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E-MU Proteus VX

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This software installed flawlessly and speedy, and has worked relatively well on both of my computers. I have used it on a low end computer (1.8GHZ pentium and 1gb ram) as well as my current (2.5GHZ Core2Quad & 4GB ram) and it performs ideally on both. The low end PC does however suffer from latency in the sound which is quite offputting for the software. This is because of the actual computer being rather slow though. But other than that it is pretty fine. The library of sounds was initially a pain to find, as I had to locate the library manually because it did not pick it up automatically. This could be challenging for a new user. It works nicely in both of the DAW's that I use, Ableton and FL Studio. It also works as a stand alone if you do not use a DAW. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE This software works well in FL Studio with no hiccups, however when it is ran as a standalone it becomes labourous and does not pick up my Asio drivers. This is a source of latency. If not ran in administrator mode, Ableton displays an error saying that it is not a supported VST. The sounds that come with this are awfully cheap sounding, which you can expect for free software. Every preset sounds low quality and amateur. The memory usage is low, as expected it does not demand much from my computers. This software has crashed a lot of times upon startup as a standalone, This is probably to do with clashing of audio drivers between my Asio4All I run on FL and the standard drivers that it automatically runs in. OVERALL OPINION I'm not at all really a fan of any of the sounds on offer in this VST, as I prefer the synth sounds in other vsts to this. The real instrument sounds are also pretty mediocre from this VST. The sounds on this are pretty dry and flat, there is nothing at all that stands out with any of the patches in this VST. These sounds are designed for amateurs and new users looking to play a few notes. This VST is great if you are new to FL and want to just play a few instruments but for anyone that's actually looking to create serious music you may aswell avoid it as stock sounds are better than this.

by DJ Henny 3/12/11
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E-MU Proteus X

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NOTHING AT ALL IS MISSING VERY WELL EQUIPED FOR EVERY GENRE NO MATTER WHAT U DO VERY VERSATILE IF UR PLANNING ON GOING DIGITAL IT IS FOR U !!!!!! Price paid $150.00 UTILIZATION Easy as 1,2,3 is all that i can say, U can eat it up even if ur new to Producing, but because i have some Knowledge It Becomes As GOOD AS I WANT too MAKE IT !!!!!!! GETTING STARTED IT SHOULD BE GOOD FOR A WHILE IS ALL THAT I CAN SAY!!!! I"LL BE USING THIS FOR A WHILE AHAHAH!!!! AS LONG AS THE SOUNDSETS KEEP COMING AND THEY LEAVE ME WITH ENOUGHT TO LAST FOR A WHILE EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL>> STRINGSSYNTH If U Tweak sounds this is the module for u very easy to install and gives u tons of improvments a better sound card jacks to plugin vintage boards and use them as well the best thing too me is i got to kill three bird with one stone for $150 Soundcard,Desktop Module,Lovely Sounds,"And Is Expandable, too Mo'PHATT soundsets all the sounds that are on the Original MO'Phatt!!!!!!!!! GOTTA LOVE IT!!!! OVERALL OPINION I LOVE IT OF COURSE I WOULDNT BE BRAGGING ON GARBAGE !! AHAH J/K IT GOOD FOR ALL I LOVE IT AND IF I LOVE IT U SHOULD LOve IT NAW !!! I HOPE IT WORKS FOR ME LIKE IT WORKS FOR U !!!! Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: Triagin1 (January 1-, 2005)

by FP User 10/31/08
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E-MU 1820m

FP User's review
For an up start, I can't see anything missing. The studio package allows you to get up and creating ASAP. Price paid $550.00 UTILIZATION One has to jump through more than a few hoops to get this card installed, more than a bit of trail and error. However once everything is complete harmony (I say it lightly), it runs well and definitley will suit your needs. GETTING STARTED No problems. Not yet (knock on wood) OVERALL OPINION Very high sound quality. You get what is there all the time. The only thing that would not the sound quality donw a notch would be the driver and a system not tweaked for audio. After moving all my audio programs to my second drive, i'm finally experiencing problem free music making. As a result, I must say i'm loving the card just a little bit more. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: gb4double ( 4-, 2006)

by FP User 10/31/08
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E-MU 1212M

