The Proteus 2 sound became the "industry standard" for 1990s television scoring, especially for children's programming.
When you download a Proteus 2 Soundfont, look out for these iconic patches: Emu Proteus 2 Soundfont
Arguably the most famous Proteus 2 sound. Unlike realistic Shakuhachi samples that feature complex breath noise, this one is smooth, ghostly, and synth-like. It became the go-to "mysterious Asian flute" for 90s RPGs and TV dramas. In the SF2 version, listen for the slight filter sweep on the attack. The Proteus 2 sound became the "industry standard"