EMU Legacy archive – Computer Problems

I have a copy of patterns2500.zip which contains the patterns and songs for the 2500. it's 289k so I can email it if you want to post it here. I alos have Proteus (1,2,3) and ProCussion manuals.
Thanks for helping the E-mu legacy stuff.
John Kress

I could not find the entry to leave a post so I'm just replying. I just used the uploads to update a used MP7 that I had got on eBay. I ended up using my Surface pro to do it, since my main computer is a MAc. It worked like a charm. I had to force install E loader because I use Windows 10 but that worked, and then installed the command prep and finally the update. All worked like a charm. So thanks so much.

Hey Japes01-
I'm in the same boat but I have a Win7 machine tow work with. Which method did you use to force install?

i have an mp7 that won't power up ? .. any clues ... i have been using this thing since 2004 and never had a problem ... just won't do anything ... have tried diff power cords.

I also have an xl7 and another mp7 and have swapped cords and those 2 work fine.

Capacitors on the power supply and in particular the 3.3v rails, likely need to be replaced. If the 3.3v line is unstable this could be it. An oscilloscope will show any wiggle on the voltage feeds.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0R9KX782

O.S 2.26 for machines 64 voices: p1k2226

Xl-1
Mo-Phatt
Planet Earth

Cheers, I have added it.

Anything for Mac OS? My Planet Earth is stuck.

Try using the on-line web-based firmware update at:

https://www.emu.tools/e-loader/#!/intro

Ray Bellis also has some tools for some of the Emulator models. This site is still a work in progress and development of tools continues. Ray is also a key member of some E-mu related Facebook groups, posting there regularly and responding in a timely manner.

thanx for this suggestion

Hi,
it appears to be a sysex load/dump bug related with the 2.26 version of the OS of proteus 2000.
Do someone know if this bug is ONLY related to MIDIQUEST softwares or it applies to ALLSYSEX softwares out there?
Thank you
Nicolas

Do you have the latest version of the midiquest software? I believe there were some sysex changes between OS version 2.24 and 2.26 so if you don't have the latest version of the software, perhaps that could be the problem.

The latest version of midi quest does work with the proteus 22.6 IS upgrade. Midi quest will extract and the user presents but cannot get the expansion rom data.

Unfortunately

Hi Francis,
today I found your website with your E-mu legacy support. I have a question please: the E-loader software seems to have been made for Apple Mac computers - does it also run on a PC/netbook with Windows XP SP3?
Many thanks in advance -
best wishes,
Alex.

There are two versions of the loader - one for mac and one for PC. This link is for the PC version which does indeed work with windows XP. http://francisfisher.me.uk/emulegacy/PROTEUS2k/E-Loader_1.1_Install.zip

I did not see anything that indicated a Mac version. the ones i Dl'd were exe.
thanks

Creative have not stopped providing access to files for legacy hardware. Select "non-PC hardware" hot link on Creative's support page http://support.creative.com/Products/Products.aspx?catid=237 or go straight to the E-Mu/Ensoniq downloads at http://www.creative.com/emu/support/downloads/legacy/ where one can find all the documentation and firmware updates that were created while those companies were still viable. Thank you, frankster, for all the work you put into collecting and providing these file links in your post. I haven't made a line by line comparison, so you may well have all the E/E files here. I am downloading all those available from Creative, just in case. I did the same with Apple's legacy download page (over 1300 files, one at a time, re-stored in their appropriate sub-directories; I always suspected I might be mad, and that Herculean task might be proof of the pudding!) People say what goes on the 'net stays on the 'net. I agree, but only for those parts of the 'net not controlled by corporations. For that, we individuals must bank and safeguard precious data, before it is lost in thoughtless acts of storage reclamation or spiteful denial.

Yep, fortunately Creative have put these files back online now. Hopefully they will stay up forever (but I shall keep these copies here just in case!). Perhaps you could give me a list of the files you have downloaded and I could check that I have everything?

Seems that they are not available over there anymore.

This blows...... I updated the firmware on my B3 and now it's stuck in multi mode.... can't go back with the older firmware file!!

