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

> well i'm searching for a cool live sequencer.. how tight is the 
xl7's 
> sequencer (switching patterns..) and how does it behave when 
> switching (will it play after the current patter has finished? or 
> switch at the time you set the new pattern?)

At the end of the current one.

> 
> 2) is it possible to have 2 16-step patterns "chained" or 
> something like on the electribe (64 steps available..)

Since you can have 32 bar patterns, you've got a lot more than 64 
steps available. You can also 'chain' patterns into songs.


> 
> 3) how about routing them to midi out (any channel/port)..

I works fine.

> 
> 4)easy to switch between those patterns? 

Brainless.

> 
> 5) anyone on the sync to electribe..

Some people are having trouble with the midi time code, specificly 
with those boxes.

I have Electrix Repeater synched to mine with now problems.

> 
> seems: its easy to make some melodies on the 
> step-sequencer.. I already have something for perfect drum 
> progging.. bbut how is the length, note number, velo - handling? 
> fast and liveable? can I switch and change the patterns while 
> playing?
> 

Sure. How hard can a step sequencer be made?

You can't change specific tracks within a pattern, if that is what 
you are asking.