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

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "Gabriel" <GABRIELSCOTT@...> wrote:
>
> HI,
> Does anyone know where to find support for XL-7 or info on anyone 
who does repairs on 
> XL 7's (preferably in or around SF, CA but interested in anyone). 
I have been to the Emu 
> site and it seems they have turned their backs on the comand 
stations completely. Mine is 
> acting very strange all of a sudden. It has always been a bit 
touchy with the use of the 
> buttons and,  and using Midi has always made it act a bit strange 
too. But I came to just 
> accept that these units just have a few bugs. 
>  But I now am unable to change the sound that is triggered by the 
key pads. The info in 
> the preset changes but it will not trigger the proper sounds. ie. 
it only stays on/plays the 
> hybrid kit which is set for track 1 despite changing to other 
tracks or changing to other  
> preset settings even for track 1.  Although when I play any of my 
recorded patterns or 
> songs everything plays fine. I began working on a new song today 
and nothing but hybrid 
> drums no matter what. Has anyone had any similar problems or have 
any advice. 
> I'd appreciate any help or suggestions
> Thanks 
> Gabriel
>
One thing to try: Make sure that the Receive Program Change function 
under the MIDI menu (11th item) is On.  This can cause some issues 
if it's set off and you change patterns.