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

The randomize function is not in eloader, it's a menu item. (I forget 
where, but I think it's different for the rack modules and command stations)
It doesn't really create new sounds, as it uses existing instruments, 
but it randomizes other things like filters, LFOs and patch cords (not 
sure exactly which parameters get randomized - it would be interesting 
to test)

I agree, everyone has their own way of using these versatile and 
powerful machines. I enjoy hearing how others do it. I have a PX-7 in my 
performance rig, an XL-7 in the studio, and a couple back-ups. There are 
plenty of great sounds to be found in the various ROMs. I don't buy the 
argument that you need "new" sounds to make good music. I do think you 
have to invest time into customizing and programming sounds and setups 
to suit your style and performance techniques. I don't use the 
sequencer, for me the CS is a combination sound module, control surface, 
and rhythm machine. Rhythms come from random arps or arp patterns, 
triggered by the front panel buttons (one for each of the 16 "B" 
channels, with volume for each controlled by the "program" knobs). I use 
LFOs or KeyRandom patch cords to make the rhythms sound more 
human/organic (adding variation to volume, pitch, or filter). My main 
controller/keyboard is a Nord Modular G2, with a custom patch that is 
designed to work with command stations. It has buttons to switch between 
midi channels, and to turn arps on/off and latch for the active channel. 
Also knobs to control volume, envelope, filter, modulation and effects. 
If anyone else is using this combination of G2 and Command Station, I 
would be happy to trade notes.

Mach FoX wrote:

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> he110 groupers and station commanders-
> thanx to person/s who moderates and keeps group spam free!
> this group is great and a wealth of information for me.
> I have been member for years and know my way around xl7 pretty well 
> for my purposes(main hardware seq)- but I like to know and learn about 
> other tips/uses.
> - just recently someone mentioned random patch generator (in 
> eloader?)- i will check it out...plus i havent backed up xl7 in quite 
> a while.
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> I had a 2500 breifly before i switched to xl7- and a huge reason i 
> wanted these was to burn custom roms of my original samples which 
> would save space and set-up for live performance.
> found it cheaper and easier to trigger external sampler...but more 
> set-up and room needed.  :[
> There are so many uses for this machine that not everyone buys for 
> same reason. (if not happy with sounds learn and utilize patchcords, 
> or even try stacking sounds)
> since i gave up on custom roms I consider xl7 more of an extensive and 
> stackable inst sample library with good wave forms(4 cards in mine).
> the yellow beast is mostly a brain for the other synths/drums in my 
> set-up.
> live sequencing/editing is free and easy-
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