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

I just got a XL-7 from eBay.  Ver2.0.  The previous owner customized
it a lot, and I can't get it to do even the Instant Gratification
stuff in the manual.  The pads work and I can hear sounds, but not the
sequencer.  The unit's in perfect cosmetic shape.  In other words I
don't think there's anything wrong with it, just settings and programming.

Hello E-mu-ers,

I'd like to start with a clean slate and restore all factory settings,
sequences, and patterns.  I've searched here and have pieced together
advice, but I'm still nervous.  I see that I can go into Diagnostics
mode and Initialize User Data (#16).  Is that what I want?  I'm just
making sure so I don't screw up.

If the previous owner deleted factory presets, then are the ones on
the EMU website what I want?  It's not totally clear.  And does that
group of files restore all the factory settings.  I see files for
Preset Banks, Songs and Patterns.  

Or would you recommend I wipe it clean (17.Init Except Sequences) and
then load in the files from the website.

What does 18.Reboot do?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I can't wait to dig into this beauty!

Steve

Congrats on your purchase.  #16 will reset all settings and DELETE ALL
SEQUENCES, factory or otherwise.  #17 is the same, but will retain all
sequences, factory or otherwise.

If the previous owner has already deleted them, there's no harm doing
#16 since you'll have to get them from the website anyway if you want
them.

-Aaron

--- Steve Bowman <sbowman@...> wrote:

> I just got a XL-7 from eBay.  Ver2.0.  The previous owner customized
> it a lot, and I can't get it to do even the Instant Gratification
> stuff in the manual.  The pads work and I can hear sounds, but not
> the
> sequencer.  The unit's in perfect cosmetic shape.  In other words I
> don't think there's anything wrong with it, just settings and
> programming.
> 
> Hello E-mu-ers,
> 
> I'd like to start with a clean slate and restore all factory
> settings,
> sequences, and patterns.  I've searched here and have pieced together
> advice, but I'm still nervous.  I see that I can go into Diagnostics
> mode and Initialize User Data (#16).  Is that what I want?  I'm just
> making sure so I don't screw up.
> 
> If the previous owner deleted factory presets, then are the ones on
> the EMU website what I want?  It's not totally clear.  And does that
> group of files restore all the factory settings.  I see files for
> Preset Banks, Songs and Patterns.  
> 
> Or would you recommend I wipe it clean (17.Init Except Sequences) and
> then load in the files from the website.
> 
> What does 18.Reboot do?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> 
> I can't wait to dig into this beauty!
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> 
>  
> Yahoo! Groups Links
> 
> 
> 
> 



       
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When you go into DIAGNOSTICS mode (by booting up and holding both 
cursor keys at the same time), function 16 will wipe out (1) the user 
presets and (2) all sequences/patterns. The presets will be replaced 
with a copy of the ROM presets. However, all sequences will be gone. 
Factory installed sequences need to be uploaded using the E-Loader 
utility and a PC.

Function 17 will just initialize the presets, but will leave the 
seqeunces intact.

Function 18 will take you out of diagnoztic mode with a reboot. 

Suggestion (if you haven't done this already):
1. Press Global.
2. Select RESTORE MULTISETUP.
3. Choose 063 Factory Setup.
4. Press ENTER.

This less invasive procedure might get rid of undesirable settings if 
you are not ready to wipe out the previous owner's presets and 
sequences.

Hope this helps.

--Steve