The legacy documentation at http://www.emu.com (or creative) comes and goes. Its there for a while, then it disappears, then it comes back--sometimes with a link that you can only get to if you know what it is.

When Frankie and I decided to host docs, I believe it had disappeared two and returned two times before. Several months later, it returned. After being there for close to a year, it disappeared again. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a new link posted somewhere and sure enough, it worked--at least for the time being.

My take is not that creative is evil or anything like that. I believe periodically they revise their site to meet their current needs. Since the so-called legacy gear is probably a low priority, it probably doesn't get put back (or put somewhere; or linked somewhere) until after a lot of other stuff is done first.

But I believe creative is proud of the e-mu lineage. (If not, they should be!!!) The legacy support will probably continue to disappear and hopefully reappear.

In the interim, kudos to the frankster (and others) who keep the docs consistently available.

As of today, the link that works (at least on my PC) is: http://www.creative.com/emu/support/downloads/legacy/

BTW, the waybackmachine does have some cool historical website captures, but the last time I checked (probably 6-12 months ago), they did not capture the docs--possibly because creative went to an eula system that didn't used to exist at http://www.emu.com and which now requires a response.

To the best of my knowledge the files Frankie and others have made available were obtained before the eula system, before Microsoft's DRM system, etc. Let's face it, it is called legacy gear for a reason--namely, it dates back so long there is no expectation that any more money can be made--except by people that horded sound ROMs and are now selling them on ebay at prices higher than any time in the past ten years or so. And I doubt that any of that "markup" is going to the sound designers!

Thanks Steve, I've put a link to Creative's current site at the top of the article.

What file is version 2 or higher for the Proteus 2500?
Thanks

I have added Command200.zip which was missing.

NOTE: reinitializing will overwrite the RAM with factory preset data. If You Have Any custom presets be safe to back them up!

To Reinitialize a Proteus 2000 family unit back to Factory Specs do the Following:

First turn the power off. Once You have done this:
1) Hold Both CURSOR KEYS (Arrow Keys) down and turn on the POWER at the same time. Hold the cursor keys Until the unit boots up test in the DIAGNOSTICS menu.

2)Let go of the CURSOR KEYS. Turn the DATA WHEEL to the right Until you see as the INITIALIZE USER DATA menu choice.

3) Press the HOME / ENTER button twice.

4) Upon completion of the reinitialization process you should see in the display 'Calibrate Knobs'. If you wish to calibrate knobs then press Home / Enter twice and follow the directions in the display. Otherwise turn the unit off and on again and begin using it normally.

Now all the factory preset information is restored.

can somone please put os 2.24 for proteaus on here.I have looked and can only find 2.26 and 2.21.I would like the recommended 2.24

Hi Francis,

recently I encountered a strange observation regarding the sound behaviour of my Proteus 2500. Sounds have a rather unusual tremolo that I cannot influence (tried many things to track that down already).

Do you have a fresh OS 2.0 for Proteus 2500 ?

Can I dump the OS 2.0 direct into the Proteus 2500 via E-Loader (you sent me the Windows version before)? or do I need another file, named commandprep10.dli? (if you have it, pls send it to me as well)

Many thanks in advance!
Yours, Alex from Berlin.

quote from yahoo groups
Re: Upgrade to OS 2.0: download fail (HOW TO SUCCEED!)
Posted By: adrian.gay Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:09 am |

I just had the same problem trying to upgrade an MP-7 that had OS 1.31. The
solution is to first download the bootloader "commandprep10.dli", even though
the E-loader documentation says this is unnecessary. Then download the version
2.0 OS. All working fine now for me.

im trying to download emu mp7 OS. Running Windows 8 and E-Loader is installed. I have downloaded commandprep10 and command200, but in E-Loader i cant get it to recognize emu device. It shows Yamaha UX16-1, which im using for MIDI connect. Its been tough getting help with this mp7 os and i know its old. Please respond if you could help. Thanks

In another forum, someone posted that e-loader 1.1 works under Windows 10. I don't think I have tested it, but will if you are still having the problem.

I just tested X-Loader 1.1 under Win10. All I did was check to see if X-Loader would find my P2500 under "Scan for MIDI Devices." It did. I used an E-Mu Xmidi 2x2 usb interface, making sure both midi in and out were pointed to my interface.

