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

> That's the most sensible way to do it, but you've used a 505 so I'm 
sure 
> you know it's no substitute for one-button-press pattern call (as 
found on 
> the MC-505, the Electribes, and the RM1x), especially if you want 
to 
> change up your arrangement or experiment with structure. Dialing 
patterns 
> live is like editing on an LCD, pattern call is like turning a 
filter 
> cutoff knob.

As a long time user of the 505, I have to chime in with my favorable 
opinion of both the pattern call and the megamix features.  For 
jumping around and testing transitions, this is very nice way to go.  
The megamix is a good way to combine stuff from other patterns and 
see what might go together (of course having the ability to transpose 
a single part in real time is helpful too).