Emax

> *can separate sets be triggered simultaneously , separately?
> (like to have a drum machine triggering a drum sounds set while a
> sequencer triggers a separate sample set (consisting of some pitched
> sound/tone)  (each on a different MIDI channel) at the same time)

Yes. But you'll probably run into the limitations of both the polyphony 
and the memory of the Emax II. For the type of use you want you need 
to become familiar with the sequencers MulitMode function. This 
allows for 16 channels of data to be routed to up to 16 presets within 
the same bank. The other problem you might face is how to get all of 
the machines to send their data into the Emax II's 1 MIDI In jack. I do 
something similar live where I have the sequencer doing all the drum 
work and use the sequencer to also route the data coming from my 
controller to the Emax II as well so I can play it in realtime.

> *is there a way to resample the modified output as the sound is being
> played? (like to run the emax output through some effects devices then
> back into the emax to resample the effected/modified sound) 

No, resampling is fairly new and limited to top of the line samplers with 
their own effects cards built in.

> * the type of diskettes that work with Emax I/II  (DS DD) are hard to find
> now?  regular ones not work??

They have a very limited life. Most of the HD disks I tried to use went 
corrupt within a year without warning. Forget about floppies go with 
removable media like a Syquest or Zip drive. Or use an internal and 
external HD.

> *Is there a manual or other indepth info online anywhere?

A manual can be ordered through E-mu or their website. Look under 
Parts.
 
> *can Emax start/stop sample taking with a footswitch?
>   If not could a mod be made which would allow that, or could it be done
>   with a MIDI footswitch?

Not that I'm aware of. The closest thing is to set the threshold up high 
enough that it doesn't start sampling to you trigger what it is you want 
sampled.
 
> *can wave or other sample files on a PC be converted to the Emax format
> using the PC Emax program (or any other conversion program) ?

You can send any Mono sound file to the Emax II via MIDI Sample 
Dump Standard using a program that uses that format as well. On a 
PC your best bet is Sound Forge by Sonic Foundry for professional 
use/price or search (I think) shareware archives like Tucows for this 
little shareware app that can do it to (after being registered for $12) I 
can't remember what it's called.

BTW - the Emax and Emax II User's Website has moved to 
http://www.silveriafamily.com.


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