If you are using a Yamaha 1x1 interface and E-loader is setup with that interface as the both the in and out port, the first diagnostic question I'd as is does it work with note data. In not, make sure the cables are connected correctly (computer out to E-Mu in; computer in to E-Mu out). If note data doesn't work, you might need to diagnose the midi interface's drivers, the computer's enumeration and recognition of the interface as hardware, etc.

If note data works both ways (e.g., record to daw and playback from daw), test sysex. I have read repeatedly that 1x1 usb midi interfaces have issues handling (among other things) sysex data. If sysex is not working properly in both directions, I recommend betting a non-1x1 usb interface.

Hope this helps.

Steve

EXCUSE ME, SIR!
WOULD YOU PLEASE GUIDE ME OUT THIS PROBLEM( I CALL IT "DUMP SOUNDING PATCH SET RECEIVED") ?
WHEN I USE MIDIQUEST XL 10.5 ON PC TO LOAD PROTEUS 2000 FAMILY FILES SYX/MID DOWNLOADED ON INTERNET INTO MY EMU TURBO PHATT (UPDATED OS V2.26), TRANSFERING WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY ! I HAVE GOT ALL THE NAMES OF ALL PATCHES IN SET IN THE USER SECTION OF THE TURBO PHATT. WHEN I PLAY EVERY USER PATCH THAT THE TURBO PHATT RECEIVED( VIA A MIDI KEYBOARD), WHAT I HAD GOT IS JUST A TOTAL SILENT SOUND PATCH SET! ( MIDI CHANNEL = 1, SYSEX ID = 000 CHECKED!)
HOW DO I SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?
DOES EMU RESTRICT THE CROSS TRANSFERING THE SOUND PATCH SET SYX/MIDI FILES AMONG THE PROTEUS FAMILY MODULES?
THANKS FOR YOUR KINDLY GUIDE!

Correct - the patches rely on samples which are in a particular sound bank. Different proteus modules come with different rom sound banks, so in general you cannot copy patches from one Proteus module to a different one. It would require the sound rom to be placed into each. So for example if you put a proteus 2000 sound bank (the composer rom) inside your turbo phatt, then you would be able to use patches from the proteus 2000 in it.

THANK YOU SIR SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELPFUL GUIDE!
NOW, EMU HAS STOPPED ROM PRODUCTION FOR AGES, SO OUR ROMS-ESSENTIAL NEED CAME TO THE DEAD-END! OH-HO!

Hi there! i read about the patch bank transfer. I have the same problem. My workaround was adjunsting the samples one by one -you'r right, Frankster, for some strange reason, only the other data in every patch is correctly transferred. I think it was an ommision from E-mu.
But i think that with a text editor the soundbanks can be manually modified. ¿did someone try this?

Hey,

Everytime I try and restore the EMU images to floppy, I get an error 9 in the DOS prompt, the floppys are fine, tested, going mad here, cant find an answer anywhere, anyone help please?

I had the same problem. I got the error 9 while trying to make the disk under WinXP. I had to reinstall my pc with Win98 and then I was able to make the disk. Yeah it was a pain in the butt!

I've been told that there's a way to upgrade from EOS 3.x to 4,x for the e-64.
But by replacing the ROM; is that true, and if so, where could i get a hold of the required gear?

Thanks!

hello, i have e-mu mp7 1.10 and i m looking for "commandprep10.dli" and i don't find
help me please

Hmm that file is also missing from the files that Creative have put back online. It is supposed to be available at http://www.creative.com/emu/support/downloads/legacy/download.aspx?d=40, but when I went to that URL I got a page not found error message.

If anyone has that file, please let me know and I will put it up here.

I have rcvd commandprep10.dli from E-MU. Let me know how to get it to you.
peace
TT

I have sent you an email.

And its uploaded now.

I just got commandprep10.dli from emu. let me know if you still need it!
peace

hi everyone! i'm slowly getting it, i need the "commandprep10.dli" file to my upgrade if anyone has it please send a link or in e-mail

thank you

hello i don't found that file; if it's possible you put this file
thanks my dear

I have 2 questions...

