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

ques #1:Does it require that you have a midi interface to use the command 
station? or its jus required if you are using the computer as a sequencer? 


>>>The XX-7's are completely standalone units, so you don't need a midi 
interface unless you are sequencing froma  computer sequencer, or if you 
need to update the OS. <<<

ques #2: why is it that the instructions for the E-loader only show images 
of Mac OS and not a Windows based system? its not helping me b'cuz I have 
a windows is there an alternate version?

>>>E-Loader will work with Windows systems just fine.  In fact it works 
better with Windows systems that it does Mac systems, as the Mac USB 
drivers were never released. <<<<

ques #3: I was tryin to understand whut exactly the E-loader does..Does it 
Save SMF only or does it save both Presets and SMF?

>>>Yes, saves your pattern and song data, which is essentially SMF plus 
some set up data as well.  Unfortunately, E-Loader does not support Preset 
loading and saving, and likely never will (this sucks ass, I admit).  You 
can still back up your presets to the PC via sysex dumps to a software 
sequencer though. <<<

ques #4: When I want to save my performance does XL-1/E-loader save in 
real time to my computer or is it saving to tha command station memory 
until I upload my saves to my computer?

>>>It will save to the Command Station first always. <<<

ques #5: How do I assign my own preset drum kit to the pads? is it 
possible? or do I have to use a kit and its sounds "as is"? I currently 
have an MPC2000xl and Im accustomed to assigning tha drums myself.

>>>Well, you can only use the kits as is in terms of the samples assigned 
to them (is, you can't pick the drum samples you liek the most and make 
you're own kits).  There's numerous work arounds though, since you can 
link more than one preset.  Do a search in the list archives, plenty of 
info on this from others. ,<<
 
rEalm


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OK cool..thankx..but Im still a lil confused bout saving presets

if I dont have a software sequencer how do I save my presets so I can 
come back and work on my project? 

If I jus have the Command station and a a PC and thas all. How am I 
to save the presets? DO I have 2 buy one..? Is there a sysex preset 
program I can get..? 

I cant really get anymore than what I have I figure I can save 
everything onto my computer then upload and download as needed to get 
my presets and SMF files.. Im new to tha Command station obviously 
and I want 2 be able to access everything to get started..if u know 
of any software or stable freeware out there that will simplify this 
process it would be greatly appreciated...its vital to what I need to 
know to get started

Tanx..

The XL-7 has 512 user preset locations in addition to the 512 factory
presets.  I think it'll take you a little while to use 'em all!  You
really don't need a computer at all.

--- soseriousboutmine <thabayplaya@...> wrote:
> OK cool..thankx..but Im still a lil confused bout saving presets
> 
> if I dont have a software sequencer how do I save my presets so I can
> come back and work on my project? 


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OK..does user presets mean my presets will be in the memory of tha 
command station after I turn it off? or do I have 2 save all of my 
prests on tha computer and load them there every time I turn it off 
and on?

>OK..does user presets mean my presets will be in the memory of tha
>command station after I turn it off? or do I have 2 save all of my
>prests on tha computer and load them there every time I turn it off
>and on?
>
>

If you have two presets working, that means you've saved at least one of
them.  Once a preset is saved, it's remembered even after you power the
machine off.

Or do you mean will it remember that you had one preset on track one and
another on track two?  To do that, do a pattern save (to a new location, if
it's the first time you're saving.) The machine will remember the
information, even after you've turned it off.


Then, to get back to that setup of presets, load that pattern.
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right on..so it is internal memory? coo..I thought it didnt do that I 
was like fuck..Im goin 2 return it..cuz tha way more work 2 look for 
a sysex sequencer saver..thas only if u run out of space right?? cuz 
Ill never use all them sounds.

Right.  You can get away with never using a computer.  Ever.  At the
moment, I've canibalized my music PC, as so far, I haven't missed it...

-Aaron

--- soseriousboutmine <thabayplaya@...> wrote:
> right on..so it is internal memory?

From the spec sheet:
1024 pattern locations
512  song locations
512  user presets
all in permanent flash memory just like a digital camera or a hard drive

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>right on..so it is internal memory? coo..I thought it didnt do that I
>was like fuck..Im goin 2 return it..cuz tha way more work 2 look for
>a sysex sequencer saver..thas only if u run out of space right??

That sounds about right.
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Since Im gettin tha XL-7 are tha drum sounds coo for hip hop beats? I 
know its for electronica musik but I like all kinds o sounds to use 
and create plus I got tha command station for a cheap brand new so I 
figure Id get "Mo Phatt" later 

Are tha sounds heavy n full like are the bass sounds solid? strings 
etc..
I know in electronic music they use 9o9 drums n sum 808. Are they 
rich the sounds? I messed with a demo at tha store sounds were kinda 
tight but I didnt hear them that well cuz they keep tha volume real 
low..



Is there an EQ built in?

Obvious question: has anyone experienced a memory failure (on the XX-
7, not personally)? What are people using for backup on stage (or 
elsewhere)? Or is everyone lugging along a laptop?


--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Aaron Eppolito <synthesis77@y...> wrote:
> Right.  You can get away with never using a computer.  Ever.  At the
> moment, I've canibalized my music PC, as so far, I haven't missed 
it...
> 
> -Aaron