Is this a module, a virtual module, or a card?

[Alistair]

Hey folks,

Been looking for a new synth to add to the collection and was looking at the EMU 2000 (by the way, any thoughts on it?). I saw the "Proteus X" synth on Ebay today and it sounds kinda nice.

HOWEVER. THis is EMu's page for it:
http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?category=501&subcategory=168&product=9791

Can anyone tell me whether the item is actually a "sound module" or whether it's some PC softsynth with lots of patches? I don't quite get it.

Any opinions appreciated.

- Alistair

[Ari]

A friend of mine has it, I think. The instruments are all software based IIRC. It's got tons of different piano patches which sound very good, but it needs a lot of memory or the sounds starts breaking down.

I think the term "Software Sampler" is more appropriate here.

Again, this is assuming it's the same card.

[Alistair]

Thanks Ari, that was my understanding.

Sigh. So hard to meaningfully compare synths these days.

- Alistair

[Ari]

It's actually very good IMO. My friend gave me a little demonstration of this baby's capabilities and it sounds really good. If you have a strong enough computer, that is.

[Alistair]

I don't doubt that it's great, but it's not the way I work with music. I prefer "hands-on", which is hard to do with softsynths.

Thanks again though.

- Alistair