'Proteus VX has stopped working'

[Topcheese]

I was in the same boat with the VX, so I purchased the X3 from the online site. It seems to lose the activation code and I too often need to keep reactivating it. You can't run X3 offline.

[SparkySpark]

KVR is just amazing! I downloaded VX today for the first time on 64 bit/Win10 and installed JBridge for the first time ever. Everything seemed fine until I tried closing VX, when everything crashed.

I went here to find some answers but boy was I surprised to see this thread' s posts from today!

Another thought is the three romplers from Luxonix, now Sonic cat.

Said about Ravity:
"Ravity can be thought of as a “bread and butter” synth module, as it has all the basics you’d probably need. Using its many layers, filters, and effects, you can get a great variety of sounds from this nice rompler. I really like the interface, and the quick loading times. It might not have gigabytes of sample material to draw from, but it does have that great, classic sound of synth modules of yesterday.

Another thing I just have to mention: It just “works”. I know that might sound silly, but in these days of highly complex synthesizer and workstation software, this is one that I could easily work with, and the layout is a breeze to navigate."

They also have two newer products. Any thoughts on those? (The M1 doesn't do it for me as I think it sounds too much... well, M1.

[SparkySpark]

I just re-read an old thread of mine on this subject. I was recommended Xpand2 and here is a review of it: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/reviews ... d-2-a.html

Isn't that the one that was on sale for a buck at pluginboutiqe (and now given away for free)? If so, then I have it, and I guess it is about time I install it too. From the review it actually looks like it can do bread n butter sounds and not just EDM. BTW, it's 64 bit.

[fmr]

I was in the same boat with the VX, so I purchased the X3 from the online site. It seems to lose the activation code and I too often need to keep reactivating it. You can't run X3 offline.

You must have some problems with your system. I have X3 since ever, and not only does it keep the activation (I have it activated on several computers) I can play it anytime, no matter if I am online or offline.

[SparkySpark]

I have now looked more into Air Xpand!2. I know it's been free from time to time (like Hybrid), but now it's 50 € at Pluginboutique. However, it's 20 at audiodeluxe at the moment. Also, one can get all of AIr's stuff for 75 euros at audiodeluxe right now, meaning:

• Hybrid 3.0 – High-Definition Analog & Wavetable Synth
  Loom – Modular Additive Synthesizer
  Vacuum Pro – Polyphonic Analog Tube Synthesizer
  Structure – Multi-Timbral Sampler Instrument
  Strike – Ultimate Virtual Drummer Instrument
  Velvet – Vintage Electric Piano Instrument
  Transfuser – Melodic & Rhythmic Groove-Creation Instrument
  THE RISER – Synth-based Transition Designer
  DB-33 – Tonewheel Organ Simulator
  MINI GRAND – Acoustic Grand Piano
  Fresh AIR Expansion – Presets for Vacuum Pro
  Flux Transitions Expansion – Presets for theRiser
  AIR Creative FX Collection PLUS – 28 Classic Audio FX
  XPAND!2 – MULTITIMBRAL ALL–IN–ONE WORKSTATION
  D. Ramirez Expansion – Presets for Hybrid 3
  Marco Lys Expansion – Presets for Hybrid 3
  Mark Knight Expansion – Presets for Hybrid 3
  Rene Amesz Expansion – Presets for Hybrid 3
  Tocadisco Expansion – Presets for Hybrid 3
  Analog Trap Expansion – Presets for Hybrid 3

Over at reverb.com, Xpand!2 is now 7.5 euros at the moment, so the pricing of this plugin is all over the charts. Perhaps it's even free somewhere?

For the lazy ones , here's a list of features and instrument categories in Xpand!2:

• Features:
  Four-channel multitimbral operation
  Up to four stereo instrument parts per patch
  Up to 64 voices per part; Mono or Poly voice modes
  Smart Knobs provide intuitive sound editing
  Easy Edit Knobs control the entire patch at once
  Two digital effects processors; 50 editable effect types
  Individual arpeggiation control for each part
  Multiple sound generation engines:
  Subtractive Synthesis
  FM Synthesis
  Tonewheels
  Sample Playback
  2500+ total presets and parts in the following categories:
  • Soft Pads
    Bright Pads
    Huge Pads
    Action Pads
    Ambience and FX
    Polysynths
    Synth Brass
    Percussive
    Simple Arpeggios
    Multitrack Arpeggios
    Soft Leads
    Hard Leads
    Acoustic Piano
    E-Pianos and Clavinet
    Organs
    Strings
    Vocals
    Brass and Woodwinds
    Mallets
    Bells
    Guitars
    Ethnic
    Hits
    Synth Basses
    Basses
    Drums
    Percussion
    Loops
    Multitimbral

Link to description at reverb.com: https://reverb.com/se/software/instrume ... orkstation

Also see viewtopic.php?f=1&t=497603

I think 7.50 spent on Xpand!2 seems to make a lot more sense than soundfonts, Proteus VX, Korg M1, or Emulator X3, if all one is after is bread'n'butter sounds. I haven't used it myself though yet. Thoughts?

Edit: I just noticed this video on reverb.com. After seeing this, I feel it makes little sense purchasing JBridge to hook up a shaky VX installation. https://reverb.com/se/software/instrume ... orkstation

[SparkySpark]

(double posting)

[kevinwayne]

I think 7.50 spent on Xpand!2 seems to make a lot more sense

I'm assuming it'll work as a VSTi in my DAW, and I can just feed it a MIDI file and away we go, right?

[EvilDragon]

Sure it's a plugin like any other.

[kevinwayne]

Sure it's a plugin like any other.

Kewl, thx. Listening to the demo now & I don't think it's up to the standards I want audio-wise. I just found out I can have Big Mono drums with Sforzando and pay nothing for it, rather then shell out for Kontakt~! I just installed it: 8@D@$$!

If Tracktion 8 or 9 ever get put on a special where I can register a Behringer product & get them for free, I can get BioTek & Collective alog with that w00ttt~!

[Halonmusic]

Totally forgot about this thread. I think i'll try Emulator X3.

[SparkySpark]

I have now been using Xpand!2 for a month and it is really an (ugly-looking) gem! So worth the money and much more. Perhaps the best rompler today?

Taken one by one, I am sure there are better sounding options, but how often would one play sounds one by one?

Since it has four instances in one, I use it through layering sounds. For example, I put a pizzicato and a legato string together to get a better attack.

Also the on-board fx are great for the job, and each sound has settings for attack, decay, etc.

It's basically free, one GB install for 2500 patches, has no loading time and is completely hassle-less. It's a true gift!

[MarlosforPFD]

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I have all the soundsets(exb files) for E-mu samplers, particularly emulator x3 or proteus vx, and hearing of known issues, I too decided to try another up to date alternative. Here is what I discovered(again)...thoughts?


https://samplerzone.com/collections/tra ... ystems-inc (https://samplerzone.com/collections/translator/products/chicken-systems-inc)

I’m gonna report back after extensive testing

[wildschwein]

I had Proteus VX working on Windows 7 64 bit late last year -- had some cool and familiar sounds in it. It seems to have stopped playing ball recently and has problems talking to the interface.

[Halonmusic]

I gave up on Proteus VX a long time ago. I use Sonic Charge Cyclone for such sounds now.

[felis]

Proteus VX have been giving me instant BSOD for ten years over 3 computers, 2 DAWs and with 3 different operating systems. I gave up! Something's just not meant to be

I had the same experience with it. I also gave up. It wasn't worth the hassle to me.

I would use it if it was 64 bit and stable.