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

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP SO FAR, YOU HAVE BEEN GREAT !!

I accidently chose prompt 16 when i reinitialized my new MP-7 and 
lost all my patterns and factory presents/songs... i downloaded 
eloader and the files to reinstall them back into the mp-7. I am 
having trouble getting the mp-7 and the pc to "see" each other so 
the pc can send the files to the mp-7.
I am using a midi cable and connecting it to the mp-7 with the other 
end connecting to the joystick port of the pc. Do i need a certain 
software like ACID or CAKEWALK to get the pc to "see" the mp-7. If 
someone could help me out i would REALLY appreciate it. I am brand 
new to midi and have looked at EMU and other sites and its too far 
over my head right now. I understand what to do i think when i can 
get the midi communication going between the pc and the mp-7 but 
cant figure out how to get them in sync to see each other. Software 
needed? Thanks again and thanks for allowing me to join the group. 
Hopefully i can help a newbie out one day. Midi is VERY confusing, 
there has got to be an easier way :)

thanks,
Nick

Hey don't feel too bad.. I'm a complete and utter Midi newbie 
myself, but have managed to stagger my way through things so far :). 
What kind of soundcard do you use? I assume you're using a midi-to-
joystick-port adapter of some sort? Do you have an onboard sound 
card in addition to one you're using?

  If you're using any of the Soundblaster Live family, you should 
have options in the drop-down menus for your Midi setup for 
something like "SB Live! Midi Port [blahblah]". If you have these 
options, select it for both in/out.

  Fortunately, you don't need any additional software - E-Loader is 
the only proggie you need to backup/transfer pattern, preset, and 
song files and the like.

  If you'd prefer to take the USB route, the XL-7 can communicate 
via an average printer USB plug. I've yet to screw around with this, 
since I've already got the midi setup working, but it might be 
speedier and less hassle-ridden. Anyone else have input on this?

/.j


--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "juggalodown" <r6kid@c...> wrote:
> THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP SO FAR, YOU HAVE BEEN GREAT !!
> 
> I accidently chose prompt 16 when i reinitialized my new MP-7 and 
> lost all my patterns and factory presents/songs... i downloaded 
> eloader and the files to reinstall them back into the mp-7. I am 
> having trouble getting the mp-7 and the pc to "see" each other so 
> the pc can send the files to the mp-7.
> I am using a midi cable and connecting it to the mp-7 with the 
other 
> end connecting to the joystick port of the pc. Do i need a certain 
> software like ACID or CAKEWALK to get the pc to "see" the mp-7. If 
> someone could help me out i would REALLY appreciate it. I am brand 
> new to midi and have looked at EMU and other sites and its too far 
> over my head right now. I understand what to do i think when i can 
> get the midi communication going between the pc and the mp-7 but 
> cant figure out how to get them in sync to see each other. 
Software 

> needed? Thanks again and thanks for allowing me to join the group. 
> Hopefully i can help a newbie out one day. Midi is VERY confusing, 
> there has got to be an easier way :)
> 
> thanks,
> Nick

thanks,

i tried the usb way but nothing happens, its like it doesnt 
recognize the usb .When i tried to download the drivers for the usb, 
it wouldnt allow them to load.I will check into the sound card and 
see if their are some settings for midi. Thanks again and i will 
talk to you tommorrow cause i am sure i will need your help again :)
have a great night,
Nick