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

> So my question is: Why did EMu put so much effort in sound fiddling
> possibilities and offer such a limited effect section? An extended
but
> easy to use efx section is what most users are after, I guess. So
do I.
> How many of you are really (!) working with the programming
features of
> the XX-7?

Because the box (and most of emu's gear) is aimed at people who have other
toys too - the dedicated hobbyists, semi-pros and professionals. Considering
the price and quality of older used outboard gear, it's a problem you can
fix at H-C or ebay for a couple of hundred bucks.