Hi there
These instructions are for xx-7 command station. Ymmv for Proteus 2500 but should be similar.
If you want to use it as a sound module what I would do is put it in multi mode, and then send it stuff on different channels and set the patch for each channel. Make sure you have the "rechannelize" set to "off". You can find the rechannelize setting in the "MIDI" menu.
You can send it CCs as well. Some of the ccs like volume (7) and pan (10?) are hard routed. Some of the other ccs can be chosen by the user. These are selected in the real time controller setting underneath the "controllers" menu and are labeled by the letter of the knob. Then these real time controllers are routed to do different things inside the "preset edit"under "cords".
If you want to use the xx-7 sequencer simultaneously, some users including myself have had lots of latency problems with ableton. I also have an rs-7000 and am on the other side of this fence since I know how to use the xx-7 and not the rs-7000 so the rs-7000 is in storage right now :(
I hope to start using the rs-7000 for its powerful sampling abilities soon. I could imagine the xx-7 being a great controller for the rs with its 13 velocity and after touch sensive pads. The proteus2500 not as much, however the knobs are still route able and cool.
If you aren't using the sequencer, knobs or pads then really you may want to consider getting the smaller, 1u rack space, Proteus 2000 (or compatible niche unit like the orbit 3, or the Turbo phatt) module, since it has all the features you want, as well as the same voices, but with double the MIDI inputs for 32 channel control.
I am sure there are users here who have extra ones of these lying around who would be glad to sell to you.
Please other users chime in if I missed anything, Im sure I have.
-matt
Here is the deal, I have a yamaha rs7000 and I would really like to use it as my main sequencer. I also have ableton live. I really enjoy the acoustic sounds from the proteus. I don't really have alot of time on my hands to learn the sequencer, even though I know that it is rock solid.
How then could I use the proteus as a simple rack sequencer? That way I could quickly lay things out on the yamaha or ableton and quickly work the proteus into my setup.
Thanks in advance.