Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

well it is almost the same except they are called different things - 
for example on the rm1x you have patterns sections and tracks ok - 
where as on emu you have patterns presets and tracks - on the rm1x 
you can turn the f1 knob to switch patterns on the emu you can assign 
the buttons 1-16 to trigger patterns ... on rm1x there are voices for 
the synth where as to access this in the emu you have to load presets 
and assign them accordingly to the synth of choice - 

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "electrotimba" <electrotimba@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi everybody, I am impressed by being welcomed with default bunch 
of 
> files, FAQ etc,etc. Looks like the best group I ever joined. Thanks!
> I just got MP7, probably Xl would be better but I can probably get 
> the expansion.
> My problem is that i only worked with Yamaha sequencers all QYs, 
> Rm1x, RS7000. Emu is completley different concept, architecture. I 
> spent few hours with the manual and still am not able to get the 
> whole differnt concept. Since I am pro musician I am always working 
> on something, mostly behind, deadlines etc so I can`t spend a week 
or 
> more just to understand Emu well.
> I would appreciate when someone, familiar with Yamahas could point 
> the main differences so I could get going.
> mainly I looked for additional "noise maker", standby in case of 
> computer problems on stage. This Emu beats Yamaha all the way, the 
> design, compact size, great trigger pads, SOUNDS !( I could hardly 
> ever find usable sounds on Yamahas, actually believe there is no 
> single decent voice for solo).
> I would use MP mainly for drum beats, having some pads, fx ( didnt 
> plan that but its sounds are asking to be used)
> I work with notebook setup : Ableton+ Reason+ legacy and various 
> hardware controlling that.
> I was already thinking of trading it for whatever Yamaha but this 
> Yahoo group gives me hope it is worth trying some more.
> Any help would be appreciated ( perhaps links to some tutorials, 
are 
> there any books out there ?) 
> Thanks in advance
>