Matt replied to the knob setting thing. I will look for some posts related to how to set up an FX channel. I know it has been discussed several times. I used !FX as my FX presets, so perhaps search for that in the archives.
Now that you mention it, I do seem to recall someone mentioning working on an iDevice P2K editor. Not sure who, nor what the status is. I will look for the thread.
I have not bought gear through Craigslist; I have used ebay. You can get good deals, or you can get bad deals. Gotta be a wise shopper.
As buying an e-mu ultra sampler and burning ROMs for a profit, there are several issues:
(1) If you are thinking of cloning factory ROMS, E-Mu might frown on it--not sure, since they are not in the business of making ROMs; plus you need to add in the cost of flash simms--which would probably be more expensive than buying factory ROMS.
(2) If you are thinking of creating your own presets, it might be less costly to market them for the software line (Proteus VX, Proteus X, Emulator X).
On the other hand, if you want an e-mu ultra sampler for your own music making, you can usually find some good deals, depending on the condition, features, etc.
As far as this group goes, we have a large knowledge base in the archives, plus there is a lot of wisdom from members to be tapped into. We get several new member every month--usually people who just got a CS and want info. I also recommend the P2K Yahoo Group, if you are not already a member. The synth engine is the same and there can be discussions related to sound design (and other matters) over there that have not come up here. Plus there's a lot of info in the archives there as well.
--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "Scott E. Whitehead" <scottewhitehead@...> wrote:
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> Finally got my XL7 connected to Prodatum and Proteum. I was holding out for
> a USB connection to Windows 7 but finally surrendered and got traditional
> MIDI connections by using my Virus as a MIDI-USB bridge. The programs make
> sound creation much much easier and I'm going to have to splurge for a real
> adapter now I suppose. Really opens the usefulness of the device up.
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> Some questions now that I'm finally on a roll.
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> Wasn't someone working on an Ipad app?
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> Have you ever bought a Proteus or other EMU synth on Craigslist and salvaged
> the ROM? Is that possible? I've got the purple ROM and there are a ton of
> sounds on it and like three of them are for me. Trade me?
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> Anyone ever consider buying the EMU sampler and going into the ROM-cutting
> business? I see them on Craigslist from time to time but I've always been a
> fail at making and sometimes at using samples. The Ultra 6400 is $300, you
> cut 20 custom ROMs, you get your ROMs, and you make your money back, right?
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> Anyone know how to connect a knob to the send levels? The effects setup on
> the CS's is just a shame but there must be a way to make it work for live
> tweaking. I can't find the sends in the cords and I can't (and don't expect
> to) find a CC for it. Maybe Sysex, not that it would help.
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> Finally, I'm glad that this mailing list is here but I feel weird spamming
> all of you with tech support requests. The Facebook group isn't exactly
> active, either. I get the sense folks hear that the CS is great, get one,
> get flummoxed on day one and sell it. There's got a be a better way...
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