Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits 1073 Reimagined | Serum 2 Preset

Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits 1073 Reimagined | Serum 2 Preset

Q: Does this work with the original Serum or only Serum 2?

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Q: What DAWs are compatible with the Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits Serum 2 preset?

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Q: Are these sounds from real EMU Proteus 2000 hardware or software emulations?

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Q: How is this different from software emulations or generic ROM sample libraries?

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Q: Can I hear the difference between this and a software synthesized stab?

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Q: Do Stabs and Hits work for genres beyond UK house and garage?

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Q: How do the Proteus 2000 patches compare to the M1 Piano or other ProducerStack heritage releases?

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Q: What makes ProducerStack's approach different from mass-market sample libraries?

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Q: Can I modify the preset and save my own variations?

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Q: What do I need to use the Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits preset?

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Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits 1073 Reimagined | Serum 2 Preset

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Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits 1073 Reimagined | Serum 2 Preset

Late-1990s UK house music rode on an arsenal of razor-sharp stabs and punchy hits that could cut through any warehouse system - and E-mu's Proteus 2000 delivered exactly that armoury to every studio it entered. Released in 1999 as sample-based synthesis reached its commercial peak, the Proteus 2000's factory "Composer" ROM became the go-to source for dance producers worldwide who needed instant impact without the budget for vintage hardware. String hits that could lift a breakdown, organ stabs that punched like brass sections, and those iconic "Dance Hit" patches heard across countless underground releases - these weren't polite sounds, they were weapons designed for maximum dancefloor damage.

We've captured twelve legendary Proteus 2000 stab and hit patches through our vintage Neve 1073 preamp chain, transforming E-mu's characteristically clean digital samples into tough, characterful sounds with authentic British studio DNA. Each patch preserves the original's instant-attack aggression whilst adding the harmonic warmth and presence that only a classic Neve preamp can deliver. The String Hits gain body and weight, the Sax Scandals cut through with newfound authority, and those Dance Hits acquire the punch that made them essential to UK house, garage, and rave productions throughout the late-90s and beyond. This isn't about nostalgia for nostalgia's sake - it's about preserving the exact sonic signatures that defined a golden era of British electronic music.

Your Serum 2 plugin becomes an instant portal to that crucial moment when hardware ROM modules ruled every professional studio. Intelligently mapped macro controls on each patch give you surgical precision over the parameters that matter most for that specific sound - Impact and Transient shaping on aggressive hits, filtering and spatial effects on atmospheric stabs, tonal balance controls where they enhance rather than complicate. Whether you're crafting retro-conscious UK garage revivals or bringing authentic late-90s energy to contemporary tech house, these twelve patches deliver the cultural credibility and professional quality that separates serious heritage-focused producers from software preset browsers.

Our Heritage Recording Chain

Pristine vintage hardware with professional processing for uncompromising audio fidelity.

Our Heritage Recording Chain

Pristine vintage hardware with professional processing for uncompromising audio fidelity.

Why This Matters

This isn't a generic VST preset made in a weekend.

This is an authentic Multi-Sample, sampled from an outstanding example of the original unit, processed through Neve 1073 DPX preamps, multisampled across the full key range with velocity layers.

This sound isn't nostalgia.
It's the foundation.

We've captured it properly so you can use it in modern productions without compromise.

Twelve Heritage Patches Through Neve 1073, Patch-Specific Macro Controls, Instant Serum 2 Integration

Each patch loads instantly into Serum 2 with full compatibility across macOS and Windows DAW environments. All twelve heritage patches feature intelligently mapped macro controls tailored to each sound's specific characteristics, providing immediate creative flexibility. Serum 2's native macro system ensures effortless workflow integration without external editors or complex configuration.

Authentic Hardware Preservation With Neve Character

Every sound originates from genuine E-mu Proteus 2000 hardware, captured through our vintage Neve 1073 DPX preamp signal chain to preserve authentic late-90s studio character. This dual-source approach delivers both the pristine digital clarity E-mu built their reputation on, plus the harmonic warmth and presence that defined British commercial studios. You're not purchasing software emulations or generic multisamples - you own the real thing, professionally processed.

