Page 1 In order to obtain warranty service on your XL-7 unit, the serial number sticker must be intact and you must have a sales receipt or other proof of purchase. If there is no serial number sticker on the XL-7, please contact E-MU Systems at once.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Instant Gratification ............... 21 Playing Patterns & Songs ................21 Playing Songs ..................23 Playing Demo Sequences ................24 Auditioning Presets .................24 Selecting and Quick Editing Presets ............25 Exploring the Master Arpeggiator ............27 Multi-Channel Arpeggiator ..............28 Time to Save? ..................30 ii E-MU Systems...
Page 3 Basic Operations ..............33 Power Switch ..................33 Volume Control ..................33 12VDC Lamp ..................33 Mode/View Buttons ..................34 Track/Channel +/- Buttons ..............35 Data Entry Control ................. 35 Left/Right Cursor Buttons ..............35 LED View Select Section ................35 Sequencer Controls..................
Page 4 Quantize Parameters ................79 More about Swing ................80 Scale/Shift Start Times ................81 Tips & Tricks ..................81 Scale/Shift Duration ................82 Thin Events .....................83 Erase Events ....................85 Transpose ....................86 Scale/Shift Velocity .................87 Extend Sequence Data To ...............88 Erase Track ....................89 iv E-MU Systems...
Page 5 Cut Track to Clipboard ................90 Copy Track to Clipboard ................ 91 Paste Clipboard to Track ................. 92 Apply Clipboard Settings ................ 93 Explode/Combine Tracks ............... 94 Combine Tracks .................. 94 Explode Tracks ..................94 Channel Assign ..................96 Multichannel Track Recording ............... 98 Note List Editor ..................
Page 6 MIDI Key ...................140 MIDI Channel ...................140 Destination ..................140 Key Velocity ..................140 Triggers Pattern Select ................141 Trigger Mode Quick Select ..............142 Programmable Knobs ................142 Knob Preset Quick-Edit .................143 Real-time Controller Assignment ............143 MIDI Footswitch Assign ................145 Tempo Controller .................145 vi E-MU Systems...
Page 7 Global Menu .................147 Multisetups ....................148 Restoring Multisetups ................148 Multisetup Name .................. 149 Saving Multisetups ................149 Deﬁning Global Parameters............... 150 Transpose/Tune ..................150 Bend Range ................... 150 Velocity Curve ..................151 Mix Output ................... 152 Master Effects ..................... 154 Effects Mode ..................
Page 8 Amplifier ....................213 Volume Envelope ..................214 Selecting the Mode ................214 Defining the Volume Envelope ............215 Chorusing the Layer ................216 Sound Start Offset, Delay & Key-up Layer ..........216 Non-Transpose Mode ................218 Solo Mode .....................218 Assign Group ..................219 Glide ......................220 viii E-MU Systems...
Page 9 Z-Plane Filters ..................221 XL-7 Filter Types ................... 221 Filter Types ..................221 Filter Parameters ................223 Filter Envelope ..................224 Defining the Filter Envelope ............. 225 Auxiliary Envelope ................225 Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) ............226 Shape ....................226 Sync ....................
Page 10 Beat Busy ...................266 Beat Variation ..................267 Beats Keys/Trigger Layout ..............268 1-Bar Trigger Option .................268 Beats Keys Offset ...................269 Beats Part Velocity ................269 Beats Part Transpose ................270 Beats Part Group ...................271 Master Riff .....................271 Riff Tempo ....................272 Riff Controllers ..................272 x E-MU Systems...
Page 11 Effects ..................273 Effects Overview ..................273 The Effects Sends .................. 273 Effect Types ....................275 Effect Parameters .................. 275 Decay ....................276 High Frequency Damping ..............276 Feedback .................... 276 LFO Rate .................... 276 Delay ....................276 Effects Programmed in the Preset.............. 277 Master Effects .....................
Page 12 Volume & Pan ..................336 Pads Routing ..................337 MIDI In ....................338 Block Diagrams ..................339 Triggers & Programmable Knobs ............339 Quick Edit .....................340 E-MU Expansion Sound Sets..............341 Installing Sound SIMMs................343 MIDI ......................346 Operating System Upgrades ..............351 Received Channel Commands .............353 SysEx Specification ................353 Technical Speciﬁcations ................354...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction XL-7 truly represents the ultimate melding of E-MU’s pristine audio quality and cutting edge controller technologies, making it uniquely qualiﬁed to serve as the control center of your MIDI studio or live performance rig. Product Upgradable Sounds XL-7 contains a thorough collection of Electronica/Dance presets. These...
Page 14 ﬂy without cumbersome menu scrolling. It’s never been this easy to lay down your ideas. The XL-7 Command Station can store over 300,000 notes and you can import and export standard MIDI ﬁles (SMF) to and from your Mac or PC using E-MU’s E-Loader program.
Page 15 Introduction 24-bit Effects Once you have created your preset, you can add richness to your sound using XL-7’s 24-bit stereo effects. You can choose a different effects setup for each preset from over 60 algorithms. XL-7’s effects section is actually two separate effects processors with control over each wet/dry mix level on four effects sends.
Page 16: Important Safety Instructions
Do not modify the plug provided with this product. If it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed technician. 4 E-MU Systems...
Page 17 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by uninsulated dangerous E-MU or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when voltage within the product’s moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Page 18 • Move XL-7 farther away from the television or radio. • Plug XL-7 into an outlet on a different circuit than the television or radio. • Consider installing a rooftop antenna with a coaxial lead-in between the antenna and television set. 6 E-MU Systems...
Page 19: Foreign Language Warnings - German
Foreign Language Warnings - German Foreign Language Warnings - German Wichtige In Ländern ausserhalb den U.S.A. können andere Kabel oder Stecker notwendig werden. Zur Verminderung des Risikos von Feuer oder eines Sicherheits- elektrischen Schlages übergebe man den Service an qualiﬁzierte Fachleute. vorschriften Das Gerät niemals Regen oder Nässe aussetzen.
Page 20 Stiften) ausgerüstet sein. Das geschieht für Ihre Sicherheit. Können Sie welche zu einem elektrischen den Stecker nicht in die Steckdose einführen, ändern Sie nicht den Schlag führen könnten. Stecker ab, sondern wenden Sie sich an einen Elektriker. 8 E-MU Systems...
Page 21 Foreign Language Warnings - German Das Netzkabel des XL-7 bei längerem Nichtgebrauch aus der Steckdose ziehen. Vermeiden Sie sorgfältig das Eindringen von Gegenständen oder Flüssigkeiten durch die Gehäuseöffnungen. Das Gerät soll durch qualiﬁzierte Serviceleute gewartet werden, falls: A. das Netzkabel beschädigt wurde, oder B.
Page 22: Foreign Language Warnings - French
à l’aide d’un chiffon propre et non-pelucheux. N’utilisez pas de solvants, ou d’autres produits de nettoyage. Maintenance Aucune lubriﬁcation et aucun réglage ne sont nécessaires de votre part. Pour tout autre service, référez-vous à un personnel qualiﬁé. 10 E-MU Systems...
Page 23 à un volume trop élevé ou même inconfortable. Si vous observez une perte de l’audition ou un bourdonnement dans les oreilles, consultez un O.R.L. N’utilisez que les accessoires sp’eciﬁ’es par E-MU Systems. Cet appareil doit être examiné par un personnel qualiﬁé lorsque: XL-7 Owners Manual 11...
Page 24 • Eloignez le XL-7 de la télé ou de la radio. • Branchez le XL-7 sur une prise différente que la télé ou la radio. • Installez une antenne sur le toit munie d’une connexion coaxiale entre elle et le poste de télévision. 12 E-MU Systems...
Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity
Foreign Language Warnings - French Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: E-MU Systems 1600 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley, CA 95067-0015 USA We hereby declare that the equipment listed herein conforms to the harmonized standards of the following European Commission Directives: 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC.
Page 26 Foreign Language Warnings - French 14 E-MU Systems...
Page 27: Setup
Check to make sure all components are included and in good condition. If there are missing or damaged components, contact E-MU Systems immediately for replacement or repair. The XL-7 box should include the following components: •...
Page 28: Connection Instructions
Connect one or more momentary footswitches for additional control. XL-7 jack is empty. auto-senses either normally-open or normally-closed switches when they are plugged in. Their functions are programmable in the Controllers, Footswitch menu and the Preset Edit, PatchCord menu. 16 E-MU Systems...
Page 29: Studio Setup
Setup Studio Setup Studio Setup MIDI Controller (MIDI Keyboard, etc.) R E A L T I M E C O N T R O L L E R S A S S I G N A B L E K E Y S P R E S E T L E V E L E X I T...
Page 30: Performance Setup
The S/PDIF output is a digital copy of the stereo signal on the main outputs. If you insert a stereo plug into one of the Sub Outputs, the ring of the plug serves as a signal Return which sums into the Main outputs. 18 E-MU Systems...
Page 31: Power Down Sequence
XL-7 can be rack mounted if you so desire. You’ll need (6) rack spaces to ﬁt XL-7 into your rack. The black end caps remove easily with three screws to reduce the width to 19 inches. Rack mounting ears are available from your E-MU dealer (Model 7770). XL-7 Owners Manual 19...
Page 32 Setup Rack Mounting XL-7 20 E-MU Systems...
Page 33: Instant Gratification
Instant Gratiﬁcation This section presents step-by-step instructions for the most fundamental operations to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Playing Patterns & When you turn XL-7 on, it comes up in Pattern mode. XL-7 comes with over a hundred factory patterns. The Pattern screen is shown below. Songs STOP Ln:08...
Page 34 32 channels. CH VOLS 01A:125 Now press the Controller Function Select button (located above the controller knobs) twice so that Volume is selected. The sixteen controller knobs now function as volume controls for MIDI channels 01A-16A. 22 E-MU Systems...
Page 35: Playing Songs
Instant Gratiﬁcation Playing Songs • While we’re on the subject of Tracks and Channels, it might be a good time to mention that in all the factory patterns, a given track will control the MIDI channel of the same number. That means Track 1 will play the preset on channel 01A, track 2 will play channel 02A and so on up to 16.
Page 36: Playing Demo Sequences
Select controller values needed to select the preset being auditioned. This is their programmed effects, switch an extremely handy feature when sequencing. to Omni or Poly mode (located in the MIDI menu). Remember to switch back to Multi mode before playing sequences again. 24 E-MU Systems...
Page 37: Selecting And Quick Editing Presets
Instant Gratiﬁcation Selecting and Quick Editing Presets Bank MSB:007 LSB:1 XL-7 key: SynhissOrgan To Audition a Preset Select Preset View mode by pressing the preset button in the Mode/ View section immediately below the LCD. Select a preset by turning the data entry control while the cursor is anywhere on the lower line.
Page 38 Don’t worry appears in the display when you about ruining the sound, the values are automatically reset as soon as change the knobs. This indicates you select a new preset. that you have edited the preset. 26 E-MU Systems...
Page 39: Exploring The Master Arpeggiator
Instant Gratiﬁcation Exploring the Master Arpeggiator Exploring the Master XL-7’s multi-channel Pattern Generator/Arpeggiator is one of the greatest features ever put in a synth. Let’s explore the Master Arpeggiator. Arpeggiator To Arpeggiate a Single Preset: Select a preset. Note that the factory presets all have preﬁxes which describe the type of sound.
Page 40: Multi-Channel Arpeggiator
Trigger to T2 (trigger button 2). Turn Latch On for trigger button 2 and set the channel to 02A. Change the Trigger to T3 (trigger button 3). Turn Latch On for trigger button 3 and set the channel to 03A. 28 E-MU Systems...
Page 41 Instant Gratiﬁcation Multi-Channel Arpeggiator Set up the Presets Press the Preset View button (located beneath the LCD). The preset select screen appears. Move the cursor underneath the Category ﬁeld (as shown above) and select the “arp” category. C01A V127 XL-7 arp:Hollographik Move the cursor underneath the preset name and select any “arp”...
Page 42: Time To Save
Assignment to the same channel as the trigger buttons. 01 CHANNEL ASSIGN Channel: MultiA Dest: int Make sure that the Trigger Buttons destinations are set to “seq” as shown below. (This sends the trigger keys to the sequencer input.) 30 E-MU Systems...
Page 43 Instant Gratiﬁcation Multi-Channel Arpeggiator TRIGGERS C3 Vel: 127 Latch:on Ch: 01A Set to Save the Multisetup. Start with a new blank pattern and set the pattern length. Choose 20 bars or so to start. Restore the Multisetup. (Just to make sure everything is set up correctly.) Press Record, then Play.
Page 44 Instant Gratiﬁcation Multi-Channel Arpeggiator 32 E-MU Systems...
Page 45: Basic Operations
12VDC Lamp The BNC connector in the upper left corner of the XL-7 panel supplies 12 volts DC at 250 mA to power a standard mixing desk lamp. (Order E-MU Model Number 7773 - Locking Lamp from your E-MU dealer.)
Page 46: Mode/View Buttons
Pattern or Song is playing back. CH VOLS Mix Screen 01A:125 To View the Pan Settings for all 32 Channels Press the Home/Enter key (to move the cursor to “Home” position) and turn the data entry control clockwise from the Mix screen. 34 E-MU Systems...
Page 47: Track/Channel +/- Buttons
Basic Operations LED View Select Section Track/Channel +/- These very handy buttons, located to the left of the LCD, serve as a shortcut to increment or decrement the Track (in Pattern mode), the MIDI Channel Buttons (in Preset mode), Layer (in Preset Edit mode) or Step Numbers (in Arpeg- giator Edit mode).
Page 48: Sequencer Controls
The Tap Tempo button allows you to change the tempo at any time by tapping the button at the desired tempo. Three taps are initially required to change the tempo and then the tempo follows with each subsequent tap. 36 E-MU Systems...
