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

Going into the XL-7 (MIDI In) is one of two things, a CS2x keyboard, or a 
Red Sound Micro Sync.  The CS2x is used occasionally as a controller 
keyboard, for when I want to enter chords into the XL-7.  Most of the time 
though I prefer the rubber pads on the XL-7, I find them more responsive 
than regular keys.  The Red Sound is used when I play live and want to 
sync my XL-7 to a turntable.  It's pretty much only a midi clock source, 
so it's not too exciting.  It definitely helps me to get my live stuff 
synced to an audio signal, but the routing required to hook it up to a DJ 
mixer isn't always present, so it doesn't get used as much as I'd like.

Coming out of XL-7 (MIDI Out) is occasionally my Korg ER-1.  I've been 
using it some trying to integrate it into a live set I'm putting together. 
 Works fine synced to the XL-7, but I use it's own sequencer for all 
things ER-1, so there's not much that can go wrong there.  It's syncs up 
fine though and is nice when I want to add some weird percussive elements 
to my set (though the Xl-7 is definitely capable of some percussion 
weirdness on it's own too).

I think the Oxygen controllers are great for the price.  I've recommended 
them to a few friends who needed a cheap way to enter notes in Reason and 
what not.  I think that the newer Roland (or are they Edirol?) controller 
have more features though (knobs and sliders), and don't cost more.  I'd 
recommend those nowadays I think.

rEalm

 



I am curious to know what kind of devices people are hooking up via 
MIDI to their XX7 units. And if they thought it made their use and 
experience with the XX7 unit better or worse. I am especially curious 
to know what people think about pieces like the Oxygen keyboard and 
Koas pads. 

Thanks,
Greg



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