I have a E4 platinum...which doesnt boot, there is something with the rom....

I also have a 6400Ultra with 4../1?

What are the options I have....the Platinum boots well with the rom from the Ultra...so probably i need a new rom?

Please help,

Regards,

Jim

Hello,

Where can i find EOS 3?

Please tell me if there'es any big difference between 2.2 and 2.6 ¿is it worthy to uograde?
Thanks.

I am having a problem with my mophatt it does not play all the sounds across the keyboard of my midi controller I noticed to that when I added the x-rom at boot it some sounds will not load and it also would not play sounds across the whole keyboard but I tested them both in my proteus 1000 they all played sounds across the my midi keyboard and I did not get the some sounds will not load message do think you know what this could be thank you.

you are the best!

Thanks a lot!

Jordi

I ask the admin. Is it the mp7 os above ( i assume it is the command200.zip) compatible with the xl7 command station, i'm getting soon a untit with 1.1 os, i need to upgrade it .

thank you

im saving up for an xl1 and have a couple questions.. it seems most of the ones on ebay have the older os. so whats the difference between the units with operating systems v1.xx and v2.xx? if i bought an older one is it hard to upgrade to the newest os version?thanks

Greetings! I have a Proteus 2000 that I want to upgrade the OS. I tried using the ELoader program with no success. ELoader says the DLI file isn't a valid OS, when I drop the DLI file onto the ELoader. Has anyone had success with upgrading the OS to 2.26? I got the files from here, but they aren't working for me. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

The DLI file I was using was for the Eloader for windows. So I installed XP on my Mac and the Windows Eloader program. The DLI file was recognized and was able to upgrade to 2.26. All's well. The DLI files won't work with the Mac Eloader. Thanks for this site.

My EMU Planet Earth module -
When I adjust the arp beats per minute for a patch and then try to go back to
see or hear other sounds, it freaks out and freezes with a command that says -
"Making Back up". Not only back up of what, I don't know, but freezes so I have to keep
rebooting the module just to view other sounds on the main panel. This is not normal.
No where in the manual nor on line do I see anything about a factory reset for this module. Any suggestions? Thanks, Paul
send to BandOfLife@gmail.com

Can you reinstall the OS? Maybe that will help.

I am looking for an operating system for emu Pk-6 proteus keys
Does anyone have the right dli file ?

Do you or anyone you know happen to have a Patch name script (xml format) for the E-MU Mo-Phatt?

I put my EMU virtuoso 2000 in storage for a year and just took it, plugged it in pushed the button to turn it on and nothing happened. I changed the power cord three times, with different cords and still nothing. Does anybody know what could be wrong with the unit. Please walk me through the problem to fix it.

hello

i'm also searching for the pk/xk/vk/mk 6 OS, the file im searching for is:

kybd102.dli or kybd101.dli or kybd107.dli

is there any one who can help?
the pk6 yahoo group has it for download, but im still waiting to be a "approved" member

tnanx!!

Firstly, thanks for supplying all these files!...

I'm struggling big time here and been trawling forums to find out what's wrong but not having luck.

I own an e5000 running EOS 4.62 and I want to update to 4.70.

I'm using a laptop running Windows 7 with an external USB powered floppy drive.

I bought some brand new Verbatim floppy discs labelled 1.44mb but is only showing 1.38mb in Windows. This seems to be a common problem!! The EOS470.exe is 1.41mb and I can't get it onto the floppy..

How was this done back in the day?

Any help at this stage would be greatly appreciated.

you need to use an old version of windows with "true" DOS running (ie windows xp or windows 98) to make the diskette.
there is a guy who sells the flashprep and os4.7 diskettes on ebay for $15. that is the easiest solution

Thanks for the reply.

I bought the update floppy off eBay and the issue I was having with it seems to have disappeared. In saying that, it just completely froze on me.. I think this one is a dud, constant repair work since I've got it. Will try and pick up an e6400 when one comes up.

There is a cheaper solution, if you own a copy of win95/98/2000/ xp. Simply install and load up your own copy of windows on any machine with a floppy drive, "should" work fine.

