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

Key Vel is a Source but not a Destination, so there's no way to do
this mod routing. Also, while the XL7 sequencer and synth engine share 
the same box and interface, they're essentially separate (I found this
out playing with arps on tracks set to "ext" - the arps are part of
the synth, not the sequencer, so they only work when the sequencer or
other note source is routed through the synth). MIDI data goes from
sequencer to synth, but not the other way around.

The solution is to build the randomization into the synth or sampler
or whatever is the target of your sequencer track (unfortunately, this
probably means you can't randomly vary the timing). While the XL7
doesn't have a "humanize" function, being able to create your own
"humanization" using the sources Bob mentions is more powerful and
flexible. If your other synth doesn't have these capabilities, you may
be able to use a random LFO or something.


--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "soundcrafter" <aurastar@...> wrote:
>
> Yes, I found that this morning after getting a bit of sleep :)  I was 
> just thinking that there was a "humanize" function on the XL, and 
> there isn't - I was just too tired to still be in the studio.
> 
> Another point I should mention is that I'm trying to accomplish this 
> on a external piece of equipment.  I have a Blank Preset that I assign 
> to tracks that will be controlling external gear - Instrument is set 
> to "none" on all layers.  So, if I assign, for example, Xfade Random -
> > Key Vel on this blank preset, and then re-record that track, the 
> changes in velocity should be recorded as part of the track, and 
> therefore passed on to my drum machine?  What about if I am entering 
> the notes in Grid mode?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> D
> 
> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "Bob S." <tttsystems@> wrote:
> >
> > See page 172 of the manual (I am using the PX7 manual) for random 
> sources for patch cords....there is key random 1 & 2 (static while key 
> is depressed), filtered white & pink noise sources (dynamic) & 
> crossfade random that will generate the same random value for all 4 
> layers.....
> > 
> > Bob
> > El Segundo, CA
> >
>