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

Thanks; I have checked the archives a bit.  I'll try to find another MIDI interface, and/or, as another forum member suggested, try to upload the command prep software first (even though I have OS 1.18 in the MP-7).  Thanks...


--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@...> wrote:
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> I and others have written about E-Mu usb drivers on XP. I had the hardest time until either SP2 or SP3.  I think Windows changes how composite usb devices were handled. I assume you have SP3.
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> That being said, if you don't have the usb drivers installed, that shouldn't be your problem.
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> I do believe several people had problems with specific usb midi interfaces. Possibly some ate sysex, I think.  I would look at the midi monitor in e-loader and see what is going is going on in terms of the communication (if you can do that while in OS install mode--not sure about that). 
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> I will try to carve out some time to see if I can find related discussions in the archives (unless you already checked there).
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> Steve 
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> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Bruno <brunorc@> wrote:
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> > 2012/2/27 shakerz25 <shakerz25@>:
> > > Not using the USB connector on the MP-7; my understanding is that does NOT work for upgrading OS, you have to use the MIDI connectors on the MP-7.
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> > > I'm using a USB MIDI (U2 Midi) interface.  It is recognized by the PC.  MIDI In & Out connections to the MP-7 are correct, with USB end of cable going to USB port on the PC (front).  Since the download partially happens, I think the USB MIDI interface and connection are OK.  Thanks!
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> > It is possible that MIDI interface chokes on the heavy SysEx data,
> > which apparently cannot be slowed down with "packet delay" parameter.
> > Can you try a different MIDI interface? I recall upgrading the OS thru
> > my eMagic Unitor8 (and before, upgrading P2K few times thru the
> > Midiman BiPort on serial port) and it worked like a charm.
> > 
> > If you don't have (access to) any other MIDI interface, maybe you can
> > give your location and one of list members living nearby can help you.
> > If you're close to Amsterdam, Netherlands, I can be that guy ;-)
> > 
> > Bruno
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