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

> I agree.  I think that since E-mu no longer supports any of it's 
> legacy gear, they should at least license the production rights out 
> to people who would be interested in continuing to manufacture roms, 
> etc.  Not to mention making available the schematics of said legacy 
> gear available for people interested in keeping it running, but they 
> won't even do that.  Because of this, I will never buy any of their 
> software gear.  I'd switch my loyalty to a company that is willing to 
> continue to support legacy gear.  Unfortunately, I don't think such a 
> company exists any longer.

I don't know man. They are a business. I have a PX-7, which I like
although I think my RM1x is a better sequencer. The sounds on the PX-7
though, uh--forgetaboutit!

I also own an Emu 1820m sound card. I like it a lot even though
sometimes it makes me feel stupid. Now, am I going to pay $250 (if I'm
lucky) for a used Vintage or World ROM? Or am I going to think about
paying $60 to get those for using with my 1820m? You know damn well I
am going to buy the software, even though ROMs are cooler. Emu has
made good moves and I predict they will be around for a while
precisely because they are flexible. Would you rather they stuck with
older stuff and went out of business?