Base Tempo; Pattern Change Tempo Hold - E-Mu XL-7 Command Station Owner's Manual

Base Tempo

O O O O
You can also tap tempo
using a footswitch. See
page 138.
Pattern Change
Tempo Hold
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In software versions,
below 2.0, the Tempo did
NOT change when you
changed patterns.
162 E-MU Systems
XL-7 contains an internal Master Clock which runs the sequencer, arpeg-
giators, synchronizes the LFOs when in tempo-based mode, controls the
times of tempo-based envelopes, and can be used as a modulation source in
the PatchCords section.
You'll notice that there are two tempo values shown in the display.
• Base Tempo - This is the base tempo setting before being modified by
the Tempo Controller (if engaged). See "Tempo Controller" on page 145.
• (Current Tempo) - This is the actual tempo! The current tempo is
equal to the base tempo modulated by the MIDI controller specified in
the Tempo Controller screen. If no MIDI Tempo controller message has
been received since the last Base Tempo change, the Current Tempo will
be equal to the Base Tempo.
The LED to the right of the button blinks at the current tempo rate.
To Change the Base Tempo
Move the cursor to the lower line of the display.
1.
Adjust the Base Tempo using the data entry control.
2.
BASE TEMPO (0 = MidiClk)
120 bpm
To Tap Tempo - Tap the Tap button at least three times. Keep tapping
3.
to continuously update the tempo on each tap. The tap tempo range is
25-300 bpm. The Base Tempo values range from 1 through 300 beats
per minute (BPM).
To Use an External MIDI Clock:
Move the cursor to the lower line of the display.
1.
Turn the data entry control all the way counter-clockwise and select
2.
"ext" to use an external MIDI clock source.
This option determines if the tempo should change when you change
patterns on playback. This feature is designed for performing live.
CHAINED PATTERNS
change to a new tempo
If set to "keep constant tempo", the tempo will be set by the first
1.
pattern played. If set to "change to a new tempo" the tempo settings
programmed into each pattern will be used on playback.
(current: 182)
MIDI Menu
Base Tempo