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

Hey guys, does moving a controller knob on the XL-7 cause the sound to 
jump to the new setting of the knob?  For example, if I select a new 
pattern, and turn the cutoff knob on a Preset, will the cutoff value jump 
to the closet knob value the second I turn it?  Or do I have to turn the 
knob past the Preset's default setting before the new changes are heard? 

Hopefully this is a bit more clear than yesterday pre-coffee shot at 
asking the same question :)  Also, just to clarify, the USB port isn't 
implemented at all right now correct?  All OS changes need to be done via 
E-Loader and the Midi port?  Are there plans for the USB functions in the 
near future?  I'm picking up my XL-7 tonight hopefully, so I just wanted 
to clarify some things before I load the new 1.01 OS after I get it...

Thanx!
rEalm