Sorry the link should say, VirtualBox.

Hi Francis, thanks for this resource. I just had a Procussion module repaired (psu) and am trying to locate a manual. It seems very hard to find- any suggestions or links?
Thanks so much!
Nick

I have two E64 samplers. Problem: I can't save the EOS410CL.EXE onto a diskette. What can I do?!? Could it work from a Linux OS? I have given up on Win 8.1 - it just won't fit a 2HD 3.5 inch diskette....

HELP I have a emu mp7 I have done reset both ways and have done audio test and I can hear tones and everything but I go to press the drum pad or play a pattern and I get no sound at all from headphones or the back outputs. Anyone have this problem before?
I have even taken out the sound expansion and put it back in and tested for it.
nothing is working.

highlyfocused365@gmail.com

Hello !

I was looking over to find XL7 originals preset ? any idea ?

Thanks a lot !

Hey there;

New (very excited) EMU MP7 owner here. COOL looking machine~!

Two questions;

1. There are 2 SIMM / ROM cards in my machine. Is there a way for me to tell / find out which two cards are installed? I've opened the unit and the cards do not seem to have the sticker on them, oops. So, is there a way from the control panel for me to determine which two SIMM / ROM cards are installed?

2. OK, so our ROM cards are "normal" (?) SIMMs, right? Is there any way to make / create our own ROM / SIMM cards? Can they be copied from another card in some way? Making our own SIMM / ROM cards could be awesome.

Thanks~!

AK

Did you ever figure this out?
(1) Press Preset Vewi/Mode. The upper right should have the basic name of the ROM of the currently selected preset--e.g., XROM, P2500, etc.
(2) With an E-Mu Ultra Sampler and an E-Mu Flash ROM, you can burn your own samples. Then, with an E-Mu ROMpler (such as the P2ks and the Command Stations), you can author P2k style presets.
Hope this helps someone.
Steve

Hi, I'm a complete newbie in synths, MIDI and all this stuff. I hope I can get some help here. I just bought in eBay an e-Mu Vintage Keys keyboard and also a Vintage Keys sound module (the sound patches are not all the same in both devices).
Is it possible to copy some of the presets from the sound module into the RAM presets in the keyboard? If so, how?
Thanks!
Gerard

Nice site, thanks for your work.

I have a XL-1 Turbo, and I understand it can copy ROMS.

Does anyone know what the EPROMS used by EMU in this line actually _are_? Before I go to far down this path I want to see if the hardware is still available.

Not sure if you found this out yet, but with an E-Mu Ultra Sampler and an E-Mu Ultra Flash SIMM, you can burn samples and then with an E-Mu ROMpler you can create p2k style presets. I seem to recall reading you cannot copy E-Mu factory ROMs to a Flash SIMM.
Steve

Hello, question about the Proteus 2000 firmware.
I've got a Virtuoso 2000 with a 1.x firmware. If I upgrade it to the 2.x p2k firmware here, is it still going to boot as Virtuso or is it going to turn it into a generic Proteus 2000?

I answered my own question by just going ahead and doing it: the firmware is the same for all the 2000-series EMU romplers, and the virtuoso remains a virtuoso, as per boot up screen animation, but now has a newer OS. It was super easy with eLoader, even though I was using eLoader for an XL-7

Yeeeeez i have 2 Proteus 2000 and going for my third now 🙂

The file E-LoaderOperationManual.pdf for the 2500 is the 'patterns.zip' file as well. My 2500 just freezes on boot with all the lights on and I was going to try the e-loader but I don't know anything about it. thanks.

In case people face a Command Station getting stuck when booting up with the only think working is all of the LEDs on full blast . . . I opened up the Command Station and took out the ROMs and then reseated them. That did the trick for me.

Help! I just did a factory reset, and when I rebooted, there were no presets at all. None of the factory presets came back! They all say "blank preset". Any ideas?

Hi Paul

Did you ever get this resolved? My P2K is alos showing blank presets. I've run all diagnostics and they pass except #17 Sound Data CRC Test, which shows (what I assume) to be the four ROM slots. 1 & 2 say 'Invalid', 3 & 4 are blank. I only have the original Composer ROM in slot 1 (which is seated properly) so it'd strange slot 2 is showing invalid - although I did put the Composer ROM in slot 2 to see if it worked so maybe it 'remembered' that.

