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

I'm 100% with you on ergonomics. Over the years I've repeatedly reworked my studio so what I need most is comfortably within reach and all I need to see is easily visible. 


I didn't mean you had to extend your arm ... I should have just said that the top of the racked CS is at shoulder height when I'm sitting in my studio ... think scratching your chin height.

BTW ... I love these adjustable racks. I have two. The view angle is infinitely superior to any other type of rack setup.

DF

 
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.


________________________________
 From: Bruno <brunorc@...>
To: xl7@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 11:38 AM
Subject: Re: [xl7] Rack mounting XL7
 

  
2012/5/7 D F Tweedie <bienpegaito@...>
> I think it will be fine. When I sit at my desk with the CS at the top of the rack, if I extend my arm straight out at shoulder height, the top row of edit knobs are right there

I will try it, if fiddling with ears won't solve the issue. "Arms
straight out at shoulder height" (as I tried it sitting on my chair)
may be good for some adjustments, but I'm afraid it can become
painful, if one works with CS controls constantly.

It took me some time to find a layout of instruments, where everything
was "on its place". While it may sound ridiculous, the ergonomy of
your environment may hamper or boost your creativity. Having a quick
access to different segments of edit menu thanks to the mentioned 16
buttons makes a huge difference between any P2K-based module and
Command Stations. Last time when I was preparing presets for the gig
it was a breeze; actually, I was working with PK-6, but it's the same.
And being able to quickly recall 16 presets with those buttons in PK-6
makes it even more user-friendly.

Bruno