From the manual, it's confusingly under the Save/Copy menu: Save/Copy Menu Create Random Preset This is a great feature which creates a new preset using portions of the ROM presets as source material. By merging random presets, really great sounding presets can be generated with ease. Use this feature to generate wild new sounds, get new programming ideas or just for fun. To Create a Random Preset 1. Press the Save/Copy menu button. 2. Move the cursor to the bottom line on the display and press Enter. 3. A new random preset will be created. 4. Don’t like the sound? Press Enter again and a new random sound will be generated. -- NUNQUAM NON PARATUS V: 408.718.6290 On Sep 14, 2010, at 2:35 PM, Matt wrote: > > > Anyone have more info on the random functions? > > >> On Sep 14, 2010 6:01 AM, "Greg Waltzer" <egw@...> wrote: >> >> 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 a... >> >> > I had a 2500 breifly before i switched to xl7- and a huge reason i >> > wanted these was to burn cus... >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> > > > >
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Re: [xl7] (unknown)
2010-09-14 by Scott Solmonson