Page 49: Edit Section
Basic Operations Edit Section Edit Section Song Edit Button The Song Edit menu allows you to name and edit songs. An illuminated LED in the button indicates that you are in Song Edit mode. For more infor- mation about Songs and Song mode, see page 106. When pressed in combi- nation with the Pattern Edit button, Song Edit puts the XL-7 in Demo mode.
Page 50: Arpeggiator Button
The Riff is latched on and plays continuously until the button is pressed again. Presets can be changed while Audition is latched on. See “Bank Select Commands” on page 198 for more information on selecting banks via MIDI. 38 E-MU Systems...
Page 51: Real-Time Controller Knobs
Basic Operations Real-time Controller Knobs The top line of the Preset display changes to show the MIDI Bank Select controller values needed to select the preset being auditioned. This handy feature lets you know the exact Bank and Preset number. Bank MSB:007 LSB:3...
Page 52: Knob Functions
Press the right cursor button to select the bottom row. Optional: Select a new preset location if you don’t want to overwrite the current preset, or if the current preset is a ROM preset. Press the Enter button to save the preset. 40 E-MU Systems...
Page 53: Programmable Knobs Mode
Basic Operations Real-time Controller Knobs Programmable Knobs mode If the “Programmable Knobs” parameter in the Controllers menu is set to “Ext,” or “Both,” the system sends MIDI controller messages when you turn the Controller knobs. Each knob can be programmed to send on any MIDI channel (01A-16B) and on any continuous controller number from 1-95.
Page 54: Multichannel Pan Knobs
MIDI cc#10 to the MIDI out port as well as controlling the internal channel volume. In this mode, the LEDs next to the sixteen knobs blink to indicate MIDI activity on the same numbered MIDI channel (from the keypads, sequencer or external MIDI sources). 42 E-MU Systems...
Page 55: Trigger/Mute Buttons
Basic Operations Trigger/Mute Buttons Trigger/Mute The trigger button section serves multiple purposes which are listed below. Buttons • Assignable & latchable note triggers. See page 140. • Sequencer track select/mute buttons See page 22 and page 56. • Sequencer grid edit entry keys. See page 67. •...
Page 56: Touchstrip, Transpose, Keypads & Glide
MIDI. Glide Button This button turns Glide (portamento) on or off for the current preset. The LED in the button illuminates when Glide is turned on in the current preset. See Glide on page 220. 44 E-MU Systems...
Page 57: Erase Button
Basic Operations Touchstrip, Transpose, Keypads & Glide Erase Button When this button is latched on (LED illuminated) while recording a pattern, any note played on the keyboard will remove that note from the pattern as long as the keyboard key is held down. This allows you to quickly removed any “ﬂubbed”...
Page 58: Preset Screen
• Select banks independently of the of the preset number by locating the (Change the preset without cursor on the Bank ﬁeld and turning the data entry control. saving to remove the asterisk.) 46 E-MU Systems...
Page 59: Channel Volume
Basic Operations Preset Screen MIDI BANK SELECT MSB LSB cc00 cc32 USER Bank 0 USER Bank 1 USER Bank 2 USER Bank 3 XL-7 Bank 0 XL-7 Bank 1 XL-7 Bank 2 XL-7 Bank 3 This chart shows the MSB and LSB numbers needed to select preset banks over MIDI. Select a bank, then send the program change number.
Page 60: Channel Pan
Preset Category ﬁeld and select “arp:” using the data entry control. Press the right cursor button to move it to the Preset Name ﬁeld. Play notes or chords on the keyboard. Change presets as desired to audition the various patterns and presets. 48 E-MU Systems...
Page 61: Sound Navigator
Basic Operations Sound Navigator Sound Sound Navigator allows you to search through preset and instrument categories to ﬁnd the type of sound you’re looking for. Each preset and Navigator instrument has a name and a three letter preset category. You can create your own categories in order to group favorite presets.
Page 62 Basic Operations Sound Navigator 50 E-MU Systems...
Page 63: Sequencer
Sequencer The XL-7 Sequencer is an extremely powerful, yet easy to use MIDI recording device. Several different methods of creating and editing sequences are provided to suit your personal style of composition. To Enable the Sequencer XL-7 always powers up in pattern mode. Pattern mode can be selected from any other screen by pressing the Pattern mode button below the LCD.
Page 64: Overview
Songs can link patterns together to form more complicated arrangements. There is also an additional song track which can be used to record notes, controllers, pattern mutes or any other MIDI data. Songs can be of any length, unlike patterns which are limited to 32 bars. 52 E-MU Systems...
Page 65: Deﬁnitions
Sequencer Deﬁnitions Deﬁnitions In this section the various components of XL-7 sequences are described, starting from the smallest units “events” and ending with the largest element, a “song”. Songs can be up to 999 bars in length. Events Events are the smallest bits of information that are recorded into a sequencer.
Page 66: Pattern Recording & Editing
0 ﬁles are imported with MIDI channels 1-16 going to the same numbered XL-7 track. SMF type 1 ﬁles are imported with tracks 1-16 going to the same numbered XL-7 track. Tracks 17 and above will not be imported into XL-7. 54 E-MU Systems...
Page 67: Songs
Sequencer Deﬁnitions Songs Songs are recorded on a single track which allows you to record Pattern Play messages as well as real-time note and controller information. This lets you link previously recorded patterns together to form more intricate arrange- ments, then overdub controller information such as volume, pan or other controller information or additional note information.
Page 68: Pattern Mode
To select another pattern while one is already playing: Turn the data entry control in Pattern Mode/View. The lower line of the display changes to show the name and number of the pattern you have selected. The Home/Enter LED will be ﬂashing. STOP Ln:08 Bar:01 .1 Club Luv 56 E-MU Systems...
Page 69: Restart/Pattern Fire Key
Sequencer Pattern Mode Press Enter to jump to the new pattern when the current pattern ends. The lower line of the display now again shows the current and next pattern numbers. STOP Ln:08 Bar:01 .1 CurPat: 002 NextPat: 022 To start a new pattern immediately, press Stop, select the new pattern and press Play.
Page 70: Input Quantize
You can change the Input Quantize setting in Pattern mode whether the XL-7 is running or stopped, recording or not. You can also use different resolutions on the same part. Use low resolution to record most of the part, then switch to a ﬁner resolution to add complexity. 58 E-MU Systems...
Page 71: Count In
Sequencer Pattern Mode Recording triplets is easy since there are four triplet modes (1/4t, 1/8t, 1/16t and 1/32t). You can also switch between triplet and non-triplet modes to record complex polyrhythms. When Input Quantize is turned Off, you are recording in XL-7’s high resolution mode in which beats can be placed on any one of 384 ticks per measure.
Page 72: First Note Record
Select the pattern in Pattern mode. Move the cursor to the Length (Ln) ﬁeld using the cursor keys. 01 STOP Ln: 02 Bar: 01 . 1 Start of IT Set the Length of the pattern using the data entry control. 60 E-MU Systems...
Page 73: Metronome
Sequencer Pattern Mode Metronome The metronome is a timing aid when recording or playing back patterns which produces an accented click on the ﬁrst beat of each measure and a softer click on other beats. This setting is NOT saved with the pattern. To Set the Metronome Go into Record mode by pressing the Record button.
Page 74 16 channels of data to each track! Normally, it’s simpler to use just one channel per track. • To setup a track for multichannel playback see “Channel Assign” on page 96. 62 E-MU Systems...
Page 75 Sequencer Pattern Mode Saving Patterns When you save a pattern (page 287), the following settings are also saved (as set at the moment you saved). These setting are restored just before pattern playback. O O O O • Tempo & Meter The Event Source parameter (page 113) controls •...
Page 76 Press the Record button once to go into Realtime Record mode. Set the Input Quantize resolution on the LCD to the desired rate. Press the Repeat button illuminating the LED. 64 E-MU Systems...
Page 77: Automatic Channel Assignment
Sequencer Pattern Mode Press Play to begin recording. Play the Keypads (or keyboard). Notes now repeat according the Input Quantize setting. • You can change the Input Quantize setting at any time while recording. Automatic Channel Assignment Whenever you change a channel, the sequencer looks for a track that is assigned to that channel.
Page 78: Replace Record
Playing The sequencer plays exist- The sequencer will not play Existing ing notes in the track until any data on the track to be Data the ﬁrst data is played. recorded. 66 E-MU Systems...
Page 79: Grid Recording
Sequencer Pattern Mode Grid Recording Grid recording allows you to lay out notes along a pre-deﬁned grid. This is a very visual way to lay down a beat and it makes it easy to experiment, since you can change everything by just turning buttons on and off. XL-7 brings a host of new features to the party.
Page 80 To examine a pattern in grid mode, place the cursor under the Key ﬁeld and turn the data entry control while the pattern is playing. When you ﬁnd a recorded note, you’ll see bars appear and the grid button LEDs will illuminate. 68 E-MU Systems...
Page 81 Sequencer Pattern Mode To Record a Pattern using Grid Recording Press the Pattern mode button. The screen shown below appears. 01 STOP Ln: 08 Bar: 01. 1 Start of IT Select an empty sequence to begin recording using the data entry control.
Page 82 You can adjust the time (percentage) that the “gate” stays on by pressing the Controller Knob Select Button to toggle between Gate and Velocity edit modes. Turn the 16 controller knobs in gate mode to adjust the gate percentage. 70 E-MU Systems...
Page 83: Step Time Recording
Sequencer Pattern Mode The gate is analogous to the time that a key is held. Depending on the settings of the envelope generators, this can have a dramatic effect on the sound. Double Time With the sequencer running, select one of the Grid positions by pressing its button.
Page 84: Note Value/Number Of Ticks
Select a Track number. The default value is Track one. Turn Auto Increment On. This feature automatically increments the step (by the selected step resolution) each time you press the Play button. Press the Preset View button. The preset screen shown below appears. 72 E-MU Systems...
Page 85 Sequencer Pattern Mode C01A V127 User kit:80’s Tones Select a Preset for your ﬁrst track. Press the Preset View button again after you’ve selected a preset. The LED will go out and you’ll be returned to the Pattern screen. Get ready to record! Set the Step Resolution to eighth notes for now (8).
Page 86: Pattern Edit Menu
Locate the Pattern Length screen using the data entry control. PATTERN LENGTH Length: 32 bars Move the cursor to the lower line of the display using either cursor key, then set the length of the pattern using the data entry control. 74 E-MU Systems...
Page 87: Setting Meter (Time Signature)
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu To Set the Pattern Length from the Main Pattern Screen: Select the pattern in Pattern mode. Move the cursor to the Length (Ln) ﬁeld using the cursor keys. 01 STOP Ln: 02 Bar: 01 . 1 Start of IT Set the Length of the pattern using the data entry control.
Page 88: Metronome
• On - the metronome plays during recording and playback. • Rec - the metronome only plays while recording. Move the cursor underneath the Value ﬁeld and set the metronome beat value using the data entry control. 76 E-MU Systems...
Page 89: Loop Section
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Loop Section 2. Select Function 1. Press & Hold The Tap-Tempo key functions as a Shift Key to access the new features. In Pattern Mode This feature allows you to specify a subsection of a pattern to loop. In a live performance, you can specify a temporary region to loop while the pattern is playing then turn off the loop to go on to the next section.
Page 90: In Song Mode
To set the “Loop Thru” point: Hold Tap and hit Edit (to the right of the LED display) when the pattern or song is playing, or is located to, the desired bar. Turning the Loop On and Off Hold Tap and hit the Stop button. This toggles Loop on and off. 78 E-MU Systems...
Page 91: Quantize
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Quantize The timing can also be changed after a pattern has been recorded. Quantize moves all the note start times in the track to fall on (or closer to) the speciﬁed time values. To Quantize a Pattern Select the pattern.
Page 92: More About Swing
2/3 of a quarter note, and the second eighth note is 1/3 of a quarter note (i.e. the second eighth note behaves more like an eighth note triplet). If this sounds too “perfect”, try a swing factor of 64% instead. The results will be similar, but the “feel” will be slightly different. 80 E-MU Systems...
Page 93: Scale/Shift Start Times
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Scale/Shift Start This ﬁlter allows you to either scale (multiply by a value) or shift (add a value to) the start times of notes. The scale function is performed before the Times shift value is added. Scale - Multiplies all note start times by a percentage from 0% to 800%.
Page 94: Scale/Shift Duration
O O O O Tip: To set all notes to a particular value, set Scale to 0%, (this zeros the value) then set SCALE/SHIFT NOTE DURATION Shift to the desired duration. Scale: 87% Shift: +00.000 Quarter Notes Ticks 82 E-MU Systems...
Page 95: Thin Events
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Select the amount of note duration scaling or shift (offset). The Home/Enter LED will be ﬂashing once the cursor is moved to the lower line of the display. Press Enter. The screen shown below appears to remind you to select the tracks you want to ﬁlter.
Page 96 Select a key range for thinning. The default setting is all keys. SELECT TRACKS Key Range: C-2 to:G8 Low Key High Key Press Enter to thin events. Press any other menu button to Cancel the operation. 84 E-MU Systems...
Page 97: Erase Events
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Erase Events Speciﬁc types of events can be completely erased from a pattern. The following types of events can be erased: • All Track Events • Notes • All Controllers • Program Changes • SysEx Data •...
Page 98: Transpose
Select a key range. The default setting is all keys. SELECT TRACKS Key Range: C-2 to:G8 Press Enter to transpose the selected tracks. Press any other button to Cancel the operation. 86 E-MU Systems...
Page 99: Scale/Shift Velocity
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Scale/Shift Velocity This ﬁlter allows you to either scale (multiply by a value) or shift (add a value to) the velocity values of notes in a pattern. The Scale function is performed before the Shift value is added. Scale - Multiplies all note-on velocities by a percentage from 0% to 125%.
Page 100: Extend Sequence Data To
Move the cursor to the lower line of the display and select the new pattern length. Press Enter. The following screen appears. --- PERFORM OPERATION? --- Enter = Yes Other = Cancel Press Enter again to extend the pattern or any other menu button to cancel the operation. 88 E-MU Systems...
