Introduction; Product Description - E-Mu PX-7 Owner's Manual

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Introduction

Upgradable Sounds
The PX-7 Command Station is a hybrid drum machine featuring a powerful
sequencer and 128-voice synthesizer. The E-MU sound engineers spent six
months meticulously sampling acoustic drum kits in professional studios
around the U.S. to build this diverse collection of drum sounds. These drum
kits have been optimized for the PX-7's advanced synthesis architecture,
with multiple cross-switch layers built into each instrument. PX-7 also
contains three additional, user-upgradable sound SIMM sockets, allowing
you to mix and match sound sets according to your needs. New sounds can
be added as easily as plugging in a new 16MB or 32MB SIMM module.
1024 Presets & more
PX-7 contains 512 user presets and 512 factory ROM presets, but it can be
expanded with literally thousands of ROM presets. (ROM presets are
automatically added when sound SIMMs are installed. As an example, a 32 MB
SIMM may contain up to 1024 ROM presets.) PX-7's Sound Navigator makes it
easy to find the exact sound you want. It's powerful, yet simple to use.
Multi-Function Controllers
Multi-function buttons allow you to trigger sequences, arpeggiators and
loops internally or on any of your other MIDI devices. They can act as Note
Inputs for Grid or Step recording, Track Select, Mute or MIDI Trigger
buttons (latched or unlatched).
Sixteen real-time controller knobs are also multi-function controls. These
knobs make it a snap to edit and modify internal preset parameters.
Another useful mode allows the knobs to control volume and pan for all
sixteen MIDI channels. These controllers are fully programmable and can
control internal preset or other MIDI equipment on multiple MIDI
channels. They can be programmed to adjust multiple internal parameters
at once, allowing complex levels of control. For example, a single knob can
simultaneously turn up filter cutoff, while detuning one sample, and
adjusting the release time of the volume envelope. Virtually every synth
parameter in the PX-7 is controllable using the real-time knobs or by any
internal or external control source.
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