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

It's really a preference thing I guess, but after trying Cubase,
Reason and the lot, I just figured it was time to do something
different. Also if I ever get beyond the tinkerer stage i really want
to do a live show thats more then just staring at a laptop. If this
works out i will probably add a sampler but my wife wants some v-drums
so we will see who wins. Should have the baby by monday. Just printed
out the 347 page manual so i have to reading to do. 

gracias and strangelove
-doc

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "robotchas" <robotchas@y...> wrote:
> I chose the Command Station because after years of messing with
software I find a well-
> designed hardware sequencer much more conducive to creativity.
Software sequencers 
> have their place (namely, editing), but by and large they're little
more than glorified tape 
> recorders. As nice as a 30" Cinema Display might be, music is about
what you hear, not 
> what you see, and a mouse, even a multi-button mouse, is still no
match for dedicated 
> hardware controllers.
> 
> There's a reason why big Hollywood studios (film or music) still use
massive mixing 
> consoles alongside their ProTools rigs, and it's not nostalgia.
> 
> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "gonzinigonz" <gonzini@f...> wrote:
> > Use the best of both worlds i reckon..
> > I dont personally find a mouse and qwerty keyboard too interactive 
> > for making music. i still like hardware sequncers with big pads to 
> > bash and the like.. I also find that all the flash graphics a bit 
> > distracting and the monitor in my face a bit to much.
> > Dont get me wrong though, you cant beat a graphical representation of 
> > midi data in a track. It is much easier that way to get right in 
> > there quickly. Also when the MPC is pumping, i havant heard a PC keep 
> > time like that yet..
> > Ive always had hardware, so thats why i guess. If your just starting 
> > out the PC route is proberly your cheapest option power vs cost.
> > Just my 2 cents
> > Gonz
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Aaron Eppolito <synthesis77@y...> wrote:
> > > LOL.  This is sorta like posting "Ford Rules" on a Corvette mailing
> > > list...
> > > 
> > > --- Joey Morales <trackmuzik@y...> wrote:
> > > > personally I'd stay away from the hardward sequencer.  Would you 
> > like
> > > > to strain while looking at a small usually colorless screen or a
> > > > computer monitor???
> > > 
> > > 
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