That's the Muse Research Receptor – a unique and versatile musical instrument that takes the best software-based synthesizers and effects processors available, and turns them into real instruments. With the push of a button, Receptor can transform itself from a sampler into a guitar processor; from a drum module into a synthesizer; or from a delicate mastering tool into a screaming drawbar organ.

Plug-in software has completely changed the way we make music. Puny samples crammed into tiny chips are a thing of the past. Fixed architecture synths, by their very nature, are forever incapable of adapting to an ever-shifting sonic landscape. In today's musical world, virtual instruments reign supreme. But using plug-in software can be an exasperating experience. Stability concerns and high latencies limit their effectiveness on stage, and high CPU demands limit their flexibility in the studio.

Receptor solves these problems by combining everything that's good about plug-ins with everything that's good about hardware.

Nothing could better illustrate the fact that Receptor combines the best of both worlds (hardware and software) than these two quotes. Jeff Babko loves his Receptor because it blows away the hardware synthesizers it replaces. David Rosenthal loves his because it gives him the ultimate way to use software instruments and effects on stage. Two worlds. Two vantage points. One product to satisfy them both.

MUSE PRODUCT LINE	MUSEBOX	RECEPTOR VIP	RECEPTOR 2+ PRO	RECEPTOR 2+ PRO MAX
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	MuseBox takes advantage of virtual instruments in a completely self-contained sound module	The RECEPTOR VIP Hardware Plug-in Player includes 4 Gigabytes of RAM, a fast dual-core CPU and a 1TB Hard Drive.	RECEPTOR 2+ PRO and RECEPTOR 2+ PRO MAX are the smarter, faster, and better way to run your favorite virtual instruments and effects. With 4 GB RAM, 1 TB / 1.5 TB hard drives and extremely fast dual-core Intel CPUs these two RECEPTORs are nothing less than state-of-the-art Hardware Plug-in Players.
Best For	Casual Musicians, gigs where size and portability are at a premium	Professional Keyboardists / Guitarists; Everyone	Pro Players, Session Musicians & Engineers	Film/TV Composers, Producers, Pro Players & Studios
Hard Drive Size	8 GB	1TB	1 TB	1.5 TB
CPU	Intel Dual-Core, 1.8Ghz	Intel 64-bit, Dual Core, 3.06Ghz, 2MB cache	Intel 64-bit, Dual Core, 3.0Ghz, 6MB cache	Intel 64-bit, Dual Core, 3.3Ghz, 6MB cache
Speed	Medium	Fast	Faster	Fastest
RAM	2 GB (DDR2)	4 GB (DDR3)
MusePlayer	Over 400 built-in sounds
I/O	2 channel line/mic in, 2 channel out	2 channel line/mic in, 2 channel out	Stereo analog in/out, stereo S/PDIF, adat optical (8 channel) out
Networking	10/100/1000 ("Gigabit Ethernet")
Dimensions	Width: 8.375" (½ rack space); Depth: 10.5" (not including knobs); Height: 3.0" (not including feet)	Width: 17 1/2" Depth: 12 1/2" Height: 3 5/8"
Weight	5lbs, 12 oz (2.55kg)	18 lbs
	Available where Peavey products are sold