Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

I downloaded the new version of Prodatum a couple of days ago. Clearly Jan has done a lot more to it over the past couple of years. The only test I did so far was changing channels as fast as I could to try to trigger an executable lock-up/crash--one of the problems I had several times over the years. Although I only tested it once for about 20-30 seconds, it didn't crash. 

It loads much much quicker than previous versions, and the customizable color sliders and options produce an almost infinite variety of color variations. (Most of them are too wild for me, though. Personally, I like shades of off white rather than sizzling hot magenta.)

For users of earier versions, the user interface should be very familiar.

As time permits I will try to do some more testing. My interface is an old motu parallel port interface, though I have a couple of other small usb boxes (e-mu 2x2 and emagic mt4) and a sound card (midi/joystick port) I might be able to test. I have had problems with thoughput and drivers with the mt4, so that might be a good test to see if Prodatum can handle that.

Keep in mind, Jan has maintained some speed options. If you are having problems with your midi interface, try adjusting those setting.

I did not yet try the thing that caused Prodatum to erase the last settings in effect at power down. Jan told me it no longer does that and based on the new, quicker startup, I'd say it looks like that problem should indeed be gone. I seem to recall the last time I replicated the problem (a few months ago), I had to erase the configuation files to force Prodatum to start as if it were the first time. However, with the new start up procedures, I am doubtful I can replicate the problem. (But I will give it a try when I can.)

E-mu users are very fortunate to have the creative programming talents and the dedication of the developers of both Proteum and Prodatum for our "legacy gear." Both preset/patch editors have brought new life to the P2K family of hardware. It is great that the developers are around and keep improving on the software.

Steve