Page 101: Erase Track
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Erase Track An entire track or a section of a track can be erased in a single operation. This feature makes it easy to erase a ﬂubbed take or erase a section of track before pasting new data. Erase Pattern or Song Track Start Length = 3Bars...
Page 102: Cut Track To Clipboard
Select the Start Bar and the Length (in bars) to be cut. Press Enter to cut the track. Press any other menu button to Cancel the operation. 90 E-MU Systems...
Page 103: Copy Track To Clipboard
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Copy Track to An individual track or a section of a track can be copied and held on a digital “clipboard” so that it can be pasted into another track or pattern. Clipboard This function makes a digital copy of the selected track and places it on the clipboard, where it will be held until it is replaced with another cut or copy operation, or the power to XL-7 is turned off.
Page 104: Paste Clipboard To Track
Cut or Copy data to the clipboard. See pages 90 and 91. and patterns. Scroll to the Paste Clipboard to Track screen shown below using the data entry control. PASTE CLIPBOARD TO TRACK Track: 1 At Bar:06 Destination Start Number Track Location of Pastes 92 E-MU Systems...
Page 105: Apply Clipboard Settings
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Select the track where you want the clipboard data to be pasted. The Home/Enter LED will be ﬂashing once the cursor is moved to the lower line of the display.     Select the bar where the clipboard contents will be pasted. You will not hear the results of the Paste operation Select the number of times you want the clipboard data pasted.
Page 106: Explode/Combine Tracks
Track 1 Track 2 Track 1 Ch. 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 Track 3 Track 2 Track 4 Track 4 Track 5 Track 8 Track 7 Clipboard Channels Converted Track 8 to Tracks Resulting Pattern 94 E-MU Systems...
Page 107 Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu To Combine Multiple Tracks into a Single Multitrack: Select the pattern you wish to edit and press the Pattern Edit button. Scroll to the Combine Selected Tracks To Clipboard screen shown below using the data entry control. COMBINE SELECTED TRACKS TO CLIPBOARD: do it...
Page 108: Channel Assign
MIDI devices, set the destination to External (EXT). handle external program changes. Set this track to “Ext” and choose “MultiA” or Track Channel Destination “MultiB”. Track Chan Internal both Track Chan Internal Multiple Channels Track Multi Internal Track Chan Internal none 96 E-MU Systems...
Page 109 Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu To Assign Tracks to MIDI Channels Select the pattern you wish to edit. Press the Pattern Edit button. Scroll to the Select Track Changes screen shown below using the data entry control. 01 CHANNEL ASSIGN Channel: 01A: Dest:both Select the desired track(s).
Page 110: Multichannel Track Recording
Press the Preset View button. Select a preset for channel 01A. Press Record, then Play. Start playing! Record Channel 2 Select channel 02A. Select a preset for channel 02A. Press Record, then Play. Start playing! Continue to record channels. 98 E-MU Systems...
Page 111: Note List Editor
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Note List Editor Individual MIDI notes in the pattern can be edited, inserted or deleted from this screen. Place the cursor underneath the “Event Scroll Field” shown below and turn the data entry control to navigate through events. •...
Page 112: Event List Editor
MIDI Event Event Controller Channel Value Type No. Field Pitch Strip Edit PitchStrip messages are bidirectional and may range in value from -8192 to +8191. Pitch Strip Screen 01 EVENT <-> 002.03.004 pitch strip: Bidirectional Pitch Value 100 E-MU Systems...
Page 113: Poly Pressure Edit
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Poly Pressure Edit Polyphonic pressure messages are assigned on a per note basis and have range of 0-127. XL-7 can generate polyphonic pressure messages, but it cannot receive them. Poly Pressure Screen 01 EVENT <-> 002.03.004 polypress: MIDI Poly Pressure...
Page 114 MSB if applicable. If the bank selects are set to “off” no bank select information about MIDI Bank command will be transmitted. Select commands. Press Repeat and change the data ﬁelds as desired if you want to insert another program change or other event. 102 E-MU Systems...
Page 115: The Conductor Track (Track 0)
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Set the Track to Transmit Externally     Press Home/Enter and scroll to the “Channel Assign” screen. If you want to insert internal program changes choose Internal and set the CHANNEL ASSIGN channel number or Multi. Channel: MultiA Dest: Ext In order for the program change to be transmitted, the track must be...
Page 116 Simply change the Tempo or Location ﬁelds to modify the tempo or time of the event. Press the Pattern Edit button to exit the Pattern Edit module. To Insert or Edit Meter Changes Meter changes are inserted and edited exactly like tempo changes. 104 E-MU Systems...
Page 117: Revert To Saved Pattern
Sequencer Pattern Edit Menu Revert to Saved This screen allows you to discard any edits made to the pattern and restore the last saved version. This is not the same as an “Undo” function since Pattern Revert permanently discards any edits you have made since saving. This function removes the asterisk in the display that appears after you’ve edited the pattern.
Page 118: Song Mode
Press the Record button twice to select Step Record mode. The Step record LED illuminates and the screen shown below appears. Song Step Step Current Number Length Position 01 STEP Ln: 04 Bar:001 -----------NONE----------- Step Contents (None, Stop, Pattern) 106 E-MU Systems...
Page 119 Sequencer Song Mode The cursor is on the lower line of the display. Turn the data entry control to select a Pattern for step one.     Hot Tip: You can audition patterns In Song Step Record by pressing the Play 01 STEP Ln: 04 Bar:001...
Page 120 If you press Repeat at a pattern change event, the Pattern Play Event is duplicated and the linear track information is pushed forward in time. Repeat Song Track Pattern Track After You can change the pattern after the Repeat operation. 108 E-MU Systems...
Page 121 Sequencer Song Mode To Insert a Pattern at the beginning of a Song Scroll to the ﬁrst step in the song and press Repeat. Press the (-)Track/Channel key to move back one step. Select the desired pattern, then press Enter. Inserting Track Mutes You can enable or disable Track Mutes anywhere in the song by simply selecting them while in record mode.
Page 122: Realtime Song Recording
“record-pause” mode. To Erase Speciﬁc Notes: Press the Erase button in Realtime Record mode and hold down the keyboard note you wish to erase. The note will be erased when it comes around in the pattern. 110 E-MU Systems...
Page 123 Sequencer Song Mode To Overdub Realtime Controller Data over Patterns _ _ _ _ This may be the most common way to use Realtime Song mode. After Too much controller arranging your song using step record mode, you can mix and embellish information can clog the your song by recording continuous controllers over the top.
Page 124 Press the Song Edit button. Scroll to Erase Events and move the cursor to the lower line of the display. Select the realtime controller number from step 2. Press Enter to erase the controller data. 112 E-MU Systems...
Page 125: Song Edit Menu
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Song Edit The Song Edit menu allows you to name and edit songs as well as control which controller data will be used when the song is played. Menu The Song Edit button is DISABLED unless you are in Song Mode. An XL-7 Song is a one track sequence of any length.
Page 126: Setting Meter (Time Signature)
Set the time signature numerator value using the data entry control. Press the right cursor button again to move the cursor underneath the denominator ﬁeld. Set the time signature denominator value using the data entry control. Press the Song Edit button again to exit Song Edit mode. 114 E-MU Systems...
Page 127: Metronome
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Metronome The metronome is a timing aid when recording or playing back songs and can be set to a wide variety of different beats. The metronome produces an accented click on the ﬁrst beat of each measure and a softer click on other beats.
Page 128: Scale/Shift Start Times
The Home/Enter LED will be ﬂashing once the cursor is moved to one of the editable ﬁelds. Press Enter. Select a key range for thinning. The default setting is all keys. SELECT KEY RANGE Key Range: C-2 to:G8 Low Key High Key 116 E-MU Systems...
Page 129: Erase Events
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Press Enter to thin events. Press any other button to Cancel the operation. Erase Events Speciﬁc types of events can be completely erased from a song. Note: This ﬁlter erases event data recorded in Realtime Song mode. It does NOT affect Pattern data.
Page 130: Transpose
Press Enter. Move the cursor to the lower line to select a key range to be transposed. The default setting is all keys. SELECT KEY RANGE Key Range: C-2 to:G8 Low Key High Key Press Enter to transpose the pattern. Press any other button to Cancel the operation. 118 E-MU Systems...
Page 131: Scale/Shift Velocity
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Scale/Shift Velocity This ﬁlter allows you to either scale (multiply by a value) or Scale (add a value to) the velocity values of notes in a song. The Scale function is performed before the Shift value is added. Scale - Multiplies all note-on velocities by a percentage from 0% to 125%.
Page 132: Cut Track To Clipboard
Select the Start Bar and the Length (in bars) to be cut. The Home/Enter LED will be ﬂashing once the cursor is moved to the lower line of the display. Press Enter to cut the track. Press any other menu button to Cancel the operation. 120 E-MU Systems...
Page 133: Copy Track To Clipboard
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Copy Track to A section of a track can be copied and held on a digital “clipboard” so that it can be pasted into another location on the song track. This function Clipboard makes a digital copy of the track and places it on the clipboard, where it will be held until it is replaced with another cut or copy operation, or the power to XL-7 is turned off.
Page 134: Paste Clipboard To Track
Paste operation Select the number of times you want the clipboard data pasted. until the sequence cycles around. Press Enter to paste the data. Press any other menu button to Cancel (Hint: Press RTZ) the operation. 122 E-MU Systems...
Page 135: Song Channel Assign
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Song Channel Assign This screen allows you to assign the song track to channels1A-16A, or 1B- 16B, or to MIDI Out port A or B. The song track can be routed to: internal MIDI channels (either A or B), the external MIDI ports, both, or none. Multi A is routed to MIDI port A and Multi B is routed to MIDI port B, if “ext”...
Page 136: Note List Editor
Move the cursor to the data ﬁeld you want to edit and make changes You can edit notes and using the data entry control. note velocity by playing the keyboard. Press the Song Edit button to exit the Song Edit module. 124 E-MU Systems...
Page 137: Event List Editor
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Event List Editor Continuous controller, pitch wheel. mono pressure, poly pressure, track mutes and program change MIDI messages can be edited, inserted or deleted using this menu. Place the cursor underneath the “Event Scroll Field” shown below and turn the data entry control to navigate through events.
Page 138: Poly Pressure Edit
Scroll to the Event List Editor screen shown below using the data entry control. Press the Enter button as prompted by the display to begin editing. EVENT <-> 002.03.008 event: mute Trk:02 Press the right Cursor button to move the cursor underneath the Event Scroll Field (<->). 126 E-MU Systems...
Page 139: Revert To Saved Song
Sequencer Song Edit Menu Turn the data entry control to scroll through the event list and locate the event you want to edit. Move the cursor to the data ﬁeld you want to edit and make changes using the data entry control. Press the Pattern Edit button to exit the Pattern Edit module.
Page 140: Live Performance Features
XMix lets you replace tracks in the currently playing pattern with tracks from any other pattern while the pattern is playing. To Replace Tracks using XMix Play a pattern. Press and hold Tap, then press Play. The display changes to: XMIX Select Source Patrn DestPat: 022 SrcPat: 022 128 E-MU Systems...
Page 141 Sequencer Live Performance Features Select the Source Pattern using the data entry control. (This is the pattern you want to copy tracks from.) Press Enter to lock in your Source Pattern selection. The display changes to: XMIX Select Dest Track DestPat: 022 SrcPat: 025 The track enable LEDs will be lit on tracks which have recorded data.
Page 142: Using The Repeat Button For Live Performance
Play a pattern. Change the track mutes as desired. Select a new pattern using the data entry control. Hold the Tap button while pressing Enter. The track mute settings of the previous pattern will remain in effect. 130 E-MU Systems...
Page 143: Loop Section
Sequencer Live Performance Features While the Hold TAP while selecting a new Pattern with the Pattern is Data Entry Control Stopped: to hold the Mute settings. To Use Mute Hold while a Pattern is Stopped Select a pattern. Change the track mutes as desired. Hold the Tap button and select a new pattern using the data entry control.
Page 144: Event Timing
The XL-7sequencer handles lower numbered tracks ﬁrst. Therefore, you should put your most timing-critical data on low numbered tracks. Normally this will not be important since the sequencer timing is so good, but if you create very dense sequences, this information might be useful. 132 E-MU Systems...
Page 145: Applications
Sequencer Applications Applications These examples may help you with some common setups. When you have a working setup, it’s a good idea to save and name the Multisetup to preserve your work. Using the Internal In this setup, an external MIDI keyboard transmitting on a single MIDI channel is used to record into the internal sequencer.
Page 146: How To Record The Audition Riffs
Press the Record button once to get ready for Realtime recording. Select First Note Recording in the Count In ﬁeld. The number will change to a quarter note. Press the Audition button. Recording will begin. Press Stop at the end of the pattern length. 134 E-MU Systems...
Page 147: Controllers Menu
Controllers Menu The Controllers menu contains functions related to the keypad, knobs or trigger buttons of XL-7. For example, the programmable knobs and triggers are programmed in this menu. All Controllers menu data is saved with the Multisetup. See page 148 for more information about Multisetups. To enable the Controllers menu Press the Controllers button, lighting the LED.
Page 148: Realtime Control Functions
Move the cursor to the channel ﬁeld and select curve 1-4 or off. section for Aftertouch to have Press the Controllers button again to leave the menu. any effect on the sound. See page 230 for more information about PatchCords. 136 E-MU Systems...
Page 149: Local Control On/Off
Controllers Menu Local Control On/Off Curve 1 Curve 2 Linear Played Pressure Played Pressure Curve 3 Curve 4 Played Pressure Played Pressure Local Control On/Off Local Control is used to disconnect the keypad and controllers (knobs, touchstrip, footswitches) from the sound generating section. Even though disconnected from the internal synthesizer, the keypad and controllers are still transmitted over MIDI.
Page 150: Footswitch Jack Function
Pressing the footswitch again activates the front panel Stop button. • Play Pressing the footswitch activates the Play button on the front panel. This works well in combination with the following function. 138 E-MU Systems...
