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

I can't understand why you're looking at getting a fader box to control the
XL-7 which lists amongst its many advantages the ability to be used as a
fader box for other equipment. I don't know much about the korg
microcontrol, but if money is an issue like you say, why waste it on a
controller keyboard? If you really need a keyboard and can't make do with
the XL7 pads, then get a cheap secondhand evolution thing for now and think
about upgrading when money isn't as tight... The XL-7 has got the drum pads
and knobs/faders covered.

As regards a sampler, I would say get a secondhand Emu Ultra with RFX if
possible. It's not gonna be the cheapest option, but it's the most powerful
and you'll have problems creating *really* twisted sounds. It works great
with Recycle too... I've seen several E5000s going on ebay for peanuts
recently. ESi2000/4000s are also great pieces of kit that you can pick up
for next to nothing these days.

I don't know much about Yamaha samplers, but from what I've heard they do
have some issues (especially concerning SCSI drives and connections), so
I've always avoided them. A dedicated FX box and a seperate sampler is a
better option in my opinion (unless you go for an Emu Ultra with RFX...).

Regards,

Stu


-----Original Message-----
From: Mike [mailto:mikeextremesims@...]
Sent: 05 September 2003 18:56
To: xl7@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [xl7] MIDI keyboard controllers with the XL-7? and Hello!


Hi,

Just picked up a new XL-7, I'm looking at the Korg MicroKontrol, with
its drum pads and 8 knobs and 8 sliders.  If I connect this keyboard
to the XL-7 will I be able to patch its knobs/sliders to the XL-7's
parameters such as the modulation matrix (patchcords), effects
settings, LFOs, EG's, etc?  I'm sure I will but will it be an
intuitive and streamlined process?

Also, I'm looking for a studio sampler like the E-mu Ultra series or
the A3000, A4000, or A5000 from Yamaha.  I like the fact Yamahas are
filled with many effects, and from what I've read, are easier to
use.  I don't need to burn ROMS, since this setup will be used at
home.  I want a sampler that works like Recycle, and allows twisted
sound manipulation and synth capabilites for abstract and IDM music.
Money is an issue, so used is the word here. I guess reliablity too.

What I'm looking for is a powerful system consisting of 3 pieces, the
XL-7 for its sequencer and ROM sounds, a MIDI keyboard with knobs
(for more control), and a studio sampler with effects.  Maybe an FX
box if the sampler doesn't have many.  I looked at the RS7000 for a
while but it looks limiting, and I've told I can get more power out
of seperate components.  My concern is weither using all 3 devices
together will be smooth and relatively easy.

Thanks in advance for any advice,
Mike



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