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

Hi,

How long did it take you to learn the Command Station?

To the point where you could utilize let's say 80% of its 
capabilities and make some finished songs?  Did you read the entire 
manual first, or did you read and go along at the same time?

I guess I am trying to see what the best ways for learning it have 
been for you.

How long did it take you to learn the Command Station? To the point where 
you could utilize let's say 80% of its 
capabilities and make some finished songs? 

>>>>Still learning, but I'd say within a couple of weeks I was up to speed 
enough to be making tracks without needing to look in the manual at all. 
<<<

Did you read the entire manual first, or did you read and go along at the 
same time?

>>>Yes and yes.  Read the PDF which I downloaded from the EMu site when I 
was still debating getting the XL-7.  I've since read the manual about 4-5 
times all the way through.  It really does help to revisit this stuff from 
time to time, amazing what kind of things you miss or forget. <<

I guess I am trying to see what the best ways for learning it have been 
for you.

>>>For me, reading the manual multiple times has definitely been key, 
though the best way to learn any new gear is just to use it as much as 
possible.  Sounds dumb, but honestly, the more you use ANYTHING, the 
quicker and more familiar you'll get with it.  When you get new gear, plan 
on spending a couple of weeks using ONLY that gear, and before you know it 
you'll be up to speed.

One more tip.  Don't try to learn every single feature right away.  I find 
it's best to initially focus on how things are organized and where things 
are grouped in the menus.  Once you learn this, all the individual 
features become very intuitive to find and use. <<<

rEalm




 
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