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

The problem struck me as being strange, because I had no problems
upgrading the operating the operating system on my Roland XV3080 using
the same hardware and a software editor from Roland.  I have very
little experience in the midi environment.  Believe it or not most of
my music experience is with accoustical instruments.  
So, I took the road of least resistance.  Once I got a working
solution I left it alone.  There is probably a cure - given enough
time  and will to troubleshoot it.

         Alvin


--- In xl7@y..., "rajah_patel" <rajah_patel@y...> wrote:
> hi,
> 
> Alvin i had similar problems to you using the Motu Fastlane when 
> updating my XL7. Also when i try to send bulk data to my Fs1r it 
> messes up. When i use my Midisport Usb interface or my soundcard 
> midi i/o everything is ok.
> 
> I think maybe Motu should be queried on this issue as atm it seems 
> to only like small packets of midi data.
> 
> ...its not a USB issue as the Midisport and Emagic Mt4 work fine.
> 
> 
> 
> --- In xl7@y..., "alvinenglish" <alvin.english@e...> wrote:
> > Just want to share my experience with you...
> > 
> > I had been banging my head against the wall for the past several 
> days
> > trying to upgrade the original operating system (OS) in my MP7.  I
> > could upload and download the patterns, but I kept getting 
> a "TIMEOUT"
> > error when I attempted to upgrade the OS with the E-Loader (version
> > 1.1) software.  In frustration, I called the E-MU tech support 
> desk. 
> > A half-hour later the tech support representative concluded there 
> was
> > problem with the MOTU Fastlane MIDI interface.  I wasn't buying 
> into
> > his logic, because the E-Loader successfully upload and download 
> the
> > patterns using the MOTU - the connection appeared to be working.  
> But,
> > I relunctantly went along with his experiment to by-pass the MOTU, 
> by
> > hooking up a MIDI cable to the game port in the PC.  IT WORKED!!  
> Now
> > that the OS is updated I continue to use the MOTU for normal 
> playing.
> >  I plan to use the MP7's USB port for passing data.  
> > 
> >          Alvin