Page 151: Trigger Buttons Function
Controllers Menu Trigger Buttons Function • Stop/RTZ Pressing the footswitch activates the front panel Stop button. Pressing the footswitch again invokes the Return-to-Zero function. • Punch I/O When the sequencer is playing, the footswitch will activate the Record button in order to punch-in to record mode.
Page 152: Trigger Buttons
16 trigger buttons. Save the Multisetup if you want to save these settings. See page 149. To Play the Trigger Buttons: Press the Mode button so that the Triggers LED illuminates. Play the Trigger buttons. 140 E-MU Systems...
Page 153: Triggers Pattern Select
Controllers Menu Triggers Pattern Select Triggers Pattern You can select one of 16 patterns using the Trigger buttons. Pressing one of the trigger buttons in pattern select mode causes the programmed pattern Select to be armed. The armed trigger button LED will ﬂash. The armed pattern will begin playing at the next loop.
Page 154: Trigger Mode Quick Select
The Controller Knob LEDs always remain off in this mode. Just set up the programmable knobs as desired, then name See the block diagram showing “Triggers & Programmable Knobs” on and save the Multisetup. page 339 for detailed information about the actual routing path. 142 E-MU Systems...
Page 155: Knob Preset Quick-Edit
Controllers Menu Knob Preset Quick-Edit To Program the Programmable Knobs Press the Controllers button. Its LED will illuminate. O O O O Turn the data entry control to select the “Programmable Knobs” screen. Turning a knob while in this screen automatically selects that knob for programming! PROGRAMMABLE KNOBS Knob #...
Page 156 1 - Modulation Wheel 7 - Volume 2 - Breath Controller 8 - Balance 3 - Aftertouch 9 - Undeﬁned 4 - Foot Pedal 10 - Pan 5 - Portamento Time 11 - Expression 6 - Data Entry 144 E-MU Systems...
Page 157: Midi Footswitch Assign
Controllers Menu MIDI Footswitch Assign MIDI Footswitch Like the MIDI Controllers, you can assign three MIDI footswitches to MIDI footswitch numbers. Footswitches numbers are from 64-79. Destinations Assign for the footswitch controllers are programmed in the PatchCord section of the Preset Edit menu. The rear panel footswitches 1 & 2 are connected to footswitch controllers 1 &...
Page 158 Controllers Menu 146 E-MU Systems...
Page 159: Global Menu
Global Menu The Global menu contains functions that affect the overall operation of XL-7. For example, changing the Master Tune parameter changes the tuning of all the presets, not just the one currently displayed. To enable the Global menu Press the Global button, lighting the LED. The Global Menu screen displays the menu page most recently selected since powering up XL-7.
Page 160: Multisetups
From the Global menu, scroll to the Restore Multisetup screen using the data entry control. The menu page most recently selected since powering up XL-7 will be displayed. The cursor appears below the ﬁrst character of the screen heading on line one. 148 E-MU Systems...
Page 161: Multisetup Name
Global Menu Multisetups Press either cursor button to move the cursor to the bottom line of the screen. Now, use the data entry control to select a Multisetup. The Enter LED will be ﬂashing. Press the Enter button to load the selected Multisetup. Multisetup Name Multisetups can be named to make it easier to remember their purpose.
Page 162: Deﬁning Global Parameters
Pitch Bend range (deﬁned in the Preset Edit menu) set to Master. See page 233. The maximum pitch bend range is ±12 semitones or one octave in each direction. MASTER BEND RANGE +/- 7 semitones 150 E-MU Systems...
Page 163: Velocity Curve
Global Menu Deﬁning Global Parameters Velocity Curve Incoming velocity data or keypad velocity can be altered by one of thirteen velocity curves. These specially designed curves allow you to customize the dynamic feel of the pads to your individual playing style, or to better adapt XL-7 to a external MIDI controller.
Page 164: Mix Output
The Mix Output function is also useful when sequencing since it lets you route speciﬁc MIDI channels (and thus sequencer tracks) to speciﬁc Sub outputs (on the back panel) where there they can be processed with EQ or other outboard effects. 152 E-MU Systems...
Page 165 Global Menu Deﬁning Global Parameters OUTPUT SECTION & EFFECTS PROCESSORS FX Sends Hall 1 MIDI Channel 1A Preset Send 1 15% Effect Send 2 10% Preset MIDI Channel 2A Send 3 0% Send 4 0% MIDI Channel 3A B➟A FX Sends Chorus Send 1 0% MIDI Channel 16A...
Page 166: Master Effects
FX MULTIMODE CONTROL preset on channel 1 If you are in Omni or Poly modes this parameter is disabled and the message in parentheses explains that XL-7 is currently in Omni mode. FX MULTIMODE CONTROL (using Omni mode) 154 E-MU Systems...
Page 167: Master Fxa Algorithm
Global Menu Master Effects Master FXA This function selects the type of effect used for the “A” effect. The following effect types are available. Algorithm MASTER FXA ALGORITHM Room 1 A Effect Types Room 1 BBall Court Room 2 Gymnasium Room 3 Cavern Hall 1...
Page 168: Fxa Parameters: Decay/Hf Damping Fxb -> Fxa
See “Master Effects” on page 278 for detailed information. FXA SEND AMOUNTS 1:100% 2: 50% 3: 10% 4: 0% Master FXB This parameter selects the type of effect used for the “B” effect. The following effect types are available. Algorithm MASTER FXB ALGORITHM Chorus 1 156 E-MU Systems...
Page 169: B Effect Types
Global Menu Master Effects B Effect Types Chorus 1 Ensemble Chorus 2 Delay Chorus 3 Delay Stereo Chorus 4 Delay Stereo 2 Chorus 5 Panning Delay Doubling Delay Chorus Slapback Pan Delay Chorus 1 Flange 1 Pan Delay Chorus 2 Flange 2 Dual Tap 1/3 Flange 3...
Page 170: Miscellaneous Parameters
The Output Format parameter sets the digital audio output format. The available formats are S/PDIF, and AES pro. If you are using the digital output, choose either S/PDIF or AES pro to match the format of the receiving device. OUTPUT FORMAT S/PDIF 158 E-MU Systems...
Page 171: Screen Viewing Angle
Global Menu Miscellaneous Parameters Although the S/PDIF digital output can transmit AES Pro format, you’ll need an adapter cable for the electrical connections. The diagram below shows how an adapter cable for AES pro should be wired. _ _ _ _ DON’T CHEAP OUT! Always use high quality cable for To AES...
Page 172 Global Menu Miscellaneous Parameters 160 E-MU Systems...
Page 173: Midi Menu
MIDI Menu Most of the parameters in XL-7 that relate to MIDI are contained within this menu. You can merge MIDI data, change the continuous controller assignments, turn program changes off or on, and lots more. MIDI menu settings are saved with the current Multimap. To enable the MIDI menu Press the MIDI button, lighting the LED.
Page 174: Base Tempo
If set to “keep constant tempo”, the tempo will be set by the ﬁrst pattern played. If set to “change to a new tempo” the tempo settings programmed into each pattern will be used on playback. 162 E-MU Systems...
Page 175: Rechannelize Input
MIDI Menu Rechannelize Input Rechannelize Input This feature makes it easier to record to the internal sequencer using an external keyboard. Rechannelize Input changes the channel of incoming MIDI data according to the settings in the Channel Assignment screen. To record multiple tracks, you simply change the track number and preset. You don’t have to change the channel number of your external MIDI controller.
Page 176: Keyboard Outputs Midi
MIDI out port. When XL-7 is running on its own internal clock (page 162) it transmits 24 MIDI clocks per quarter note. When XL-7 is slaved to an external MIDI clock, it mirrors the incoming clock data. TRANSMIT MIDI CLOCK 164 E-MU Systems...
Page 177: External Song Start/Stop
MIDI Menu External Song Start/Stop External Song Start/ This feature lets the sequencer receive or ignore incoming MIDI Song Start (0xFA), Continue (0xFB), Stop (0xFC) and Song Position Pointer (0xF2) Stop messages. EXTERNAL SONG START/STOP accepted To use the instrument as a MIDI sound module with an external sequencer, set this control to “ignored.”...
Page 178: Midi Enable
ﬁeld, then use the data entry control to select a channel number. Use the cursor button again to select the On/Off ﬁeld and the data entry control to change the value. RECEIVE PROGRAM CHANGE channel 01A : on 166 E-MU Systems...
Page 179: Midi Program Change -> Preset
O O O O Programs and presets are the same thing. “Preset” is the E-MU term for MIDI Program. 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 44 91 50 01 15 88 99 78 32 88 34 73 106 55 43 75...
Page 180: Midi Sysex Id
Transmits all parameters in the Global menu except Tuning Tables, Program/Preset Map and Viewing Angle. Transmits the entire Controllers menu. Program /Preset Map Transmits the MIDI Program -> Preset Map. Tuning Tables Transmits all 12 user User Tuning Tables. 168 E-MU Systems...
Page 181 MIDI Menu Send MIDI System Exclusive Data O O O O Multimode Map The Preset, Volume, Transmits the following parameters: and Pan information for all 32 channels is included when the • Multimode Basic Channel Multi mode Map settings are •...
Page 182: Midi Mode
(on the preset selection screen) and plays that channel’s associated preset. Multi Responds to data on any combination of MIDI channels and plays the speciﬁc preset associated with each of the MIDI channels. You must select multi mode for multitimbral operation. 170 E-MU Systems...
Page 183: Programming Basics
Programming Basics This chapter explains how XL-7 sounds are constructed and contains important background information on how to create your own custom presets. Your initial involvement with XL-7 will most likely be using the existing presets and selecting MIDI channels. While the factory presets are very good, there are some things you will probably want to change eventually, perhaps the LFO speed, the ﬁlter frequency or the attack time.
Page 184: Modulation
(such as Pitch or AmpVol). Modulation sources are simply added algebraically— connecting two knobs one set to -100 and the other set to +100 yields a net value of zero. 172 E-MU Systems...
Page 185: Modulation Sources
Programming Basics Modulation Sources Modulation Modulation sources include Envelope Generators, Performance Controllers and Low Frequency Oscillators. In the previous example, an envelope generator Sources was routed to automatically turn the volume control as programmed by the envelope, or, a low frequency oscillator could be routed to turn the volume control up and down in a repeating fashion.
Page 186: Random Sources
Modulation Amount +/- for details). Source Destination LFO 1 Volume Modulation Source Destination LFO 1 Amp Vol LFO 2 Pitch Amp Env Filt Env LFO Rate Aux Env Aux Env Wheel Env Atk Pressure Glide etc. etc. 174 E-MU Systems...
Page 187: Envelope Generators
Programming Basics Envelope Generators Envelope An envelope can be described as a “contour” which is used to shape the sound over time in a pre-programmed manner. There are three envelope Generators generators per layer and all of them are the rate/level type. This is how the rate/level (time based) envelopes work: When a key is pressed, envelope starts from zero and moves toward the Attack 1 Level at the Attack 1 Rate.
Page 188: Tempo-Based Envelopes
Attack 1 stage and repeats the ﬁrst four stages. It continues to loop through these four stages until the key is released where it immediately jumps to the Release 1 stage. 176 E-MU Systems...
Page 189: Low Frequency Oscillators (Lfos)
Programming Basics Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) A Low Frequency Oscillator or LFO is simply a wave which repeats at a slow rate. The XL-7 has two multi-wave LFOs for each channel. The LFO Frequency waveforms are shown in the following illustration. Oscillators Ra nd o m Tr i a ng l e...
Page 190: Clock Modulation
LFO will be mildly or radically altered.     The tempo of the master clock is set in the Global menu. Triggered LFO LFO Wave Clock LFO Trigger causes the LFO to reset each time the clock waveform goes low. 178 E-MU Systems...
Page 191 Programming Basics Clock Modulation LFOs can also be perfectly synchronized with the clock at any of 25 note divisions. This allows you to create very cool “synchro-sonic” effects that work perfectly at any tempo. Choosing one of the note divisors in the LFO rate screen selects the synced LFO function.
Page 192: Modulation Destinations
LFOs, envelope generators and modulation wheels output continuously changing values. The possible modulation routings are completely ﬂexible as shown in the diagram above. Multiple sources can control the same destination, or a single source can control multiple destinations. 180 E-MU Systems...
Page 193: Modulation Processors
Programming Basics Modulation Processors Modulation Modulation processors are devices which can modify modulation sources such as LFOs and envelope generators before they are applied to a desti- Processors nation. Modulation processors let you create patches and do tricks which would not be possible otherwise. These modulation processors are indepen- dently programmable on each of the four layers.
Page 194 Lag in destination. The summing amp is located before where you want to control a the lag processor as shown in the following illustration. combination of modulation signals with a single patchcord. Sum Node Lag 0 Lag 0 sum 182 E-MU Systems...
Page 195: Preset Modulation Processors
Programming Basics Preset Modulation Processors Preset There are also two “Preset Level” modulation processors located in the “Preset Patchcords” screen of the Edit menu. It is important to understand Modulation that although the preset processors originate at the Preset Level PatchCords, Processors their output is used in the Layer PatchCords.
Page 196 Perc. Amt - When this knob is turned up, the positive bias on the Amp The decay time increases as the is restored so that so that the Ramp can now affect Amp Volume. knob is turned up. Volume Envelope - Fast Attack, Full Sustain, No Release 184 E-MU Systems...
Page 197: Using The Modulation Processors
Programming Basics Preset Modulation Processors Using the Modulation processors are inserted into a modulation routing as shown in the following diagram. Modulation The modular analog synthesizers of yesteryear were incredibly ﬂexible, Processors partly because processing devices could be connected in any order. Modulation processors are designed according to this modular concept.
Page 198 Setting the DC value to a positive value would bring the velocity switch point down. The PatchCord screens for this patch are shown below. PATCHCORD Vel+- -> Switch +100 PATCHCORD -> Switch -021 PATCHCORD Switch -> Pitch +022 186 E-MU Systems...
