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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:09 pm    Post subject: Emu Proteus/1 ROM's
Subject description: any (innovative) new life for these?
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For quite some time I own a EMU Proteus/1. Many years ago I upgraded this machine, which involved removing two old ROM's for two new ones. Recently I stumbled upon these ROM's and wonder if there is way to make use of these e.g. access the stored samples. (I do assume they contain the original samples, but I can be very wrong!) I did write to EMU, but never got an answer Sad
This is what's written on a sticker on the ROM's: IP459AEMU1090 and IP458AEMU1190 and on the other side: 27PC512 47696-06 Singapore.
I wonder also is there a way to test these IC's (2x14 pins, dual-in-line?) to find out what they really are. If needed I can upload a picture. Thanks in advance for any input!

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Sjoerd Bijleveld
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

I tried to open my Proteus/1Plus Orchestral, but I couldn't figure out how. Is there a special tool?

As for E-Mu, they haven't really existed for a number of years, so it doesn't surprise me you didn't hear from them.

I am active in a couple of Yahoo Groups--one for the P2000 and one for the XL-7 and other command stations. Maybe there's a group for the Proteus/1 family that can help.

If you can tell me how to open mine up without cracking the case, I might give it a look.

Steve
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:44 am    Post subject: Emu Proteus/1 ROM's Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the information! Today I dived further in my archives and guess what, I did find the installation manual for the Proteus/1 Orchestral Expander! This manual gives clear instructions on how to open the Proteus/1. Also from reading this manual I learned that the two ROM's are in fact the old EPROM's removed from the device during the upgrade process. So I learned a bit more, but still wonder if there is any use for these EPROM's. I have attached a pdf of the installation manual for your convenience.

Regards, Sjoerd


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Thanks for posting that!!! I have long wanted to see what was inside. If I do get around to opening it, I might try to take some pix--if it looks at all interesting. Glad you still had the installation manual.
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PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2015 1:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

The ROMs you have contain the old operating system for your Proteus.
Although they contain vital information about where the various sounds are stored, they do not contain the actual samples...these are stored in other ROMs inside the unit.
Since the ROMs you have are typically not reprogrammable, I'm not sure there would be much use for them otherwise.

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PostPosted: Tue May 19, 2015 12:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote  Mark this post and the followings unread

Thanks for this information. So, indeed, of no use anymore.
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