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

dj Dave Jumpers wrote:

> Your best bet is to use an external sequencer.
> RS7000, Akai MPC or the XL-7

I agree.  Personally, I think the XL-7 has the best synth architecture of the
bunch, but then again, I'm biased. =)


> Cause all this synths, have Preset Appregios. You know, like up down
> octaves and simple stuff. The CS6X has the most preset appregios tho.
> 128. Pretty neat appregios, kind of sliced.

XL-7 has 300 factory plus 100 user arp patterns.  All 128 voices can be
arpeggiated simultaneously.


> But for real, are there any trance oriented Desktop synths with
> sequencer from EMU? Cause I would like to try one.

I would think the XL-7 fills this need pretty nicely...


> You should also download the manual from the internet, read their
> overview and go to the store and play with it.
> I do that all the time to carefully select my gear.
> That's the best thing to do.

This is totally correct.  Try a synth/sequencer before you buy it.  It's the
best way to see if it works for you.  Get the feel of the UI, sounds, ease of
use, etc. and see if it's something you can live with.


<end of XL-7 plug>
  -Aaron