Creative Empowerment Through Intelligent Macro Design

Intelligently mapped macro controls per patch unlock instant creative flexibility: shape Impact for dynamic intensity, sculpt Transients for rhythmic precision, adjust filtering for tonal balance, and dial in spatial effects and EQ for perfect mix placement. These aren't arbitrary parameter assignments - each patch features the most musically useful controls for that specific sound, addressing what producers actually need during creative flow and professional mixdown work.

Exclusive UK Heritage Beyond Software Emulation

No software library replicates E-mu's exact Proteus 2000 ROM samples processed through British Neve 1073 circuitry. This curated collection represents authentic UK studio methodology - the specific hardware-to-preamp signal chain that shaped countless underground releases. Owning these presets connects your productions directly to late-90s British electronic music culture whilst elevating your sonic palette beyond generic sample pack territory.

Patch-Specific Macro Controls For Musical Flexibility

Each of the twelve patches features intelligently mapped macro controls specifically tailored to that sound's character and creative potential. Common macro functions appearing across multiple patches include Impact (controlling dynamic intensity and punch), Impact Decay (shaping transient dissipation), Transient (sculpting attack characteristics), and Lowpass filtering (providing progressive tonal shaping from bright to warm).

Additional macros vary by patch based on musical function: some patches feature spatial controls like Delays and Reverb for dimensional depth, whilst others prioritise EQ shaping with High and Mid frequency controls for surgical mix placement. This patch-specific approach ensures you're always working with the most musically relevant parameters for each heritage sound, whether shaping aggressive organ stabs, smoothing string hits, or positioning dance hits in dense arrangements.

Release Quality Audio Samples

All audio delivered at 44.1 or 48Khz 24bit in .wav format for maximum flexibility.

Clear File Tagging and Labelling

All products intuitively labelled by seasoned producers for use in any DAW

100% Royalty Free

All of our samples are supplied based on our simple royalty free license terms leaving you to produce and release with confidence.

Audio Preview

A selection of samples from this pack

Patch Previews

Dirstrings split 1

Dirstrings split 2

Fashion

Garageiste

Hit poker

Orch fatlow

Organ hits 2

Vox hits

Organ hits 1

String hits

Product Walkthrough

Professional Credibility From British Electronic Music Heritage

The E-mu Proteus 2000 defined late 1990s professional studio sound, its 128-voice polyphony, 32MB ROM capacity, and genre-specific expansion architecture made it essential equipment for serious electronic music production worldwide. UK producers particularly valued the "Composer" ROM's instant impact stabs and hits for house, garage, and rave productions where instant recognition and dancefloor effectiveness mattered more than organic realism. These weren't sounds for background texture, they were front and centre signature elements.

By pairing authentic Proteus 2000 hardware with Neve 1073 processing, we're delivering exactly how these sounds appeared on countless British underground releases. That's not reconstruction or interpretation, it's preservation of the specific signal chain methodology that gave UK electronic music its distinctive character. Your productions gain instant cultural validation from the electronic music community who recognise these exact sonic signatures, whilst your workflow benefits from Serum 2's modern efficiency.

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Product FAQs

Does this work with the original Serum or only Serum 2?

This preset requires Serum 2 (released 2024) and will not work with the original Serum. The multi-sampling architecture and macro mapping system in this product specifically utilises Serum 2's enhanced capabilities for authentic hardware recreation.

What DAWs are compatible with the Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits Serum 2 preset?

All major DAWs supporting Serum 2 are fully compatible: Ableton Live 10+, Logic Pro X+, FL Studio 20+, Cubase/Nuendo 10+, Studio One 5+, Pro Tools 2020+, Bitwig Studio 3+, and Reaper 6+. The preset loads instantly with full functionality across all platforms.

Are these sounds from real EMU Proteus 2000 hardware or software emulations?

Every sound originates from genuine EMU Proteus 2000 hardware (manufactured 1999) running the original "Composer" ROM. We captured the authentic factory patches through our vintage Neve 1073 DPX preamp signal chain, preserving both E-mu's digital character and British studio processing methodology from the late-90s UK house era.

How is this different from software emulations or generic ROM sample libraries?

No software emulations of the Proteus 2000 exist, and generic ROM sample libraries don't include the Neve 1073 preamp processing that defined British studio sound. This collection represents authentic hardware preservation - not algorithmic modelling or dry samples - capturing the specific sonic signature that appeared on countless UK house, garage, and rave releases from 1999-2003.

