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

You would think so, wouldn't you? But no, apparently ableton does not handle external sync very well at all. i have OS 2. one thing i don't really know much about is the latency side of things. the problem i get when using ableton as master is drift. it's as if ableton's idea of 140bpm is different to the CS'. It's very subtle so maybe it will take a minute or 2 before you really feel the difference, but it's there and definitely not conducive to grooving the night away. so frustrating. The further you let it play the more 'out' it becomes. Which what makes me wonder if setting some kind of delay compensation would make a difference.

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "nikitsanpsix" <nikitsan@...> wrote:
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> Yes I have OS2 and e-mu xmidi 1x1 interface. your problem might be in midi interface.
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> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@> wrote:
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> > If you have a decent system that can handle Ableton I would think it should be able to slave to the Command Station's midi clock. I have never used Ableton, so I don't know how it is as a clock master. Do you have OS2.0 in your CS? I have found it solved clock issues compared to previous versions.
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> > Of course, compensating for latency in software can be a major headache. If you are using a usb midi interface, there can also be problems with the way usb is implemented.
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> > Hope you can figure out a way to sync the two.
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> > Steve
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> > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "splattabreakz" <s_o_m_9000@> wrote:
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> > > It won't stay in sync with Ableton as the master, it drifts. And Ableton really doesn't handle being a slave very well at all.
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> > > It's a big shame because I bought the XL as a way to use the mouse a lot less and have a hands on sequencer. The sequencer is really excellent on the XL.
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> > > If people have a similar setup that is running well then this can be the persuade me not to sell it thread as well :)
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> > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Matt <somatt@> wrote:
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> > > > Too much latency or what?
> > > > On Aug 16, 2011 5:57 PM, "splattabreakz" <s_o_m_9000@> wrote:
> > > > > As much as I really like this thing, I just can't quite integrate it into
> > > > my setup as I would like. If I could get Ableton to play nice with it I
> > > > wouldn't be selling... I don't think you will be able to find a better
> > > > example anywhere. It looks brand new. Operates flawlessly. Paid £300 for it.
> > > > Would like to get something close to that. Offers please.
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