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

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@p...> wrote:
> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "rob_michael_2002" 
> <rob_michael_2002@y...> wrote:
> > Can Triggers be fired- off via MIDI note/cc/pc.
> 
> >  My primary objective is to be able to dynamically change
> > performance playback parameters live--in real time 
> > via MIDI (a Behringer FCB-1010 to be exact).
> 
> Can you give examples of:
> (1) what you might want to trigger (other than notes, arps, etc.)


<<<<<My understanding is that triggers can be used (among other things) 
to bring parts of a sequence in and out (up to 16 of them as I recall).  
That alone would be GREAT  to be able to do with a foot controller>>>>>


> (2) what type of midi data the FCB sends


<<<<<3 types:  
a)PC's
b)CC:  both static (fixed value) and dynamic via (2)expression pedals
c) MIDI notes messeges>>>>>


> (3) what kinds of things you might want to control via midi.


<<<<<I guess I'm wanting to use an XX-7 as a substitute for Ableton's 
LIVE--this box seems to be a similar thing---just using midi seq.'s 
rather that audio files.  

I'm hoping to control:

1. Part mutes

2. The changing of one pattern to another.  

3. Some access to the Xmix functions sounds cool (but i'll be surprised 
if that is feasable).

4.  I would also play notes--using the XX-7 as a sound module via 
guitar synth controller--that part seems pretty straight-forward>>>>>>


> The Commad Station trigger button bank can be set to:
> (1) Play note events


<<<<<Guitar synth will do that...>>>>>


> (2) Play beats parts


<<<<<Need that....can I bring these in and out via MIDI instead of 
using the front panel buttons? ie:  hit a FCB preset to fire off a drum 
fill at the end of a song's section>>>>>


> (3) Select patterns.


<<<<<Need that...probably.  Although if I can get enough flexibility 
out of a single pattern--that may be superfluous>>>>>


> However, if your goal is to have the FCB send out continuous 
> controller data, you can route that to a variety of parameters via 
> the E-Mu patchcords.


<<<<<I would probably not send CC data that much--at least in the 
begining--later i may use them to control individual part volume or a 
filter's sweep>>>>

 
> As well, you can use the FCB buttons [programmed presets] do stuff on 
> the E-Mu, too.  Its just a matter of deciding what you want to 
> control and getting the FCB and the E-Mu to agree.


<<<<<Is there a comprehensive MIDI implimentation chart somewhere?---
that would likely answer most of my concerns>>>>>


 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Dr. Steve

<<<<<It helps a good deal....I appreciate your time very much.>>>>>

Rob Michael