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Re: some q's

2009-07-15 by MadjacK

Sorry I've only had an mp7 for a month or two. :P
At least we know now.

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Aaron Eppolito <synthesis77@...> wrote:
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> Actually, #1 is "no" and "yes".  No, it will not record sysex.  Yes, it will play back sysex!  I know that sounds stupid (and it is) but what it does allow you to do is load a sequence up to your computer via E-Loader, add the sysex to it with your favorite sequencer, then download it again.  Lame, but it's a workaround.
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> Furthermore, #2 is yes, though not through passthrough.  MIDI Clock is stripped from "Soft-Thru" but it WILL regenerate clock while slaved.
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> #3 yep, with OS 2.0 you can RT record pattern changes and mutes.
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> #4 not sure which one you're talking about, but there's at least one empty socket for OS updating via EEPROM chip instead of MIDI.
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> -Aaron
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: MadjacK <got_hatchet@...>
> To: xl7@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 5:26:24 PM
> Subject: [xl7] Re: some q's
> 
> Well I know the answers to #1 and #2
> 
> Yes it will record sysex from external devices make sure in the midi page it is set to do so tho first.
> And you can select a midi thru option to send the clock thru to the other devices.
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> I haven't tried much in song mode yet sorry and I never noticed an empty socket unless you mean for additional sound chips.
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> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, massimo <massenmedium@> wrote:
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> > Hello, mew list member here.
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> > I've got a few questions about the Command Stations (OS 2.0) that you folks might be able to help with. Here we go -
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> > 1. Will it record and play back sysex data for other synths?*
> > 
> > 2. Does transmitting MIDI clock while slaved to another MIDI clock work properly?**
> > 
> > 3. Can song mode really not record pattern play events in realtime?
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> > 4. What's the empty chip socket on the main board?
> > 
> > Cheers!
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> > 
> > * I've tried sending stuff from a controller but it doesn't seem to be recorded or passed through. CCs work fine of course.
> > 
> > ** Have tried slaving it to Cubase and it doesn't seem to pass the MIDI clock through.
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