

14. Tout service doit être effectué par un personnel qualiﬁé.

SAUVEGARDEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS

A. Le cordon d’alimentation a été endommagé, ou B. Des objets sont tombés, ou du liquide a été versé sur/à l’intérieur

de l’appareil, ou C. Le Proteus 2500 a été exposé à la pluie, ou D. Le Proteus 2500 est tombé, ou E. Le Proteus 2500 ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou afﬁche un

changement radical de performance.

Interférences Radio et Télévision

L’appareil décrit dans cette notice génére et utilise une énergie de fréquence-radio. S’il n’est pas installé et utilisé correctement - c’est à dire en suivant strictement nos instructions - il peut occasionner des interférences avec la réception d’une radio ou d’une télévision.

Cet appareil a été testé et est conforme aux normes de Classe A en accord avec les spéciﬁcations du paragraphe J de la section 15 des lois FCC. Ces lois sont désignées pour fournir une protection raisonnable contre de telles interférences dans une installation résidentielle. Toutefois, il n’est pas garanti qu’aucune interférence n’apparaisse dans des installations particulières, et plus spécialement lorsqu’une antenne de télévision en «oreilles de lapin» est utilisée.

Si le Proteus 2500 occasionne des interférences , vous pouvez essayer de les corriger en utilisant une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:

• Tournez l’antenne de la télé ou de la radio jusqu’à ce que les interférences disparaissent.

• Déplacez le Proteus 2500 d’un côté ou de l’autre de la télé ou de la radio.

• Eloignez le Proteus 2500 de la télé ou de la radio.

• Branchez le Proteus 2500 sur une prise différente que la télé ou la radio.

• Installez une antenne sur le toit munie d’une connexion coaxiale entre

elle et le poste de télévision.

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Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer:

E-MU Systems 1600 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley, CA 95067-0015 USA

We hereby declare that the equipment listed herin conforms to the harmonized standards of the following European Commission Directives: 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC.

Trade Name: Proteus 2500

Model Number: 9150

Under 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC, and 93/68/EEC

In accordance with EN 55103-1:1996, Emission Environments E4

In accordance with EN 55103-2:1996, Immunity Environments E4

Test information is contained in a report by Atlas Compliance and Engineering, Inc.

Dated July 5, 2001

Report No.: 0126EMUx17_103

Under 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC

In accordance with EN 60950 with amendments A1, A2, A3, A4, A11

This Declaration is made July 5, 2001

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Setup

This section thoroughly describes how to set up your new Proteus 2500 for use. Setup includes unpacking instructions, how to hook up the unit to your sound system and, most importantly, how to turn the thing on and off.

Unpacking Carefully remove Proteus 2500 from the packaging material. Take care to

save the packing materials in case you need to transport the unit. Check to make sure all components are included and in good condition. If there are missing or damaged components, contact E-MU Systems immediately for replacement or repair.

The Proteus 2500 box should include the following components:

• Proteus 2500 unit

• Power cable

• This operation manual

• Command Station CD-ROM

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Setup

Basic Setup

Connection Instructions

Basic Setup

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

110V/220V

50-60 Hz

(auto-select)

MIDI Keyboard

REAL TIME CONTROLLERS

ASSIGNABLE KEYS

Power

Switch

PRESET

SAMPLE

SEQUENCER

EMULATOR

MIDI Out

Main Outs

to Mixer In

The Headphone

LEVEL

EXIT

ENTER

PAGE

PRESET SELECT

RETURN

0.987654321

Output is located

on the Front Panel

Mixer

Footswitches



The Right Main output jack carries a mono mix of the left and right channels when the Left Main plug is not plugged in.

The Left Main output jack is a stereo jack carrying both channels when the right output jack is empty.

Amp

Speakers

Power Switch & AC Receptacle

The AC power switch located on the rear panel is a “hard” power switch. The front panel On/Off switch is a “soft” power switch that can be used to turn power on and off when the Proteus 2500 is rack mounted. There is no 110/220 Volt power selector switch since Proteus 2500 utilizes an autoswitching power supply which accepts from 100V-250V, 50-60Hz.

Outputs

In order to reproduce Proteus 2500’s wide dynamic range and frequency response, use a high quality ampliﬁcation and speaker system and a stereo setup is highly desirable The headphone output is the same as the Main output signal. The headphone jack is located on the left side of the front panel.

Footswitches 1 & 2

Connect one or more momentary footswitches for additional control. Proteus 2500 auto-senses either normally-open or normally-closed switches when they are plugged in. Their functions are programmable in the Controllers, Footswitch menu and the Preset Edit, PatchCord menu.

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Studio Setup

MIDI Controller

(MIDI Keyboard, etc.)

REAL TIME CONTROLLERS

ASSIGNABLE KEYS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Setup

Studio Setup

PRESET

SAMPLE

SEQUENCER

LEVEL

EXIT

ENTER

PAGE

PRESET SELECT

RETURN

EMULATOR

0.987654321

MIDI OutMIDI In

Out In In

MIDI

Interface

channels

1A-16A

Computer

Out

channels

1B-16B

Additional

MIDI

Devices

MIDI In



Channels 01A-16A normally go to MIDI Out port A and channels 01B-16B normally go to MIDI Out port B.

Mixer

Footswitches

S/PDIF = Main Outs

Digital Audio Device

Amp

MIDI In

In this setup, Proteus 2500 is controlled by MIDI messages received at the MIDI input, which are routed by a computer MIDI interface. Any MIDI controller, such as a MIDI keyboard or a computer, can control the module.

MIDI Out

Proteus 2500 contains two MIDI output ports (A & B) so that it can transmit on 32 MIDI channels instead of the usual 16.

Audio Outputs

Three sets of programmable stereo outputs (Main, Sub 1, and Sub 2) are provided. The internal effects are available only on the Main outputs. Speciﬁc presets (or MIDI channels) can be routed to one of these stereo pairs in order to be processed further or mixed separately. The S/PDIF output duplicates the function of the main outputs.

Footswitches 1 & 2

The two footswitch inputs accept either normally-open or normally-closed momentary footswitches and are programmable in the Controllers, Footswitch menu and the Preset Edit, PatchCord menu.

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Performance Setup

MIDI Controller

(MIDI Keyboard, Sequencer)

REAL TIME CONTROLLERS

ASSIGNABLE KEYS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Setup

Performance Setup

PRESET

SAMPLE

SEQUENCER

EMULATOR

MIDI Out

LEVEL

EXIT

ENTER

PAGE

PRESET SELECT

RETURN

0.987654321

Additional

MIDI

Devices

MIDI In

Send

Effect Device

Send/Return

Main Outs to Mixer In

S/PDIF In

Volume Mix Data Entry Control 1 Control 2 Control 3 Control 4

Analog Out

Digital Effect

Effect: Swirling Reverb Parameter Edit

Tip Ring

To Effect From Effect

Sub Output

Return (To Main Output)

SEND/RETURN CABLE

Signal is sent out on tip of plug and

returned to main outputs via ring of plug.

MIDI In

In this setup, Proteus 2500 is controlled by a MIDI keyboard.

Audio Outputs

The Sub 1 and Sub 2 output jacks are stereo jacks. The tip of each jack (accessed when a standard phone plug is inserted) connects to the left or right output of that group. The S/PDIF output is a digital copy of the stereo signal on the main outputs.

If you insert a stereo plug into one of the Sub Outputs, the ring of the plug serves as a signal Return which sums into the Main outputs.

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Therefore, the Sub 1 and Sub 2 jacks can serve as effect sends and returns in order to further process selected instruments and then return them to the main mix.

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