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

> 2. I'm planning to use it as my main sequencer (I too am ditching
> software)
> Will it work for this? Do any of you have any experience using it 
so?

Yes it works really well depending on what you need.  I just
came from Logic and don't miss it at all now that I use the mp-7.


> 3. Is the MP7 just for hip/hop /rnb style or does it have some good 
pads
> and lead sounds?

I use it to create house.  but you can take the sounds and edit
them.  theres some good pads and leads but of course you can add
ROMS.


> 4. I worried the command station (XL7) is a "one trick pony" (just 
for
> dance type music).  I do synth type psychedelic rock..kinda like an
> updated pink floyd with autechre style rhythms and melodies.  Will 
this
> thing do that or is it a dance machine only? 


Although its aimed at dance it can really be used for any style.
If you can play it the mp-7 will record it.  And with the grid and 
step modes it should be able to do the IDM stuff well.