E-Mu XL-7 Command Station, Owner'S Manual

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24 E-MU Systems
Instant Gratification
Playing Demo Sequences
Playing Demo
Sequences
XL-7 has several factory demonstration sequences that let you hear what
this incredible machine can do. The actual number of demo sequences
depends on which ROM sounds sets are installed. You can play these demo
sequences by accessing the Demo Sequence page.
To Play a Demo Sequence
1.
Press and hold the Song and Pattern buttons at the same time to enter
the Demo Sequence page. The screen shown above appears.
2.
Select a sequence using the data entry control . The Enter LED will be
flashing.
3.
Press the Enter button to begin playing the selected sequence. The
following screen appears.
4.
Press the Enter button again to stop playing the sequence.
5.
When a demo sequence plays to the end, the next demo will automati-
cally begin playing. The screen will display the new demo name.
6.
With the sequence stopped, press any other button to Exit demo
sequence mode.
Auditioning Presets
The front panel audition button allows you to hear any preset in XL-7
without even playing a note! When the Audition button is pressed, the
button’s LED will illuminate and a short “Riff” (programmed as part of the
preset) will play. The Riff is latched on and plays continuously until the
button is pressed again. Presets can be changed while Audition is latched.
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To audition presets with
their programmed effects, switch
to Omni or Poly mode (located
in the MIDI menu). Remember
to switch back to Multi mode
before playing sequences again.
The top line of the Preset View display changes to show the MIDI Bank
Select controller values needed to select the preset being auditioned. This is
an extremely handy feature when sequencing.
DEMO SEQUENCES XL-7
Arctic Drift
PLAYING: Arctic Drift
Press ENTER to stop