E-Mu MP-7 command station Owner's Manual page 14

Introduction
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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 MP-7 is controllable using the real-time knobs or by any
internal or external control source.
Super Sequencer
MP-7 contains a powerful, yet simple to use 16-track interactive sequencer.
You can record in real-time, step and grid modes and can switch modes
without ever stopping your creative flow. Sixteen dedicated Mute/Select
buttons allow you to add, monitor and modify parts on the fly without
cumbersome menu scrolling. It's never been this easy to lay down your
ideas. The MP-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.
Multi-Channel Arpeggiators
MP-7's Rhythmic Pattern Generator/Arpeggiator can play up to 32 synchro-
nized arpeggiator patterns at once using a different sound for each!
Patterns can be edited using pattern flow commands such as: delay for 2
bars, play for 4 bars, hold for 2 beats and repeat. You can program or
download 100 user patterns in addition to the 200 factory patterns.
Ultra Powerful Synthesizer
The extremely flexible yet easy to use 4-layer synthesizer voices make it
easy to build sounds of any kind. Layers can be switched or crossfaded
using key position, velocity, real-time controllers or any modulation source.
128 voice polyphony ensures that you can play and sequence the most
complex material. MP-7 also contains 50 different 2nd to 12th order
resonant & modeling filters which are used to shape and modify over 1200
waveforms contained in 32 megabytes (MB) of ROM.
Sixty four modulation sources include three multistage envelopes and two
LFOs per layer, as well as full MIDI control over virtually every parameter.
The digital patch bay, with 24 cords per layer, (and 12 more cords per
preset) lets you connect modulation sources to 64 destinations in any
imaginable way.The patch bay also contains a set of arithmetic modifiers,
allowing you to create complex synthesis models. Synth parameters as well
as arpeggiator and BEAT tempos can be controlled from MP-7 internal clock
(or an external MIDI clock). Up to 8 LFOs and 12 envelopes can be perfectly
synchronized at different rates. This is an extremely powerful synthesizer!