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Proteus VX

Sound Module Plugin by E-MU
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Proteus VX has an average user rating of 4.17 from 6 reviews

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Proteus VX

Reviewed By DavidRadi2 [all]
August 15th, 2009
Version reviewed: last one on Windows

It´s almost shocking that first review on this wonderfull instruments is only few days old.

Proteus stands out in my freeware collection / to be true - not only freeware collection /, it´s sound is something different compared to piles of synthedit/synthmaker creations - lots of great drumkits, guitars, basses, retro-synth sounds - an the collections is really, really big. There are even some great addons on digital sound factory site - like the Filters and Functions pack.

The filters of this Instruments standout too, I´m really sorry, that I can´t load my own samples in it in the free version as that would be something!

I just can´t say a bad word about this synth, and if it has some little quirks, I don´t care for them as the positives overweigh them.

So, grab it, if you´re in need of sounds from the Proteus modules, if you´re into hip-hop, big beat, if you´re searching for some great hits, stabs, basses, or drumkits. You get hundreds of presets, the drumkits are really big - not like the usual 8-16 sounds. You´ll even find yourself recognizing some of the sounds from some great tracks of the past eras.

There are not many freebies as this one - Core Player, Kotakt Player, Independence Free...and Proteus.

I had to give it full marks, as I Love the sound, interface, the presets, I never had any problems with it, the value for money is unbeatable, full documentation is included too, and well, I won´t spoil the full marks giving it 0 for customer support as it´s freebie, so what could I want - and I never needed it.
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Comments & Discussion for E-MU Proteus VX

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Discussion: Active
Dunce_PC
Dunce_PC
2 June 2018 at 11:20pm

I installed this software into another drive other than C: and both the VST and the standalone products cannot find the sounds.

How can I fix this.

BlackWinny
BlackWinny
3 June 2018 at 1:26am

On my computer everything is on the unit D, so I'm in the same context as you.

Let's see with the standalone version. At the bottom left of the window you have three tabs :

  • Sampler.
  • System.
  • Library.

First click on the tab "Library" if you never did it, so that you create your library by the button "Update". Let the scanner search in all your system as it is configured by default for that. Don't worry, it is quite fast.

Once done, you should now see two trees appearing in this "Library" tab:

  • Banks.
  • Presets.

And you're ready.

Now choose a preset and drag&drop it on the GUI. Beware, if you simply click the preset name instead of dragging it... the GUI disappears! To make it appear again, simply click the name Proteux VX which is on blue background at the top of the list, then now make carefully your drag&drop from the preset.

You can use the internal keyboard for your first tests. To make it appear, click on the little button showing a keyboard in the toolbar at the top of the windows.

Play around with this first very short tutorial... then read the excellent PDF help file. Especially starting from the page 27. The PDF help file of Proteus VX is really awesome.

If you don't have the PDF help file, don't hesitate to tell it here.

Enjoy.

Dunce_PC
Dunce_PC
3 June 2018 at 9:16pm

Is there a method for getting them all to the sampler tab in one move?

BlackWinny
BlackWinny
3 June 2018 at 9:39pm

Probably. I have never tried.

You don't have the PDF help file ?

Tell me. If you don't have it, I'll upload it.

Dunce_PC
Dunce_PC
4 June 2018 at 12:15am

I have the PDF.

I'll read it but I thought it would as simple as Dragging and Dropping them from one Tab to the other.

Might not be possible.

cellid3
cellid3
2 January 2020 at 10:10am

where does one find the free dwnload.

BlackWinny
BlackWinny
2 January 2020 at 12:05pm

At the bottom of this page:

https://web.archive.org/web/20130317080302/http://www.creative.com/emu/proteusvx/

(the links work, I just tested them again).

And if in addition someone wants the French version of the PDF manual, it is here:

http://phree.online.fr/utilz/dev/EMU/Proteus%20VX/Manual/Francais/Manual.pdf

delon99
delon99
3 January 2020 at 10:37pm

Amazing. Thank you.

roberttorres88
roberttorres88
14 November 2022 at 6:42pm

That actually worked. :) You can right click as save as also.

THIS POST HAS BEEN REMOVED

brickblock369
brickblock369
10 December 2021 at 5:29am

I've downloaded it, but when I open every single exb bank file I downloaded, it always says "This is not a valid EOS or Emulator X bank file." in Proteus VX. I thought I installed Proteus VX just fine but it seems to be a problem in the software itself.

brickblock369
brickblock369
10 December 2021 at 5:45am

I've downloaded it, but when I open every single exb bank file I downloaded, it always says "This is not a valid EOS or Emulator X bank file." in Proteus VX. I thought I installed Proteus VX just fine but it seems to be a problem in the software itself.

UPDATE: Okay I solved the issue, I ran it as administrator and NOW it opened the bank files just fine?! I never expected that whatsoever....

BillyRuss
BillyRuss
4 January 2022 at 1:44am

Thanks for that info - I spent a few hours installing, uninstalling and reinstalling on Windows 11, and couldn't get it to load any soundbanks - same message as in your thread. Ran it as admin and bingo! it works :-) :-).

d-zone
d-zone
16 July 2023 at 11:21am

I am getting an error when I try an authorise the software, the servers to accept the serial number are down, anyone have any ideas how to remedy?

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