Released in 1990, the Emu Proteus 2 was the orchestral-focused sibling of the legendary Proteus 1. It wasn't just a generic rompler; it contained 4 MB of PCM samples derived from Emu’s expensive Proteus/1 and EIII libraries.
While we now have multi-gigabyte orchestral libraries with complex scripting, the Proteus 2 Soundfont offers several unique advantages: Emu Proteus 2 Soundfont
Mira commissioned the track. Leo delivered it a week later. He called it “Emu Elegy.” Released in 1990, the Emu Proteus 2 was
A warm, slightly synthetic cello that cuts through a mix. Leo delivered it a week later
Apply a modern convolution reverb to breathe new life into the dry, vintage samples.
The Proteus 2 was famous for its 16-bit, 39kHz samples that defined the sound of television scores and video games of its era.
Try layering a Proteus 2 "Marcato" string with a modern synth pad to get a unique hybrid texture.
