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RE: [xl7] (unknown)
2010-09-14 by Mach FoX
and Greg -
I always wanted back-up CS - but spent money on nord lead2 and other goodies! : ]
hard for me to believe people dont use the amazing sequencer on CS( i use nuendo DAW and tax my old cpu pretty hard with many tracks/fx so i dont use software seq.)- but sounds like you use inventive way of triggering loops/arps from ext synth. I have used arp on drums for some loops before.
I'm interested to see if i can use custom NL2 patch and try something like that.
and for the sounds - they are what they say they are! when i want classic oberheim or moog bass synth i got it right there. good enough to get point across in song. maybe a hardcore synth purist will no the difference but not most mp3 listeners.
I even bought protazoa card becuz i onced loved my proteus1 back in the day- but still havent re-made my awesome stacked sounds....was alot of work to, but now I know where random function is! :]
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> To: xl7@yahoogroups.com
> From: egw@gregwaltzer.com
> Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:00:54 -0400
> Subject: Re: [xl7] (unknown)
>
> 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:
>
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> > 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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