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

curiousproductions@... wrote:

> I don't think that got any answer to my previous question so im sorry
> for repeating myself.
>
> So i take it that there is no way to place program changes withought
> using a computer sequencer?

When you save a pattern, it will save a program change at the beginning of
each *used* track corresponding to the preset on the channel that the track
references.  Two things to note here...

First is that a track must have data for it to store its initial state (vol,
pan, arp, preset, etc).  If you want just an empty track with initial events,
just record some little blip of a controller or something, and then when you
save the pattern, it will write events into that track.

Second is that tracks don't necessarily have to be one to one mappings with
channels (as assigned in the second to last screen in the pattern edit
menu).  The channel data saved on the track is the one that it is assigned
to, and for Multi tracks, it saves every channel for which there is data in
that track.

Also, you can record program changes into your sequence in realtime record
mode from MIDI.

That being said, if you want to insert a program change (or any other type of
event) anywhere in your sequence, using the display (like an event list type
thing), maybe if you clamor enough, we E-mu people might listen and release
it in a software rev... =)


> Also, has anyone elts noticed a slight glitch when you pres the enter
> button to set the new pattern as active?  it only seems to happen
> when there is a larg pattern. It was happening very offten when using
> 8 to 32 bar patterns.

Very important:  Make sure you have the latest (1.01) software.  This fixes
glitches between patterns (albeit at pattern change time, not selection
time).  This may or may not fix your problem.  If it doesn't, or you already
have 1.01, let me know...


> that aside i am rely enjoying using this box, it is verry refreshing
> and musical compaired to the computer sequencer platform.

I'm glad you enjoy it!

Cheers,
  -Aaron

PS. nice track BTW!  what sound are you using for that cool octave jump
motif?