Page 199: More Examples
Programming Basics Preset Modulation Processors More Examples To derive a smooth random function you could route the Pink Noise generator through one of the Lag Processors. A smooth random wave is useful in small amounts to add a degree of natural variation to timbre when routed to ﬁlter cutoff.
Page 200 You can start to see some of the possibilities (and there are many). Whenever you ﬁnd yourself wishing for some esoteric type of control, take a minute to think and see if there is a way to achieve the desired result using the modulation processors. 188 E-MU Systems...
Page 201: Dynamic Filters
Programming Basics Dynamic Filters Dynamic The block diagram of the XL-7’s signal path is shown below. Filters Z-Plane Instrument Filter Freq. To understand how a ﬁlter works, we need to understand what makes up a sound wave. A sine wave is the simplest form of sound wave. Any waveform, except a sine wave, can be analyzed as a mix of sine waves at speciﬁc frequencies and amplitudes.
Page 202: What Is A Filter
160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency A ﬁlter that lets only the high frequencies pass is called a high-pass ﬁlter as illustrated in the following diagram. Initial Frequency Filter Output High Pass Filter 160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency 190 E-MU Systems...
Page 203 Programming Basics Dynamic Filters A ﬁlter which only lets a certain band of frequencies pass is called a band-pass ﬁlter. Center Frequency Filter Output Band Pass Filter 160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency A notch ﬁlter is just the opposite of a band-pass ﬁlter and is used to eliminate a narrow band of frequencies.
Page 204 ﬁlters. Parametric equalizers are usually either two-pole or three-pole ﬁlters. In terms of vintage synthesizers, Moog and ARP synthesizers used 4-pole ﬁlters, Oberheim and E-mu synthesizers were famous for their 2-pole ﬁlter sound. 6-pole...
Page 205: Parametric Filters
Programming Basics Dynamic Filters Parametric Filters A more complex type of ﬁlter is called a parametric ﬁlter or Swept EQ. A parametric ﬁlter allows control over three basic parameters of the ﬁlter. The three parameters are: Bandwidth, Frequency and Gain. The Bandwidth allows you to select the width of the range of frequencies to be boosted or cut, the Frequency deﬁnes the center frequency of the bandwidth, and the Gain parameter either boosts or cuts the frequencies within the selected band by...
Page 206: The Z-Plane Filter
You simply select and use the ﬁlters in a manner similar to choosing an instrument. Because there are so many types of instruments and ﬁlters to choose from, the number of possible permutations is staggering. 194 E-MU Systems...
Page 207: Signal Flow
Programming Basics Signal Flow Signal Flow Going back to the Signal Path diagram for a single channel we can reexamine the complete signal path. Z-Plane Instrument Filter Sample Freq Pitch Start Volume Filter Volume Velocity Envelope Envelope Instrument This is the sampled sound wave. The pitch of the instrument can be modulated by any modulation source.
Page 208: Midi Channels & Real-Time Controls
The PatchCord Amount scales the amount of each controller by a positive or negative value. The factory presets have the MIDI A-P controls connected to standard synthesizer functions (marked on the front panel). By choosing any four of 196 E-MU Systems...
Page 209 Programming Basics MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls the 16 standard functions, the four sliders on your keyboard will work the same on every preset. The chart below shows how this might work if your keyboard transmitted the slider settings on MIDI controllers 21-24. Control MIDI Controller # Routing Standard Function Slider 1...
Page 210: Bank Select Commands
Change commands select from 128 presets within the selected bank. MIDI BANK SELECT MSB LSB cc00 cc32 USER Bank 0 USER Bank 1 USER Bank 2 USER Bank 3 XL-7 Bank 0 XL-7 Bank 1 XL-7 Bank 2 XL-7 Bank 3 198 E-MU Systems...
Page 211: Stereo Mix Outputs
Programming Basics Stereo Mix Outputs Stereo Mix This feature is useful for adding signal processing (EQ, reverb, etc.) of individual sounds prior to ﬁnal mixdown. Outputs The routing can be performed according to MIDI channel from the Mix Output screen in the Global menu. Simply assign each channel to the desired output.
Page 212 The Mix Output screen in the Global menu assigns each MIDI channel to a Send (1-4) or to “Preset”. The Mix Output screen in the Preset Edit menu is ONLY used if the Global Mix Output is set to “Preset”. Otherwise the Preset Edit menu Mix Output settings are ignored. 200 E-MU Systems...
Page 213: Preset Edit Menu
Preset Edit Menu The Preset Edit Menu contains four layers of preset parameters that you can modify and then save as preset information in one of the user preset locations. There are four instrument layers in the Preset Edit menu. See the illustration on page 202 for a description of the Preset Layer model.
Page 214: Preset Name
In addition, the four layers can be crossfaded or switched by key position, velocity or any real-time modulation source. Z-Plane Filter Instrument Layer 1 Instrument Z-Plane Filter Layer 2 Z-Plane Filter Instrument Layer 3 Z-Plane Filter Instrument Layer 4 202 E-MU Systems...
Page 215: Selecting Layers
Preset Edit Menu Selecting Layers Selecting Layers In most of the Preset Edit screens, the selected layer is shown in the upper left corner of the display. Layers 1-4 or All can be selected by positioning the cursor on this ﬁeld and using the data entry control to change the layer. In the screen shown below, Layer 1 is selected.
Page 216: Deﬁning Layer Parameters
Move the cursor to the instrument name to select instruments in the selected category. INSTRUMENT ROM: XL-7 0078 bas : Booty Q 2 1. Choose Category 2. Scroll through Instruments Selecting Categories of Instruments using Sound Navigator. 204 E-MU Systems...
Page 217: Defining Key Range
Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning Key Range Deﬁning Key Range The Key parameter deﬁnes the range on the keyboard used by the current layer. The Key range is from C-2 through G8. Middle C To deﬁne the range, set the low key value and the high key value. You can select key numbers by simply pressing the desired keyboard key when the cursor is positioned on the low or high key ﬁeld in the display.
Page 218 ﬁeld n the display. KEY: FADE HIGH FADE KEY: LO FADE HIGH FADE KEY: LO FADE HIGH FADE If two layers do overlap, both will play as shown in the next example. 206 E-MU Systems...
Page 219: Defining The Velocity Crossfade Range
Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning the Velocity Crossfade Range To Stack Layers If the ranges of two or more Layers overlap it is called stacking layers. All Layers assigned to a key sound when the key is played. This is shown in the following diagram.
Page 220 You may want to adjust the fade in and fade out points to achieve a natural sounding crossfade. These parameters vary depending on the sounds. Increasing Velocity Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 1 Layer 2 VEL: LO FADE HIGH FADE VEL: LO FADE HIGH FADE 208 E-MU Systems...
Page 221: Defining The Real-Time Crossfade Range
Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning the Real-time Crossfade Range Deﬁning the The Real-time Crossfade window lets you control the volume of the four layers using a real-time controller such as a front panel knob, a pedal or an Real-time Crossfade LFO or Envelope generator. The controller is deﬁned by the PatchCord Range parameter (see “PatchCords”...
Page 222 To set up a four layer Cross-Switch, simply assign each of the four layers to a different Real-time Crossfade range, then assign XfdRnd to RTXfade in the PatchCords for each layer. Realtime Control Value Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Switch Switch Switch 210 E-MU Systems...
Page 223 Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning the Real-time Crossfade Range Press the Preset Edit button to access the Preset Edit menu. Go to the Instrument screen and select Instruments for Layers 1 through 4. Press Enter, then use the data entry control to advance to the Real-time Crossfade page.
Page 224: Transposing The Instrument
The upper and lower transposition range is now limited by the original pitch, the sample rate of the instrument’s sample and the G-chip interpolation hardware. TRANSPOSE +36 semitones 212 E-MU Systems...
Page 225: Tuning
Preset Edit Menu Tuning Tuning The Tuning parameter changes the pitch of the key in semitone and 1/64 semitone intervals. TUNING Coarse: Fine: Use the Coarse ﬁeld to shift the tuning by semitone intervals. Use the Fine ﬁeld to shift tuning by 1/64 semitones (or 1.56 cents) intervals. Background: Transpose vs.
Page 226: Volume Envelope
Tempo-Based Envelopes = Initial Setting = Increase Master Tempo = Decrease Master Tempo Tempo-based envelope rates change according to the Master Tempo rate. 214 E-MU Systems...
Page 227: Defining The Volume Envelope
Preset Edit Menu Volume Envelope Deﬁning the Volume Envelope     The Volume Envelope controls the volume of the layer over time. The See the Programming Volume Envelope has six stages to the contour: Attack 1, Attack 2, Decay 1, Basics section of this manual for Decay 2, Release 1 and Release 2.
Page 228: Chorusing The Layer
Delay values below zero are Tempo-based values, meaning the time is based on the Master Tempo setting. Note values are displayed by adjusting the Delay Time value below zero. The sound will be delayed by the selected note value based on the master clock. 216 E-MU Systems...
Page 229 Preset Edit Menu Sound Start Offset, Delay & Key-up Layer Key Up Layer - The synthesizer layers can be programmed to play when a key is Released instead of when it is pressed. This feature has a multitude of applications, including the simulation of key-up sounds of a harpsichord or piano damper pedal noise.
Page 230: Non-Transpose Mode
Synth (last): Similar to Melody (last) but this mode has key-up action. When you release the currently sounding solo key while holding other keys down, the highest held solo key sounds in a Legato fashion. 218 E-MU Systems...
Page 231: Assign Group
Preset Edit Menu Assign Group Synth (low): Same as Synth (last) but with low note priority. When you release the currently sounding solo key while holding other keys down, the lowest held solo key sounds in a Legato fashion (MiniMoog). Synth (high): Same as Synth (last) but with high note priority.
Page 232: Glide
Adjust the Cord Amount for the desired range. Disconnect the MIDI controller from whatever else it was connected to before you started mucking about. The Glide button turns Glide on/off and the knob controls the rate. 220 E-MU Systems...
Page 233: Z-Plane Filters
The “Order” of a ﬁlter deﬁnes the number of ﬁlter elements it contains. The more elements, the more complex the ﬁlter. XL-7 contains 50 different types of E-MU’s celebrated Z-plane ﬁlters. In addition to the standard Low pass, High pass and Band pass ﬁlters, XL-7 contains Swept Octave Equalizers, Phasers, Flangers, Vocal Formant Filters, and digital models of classic synthesizer ﬁlters.
Page 234 Aah-Uuh vowel with no Q. Raise Q for throaty vocals. DeepBouche French vowels! “Ou-Est” vowel at low Q. PhazeShift1 Recreates a comb ﬁlter effect typical of phase shifters. Frequency moves position of notches. Q varies the depth of the notches. 222 E-MU Systems...
Page 235: Filter Parameters
Preset Edit Menu XL-7 Filter Types Filter Name Order Type Description PhazeShift2 Comb ﬁlter with slightly different notch frequency moving the frequency of notches. Q varies the depth of the notches. FreakShifta Phasey movement. Try major 6 interval and maximum Q. CruzPusher Accentuates harmonics at high Q.
Page 236: Filter Envelope
(1 & 2). For more information see page 176. To Turn on Envelope Repeat: Move the cursor until it is underneath the Mode ﬁeld as shown below. FILTER ENVELOPE Mode: time-based Turn the data entry control clockwise. The lower line changes to: 224 E-MU Systems...
Page 237: Defining The Filter Envelope
Preset Edit Menu Auxiliary Envelope FILTER ENVELOPE Repeat: off Move the cursor underneath the on/off ﬁeld, then turn the data entry control clockwise so that Repeat is On. Deﬁning the Filter Envelope     The Filter Envelope controls the ﬁlter frequency of the layer over time. The See the Programming Envelope has six stages to the contour: Attack 1, Attack 2, Decay 1, Decay 2, Basics section of this manual for...
Page 238: Low Frequency Oscillators (Lfos)
For example, the sine wave has a smooth, rolling shape that changes the pitch smoothly. The square waveform changes between two pitches abruptly. A sawtooth waveform increases the pitch smoothly, then abruptly changes back down. The available waveforms are shown on the following page. 226 E-MU Systems...
Page 239: Sync
Preset Edit Menu Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) R a nd o m Tria ngl e Sa wtooth LFO Tricks & Tips: • The Random LFO wave is truly random and is different for each voice and layer. Sin e Squa re 3 3 % Pu l s e •...
Page 240 1/2t quarter note dotted 8th note 1/8d quarter note triplet 1/4t 8th note dotted 16th note 1/16d 8th note triplet 1/8t 16th note 1/16 dotted 32nd note 1/32d 16th note triplet 1/16t 32nd Note 1/32 228 E-MU Systems...
Page 241: Delay
Preset Edit Menu Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) Delay The Delay parameter deﬁnes the amount of time between hitting a key on the controller and the onset of the LFO modulation. Delay can be used to simulate an effect often used by acoustic instrument players where the vibrato is brought in only after the initial note pitch is established.
Page 242: Patchcords
Each patch has an amount ﬁeld which determines how much modulation is applied to the destination. The modulation amount can be positive or negative. Negative values invert the input. The amount value range is from -100 to +100. PATCHCORD RlsVel -> AmpVol +100 PATCHCORD Key+ -> FiltRes 230 E-MU Systems...
Page 243: Modulator Polarity
Preset Edit Menu PatchCords Modulator Polarity You will notice that some of the modulation sources have symbols following their names. For example, there are three Velocity modulation sources, Vel +, Vel ±, and Vel <. Control Value Control Value Applied + modulation ADDS to the initial value.
Page 244 LFO 1 & 2 Rate Switch LFO 1 & 2 Trigger Absolute Value Lag Processor In 0 & 1 Diode Sum (Summing Amp) Flip-Flop Switch Quantizer Abs (Absolute Value) 4x Gain Diode Quantize Flip-Flop Gain 4x Cord 1-24 Amount 232 E-MU Systems...
