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

I seem to recall my Command Station (CS) hanging after doing the OS upgrade via eLoader, but then when I tried it a 2nd time, it worked just fine. Make sure you test midi connection between PC and CS first (send sysex or mid sequence or something) so you know connection is good before doing OS upgrade. Also follow the instructions in manual step-by-step, because I seem to recall it being pretty specific about when you press buttons on CS and when you do something in eLoader software.

I may be mixing up my gear here, but one of my units can send sysex patches and sequences via USB midi, but needs true 5-pin midi cable (midi interface on PC) for OS upgrade, so make sure you are not using USB midi.

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "dutchbeats" <dutchbeats@...> wrote:
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> what is the thing where you hold down a few buttons when you power up and it goes to the diagnostic menu? maybe worth a try?
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> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Tyler Detweiler <superiorvideo@> wrote:
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> > Thanks I will try and run OS loader in Windows XP under a virtual machine
> > also I will check the thread you linked thanks and I'll get back to you
> > with updates.
> > On Mar 19, 2013 4:00 PM, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@> wrote:
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> > > **
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> > > I can't find the discussion I was looking for, but did find this thread:
> > > http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/xl7/message/20918 . Not sure this
> > > addresses your problem, but it might.
> > >
> > > You might notice the discussion refers to compression and flashprep.
> > > That's why I was asking about the OS. If it were a very early OS, you'd
> > > need to prep the flash with a special file. However, since you can't even
> > > get to diagnostic mode and can't boot to the old OS, I don't think that's
> > > the problem.
> > >
> > > In the thread, you will see comments from Aaron. He worked for E-Mu on
> > > these beautiful babies, so I would pay attention to his words.
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@> wrote:
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> > > > I seem to recall one other instance where someone had a hangup like that
> > > upon power up. The discussion was either here or in the P2k Yahoo Group.
> > > (When I get a chance, I will see if I can find it.) Other than benefiting
> > > from the experiences of others who have faced the same problem, my first
> > > thought is to suggest you double check to make sure all internal cables,
> > > simms, and memory haven't loosened in transport.
> > > > Steve
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> > > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Tyler Detweiler <superiorvideo@> wrote:
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> > > > > It does not go past the loading OS screen so I do not know what OS is
> > > on
> > > > > currently. Right now I do not have a Windows XP install. I was using
> > > an M
> > > > > Audio fast track to do the upgrade and they recognize the ports fine.
> > > > > Thanks for the response
> > > > > On Mar 19, 2013 3:28 PM, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@> wrote:
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> > > > > > **
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> > > > > > What OS is on the MP7 now?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I haven't tried it, but I would be surprised if e-loader worked with
> > > Win7.
> > > > > > Do you have access to a Win98SE or perhaps Win XP?
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> > > > > > Also, do you have a complete round trip midi connection that doesn't
> > > block
> > > > > > system exclusive commands?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Steve
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> > > > > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "a440dreamin" <superiorvideo@> wrote:
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> > > > > > > Hey guys I have a like new MP7 with 'loading OS' on startup and I
> > > can't
> > > > > > get the new OS loaded,
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> > > > > > > Any tips on getting this thing working again?
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> > > > > > > I tried to enter diag. mode without avail and tried loading the OS
> > > using
> > > > > > e-mus software on win 7 64 bit no works!!
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> > > > > > > Thanks in advance for any info!
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