Thanks

Tony

I also am having an issue with sound output - there is no sound at all through the headphones nor any outputs.
Midi is set to "omni" receive, and the midi light is a solid green, which I assume shows connection.
Any help there would be appreciated, too!

I have exactly the same problem.
I used the " sweet water' online help to RESET TO FACTORY PRESETS.

Now I get some problems
1) all presets say " BLANK PRESET" and USER top right of lcd screen
2) ZERO sound from the unit via headphone or audio outputs.
3) I run hte midi diagnostics and it says " fault on the midi JUMPER midi a /b ?

and when I look at pictures on the internet, on the PROTEUS 2000, I see lots and lots of connectors on the back but on my PROTEUS 2000 the plates are covered by the factory with circle metal (where I see extra midi and other connectors on the internet PROTEUS 2000 photos .. ) .. I simply have on the back midi in/out/through and audio left and right output and the power connector ... the other 7 holes are factory sealed circles, no physical ports.

When I do a ROM SCAN in the diagnostics menu ( hold 2 arrows down when powering on ) .. It says I have NO ROMS inside ( I assume this refers to EXPANSION ROMS? and is not related to the built in sounds that all disappeared when doing a FACTORY RESET ) ?

ALL help greatly appreciated... I paid $86 for this gizmo and oh my .. I had high hopes of a quality product..... I own a Proteus 2 that I like a lot, so was searching for a proteus 2000 because of the rave reviews ... now I got one .. it appears to light up... the controls all do what they are meant to ... other than that it is just a decoration at the moment 🙁 Really hope to get it working and use it in my upcoming music I plan to publish in 2020 for first time EVER 🙂

So sorry to the moderator - I did get my questions answered. No need to post the other ones.
Thanks for running a great site!

For the benefit of anybody else that comes here, which emu device do you have, and what was the solution to your problem?

I have a question, I have an E-MU MP-7 and when I power it on, all the lights come on and it wont go any farther, I tried the hard start and it just stays the same all lights on always, have you heard of this? Or know anyone who may, Thanks Paul cape coral florida

I have the same issue but don't find a solution here, does anyone know how to solve this, please?

This forum is my last hope, I'm stumped with my issue. I'm using a proteus 2000 with os 2.26 , I cannot play multiple keys on the my controller simultaneously, so playing chords are impossible cause it will only play the 1st key that is struck,it mutes out any keys struck after unless I release the 1st, never seen anything like this with any of my EMU racks/synths only this one. I would like anyone's thoughts on this before I initialize the device, thank you. Mike B

It sounds like something somewhere's set to mono mode

I figured it out, next to the pan is a A for arp trigger, it was set to on, turned off, fixed it immediately, each track has that preset, never even noticed it, thanx for the quick response frankster.

Hey Everyone!!
I have a xl7, when i power up, all the lights stay on & it freezes. After a few minutes , i get a ' Err: A[] bit stuck low A1-- continue?' The only button that works is the soft power on/off. when i turn it off , it takes longer for the same message to re-appear.

Hi, does anyone know how to solve this problem please, I have this same issue with my MP-7, when turning power on, all lights are on and it will not react any further.

Hello,
Please, i search a ultime operative system for E-mu keyboard PK6.
Thank you, JC

Many thanks for your helpful web page - The file have helped me upgrade my OS for my 2500 - I still have a problem with patterns 040(SE Jive) & 057 (Make it Stop) - they freeze the machine and I can only reboot. Does any body have a solution?

Dear Francis,
I have tried so many times to resolve the problems I am experiencing with updating my Proteus 2000 operating system software version 1.11 to 1.26 but without success,I would also appreciate a copy of version 1.24 if possible.

The following files I downloaded from your web site :
1/ E-Loader 1.1 Installer.exe
2/ E-Loader operation manual.
3/ p2k226.dli
E-Loader_1.1_Install.zip
 Proteus2KOp-E.pdf 
Proteus Family SysEx 2.2.pdf
 p2k226.zip
 E-LoaderOperationManual.pdf 
E-Loader_1.1_Install.sit

I would also like to thank you for taking your time and effort setting up your web site with E-MU system software updates and other programs for us to use,i'm sure I speak for us all that it is very well appreciated.