Page 245: Pitchbend Range
Preset Edit Menu Pitch Bend Range Pitch Bend Range Speciﬁes the Pitch Wheel range in semitones for the current layer. Pitch Wheel is a standard synthesizer control which is transmitted as a MIDI continuous controller message used (normally) to bend the pitch up and down.
Page 246: Common Preset Parameters
FX Send Amount Reverb, Delay Effect Main Layers Dry Signal Outs Effect Chorus, Flange FX Send Amount Refer to the Effects chapter for additional information and instructions for setting up both the Preset Effects and the Master Effects. 234 E-MU Systems...
Page 247: Edit Menu
Preset Edit Menu Preset Effects OUTPUT SECTION & EFFECTS PROCESSORS FX Sends Hall 1 Send 1 15% PRESET Effect Send 2 10% EDIT MENU Send 3 0% Send 4 0% B➟A Output Send 1 FX Sends Chorus Send 1 0% Effect Send 2 0% Send 3 20%...
Page 248: Fxa Algorithm
DelayVerb 1 Perfect Room DelayVerb 2 Tiled Room DelayVerb 3 Hard Plate DelayVerb 4 Pan Warm Hall DelayVerb 5 Pan Spacious Hall DelayVerb 6 Bright Hall DelayVerb 7 Bright Hall Pan DelayVerb 8 Bright Plate DelayVerb 9 236 E-MU Systems...
Page 249: Fxa Parameters
Preset Edit Menu FXA Parameters FXA Parameters The FXA parameters are Decay, High Frequency Damping, and the FxB to FxA send. Decay sets the length of time it takes an effect to fade out. HF Damping causes the high frequency energy to fade away more quickly during the reverb decay.
Page 250: Fxb Parameters
3) Set FX Cord #1 to FXA Send 1 at -100. 4) Set FX Cord #2 to FXB Send 1 PRESET CORDS at +100. Pedal -> FXBSend2 +100 Increasing the controller amount will crossfade from FXA to FXB. 238 E-MU Systems...
Page 251 Preset Edit Menu Preset Patchcords Modulation Sources: Modulation Destinations PitchWhl (Pitch Wheel) Effect A Send 1 ModWhl (Modulation Wheel) Effect A Send 2 Pedal Effect A Send 3 MIDI Volume (Controller 7) Effect A Send 4 MIDI Pan (Controller 10) Effect B Send 1 MIDI A-L Effect B Send 2...
Page 252: Initial Controller Amount
The Initial controller amounts can be set from 000-127 or they can be turned Off. If set to Off, the current controller value is used when the preset is ﬁrst selected. Setting the Initial Amount to “off” uses the values from the previously selected preset. 240 E-MU Systems...
Page 253: Keyboard Tuning
Preset Edit Menu Keyboard Tuning Keyboard Tuning In addition to the standard equally divided octave tuning, XL-7 contains twelve factory programmed tunings and 12 user-deﬁnable tunings. The Keyboard Tuning parameter selects which tuning is used by the current preset. The User Tuning tables are deﬁned in the Global menu. The factory Keyboard Tuning tables are described in the following table.
Page 254 These new tuning tables take the concept of just intonation a step beyond tables via MIDI. previous E-MU products. Fully explaining the mysteries of just intonation is beyond the scope of this manual, but the subject is covered exhaustively in Hermann Helmholtz’s On the Sensations of Tone, available at most libraries...
Page 255: Preset Links
Preset Edit Menu Preset Links Preset Links You can link presets to other presets to create layering or keyboard splits. The current preset can be linked with up to two other presets (Links 1 & 2). Each linked preset can be assigned to a speciﬁc range in order to create keyboard splits or can be assigned a velocity range to switch links according to key velocity.
Page 256: Preset Tempo Offset
Any layers set to On will play and any layers set to Off will be muted. If all layers are set to Off, then Solo mode ends and all layers play normally. When you exit the Preset Edit menu, all layers play normally. PLAY SOLO LAYERS 1: off 2: off 3: off 4: off 244 E-MU Systems...
Page 257: Arpeggiator/Beats Menu
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Arpeggiator/Beats Menu XL-7 can run up to 32 simultaneously synced arpeggiators, each with a different preset sound. The arpeggiators can either play one of 7 chord arpeggios or can be set to play a pattern, which is a stored sequence of notes.
Page 258: Arpeggiators
All key-on notes play the pattern. For example, if you play a chord, all the notes in the chord play the pattern in harmony. XL-7 contains 200 factory patterns and 100 user deﬁnable patterns. 246 E-MU Systems...
Page 259: Arp Controllers
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Arp Controllers Arp Controllers The Arpeggiators can be controlled using the front panel real-time controllers or external MIDI continuous controllers. Controllers are patched to Arps via the Preset PatchCords located in the Preset Edit menu. See “Preset Patchcords” on page 238. The following Preset PatchCord destina- tions control the Arpeggiators.
Page 260: Status
The cycle is then repeated. • Random Held notes arpeggiate continuously in a random fashion. • Pattern Held notes play the selected pattern (see “Pattern” on page 249 for details). 248 E-MU Systems...
Page 261: Note Value
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Note Value Note Value The Note Value determines the duration of each note played. This parameter is used in non-pattern mode only. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Note Value 1/8 dot Following is a list of possible Note Values and the relative number of clocks used for each.
Page 262: Velocity
“Duration” on page 253. next note occurs. Refer to the following illustration. Selected Note Value (8th notes, 16th notes, etc.) Gate Time key-on 100% time key-on time key-on time 250 E-MU Systems...
Page 263: Extension Count
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Extension Count Extension Count The Extension Count parameter speciﬁes how many times the Extension Interval is carried out. With an Extension Count of 0, the arpeggio plays only the notes pressed. With an Extension Count of 1, the arpeggio plays the notes pressed, then plays the same notes (in the same order), trans- posed by the Extension Interval amount.
Page 264: Sync
You can play the preset normally as long as you don’t hold the notes longer than the Pre-Delay. If you do, the arpeggiator starts in. When used in conjunction with multiple arpeggiators, Pre-Delay allows you to offset the time between the different patterns. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Pre-Delay 252 E-MU Systems...
Page 265: Duration
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Duration Duration This parameter deﬁnes how long the arpeggiator plays before stopping. The Duration is speciﬁed in note values. Therefore if an arpeggio were running at a 16th Note Value and the Duration were set to a whole note, the arpeg- giator would play 16 steps before stopping.
Page 266: Recycle
With Latch mode On, any notes you play remain on until you press them again. Latched notes can also be halted by turning Latch off in this screen, or by turning off the Arpeggiator for the channel in the main screen. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Latch 254 E-MU Systems...
Page 267: Arp/Riff Midi Out
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Master Arpeggiator Parameters Use the Key Range parameter to set the keyboard range for the arpeggiator. Notes inside the range will arpeggiate while notes outside the speciﬁed range will not arpeggiate. Use the Extensions parameters to exceed the upper boundary of the Key Range (see the information about Extensions beginning on page 251).
Page 268: Midi Song Start
Transmits only the individual pattern you have selected.     Send data as you would a regular sequence. Sending data in one huge chunk may SEND MIDI SYSEX DATA clog the MIDI input buffer on All User Arp Patterns XL-7. 256 E-MU Systems...
Page 269: Editing A User Arpeggiator Pattern
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern Editing a User XL-7 lets you create and edit your own arpeggiator patterns. Using the Edit User Pattern menu, you can create up to 100 user patterns and each pattern Arpeggiator Pattern can be up to 32 steps in length. When you edit a pattern, you are writing directly into memory—no Save command is required (however you must exit the Arp module).
Page 270: Key
This command simply removes the step from the pattern. The Skip feature makes it easy to remove an unwanted step without rearranging the entire pattern. You’ll be happy to know that the velocity, duration and repeat parameters are remembered if you decide to put the step back later. 258 E-MU Systems...
Page 271: End
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Velocity This command signals the end of the pattern. Any steps programmed after the step containing the End command are ignored. Velocity Each note in the pattern plays using either a preset velocity value (from 1 through 127), or using the actual velocity of the played note (ply). Note: Velocity values will not have an effect on the sound unless velocity is programmed to do something in the preset.
Page 272: User Pattern Name
Presets with the arpeggiator assigned will play when they receive MIDI note-on data from the keypad, internal sequencer or external MIDI source. Arpeggiating Please refer to the instructions on page 28 to learn one way to perform using multiple arpeggiators. 260 E-MU Systems...
Page 273: Beats
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Multichannel Arpeggiating Beats Beats is a another independent, 16-track play-only sequencer optimized for live performance and groove creation. BTS riffs, which are permanently stored in sound ROM, are special multi-part Audition Riffs. (See pages 24, 38 & 244.) By playing keyboard or trigger keys you trigger, latch and unlatch different parts of these synced loops and grooves.
Page 274 Mutes all Parts while held, but the Beats sequencer If Mute is set to 1-bar, continues running. the Part mutes for 1 bar then un-mutes. • Trig Hold When this key is held, all other Trigger Keys behave as if they were in Latch mode. 262 E-MU Systems...
Page 275: Beats Mode
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Beats Mode The Beats sequencer plays as long as any Beats triggers are active. Beats riffs can also be Restarted using a MIDI Song Start command even if the Beats channel is not currently selected. The Audition LED illuminates whenever the Beats sequencer is running (even if no Parts are playing).
Page 276 Also notice that the Audition LED comes on when Beats begin playing. Beats are simply multitrack Audition Riffs. You can use the Audition button to turn Beats on and off. Try out a few different bts: presets. 264 E-MU Systems...
Page 277 Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Beats Mode Get Busy! The Controller knobs can be programmed to control Beats. Check it out! Scroll to the Preset PatchCords screen in the Preset Edit menu. The screen below appears. PRESET PATCHCORDS Midi O -> ArpVel +100 Move the cursor under the Cord destination and change it to BtsVari.
Page 278: Beats Controllers
Beat Busy (BtsBusy) This destination determines which parts are enabled. Beat Busy will accept either positive or negative values. • Positive values Add parts to whatever parts are triggered • Negative values Remove parts that are triggered. 266 E-MU Systems...
Page 279: Beat Variation
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Beats Controllers O O O O Suppose the pitch wheel (which can output both positive and negative values) A PatchCord amount of were connected to Beat Busy and four Key Triggers are down. As the pitch 50% is enough to drive Beat wheel is moved from center to fully up, the remaining parts will be enabled Busy to the maximum setting.
Page 280: Beats Keys/Trigger Layout
Beats Riff you are playing. Trig Key Part continues pressed before to end of measure the last beat then stops. Measure 1 Measure 2 Trig Key Part begins at pressed next measure and here plays entire measure Measure 1 Measure 2 268 E-MU Systems...
Page 281: Beats Keys Offset
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Beats Keys Offset Beats Keys Offset This function slides the Beats Trigger keys (assigned in the previous screen) up and down the keyboard. This makes it easy to change the keyboard location of the trigger keys without having to re-assign each key. A positive offset moves the group of triggers up the keyboard by the designated number of keys.
Page 282: Beats Part Transpose
Transposition in semitones using the Data Entry Control. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the Parts you wish to adjust. Press the Enter/Home button or use the cursor keys to move the cursor back to the screen heading. Original Transposed Part Kick Crowd 270 E-MU Systems...
Page 283: Beats Part Group
Arpeggiator/Beats Menu Beats Part Group Beats Part Group This screen is where you assign Parts to one of the four Groups. By grouping, you can play multiple parts with a single key. A part can be in one and only one group, or in no groups. Select Part BEATS PART GROUP Group:...
Page 284: Riff Tempo
Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the lower line of the display. Select “use riff controllers” or “ignore riff controllers” using the Data Entry Control. Press the Enter/Home button or use the cursor keys to move the cursor back to the screen heading. 272 E-MU Systems...
Page 285: Effects
Effects Effects XL-7 has two stereo effects processors. When playing presets one at a time, the two processors can be programmed as part of the preset. When the Overview MIDI Mode is set to “multi,” the XL-7 uses a global effects assignment (Master Effects).
Page 286 The Mix Output function is also useful when sequencing since it lets you route speciﬁc MIDI channels (and thus sequencer tracks) to speciﬁc Sub outputs (on the back panel) where there they can be processed with EQ or other outboard effects. 274 E-MU Systems...
Page 287: Effect Types
Effects Effect Types Effect Types A Effect Types Medium Concert Large Concert Room 1-3 Large Concert Pan Hall 1 & 2 Canyon Plate DelayVerb 1-3 Delay DelayVerb 4-5 Pan Panning Delay DelayVerb 6-9 Multitap 1 Multitap Pan 3 Tap B Effect Types 3 Tap Pan Chorus 1-5 Soft Room...
Page 288: Decay
The delay time can be set to any of the standard clock divisors cause a “zipper” noise if the (listed on page 249) in order to lock the echoes to the beat of the song. tempo is changing while the sound is playing. 276 E-MU Systems...
Page 289: Effects Programmed In The Preset
Effects Effects Programmed in the Preset Effects Effects are normally programmed as part of the preset allowing you to have a different effect for each. This section describes how to program and Programmed modify XL-7’s preset effects. in the Preset To Program the Effects as Part of the Preset: Press the Preset Edit button.
Page 290: Master Effects
Use the data entry control to select the FXA parameter screen. DECAY HFDAMP FxB>FxA The FxB -> FxA parameter lets you route the B effect through the A effect. See “Effect B Into Effect A” on page 282. 278 E-MU Systems...
Page 291 Effects Master Effects Set the other effect parameters to your preference. Refer to the infor- mation in the last section for detailed descriptions of these parameters. Use the data entry control to select the FXB Algorithm screen. FXB ALGORITHM Distorted Flange Select an Effect.
Page 292: Effects Mode
Multi Mode. This is the typical mode when using the commands to switch effects during sequence playback. sequencer because the master effects settings are saved with each pattern. Programmed from the designated control preset when in Multi Mode. 280 E-MU Systems...
Page 293 Effects Master Effects Refer to the following diagram for a look at how effects are programmed. Master Preset Effects are part of the Preset (Omni or Poly Mode) Master Preset Ch 1A Master Effects Preset Selected by Sequencer (Multi mode) Ch 16B Master Preset...
