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

Yeah, I hear you about needing to get away from the computer, which is one 
of the reason I got the XL-7 too!  Personally it just took a little bit of 
getting used to working with more limited sequencing options, but it 
wasn't that big a deal.  I just approach the two with different mindsets, 
so it's not too bad.  I mean I know I can do complete tracks in my PC, and 
I know I can do complete tracks in the X-7 too, you just can't go into it 
expecting to work the same way.  It's like comparing apples and oranges, 
yeah they're both fruit, but one you gotta dig a little bit deeper in to 
get the goods ;).

As far as the RS7000, yeah I've seen it it.  It's ok, personally I think 
that the sound set and synthesis options are way too limited.  I hoped 
they were going to add the synthesis options of the CS6x, alas it's almost 
identical to the limited editing of the RM1x.  Yeah it's got a sampler too 
(basically a cut down SU700 BTW), but the XL/MP-7 can load their own 
sounds too, even if it is a more expensive proceedure (Flash rom, etc).  I 
honestly think if you want a portable all in one type box, the Command 
Stations are the best out right now.  The more time I spend with mine, the 
quicker and more intuitive it becomes.  I would highly recommend it to 
anyone, and even told many people on the mc505 list I moderate about how 
much better I think the Command Stations are.  It might take a little bit 
getting used to, but you won't be disappointed!

rEalm



My only gripe: I went for the mp-7 to get away from the computer stuff 
that I have to face 10 hours a day  ;-) Have 
you ever come across the all-in-one-box Yammie RS7000 and if so, do you 
think this machine is easier to handle for composing songs