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Re: [xl7] Re: XL7 vs MC-505

2004-01-28 by lynn

its internal memory holds plenty,  you can alsoback up your patterns on the
computer with the e loader software.
not sure about disabling velocity....i usually just grid record in the
velocity i want.
.----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fab Claxton" <fabclaxton@...>
To: <xl7@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 1:43 PM
Subject: [xl7] Re: XL7 vs MC-505


> rEalm and Lynn - Thanks for the responses!
> I've read that the pads are velocity sensitive - can I disable that
> function if I want? Also, how much internal memory is available? The
> MC-505 offers 50 songs, 200 patters, 250 patches, etc. How does the
> XL-7 compare? The more I hear about this thing, the more I want one.
> Fab
>
> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "lynn" <locuststudio@s...> wrote:
> > this one is easy......the xl-7 blows the 505 away in all areas
> except for
> > effects.   the grid recording is way easier.  the sounds are
> awesome.  i had
> > a 505 and got rid of it when i bought the xl -7......about those
> effects
> > though....the 505 had some good ones, but i can get better ones
> from my zoom
> > 1201 and old boss digital delay.
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Fab Claxton" <fabclaxton@y...>
> > To: <xl7@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:08 AM
> > Subject: [xl7] XL7 vs MC-505
> >
> >
> > > Hey gang,
> > > I currently use an MC-505 (which I love), but I just heard about
> the
> > > XL7, and it sounds great. Has anyone had any experience with both
> > > machines, and if so, how do they compare? What I love most about
> the
> > > 505 is the sequencer, and specifically, the grid/step recording
> > > features. It's so damn easy to program the thing - which is handy
> for
> > > a dummy like myself. Does the XL7 have an easy-to-program
> sequencer?
> > > Also, I've heard the sounds on the XL7 are even better than those
> on
> > > the 505, which is great (not that I think the 505's sounds are
> bad,
> > > but there's always room for improvement). How good is the XL7 at
> > > creating your own sounds/patches? Any opinions/help would be
> greatly
> > > appreciated.
> > > Fab
> > > p.s. I assume you can't buy these in stores anymore, right? Is
> ebay
> > > the only place to find them now?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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