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

Thanks, very usefull, takes me ahead.

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "lifeistheformofenergy" 
<lifeistheformofenergy@y...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>