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The soundcard features stereo 1/4 jacks for in and out (L/R in, L/R out), S/PDIF in and out, ADAT, and Midi in and out. I am currently only using the 1/4 jacks (ins for my turntable, outs for my speakers) and they're great. For a pci soundcard, it's got everything. Price paid $135 USD UTILIZATION I haven't even begin to tap the full potential of this soundcard but the software/driver that it comes with (patchmix dsp) seeems a little bit complicated, but that may be just because I am a beginer. The asio routing seems to be confusing to me. Installation was easy, plug in both cards into pci slots and connect the ribbon cable between the two. as of recording through the 1/4 jacks, i didn't have to set up anything. just plug in the 1/4 cables and hit record in cubase. GETTING STARTED I bought it used, and it seemed as good as new. OVERALL OPINION This is the only sound card i have expiereince with but for me, i am satisfied with it. I am sure there are better soundquality sound cards out there but for the price i got it for (and the original price), you can't beat it. I personally love this sound card. in my opinion its the best pci sound card (besides the higher models of the emu soundcards). But for the price, this is a great sound card. In use with a mixer and a midi interface, you can hook up anything to your computer. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: loh90 ( 1-, 2006)

by FP User 10/31/08
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E-MU 1820

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Its real nice to have all the inputs and outputs, the mic preamps sound great, except after 2 years of use the A line has been having some voltage issues, large fluctuations at about .5 hz. The onboard effects are a nice touch, but i hardly use them, they have weird latency problems when i link them into FL Studio. Price paid: 399 USD UTILIZATION It took me a bit to understand how it went about using asio, but now that i understand it i get around pretty well, and ut can actually be fun to use. I can put reverb on someones voice while recording dry. Its nice to have a digital mixer, but an analog mixer is ten times better. GETTING STARTED Like i said earlier the mic A input is hardly usable now, and the headphone input is feeling loose(pops and cracks when moved), guess it might be time to get a headphone amp, and maybe a mic pre. It was great while it worked though. OVERALL OPINION Well MUCH better than the crap that comes out of a stock sound card. Though I havn't heard any other interfaces in the price range through my monitors. Well it was my first prosumer card, and i don't have much to base my opinion on other than my friends equipment. It definatly has better features than other interfaces in its price range. Its treated me well, but it hasn't been increadibly reliable. I'll have to get a new interface at some point, and i'm not going to buy another EMU. I guess its a good card for the money, but its only to tie you over till you go for the big/expensive stuff. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: Ethereal (January 2-, 2005)

by FP User 10/31/08
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E-MU 1616M

FP User's review
Wish it had second seperate headphone output. The PCMIA card was supposed to light up blue like the box does but they deaded that right before they put it on the shelf,some kind of interference problems so they left it out. Cat5 cable is bulky and only 3 meters long though an optional 10 meter one can be bought through EMU. Wish the inerface box was bus powered. Built in turntable pre is cool. Price paid: $500.00 USD UTILIZATION Slight learning curve. Good manual. The DSP takes some strain off of your computer processor.Everybody complains about Patchmix but I actually like it. You can set up your own custom effect routings, session presets and trade with fellow EMU heads. Customer service is decent. The productionforums.com site will help you out if you don't understand something. Comes with a good sequencer/startup package also. GETTING STARTED PCMIA card is just that,be careful with it. Comes with a nice carrying case for the card. The interface box seems to be nice and sturdy. Both fit nice in M-AUDIO mobile studio backpack. OVERALL OPINION Pro Tools DAC you know. Pristine. Nice preamps too. Hasn't failed me yet. Loves me and I love it back. EMU has a tradiion of quality products. The rep proceeds. Now where can I get A SP1200 for cheap????? Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: The Tone Ranger ( 4-, 2006)

by FP User 10/31/08
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E-MU 0404

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Many too many to list now. Price paid: $100.00 USD UTILIZATION Very ez GETTING STARTED Fantastic like all there outher products. OVERALL OPINION For $100.00 USD you can not beat this sound card anywhere on earth. I have seen them on sale for as little as $70.00 the most fantastic thing about this card is the sounds that come along with it. PROTIUS-X LE is a light addition of a E-MU product that has over a thousand sounds about thirty drum kits and massive synths and abouve all else it has greate sounding horns!!! It is Perfect for the beginner to expert. It comes with a varity of audio programs such as CUBASE LE my fav. sonarLE and ABLTON LIVE LITE not to mention all the other plug in effects. try it I recimendit to all my students... I love it. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: Patricio ( 4-, 2006)

by FP User 10/31/08
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