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

Matt, we should coordinate efforts to avoid duplication and possibly do complimentary demos/tutorials. Perhaps even without coordination there won't be any duplication of efforts, but let's touch base.
Steve

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Matt <somatt@...> wrote:
>
> as soon as i am on summer break I will be making some youtube videos for
> this synth and for the sp-808 sampler
> 
> On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM, steve_the_composer <smw-mail@...>wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > I just went back to your original post. Apologies if you asked questions
> > before and I didn't reply. Sometimes I am good about that; other times I am
> > busy and miss the opportunity.
> >
> > If you are/were planning to just use the MP-7 for a single project, it
> > might not be worth your while to learn it. But if you will be working on
> > other projects down the road, you might come toget a lot of use out of it.
> >
> > People here can get you over some of the bumps on the learning curve road,
> > but it really depends on what you want to do and your working/performance
> > modality.
> >
> > With my P2500, I used to do multi-track pattern building--recording notes
> > played on an external midi keyboard since the P2500 doesn't have the pads.
> > I would record one track, then add another track, etc. Lately, though, I
> > have been using it as a realtime performane sound module. I have also used
> > the 4 x 4 assignable knobs to control xternal gear. Keep in mind that there
> > is a lot of flexibility.
> >
> > As for getting beyond 4 measure patterns, to set the length, go into
> > record mode. Realtime rcrod mode looks like this:
> >
> > T01 REC+ Ln:01 Bar:01.1
> > Quant:off Met:off CntIn:0
> >
> > You can set Ln to 32 for a 32 bar pattern.
> >
> > If you have a 4 bar pattern you want to extend, you can press the Pattern
> > button (underneath EDIT, not MODE/VIEW). You can also use the EXTEND
> > SEQUENCE DATA TO function.
> >
> > Again, there are quite a few people here who can help you get over the
> > bumps, if you are still interested--now or somewhere down the road, if you
> > want to keep the box.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "vivaknievel" <jammesluckett@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, all...
> > >
> > > I joined the group back in January, around the time I purchased my MP-7.
> > I've only been able to use it twice, briefly since then. Not having used a
> > drum sequencer remotely as multi-featured as this before, it seems like it
> > has a more steep learning curve than I was prepared for. So I feel I need
> > to sell it. I was so amped for this thing, and looking forward to getting
> > an XL-7 card for it, but I don't feel I can learn this interface in time
> > for an upcoming project. All I've figured out from the manual, so far, is
> > how to mute/add tracks from patterns and I have done 4-bar step sequencing.
> > However, even though I think I'm saving them to an empty user slot, they're
> > never there, when I turn the unit back on. Also, by the time I get past
> > 4-bars, I can't for the life of me, make these into longer patterns, nor
> > manage to save enough custom patterns to build a song. I've run out of
> > patience. lol
> > >
> > > Physical condition looks good - no scratches, marks, or cracks. Powers
> > up and down without issue and sounds good, from what I've been able to use
> > so far. Only the MP-7 ROM card came installed. There's been no smoking
> > indoors.
> > >
> > > I purchased it a few months ago from Guitar Center for about $325, but I
> > believe prices have gone down, since then. I will consider all offers - I
> > figured I'd see if someone here needs one.
> > >
> > > Thanks and have a good day.
> > >
> > > - J
> > >
> >
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