Page 294: Using The Effects Channel Settings In Multi Mode
To Send the Output of Effect B through Effect A: In this example, 100% of Effect B will be sent into Effect A. Access the FXA parameter screen (in either the Global or Preset Edit menus) that contains the FXB –>FXA parameter. 282 E-MU Systems...
Page 295 Effects Master Effects DECAY HFDAMP FxB>FxA Set this amount to 127. Press the cursor button to return the cursor to the top line in the display. Use the data entry control to select the FXA submix routing parameter screen. FXA SEND AMOUNTS 1: 10% 2: 20% 3: 30%...
Page 296: General Effect Descriptions
As soon as the signal falls below a threshold, reverb is cut off. Delay: Programs can be used to create echo and doubling effects. Multi Tap: Programs consist of the reflection cluster only without the reverb decay. 284 E-MU Systems...
Page 297: Chorus
Effects General Effect Descriptions Chorus The function of a chorus device is to thicken the sound or to make one voice sound like many. This effect is usually created by mixing one or more delayed versions of the signal with the original. The delay times used are too short to be perceived as an echo, but long enough so that comb ﬁltering does not occur.
Page 298: Delay
As the level increases, the top of the waveform becomes somewhat squared. As the level increases further, it transforms into a true square wave. Soft clipping gradually squares the edges of the waveform as the amplitude is increased. 286 E-MU Systems...
Page 299: Save/Copy Menu
Save/Copy Menu The Save/Copy button is used to save changes to a pattern, song, preset, copy data between presets, randomize presets and to move other types of data. The menu is context-sensitive and will start at the appropriate save screen. If multiple items need to be saved, then the screens have the following priority: pattern, song, preset.
Page 300: Saving A Preset
Use the data entry control to select the new location for the song. The Enter LED will be ﬂashing. Press Enter when you have made your selection. The display will momentarily ﬂash “Saving Song”, and the song will be saved. 288 E-MU Systems...
Page 301: Copying Information
Save/Copy Menu Copy Preset Copying The Copy operations let you copy information from any preset or layer to any other preset or layer. To use the copy command, ﬁrst select the preset or Information layer to which you want to copy (the destination location). Then, from the copy screen, select the preset or layer you want to copy to the currently selected location (the source location).
Page 302: Copy Patchcords
Move the cursor to the top line in the display. Select the layer of the source preset in the ﬁrst ﬁeld on the right. Select the destination layer in the second ﬁeld. Press the Home/Enter button. 290 E-MU Systems...
Page 303: Copy Preset Patchcords
Save/Copy Menu Copy Preset PatchCords Copy Preset The Copy Preset PatchCord command lets you copy the preset patchcord settings from one preset location into the current preset location. The PatchCords preset information in the source location (the preset location from which you want to copy) is not deleted from the original location, just copied to the destination location.
Page 304: Copy Arpeggiator Pattern
Move the cursor to the “To” ﬁeld on the bottom line on the display. Use the data entry control to select the User preset bank you want to copy into. Press the Home/Enter button to overwrite the bank. 292 E-MU Systems...
Page 305: Copy Sequencer Pattern
Save/Copy Menu Copy Sequencer Pattern Copy Sequencer This function lets you copy a sequencer pattern from any location into the current pattern location. Pattern COPY PATTERN from TRANCED To Copy the Sequencer Pattern Press the Save/Copy menu button. Move the cursor to any of the ﬁelds on the bottom line on the display. Use the data entry control to select the pattern you want to copy from.
Page 306: Sound Authoring
COPYING USER BANK TO FLASH Done. Please Reboot Now. The Flash presets cannot be used until XL-7 is rebooted (power off then on). Reboot the XL-7 and verify that the new Flash bank has been properly copied. 294 E-MU Systems...
Page 307: Rename Flash Simm
Save/Copy Menu Rename Flash SIMM Rename Flash SIMM This utility allows you to rename the Flash SIMM and change its ID number. Flash SIMMs can have any ﬁve letter name you choose. Each Flash SIMM in a XL-7 unit must have a unique ID number (106-119). The ﬁeld in the upper right corner selects between multiple Flash SIMMs.
Page 308: Duplicate Flash
Press Enter again to conﬁrm or any other button to abort. The following screen appears and the SIMM is copied. DUPLICATING SLOT 0 -> SLOT 1 (Takes about 5 minutes) When XL-7 has ﬁnished duplicating the SIMM, turn power off, remove the copied SIMM, then reboot. That’s it! 296 E-MU Systems...
Page 309: Compact Flash Now
Save/Copy Menu Duplicate Flash Compact Flash This option allows you to manually compact Flash RAM. Before the expla- nation of this feature, a little back ground. The Command Stations use non- Now! volatile “Flash” memory for sequences, presets and multisetups. As you make changes to memory by recording, saving, etc., the ﬂash memory becomes fragmented, with small blocks of memory scattered around the address space.
Page 310 Save/Copy Menu Duplicate Flash 298 E-MU Systems...
Page 311: Preset Programming
Preset Programming There is so much you can do with the XL-7 it’s impossible to describe it all. This chapter is will give you a few ideas for programming your own custom sounds and contains step-by-step instructions to help you get started. In order to get the most from this chapter, we recommend you actually try each example.
Page 312: Changing The Tuning Of An Instrument
For example, if you tune a bass guitar up 2 octaves, it's going to sound rather petite. On the other hand, if you tune it down 2 octaves, you can probably rattle plaster off the walls! Experiment with radical pitch shifting. You'll be surprised at the results. 300 E-MU Systems...
Page 313: Chorus
Preset Programming Editing Presets Chorus This is an easy one. Chorus works by doubling the instruments and detuning them slightly. The larger the chorus value, the more detuning occurs. The Width parameter controls the stereo spread. A Width value of 0% reduces the chorus to mono, a value of 100% provides the most stereo separation.
Page 314 Increase the Attack 1 time value and play a note. The attack controls completely blank preset and start the time it takes for the sound to reach the Attack level when a key is from there.) pressed and held. 302 E-MU Systems...
Page 315: Working With Filters
Preset Programming Editing Presets Move the cursor to the ﬁrst ﬁeld in the bottom line and use the cursor buttons to advance to the Release pages. Increase the Release 1 and 2 times. Note the effect as you release the key on the controller.
Page 316 A high Q boosts or ampliﬁes the frequencies at the cutoff frequency (Fc). Reset the cutoff frequency to the lowest setting and the Q to 00. 304 E-MU Systems...
Page 317: Adding The Filter Envelope
Preset Programming Editing Presets Adding the Filter Envelope Now let's modulate the Filter Frequency with the Filter Envelope. The Filter Envelope is a device that can automatically change the ﬁlter frequency during the course of the note. Before we deﬁne the Filter Envelope, we need to patch the Filter Envelope to the Filter Frequency.
Page 318 Decay 2 Level until you release the key. Then it sweeps down at the Release rates. Play with the envelope parameters for awhile to get a feel for their function. (If you're having trouble understanding the Envelope Generators, please refer to the Programming Basics section in this manual.) 306 E-MU Systems...
Page 319: Changing Filter Types
Preset Programming Editing Presets Changing Filter Types Go back to the Filter Type screen shown below and move the cursor down the lower line of the display. Change the ﬁlter type while playing the keyboard. There are 50 different ﬁlter types. FILTER Type Aah-Ay-Eeh...
Page 320: Practice Modulating
• We’ve programmed the front panel knobs our way, but since they’re completely programmable there’s no reason why you can’t create your own custom controls. • Think of ten exotic modulation routings, then try them out. Experimentation is the key to learning how to control XL-7. 308 E-MU Systems...
Page 321: Troubleshooting
Preset Programming Editing Presets Troubleshooting A common source of confusion when working with the ﬁlter envelope is that the Attack or Release parameters might not seem to be working correctly. If you are not getting the expected result, try to analyze the situation.
Page 322: Linking Presets
Press Enter and use the data entry control to go to the Key Range page using the Ranges jump key. L1 KEY:LO FADE HIGH FADE Set the range of the original preset so it ﬁlls the remaining keyboard area. Save the preset. 310 E-MU Systems...
Page 323: Appendix
Appendix This section provides some of the more technical information about XL-7. In this appendix, you will ﬁnd information about velocity curves, MIDI commands and PatchCord charts. Front Panel The front panel knob functions are standardized for most of the factory presets.
Page 324: Knob Controller Descriptions
Edgy, cutting gtr: Guitar hit: Shorter key: Keyboard instrument, organ kit: Drum kit led: Leads pad: Sustained, pad-like nse: Noises raw: Playable, vanilla prc: Percussion syn: Complex, harmonically rich sfx: Sound Effects wal: Dense, harmonically complex vox: Vocals 312 E-MU Systems...
Page 325: Preset Listing
Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing User Bank 0, XL-7 Bank 0 kit:K-0 kit:K-13 QP-Dly hit:Nice 1 kit:K-1 kit:K-14 D-Down hit:Nice 2 kit:K-2 kit:K-15 D-D2 hit:Nice 3 kit:K-3 kit:K-16 Tremor hit:Logger kit:K-4 kit:808 Delay hit:Dance 1 kit:K-5 kit:Envelope hit:Dance 2 kit:K-6 prc:Kicks 1 hit:Dance 3 kit:K-7...
Page 326 121. syn:Sweepy led:Fuzzer pad:Lifedream 122. syn:Glider led:Weezel pad:Perception 123. syn:Grumpy led:Noise F pad:Involved 124. syn:Gothica led:P Mod 1 pad:Lo Fi String 125. syn:Too Big led:DesertTrance pad:AmbString 1 126. syn:Echoing led:TB 2 pad:AmbString 2 127. syn:Screamer led:Metallic 314 E-MU Systems...
Page 327 Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing User Bank 2, XL-7 Bank 2 bas:Top Tri edg:Boxt wal:Luscious bas:UK shoota edg:Matrix nse:Interfear bas:Love Bee edg:Honker nse:Diffuser bas:Jump Up edg:Analog Beast nse:Radon Shield bas:Sub Duh edg:Zorkon nse:That'sCreepy bas:Hybrid Phase edg:AudKlav nse:Future Steps bas:A.D. 3033 edg:Scrape nse:LittleWeasel bas:Vortex...
Page 328 121. bpm:End air:FluteState bel:Mystery Bell 122. bpm:E Room vox:LuciferDom bel:NordicCalm 123. bpm:Monster vox:Upper Bottom bel:Rainbellz 124. bpm:Peak 7 vox:QVoxDelay bel:Agualla Bell 125. bpm:Cult-feel vox:Aah Eeh bel:Capsulate 126. bpm:Love II vox:Choirish :XL-7 default 127. bpm:Synthex 90' vox:Ooh,Voices! 316 E-MU Systems...
Page 329: Pattern Layout
Appendix Preset Listing XL-7 Pattern Layout The XL-7 factory patterns range from 4-16 bars long using 8 to 16 tracks each. Use the Track Enable/Mute buttons to bring parts in and out.All instrument tracks are in the key of C. Pattern Track List Perc 1 Perc 2...
Page 330: Pattern Listing
My Hero 140 Elevate 132 Total Chaos 145 126. Mood One 125 Big Break 130 Stepper 94 127. Perception 135 Break Beat 137 Pod Racer 140 Encore 142 Smooth 135 Exciter 140 Storm Bringer 150 Germania 140 318 E-MU Systems...
Page 331: Riff Listing
Appendix Riff Listing Riff Listing KEY-C3.mid BTS-Dark Hero 1 HIT-Enrezzle AIR-Bat Pann BTS-Dist Treo 1 HIT-Guit Hits AIR-Breathless BTS-DoFi 1 HIT-Orgy Hitts AIR-Futura BTS-Drumatic 1.mid HIT-Tite BAS-1 Shot BTS-Elbowroom 1 KEY-C Triad.mid BAS-2600x BTS-Europiavis1 KEY-C2 (2 Bars) BAS-3O3x BTS-Frantikk 1.mid KEY-C2 (4 Bars) BAS-Acid Mono BTS-Ginger 1...
Page 332 215. 259. BTS-Semi-Time 2 BTS-Peak777 1 BTS-LoFi 1 172. 216. 260. BTS-System X 1 BTS-Perception 1 BTS-Logic1 173. 217. 261. BTS-TeknoTribe 1 BTS-placeholder BTS-Metallic 174. 218. 262. BTS-The Beast 1 BTS-Rocket BTS-Mind Game 2 175. 219. 263. 320 E-MU Systems...
Page 333 Appendix Riff Listing Riff Listing SYN-Enviroment WAL-Raverot BTS-Peak777 1 264. 281. 298. SYN-Grind Me XTR-Booty Q BTS-Perception 1 265. 282. 299. SYN-Nordica BTS-C-Man BTS-placeholder 266. 283. 300. SYN-Octivate BTS-Humana BTS-Rocket 267. 284. 301. SYN-Orion BTS--Indy-T 1 BTS-RollerGirl 1 268. 285. 302.
Page 334: Instrument Listing
Classic Lead 2 Booty Q Bass 2 Droid Scrape 120. Classic Lead 3 Zodiac Bass 1 Rez Honk 121. Classic Lead 4 Zodiac Bass 2 Krunchy Hit 122. Digi Lead Prodigal Bass Audity Synth 1 Zeek Bass 322 E-MU Systems...
Page 335 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Turbo Looped Perc 29 1 Shot Perc 22 123. 168. 213. Interference Looped Perc 30 1 Shot Perc 23 124. 169. 214. 1 Shot Bass Looped Perc 31 1 Shot Perc 24 125. 170. 215. 1 Shot Dis Bass 1 Looped Perc 32 1 Shot Perc 25...
Page 336 387. Buzzer Mutes 298. 343. 388. Subtle Saw Sync Power 1 299. 344. 389. Mem Moog Pocket Power 2 300. 345. 390. Lowness Q Attack Sub Power Hit 301. 346. 391. Sonics Synth Axe 302. 347. 392. 324 E-MU Systems...
