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

Hi,

I am a proud new owner of a PX-7.

I am playing around, checking out the sounds (fantastic), waiting for 
all ROMs to arrive before I open up the box and install them.

I have a question. As I run my finger along the touch strip, nothing 
seems to be happening. I do not notice any chance in sound. Do I need 
to activate it or something first?

I plan on calling Emu tomorrow, but in the meantime, if someone can 
point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.