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

Hi ppl, I'm a newbie here, so please forgive the question.

I've tried a Yamaha QY700 and RM1X for live work and they both are 
not up to what I want to do.

All I'm after is a RELIABLE sequencer which will allow me to change 
patterns, mute tracks and assign knobs to different parameters 
(internal and external) for live funky techno.

Does the MP/XL cut the mustard???
What are its quirks. Are there workarounds for these?
Will it stand up to live work?

I read in 'Sound on sound' that the knobs and assignable buttons are 
generic rather than pattern specific. Is this a problem? Also does 
the software it comes with work on Mac OSX.2.x???

Info very much appreciated,
Cheers y'all.
Dave K.

Hi,

the most live sequencers are coming from Korg Electribe, the XX-7 has no
solo buttons, the XX-7 requires 
a lot of preprogramming and a lot of learning about their architecture. With
the XX-7 you can programm 
lot of tracks.

About this list:
I´m not sure about what most people on this list are talking about,
sometimes I think they search of a 
knob called Hip Hop or Techno on the XX-7, hmmm, wrong way...
You can do alot wthth the XL-7 Lead rom, creating vintage synthesizeres,
amazing soundscapes, nearly 
every style you want, but it don´t works if you are using the preprogrammed
presets.
Christoph 

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I for one belive that the xx-7 alongside a sampler (preferably a soft 
sampler) and a va synth is the ultimate setup. I love to make funky techno 
on mine( along with hip hop and trip hop and trip rock). I cant really think 
of a standalone instrument more aptly suited for this genre. forget about 
the qy-700 and especially the rm1x. I am no gear basher I considered all of 
these units but determind it would take a room full of gear to make the 
music I want on these.  If its unique sounds you intended to get, get the 
emu. Im sure yamaha has some decent soundsets on the qy but with the emu you 
can get that and way, way more without having to use tons of outboard gear. 
I plan on filling every rom space on my mp-7.  The sequencer is tight where 
you need it and lose where it should be. It does take some getting use to 
but youll love getting use to it. If you like the bigger screen sequencers 
you should check out the ( I cant belive Im saying this) roland MC-909 that 
looks like a solid bit of gear if thats what you need. Track mute is simple 
and its really the only way I work. Changing patters is as intuative as your 
willing to make. I cant comment on the assignable knobs or buttons but as I 
need them they are sure to do the trick... because thats what they're there 
for right. cant comment on macs but I wish I could.


>From: "lampmeister" <lampmeister@...>
>Reply-To: xl7@yahoogroups.com
>To: xl7@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [xl7] Is this what I'm looking for????
>Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 22:34:07 -0000
>
>Hi ppl, I'm a newbie here, so please forgive the question.
>
>I've tried a Yamaha QY700 and RM1X for live work and they both are
>not up to what I want to do.
>
>All I'm after is a RELIABLE sequencer which will allow me to change
>patterns, mute tracks and assign knobs to different parameters
>(internal and external) for live funky techno.
>
>Does the MP/XL cut the mustard???
>What are its quirks. Are there workarounds for these?
>Will it stand up to live work?
>
>I read in 'Sound on sound' that the knobs and assignable buttons are
>generic rather than pattern specific. Is this a problem? Also does
>the software it comes with work on Mac OSX.2.x???
>
>Info very much appreciated,
>Cheers y'all.
>Dave K.
>
>

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All I'm after is a RELIABLE sequencer which will allow me to change 
patterns, mute tracks and assign knobs to different parameters (internal 
and external) for live funky techno.

>>>The XX-7's will definitely do this, and do it very well.  XMIX is a new 
feature in OS2.0 and will chaneg teh way you play live, it's that good. 
Download the manual for more info on this feature, or look in the FAQ. <<<

Does the MP/XL cut the mustard???

>>>No, but it will fork the ketchup. Are there workarounds for these?  <<<

What are its quirks. 

>>>>Hmmm, a quirk pretty much depends on the user, but here's a few that 
might hold you off:
- No track solo, but easy enough to do with the Mutes.
- Can't preview quantize or transpose settings in real-time, but almost 
everything else can be done in real-time.
- Patterns can only be 32 measures long, but song mode goes to 999 
measures. <<<

Will it stand up to live work?

>>>This is a set I did with the XL-7, 100% love.  You tell me if it holds 
up:

http://www.mixtapehost.com/~realm/rEalm__Transitions_Live_PA.mp3   <<<<

rEalm



I read in 'Sound on sound' that the knobs and assignable buttons are 
generic rather than pattern specific. Is this a problem? Also does 
the software it comes with work on Mac OSX.2.x???

Info very much appreciated,
Cheers y'all.
Dave K.




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Thanks Erik & David for your replies. Useful info.
Very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Dave K.

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Hi, 
     Anyone any idea if E-loader and all the other 
E-mu command station software is Mac OSX compatible,
or will run under classic in OSX???

If not this might tip me in the direction of an Akai
MPC 1000.

Many thanks,

Dave K.

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I don't believe it does run under OSx at all, sorry.

rEalm





"Dave Killingback" <lampmeister@...>
10/22/2003 06:22 AM
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Hi, 
     Anyone any idea if E-loader and all the other 
E-mu command station software is Mac OSX compatible,
or will run under classic in OSX???

If not this might tip me in the direction of an Akai
MPC 1000.

Many thanks,

Dave K.

=====
Philosophy with George Clinton: "I funk, therefore I am."

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