Page 337 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Hits Rast Keys Rezzy 393. 438. 483. Pipe Organ ARP Sync Hi Octaves 394. 439. 484. DrawbarOrgan Narrow Synth Dreemy 395. 440. 485. Perc Organ Fat Attack Phat 396. 441. 486. Org Day ARP Lead Tekno 397.
Page 338 Dance 19 Sax FX 3 567. 611. 655. Snaps Dance 20 Blipp 568. 612. 656. Clave Dance 21 Buzz Blip 569. 613. 657. Vibraslap Dance 22 Game 570. 614. 658. Guiro Dance 23 Disssss 571. 615. 659. 326 E-MU Systems...
Page 339 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Siren Loop Gtr Wawa 3 Wazzup? 660. 705. 750. Bell Gtr Wawa 4 Barker 661. 706. 751. Klank Gtr Wawa 5 Plunger 662. 707. 752. Metal Gtr Wawa 6 Skipper 663. 708. 753. Slinky Q Heavy Guitar Fast 664.
Page 340 922. Snare 24 Snare 68 Tom 6 835. 879. 923. Snare 25 Snare 69 Tom 7 836. 880. 924. Snare 26 Snare 70 Tom 8 837. 881. 925. Snare 27 Snare 71 Tom 9 838. 882. 926. 328 E-MU Systems...
Page 341 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Tom 10 Hat 5 Hat 49 927. 971. 1015. Tom 11 Hat 6 Hat 50 928. 972. 1016. Tom 12 Hat 7 Hat 51 929. 973. 1017. Tom 13 Hat 8 Hat 52 930. 974. 1018.
Page 342 Misc 40 1060. 1066. 1072. Misc 29 Misc 35 Misc 41 1061. 1067. 1073. Misc 30 Misc 36 Misc 42 1062. 1068. 1074. Misc 31 Misc 37 Misc 43 1063. 1069. 1075. Misc 32 Misc 38 1064. 1070. 330 E-MU Systems...
Page 343: Velocity Curves
Appendix Velocity Curves Velocity This section provides diagrams and descriptions of the XL-7 velocity curves. Curves Linear Curve 1 80 100 80 100 Played Velocity Played Velocity Linear, no change to velocity. Compresses velocity range. Curve 2 Curve 3 80 100 80 100 Played Velocity Played Velocity...
Page 344 Extreme dynamic range emphasis on the middle range. compression. Curve 11 Curve 10 80 100 80 100 Played Velocity Played Velocity Extreme dynamic range compress Extreme dynamic range but doesn't output low values compression. Outputs low values. 332 E-MU Systems...
Page 345: Patchcord Amount Chart
Appendix PatchCord Amount Chart Curve 12 Curve 13 80 100 80 100 Played Velocity Played Velocity Less severe version of Curve 11. Extreme expansion of velocity range. PatchCord The following chart shows the PatchCord “Amount” settings in order to get semitone intervals when modulation sources are connected to pitch.
Page 346: Shift Key Shortcuts
Selects Track ERASE + TRACK MUTE Erases all Track Data on the selected track ENTER + MIDI MIDI Panic Button (Sends All Notes Off) ENTER OS Update Mode (while powering up) AUDITION Product Design Credits (while powering up) 334 E-MU Systems...
Page 347: Rhythmic Notation
Appendix Rhythmic Notation Rhythmic This extremely brief overview is intended solely as a refresher and memory jogger; for a detailed description of rhythmic notation, see any good book Notation on music theory. Measures A piece of music is divided into measures, and each measure is divided into notes.
Page 348: Block Diagrams
Appendix Block Diagrams Block These block diagrams show the internal signal routings and the functions of the various screens. They should prove highly useful when programming Diagrams complex setups or for troubleshooting. Volume & Pan 336 E-MU Systems...
Page 349: Pads Routing
Appendix Block Diagrams Block Diagrams Pads Routing XL-7 Owners Manual 337...
Page 350: Midi In
Appendix Block Diagrams Block Diagrams MIDI In 338 E-MU Systems...
Page 351: Block Diagrams
Appendix Block Diagrams Block Diagrams Triggers & Programmable Knobs XL-7 Owners Manual 339...
Page 352: Quick Edit
Appendix Block Diagrams Block Diagrams Quick Edit 340 E-MU Systems...
Page 353: E-Mu Expansion Sound Sets
512 additional presets. Adding new sounds is like getting a new Sound Sets instrument and a sure way to spark your creativity. ROM Expansions are available from your E-MU dealer. Also check out the ofﬁcial E-MU web site: www.emu.com for the latest sounds. Orchestral Sessions VOLUME 1 The Orchestral Sessions Vol.
Page 354 PURE PHATT The 32 MB Pure Phatt is E-MU’s latest Hip-Hop soundset that produces the freshest and newest sounds and grooves from top notch producers from the East, Southeast and West coasts. Pumping leads and basses, silky pads and those unique hits, scratches and drones, that your mix needs to bring it to the next level, are ready to provide the love.
Page 355: Installing Sound Simms
Appendix Installing Sound SIMMs Installing XL-7 can be easily expanded to contain up to 128 MB of sound data (4 SIMMs). The sound SIMM sockets are located inside the unit. Sound SIMMs Open the Unit IMPORTANT: Unplug power from the unit before opening! Carefully turn the unit keypad-side down on a soft, padded surface.
Page 356 Replace the top panel and all eight screws. The screws are all identical. Make sure to replace all eight screws tightly or grounding problems could result. (This grounding problem usually manifests itself as a buzzing in the headphone output.) 344 E-MU Systems...
Page 357 Appendix Installing Sound SIMMs Test It The installation is almost ﬁnished. Turn the unit right-side up and plug in the power cord. Turn on power. Press the Preset View button. Move the cursor under the ROM ﬁeld and turn the data entry control to verify that your new sound ROM has been recognized.
Page 358: Midi
RPN 02 (Chan Coar. Tune) RPN 03 (Tuning Prog Sel.) RPN 04 (Tuning Bank Sel.) RPN 05 (Mod Depth Rang) MIDI Timing & Sync MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer Received only when synced to MIDI clock Song Select 346 E-MU Systems...
Page 359 Appendix MIDI MIDI Information Transmitted Recognized Remarks Start Start/Continue Continue response only Stop from the stopped transport state. MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control Extension Capability General MIDI Compat? Is GM default mode? DLS compatible? Import DLS Files? Export DLS Files? Import Std MIDI ﬁles Export Std MIDI ﬁles...
Page 360 GenPur Ctrl 1 MSB GenPur Ctrl 2 MSB GenPur Ctrl 3 MSB GenPur Ctrl 4 MSB * see note ™ * Filt Attck ™ * Filt Decy Bank Select LSB Mod Wheel LSB Breath Cntrl LSB Foot Cntrlr LSB 348 E-MU Systems...
Page 361 Appendix MIDI Control # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Portamento LSB Data Entry LSB Chan Volume LSB Balance LSB Pan LSB Expression LSB Effect Cntrl 1 LSB Effect Cntrl 2 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 1 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 2 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 3 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 4 LSB * see note...
Page 362 Gen Pur Ctrlr 8 ™ * Arp Gate Portamento Cntrl * Sustain ™ Effects 1 Depth Effects 2 Depth Effects 3 Depth Effects 4 Depth Effects 5 Depth Data Increment Data Decrement NRPN (LSB) NRPN (MSB) RPN (LSB) RPN (MSB) 350 E-MU Systems...
Page 363: Operating System Upgrades
You’ll ﬁnd E-Loader on the CD-ROM that came with your XL-7, or you can download it from the E-MU web site (www.emu.com). There you will also ﬁnd the latest software revision for your XL-7...
Page 364 You can edit only one preset at a time via SysEx commands, although these presets can be edited independently of the current preset edited using the Front Panel. Remote Preset selection is independent of the edit buffer. Changing the current preset erases the edit buffer. 352 E-MU Systems...
Page 365: Received Channel Commands
SysEx.) Because of the size and technical nature of the System Exclusive speciﬁcation, it is beyond the scope of this manual. The complete SysEx speciﬁcation for XL-7 is available on the ofﬁcial E-MU Systems, Inc. web site: www.emu.com...
Page 366: Technical Speciﬁcations
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+2/-1 dB) THD + Noise: < 0.02% (1kHz sine wave, A-weighting) < 0.05% Stereo Phase Phase Coherent +/- 1º at 1 kHz Power Consumption: 20 Watts Voltage Input: 90VAC-260VAC at 50Hz-60Hz 354 E-MU Systems...
Page 367: Warranty
2002), from the date of such purchase from an authorized E-MU Systems dealer, provided that: (a) the Warranty Registration Card is ﬁlled out and returned to E-MU Systems within 14 days of the purchase date; (b) the E-MU Systems service center is provided a copy of the consumer purchaser’s sales receipt;...
Page 368 (831) 438-1921. They will either refer you to an authorized service center in your area or ask that you return your unit to the E-MU Systems factory. When returning your unit to the E-MU Systems factory, you will be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Page 369: Index
Index Symbols Index Arpeggiator 48 button 38 channel 48 controllers 247 copy pattern 292 copy settings 291 copying settings 292 delay 252, 253 duration 259 enabling in song mode 113 extension 247 Symbols extension count 251 “+” modulation polarity 231 extension interval 251 “±”...
Page 370 1-4 266 copy track to 91, 121 xpose group 1-4 266 cut track to 90, 120 Bend Range 150 explode data into multiple tracks 95 Bi-directional Controller 44 paste to track 92, 122 BNC Connector 33 358 E-MU Systems...
Page 371 Index Clock patchcord 290 divisor 173 preset 289 preset banks 292 MIDI output enable 164 preset patchcords 291 modulation 179 track to clipboard 91, 121 sync delay time to 276 using external MIDI 162 Count-in 59 Clogging the Sequencer 111 Crossfade Coarse Tuning 213, 300 between effects 238...
Page 372 ﬂanger 285 button 45 FXA decay 156 deleting patterns with 45, 107 FXA HF Damping 156 in grid record mode 45, 71 FXB feedback 157 controller data 64 FXB->FXA 156, 277 in a pattern 64 global 281 360 E-MU Systems...
Page 373 Index in a song 112 dynamic 189 entire pattern 62 envelope 175, 224, 305 events 85 attack 306 from a pattern 62, 71, 85 envelope generator 224, 308 from a song 110 envelope mode 305 in a song 112, 117 frequency 223, 224, 232, 304 notes highpass 190, 303...
Page 374 Implementation Chart, MIDI 346, 348 transpose Initial on/off 218 pan position 213 tuning 241 setup 19-tone 241 reloading pattern & song 36, 56, equal temperment 241 gamelan 241 volume 213 just C 241 Input Quantize 58 Kirnberger 241 362 E-MU Systems...
Page 375 Index repeating octave 241 Low Frequency Oscillator 173, 177, Scarlatti 241 Vallotti 241 delay 229 Werkmeister III 241 free running 227 Keyboard/Knob Channel 136 sync 226, 227 Keypads 44 variation 229 Kirnberger Tuning 241 Lowpass Filter 190 example 192 Knob controller 39, 197 keyboard/knob channel 136 programmable controller 142...
Page 376 Minimoog, solo mode 219 effects control 154 map, send/receive 169 button 34 Multiple Trigger, solo mode 218 display 41 Multisetup enabling in song mode 113 default setup 148 view screen 34 deﬁnition 148 using 63 name 149 364 E-MU Systems...
Page 377 Index restoring 148 saving 149 Packet Delay, MIDI sysex 168 send/receive 168 Pan 195 Mute automation in a pattern 64 beats 261, 262 automation in song mode 111 buttons 43 channel 48 hold feature 130 enabling in song mode 113 initial 213 knob control of 42 preset link 243...
Page 378 115 effects 234, 277 Quantized, arp sync 252 links 243, 244, 310 Quantizer 182, 188 listing 322 example 187 menu jump buttons 43 Quarter Note MIDI changes 166 in record screen 60 naming 202 marker 56 366 E-MU Systems...
Page 379 Index Quick Edit quick edits 63 enabling 143 realtime controller data in a pattern 63 mode 40 replace record mode 66 recording in a pattern 63 song in realtime mode 110 recording in song mode 111 song track mutes 55 Quick Erase, track 62 trigger buttons 30 Quick Select...
Page 380 81 SIMM Installation 343 overview 52 Slapback 285 pattern Soft Power Switch 4, 33 definition 53 Software, upgrading 351 erase events 85 Solo Layer 244 grid recording 67 Solo Mode 218 length 74 paste track 92 368 E-MU Systems...
Page 381 Index Song Step Recording 71 & pattern buttons 34 song mode 106 auto-correct 115 step-by-step 72 channel assign screen 123 Step-By-Step Preset Programming 299 deleting a pattern 45, 107 Stereo Delay, effect 286 edit menu 113 Stolen Voices 219 erase events 117 Stop Button 36, 57, 106 event source 114 Stop/RTZ...
Page 382 136 User Pattern Trig Hold, beats 262 arpeggiator 257 Trigger Buttons 43, 139, 140 naming 260 controlling multiple arps 28 repeat 259 quick select 142 velocity 259 recording into a sequence 30 selecting patterns using 141 370 E-MU Systems...
Page 383 Index Vallotti Tuning 241 Zipper noise, with tempo-synced delay 276 Value, metronome 76, 115 Variation Z-Plane Filter 194, 195, 221 beats 267 LFO 229 Velocity arpeggiator 250 changing in grid record 70 crossfade 207, 208 curve 151, 331 key 173 preset link 243 recording in pattern step mode 71 release 173...
Page 384 Index 372 E-MU Systems...

E-Mu XL-7 Command Station Owner's Manual

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Foreign Language Warnings - German

Foreign Language Warnings - French

Setup

Instant Gratification

Basic Operations

Sequencer

Controllers Menu

Global Menu

MIDI Menu

Programming Basics

Preset Edit Menu

Quick Links

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