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

--- In xl7@y..., Nick Rothwell <nick@c...> wrote:
> > a good way to change patterns during a performance.
>
> It has a perfectly good mechanism to change patterns during a
> performance: the buttons on the front panel...

Hmmm? Did I miss something? I'm pretty sure last I checked the only way to select patterns was via the data wheel, but it's been several months. Unless you mean stepping up and down...I want full-on, one-touch random access.

> I do see your point (and I use the XL-7 for live work as well,
> together with Max/MSP for MIDI control). The XL-7 provides as much
> MIDI control as I need (program changes and volume control in
> particular), and since I use it as a control surface I don't mind
> switching patterns directly as well, but if you wanted to sit the XL-7 out
> of reach more automation would be nice (such as track mute control).

You're probably not looking to switch patterns as vigorously as I am, but I can see why it would appeal to you as a control surface. And yeah, more track mute control would also be on my list, along with a grid editor that doesn't chase playback.

> Ableton Live looks interesting, but I've not spent a lot of time with
> it. Let us know how it turns out as a performance tool.

Yeah, will do...I know you're adverse to using samples (I'm familiar with some of your work), as am I, but I like the extensive MIDI control it offers.