Can I hear the difference between this and a software synthesized stab?

Yes - late-90s digital ROM playback has a specific sonic character that software synthesis struggles to replicate convincingly. The Proteus 2000's particular flavour of punchy, slightly harsh digital aggression occupies a distinct sonic territory that defined UK electronic music of that era, and the Neve processing adds professional studio depth that purely digital recreation cannot match.

Do Stabs and Hits work for genres beyond UK house and garage?

Absolutely - whilst rooted in late-90s UK electronic music culture, these sounds translate effectively across tech house, progressive house, electro house, techno, and any genre requiring punchy, aggressive accent sounds. The Neve processing ensures they sit well in modern mixes alongside contemporary synthesis, and the macro controls allow tonal shaping for various genre contexts.

How do the Proteus 2000 patches compare to the M1 Piano or other ProducerStack heritage releases?

Like our M1 Piano collection, these patches preserve authentic hardware character through professional studio processing. The Proteus 2000 delivers more aggressive, percussive accent sounds compared to the M1's sustained harmonic content - they complement rather than replace each other. If the M1 provides musical foundations, the Proteus 2000 provides rhythmic ammunition.

What makes ProducerStack's approach different from mass-market sample libraries?

We're boutique curators rather than mass-market aggregators - we don't offer 10,000 generic sounds, we offer twelve meticulously captured heritage patches that matter culturally and sonically. Our Neve 1073 processing, intelligent macro mapping, and deep UK electronic music context separate this from generic ROM dumps. You're purchasing cultural validation and professional credibility, not just samples.

Can I modify the preset and save my own variations?

Yes - you have complete freedom to modify any aspect of the preset and save your variations within Serum 2. The macro mappings, oscillator settings, filter configurations, and effects can all be adjusted and saved as new user presets. This flexibility allows you to create custom variations whilst preserving the original patches.

What do I need to use the Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits preset?

You need Serum 2 (version 2.0 or later) installed on your computer running macOS 10.13+ or Windows 10+ (64-bit). The preset works in any DAW that supports Serum 2 as a VST, VST3, AU, or AAX plugin, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Pro Tools, Bitwig, and Reaper.

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Technical Specifications & Package Contents

This collection provides twelve complete heritage patches within a single Serum 2 preset file. Each patch delivers a fully programmable instrument with intelligently mapped macro controls providing instant access to the most musically useful sound-shaping parameters. This is not a collection of static samples - every patch is a complete Serum 2 instrument with real-time performance capability and deep editing potential.

This collection provides twelve individual heritage patches within a single Serum 2 preset file. Each patch functions as a complete, playable instrument with intelligently mapped macro controls tailored to that specific sound's creative potential and musical character.

Package Contents:

Main Serum 2 Preset File: Single file containing all twelve heritage patches
Installation Documentation: Available via site FAQs for optimal workflow integration

PROFESSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
System Requirements:

Serum 2 (version 2.0 or later)
macOS 10.13+ or Windows 10+ (64-bit)
Compatible with all major DAWs supporting VST/VST3/AU/AAX formats

Audio Quality Standards:

48kHz 24-bit sample resolution
Multi-velocity sampling preserved from original hardware
Professional Neve 1073 preamp processing chain
Studio-quality rendering and mastering

DAW Compatibility:

Ableton Live 10+
Logic Pro X+
FL Studio 20+
Cubase/Nuendo 10+
Studio One 5+
Pro Tools 2020+
Bitwig Studio 3+
Reaper 6+

LICENSING & DELIVERY
Commercial Usage Rights:

Full royalty-free licence for music production
Use in commercial releases, sync licensing, and broadcast
No attribution required (though always appreciated)
Non-transferable single-user licence

Instant Download Delivery:

Immediate access upon purchase completion
Secure download link
Re-download capability via customer account
Approximate package size: 244MB

Proteus 2000 Stabs n Hits 1073 Reimagined | Serum 2 Preset

Our Heritage Recording Chain

Our Heritage Recording Chain

Twelve Heritage Patches Through Neve 1073, Patch-Specific Macro Controls, Instant Serum 2 Integration

Patch Previews

Product Walkthrough

Classic Synth Sounds Reimagined

Samples & Sound fonts, Serum 2 Presets and Ableton Racks that respect that classic sound, but built for modern production techniques.

Product FAQs

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