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Proteus VX
Reviewed By pquenin [all]
August 31st, 2009
Version reviewed: XP on Windows
Proteus VX is a amazing freeware.
It's a rompler, so you have tons of sounds in it, but you can't import your own samples.
The presets in this VX version are numerous (1024) but you have not access to the synth engine. You can alter the sounds with the 16 midi CC controls.
So you have a simple and easy to use sound module.
If you read KVR forums, you can see that most of the people make their opinion on a synth by listening to the presets. Sometime you wonder why there are so many parameters avalaible on the synths because most of the people don't take time to built their own sounds.
Here you have a huge choice of presets, some are very nice, and usefull, so you will certainly find one that suit your needs, and if you want to make some alteration to the sound, you can do it by using the midi CC controls.
The interface is nice, what I really love is that the 16 midi CC controls are always displayed, so you know what they do at a glance, and then you are encouraged to use the controlers of your midi keyboards.
And you realize that it's a simple and fun way to find new sounds.
I personnally think that the sounds sound great, and it's almost a surprise because it's the old sounds from the hardware proteus modules, I must admit that E-mu has a great savoir-faire in samples based synthesis.
The manuel is really great, it's complete and clear. E-mu guys seem happy to discuss their product and their technology.
Considering that it's free, it's a bargain.
Now, if you read on the E-mu site, you see that this Proteux VX version will not be supported on future operating systems.
Many report crashes on Vista or XP Pro.
So, if you have to change your computer, you will not be able to use this little gem anymore.
So it's my conclusion : use it now, and THANK YOU VERY MUCH E-MU, even if we know that such a product is given for free to bring potential new customers to the compagny in the future.Read Review
It's a rompler, so you have tons of sounds in it, but you can't import your own samples.
The presets in this VX version are numerous (1024) but you have not access to the synth engine. You can alter the sounds with the 16 midi CC controls.
So you have a simple and easy to use sound module.
If you read KVR forums, you can see that most of the people make their opinion on a synth by listening to the presets. Sometime you wonder why there are so many parameters avalaible on the synths because most of the people don't take time to built their own sounds.
Here you have a huge choice of presets, some are very nice, and usefull, so you will certainly find one that suit your needs, and if you want to make some alteration to the sound, you can do it by using the midi CC controls.
The interface is nice, what I really love is that the 16 midi CC controls are always displayed, so you know what they do at a glance, and then you are encouraged to use the controlers of your midi keyboards.
And you realize that it's a simple and fun way to find new sounds.
I personnally think that the sounds sound great, and it's almost a surprise because it's the old sounds from the hardware proteus modules, I must admit that E-mu has a great savoir-faire in samples based synthesis.
The manuel is really great, it's complete and clear. E-mu guys seem happy to discuss their product and their technology.
Considering that it's free, it's a bargain.
Now, if you read on the E-mu site, you see that this Proteux VX version will not be supported on future operating systems.
Many report crashes on Vista or XP Pro.
So, if you have to change your computer, you will not be able to use this little gem anymore.
So it's my conclusion : use it now, and THANK YOU VERY MUCH E-MU, even if we know that such a product is given for free to bring potential new customers to the compagny in the future.Read Review
For me, this cheap little synth is one of my favorite...
It's a versatile and conventional synth, so it's easy to use but what impress me the most is the sound !
Perhaps because of the true stereo mode, and the internal fx. You don't need to add external fx, it sounds so great on his own !
What I also appreciate is that I can use the pitchbend and the modulation wheel of my keyboard, Impulse always reacts great !
The GUI is nice and now the parameters names show correctly in OrionPro or FruityLoops : I have mentionned this problem to Bo Johansen and 2 days later it was fixed, great support !
I don't understand that nobody speaks about this synth !
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It's a versatile and conventional synth, so it's easy to use but what impress me the most is the sound !
Perhaps because of the true stereo mode, and the internal fx. You don't need to add external fx, it sounds so great on his own !
What I also appreciate is that I can use the pitchbend and the modulation wheel of my keyboard, Impulse always reacts great !
The GUI is nice and now the parameters names show correctly in OrionPro or FruityLoops : I have mentionned this problem to Bo Johansen and 2 days later it was fixed, great support !
I don't understand that nobody speaks about this synth !
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Crazy Diamonds
Reviewed By pquenin [all]
February 6th, 2002
Version reviewed: 0.1 on Windows
I really love the sound (it inspires immediatly tons of ideas for new songs), it's exactely what I was expecting from it. I have no crashe for the moment in OrionPro. I just don't like the name of the parameters sections (milk, butter, etc...).
Very good !Read Review
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