I have taken the time and effort sending emails to CREATIVE requesting parts and updates and they have not the common decency to reply to any of them,it's that sort of attitude that can ruin the reputation of a long standing company,I clearly remember the great old Emulators 1 & 2 as seen on the BBC Top of the Pops being used by bands such as Depeche Mode and Thomas Dolby,it is a shame it seems Creative have little respect for the E-MU company's hard work and past ground breaking advances in audio technology,without us there is no Creative I hope they read this and show us a little respect by replying to our emails.

MY SETUP
Computer : Mac Pro 2.1 (8 core) Year 2007
Processor : 2 x 3Ghz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Memory : 16 GB 667 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM
Startup Disk : Snow Leopard version 10.6

USB 2.0 MIDI lead : Simple cable with a USB connector on one end and one separate standard 5 pin MIDI IN and separate standard 5 pin MIDI Out on the other.I purchased this from Maplins and although it is for USB 2.0 they assured me it is compatible with USB 1.0 and anything in between so I don't think it's a cable issue,however I might be wrong?

Parallels Desktop 8 build 8.0.18354
Windows XP Home edition version 2002 Service Pack 2

PROTEUS 2000 SETUP: MASTER parameters:
MIDI MODE : POLY - accepted
MIDI SYSEX DEVICE ID : 1
MIDI SYSEX PACKET DELAY : 300 Milliseconds

PROCEDURE : I turn on the Mac,start Parallels 8,start Windows XP and finally start E-Loader 1.1

E-loader 1.1
E-LOADER TOOLBAR - MIDI SETUP
INPUT PORT - USB Audio Device
OUTPUT PORT - USB Audio Device
SysEx DEVICE ID - 1

Windows XP has created the Proteus 2000 ID as USB Audio Device

E-LOADER TOOLBAR - MIDI MONITOR
INPUT DEVICE : USB Audio Device
DISPLAY FORMAT - Text
SHOW FILTERS - ENABLE DISPLAY OF - All boxes are ticked/on.

I sent a single MIDI patch SysEx dump from my Proteus 2000 to E-Loader's MIDI MONITOR BOX and this information was displayed there,so no issues sending and receiving data from my Proteus 2000 to E-Loader.

E-LOADER TOOLBAR - MIDI TRACKER
DEVICE : USB Audio Device
Clicking any of the MIDI blocks on screen sends the corresponding MIDI Note from E-Loader to my Proteus 2000 which in turn plays that information,so no issues with midi reception.

E-LOADER TOOLBAR - SEQUENCE BANK BROWSER
DEVICE : USB Audio Device
UPLOAD : This feature does not work with my Proteus 2000,I receive the following error message:

"Some of the items selected for upload indicate their names were not successfully loaded.You must refresh the names before proceeding OK"

This message is displayed again even after selecting REFRESH prior to UPLOAD.

E-LOADER TOOLBAR - OS DOWNLOADER
FILE SELECTION - SELECT DOWNLOADABLE OS FILE
I selected the P1K226 file.
TARGET SELECTION DEVICE - SELECT MIDI DEVICE
DEVICE : USB Audio Device
DOWNLOAD - DOWNLOAD OS File to Target
STATUS : waiting for download request

At this point as instructed in the E-Loader 1.1 manual,I turned on the Proteus 2000 while holding in the AUDITION and HOME/ENTER buttons to request the OS Update and E-Loader displayed the following message :

STATUS : multiple requests received (must be resolved)

I am not sure how to resolve this problem and would appreciate any help on updating the Proteus 2000 and advice on where I may have gone wrong with E.Loader 1.1 procedures and look forward to your reply.
Thank you Francis,
All the best.
Ian

Dear Francis,
I have tried so many times to resolve the problems I am experiencing with updating my Proteus 2000 operating system software version 1.11 to 2.26 but without success,I would also appreciate a copy of version 2.24 if possible.