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

Do you like to experiment when programming, or do you prefer to have a 
goal in mind that you try to program. Like for instance a certain 
progression, melody or rythm. The reason I ask is because I am don`t know 
much theory and I was curious how much theory others are applying.

>>>I wish I had a simple answer for you, but in all honesty for me it's 
combination of experimentation, and knowing exactly what I'm after.  I 
taught myself music theory up to a college 4 level (borrowed friends' books), and while I rarely conciously use that 
knowledge now, I'm sure it's stuck with me and plays a small factor even 
at a subconcious level.  Typically I know what sound I want, and while 
trying to set up my arps to reflect that, I usually get side tracked and 
start experimenting along the way.  I'm the same way when it comes to 
synthesis and making my own Presets.  I start off with a goal and path in 
mind, but typically end up with somthing drastically different from that 
goal by the time I'm done. <<<

P.S. By the the way realm, I dig all your tunes, keep it up! peace thru 
music 

>>>Brand new one just up http://rEalm.iuma.com "In The Spiral (2002 Mix)" 
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rEalm