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

Owners Manual

© 2001 E-MU Systems

All Rights Reserved

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Important Notice:

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.

This product is covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,404,529; 4,506,579; 4,699,038; 4,987,600; 5,013,105; 5,072,645;
5,111,727; 5,144,676; 5,170,367; 5,248,845; 5,303,309; 5,317,104;
5,342,990; 5,430,244 and foreign patents and/or pending patents. All other
trademarks belong to their respective companies. Specifications and features are
subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................. 1

Product Description .......................................................................................1

Important Safety Instructions .................................................. 4

Foreign Language Warnings - German ................................... 7

Foreign Language Warnings - French .................................. 10

Setup ...................................................................................... 15

Unpacking....................................................................................................15

Connection Instructions..............................................................................16

Basic Setup ..............................................................................................16

Studio Setup ............................................................................................17

Performance Setup ..................................................................................18

Power Down Sequence ............................................................................19

Rack Mounting XL-7................................................................................19

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

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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...................................................................................... 36

Stop Button ............................................................................................. 36

Play Button .............................................................................................36

Record Button .........................................................................................36

Song Record modes ............................................................................. 36

Pattern Record modes .......................................................................... 36

Tap Tempo .............................................................................................36

Edit Section.................................................................................................. 37

Song Edit Button .................................................................................... 37

Pattern Edit Button .................................................................................37

Preset Edit Button ................................................................................... 37

Global Button .........................................................................................37

Controllers Button .................................................................................. 37

Arpeggiator Button ................................................................................. 38

Real-time Controller Knobs ......................................................................... 39

Knob Functions ......................................................................................40

Quick Edit mode .................................................................................40

Programmable Knobs mode ................................................................ 41

Multichannel Volume Knobs .............................................................. 41

Multichannel Pan Knobs ....................................................................42

Trigger/Mute Buttons................................................................................... 43

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................... 43

Preset Menu Jump Keys .......................................................................... 43

Touchstrip, Transpose, Keypads & Glide.....................................................44

Touchstrip Hold ...................................................................................... 44

Transpose Buttons .................................................................................. 44

Rubber Keypads ...................................................................................... 44

Glide Button ........................................................................................... 44

Erase Button ............................................................................................ 45

Repeat Button .........................................................................................45

Preset Screen ................................................................................................46

MIDI Channel Selection ......................................................................... 46

Preset Selection ....................................................................................... 46

Channel Volume ....................................................................................47

Channel Pan ........................................................................................... 48

Channel Arpeggiator .............................................................................. 48

Sound Navigator ..........................................................................................49

Preset Category ....................................................................................... 49

Instrument Category ..............................................................................49

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Sequencer .............................................................................. 51

Overview ......................................................................................................52

Definitions ...................................................................................................53

Events ......................................................................................................53

Tracks ......................................................................................................53

Patterns ...................................................................................................53

Pattern Recording & Editing ...............................................................54

The Asterisk .........................................................................................54

Standard MIDI Files .............................................................................54

Songs .......................................................................................................55

Song Record Modes .............................................................................55

Pattern Mode................................................................................................56

Pattern Play .............................................................................................56

Restart/Pattern Fire Key ..........................................................................57

Realtime Recording .................................................................................57

Preparing to Record a Pattern .................................................................57

Input Quantize ........................................................................................58

Count In ..................................................................................................59

First Note Record .....................................................................................60

Pattern Length ........................................................................................60

Metronome .............................................................................................61

Recording a Pattern .................................................................................61

Automatic Channel Assignment .........................................................65

Replace Record ........................................................................................66

Grid Recording ........................................................................................67

What is Grid Recording? .....................................................................67

Step Time Recording ...............................................................................71

Note Value/Number of Ticks ............................................................72

Pattern Edit Menu........................................................................................74

Track Enable/Mute Buttons ....................................................................74

Name Pattern ..........................................................................................74

Pattern Length ........................................................................................74

Setting Meter (Time Signature) ...............................................................75

Metronome .............................................................................................76

Loop Section ...........................................................................................77

In Pattern Mode ..................................................................................77

In Song Mode ......................................................................................78

Quantize ..................................................................................................79

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

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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 ....................................................................................... 99

Event List Editor ................................................................................... 100

Continuous Controller Edit .............................................................. 100

Continuous Controller Screen .......................................................... 100

Pitch Strip Edit .................................................................................. 100

Pitch Strip Screen .............................................................................. 100

Poly Pressure Edit .............................................................................. 101

Poly Pressure Screen .......................................................................... 101

Program Change Edit ........................................................................ 101

Program Change Screen .................................................................... 101

The Conductor Track (track 0) .......................................................... 103

Conductor Track Screens ..................................................................103

Revert to Saved Pattern ......................................................................... 105

Song Mode .................................................................................................106

Song Play ..............................................................................................106

Song Step Recording ............................................................................. 106

Realtime Song Recording ...................................................................... 110

Song Edit Menu .........................................................................................113

Song Name ............................................................................................ 113

Event Source ......................................................................................... 113

Setting Meter (Time Signature) ............................................................ 114

Metronome ........................................................................................... 115

Quantize ............................................................................................... 115

Scale/Shift Start Times .......................................................................... 116

Scale/Shift Duration .............................................................................116

Thin Events ........................................................................................... 116

Erase Events .......................................................................................... 117

Transpose .............................................................................................. 118

Scale/Shift Velocity ...............................................................................119

Cut Track to Clipboard .........................................................................120

Copy Track to Clipboard ...................................................................... 121

Paste Clipboard to Track ....................................................................... 122

Song Channel Assign ............................................................................ 123

Note List Editor ..................................................................................... 124

Event List Editor ................................................................................... 125

Continuous Controller Edit .............................................................. 125

Continuous Controller Screen .......................................................... 125

Pitch Strip Edit .................................................................................. 125

Pitch Strip Screen .............................................................................. 125

Poly Pressure Edit .............................................................................. 126

Poly Pressure Screen .......................................................................... 126

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Program Change Edit ........................................................................126

Program Change Screen ....................................................................126

Revert to Saved Song .............................................................................127

Live Performance Features .........................................................................128

XMix .....................................................................................................128

Using the Repeat Button for Live Performance ....................................130

Mute Hold .............................................................................................130

Loop Section ......................................................................................131

Restart Pattern Fire Key .....................................................................131

Pattern Change Tempo Hold ............................................................131

Event Timing..............................................................................................132

Track Priority .....................................................................................132

Applications ...............................................................................................133

Using the Internal Sequencer with an External MIDI Keyboard .........133

How to Record the Audition Riffs ........................................................134

Controllers Menu ................................................................. 135

Realtime Control Functions.......................................................................136

Keyboard Transpose ..............................................................................136

Keyboard Channel ................................................................................136

Aftertouch Curves .................................................................................136

Local Control On/Off ...........................................................................137

Footswitch Jack Function .....................................................................138

Trigger Buttons Function ......................................................................139

Trigger Buttons .....................................................................................140

Trigger Button Select .........................................................................140

Latch on/off .......................................................................................140

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

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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 .........................................................................................154

Effects Multi Mode Control .................................................................. 154

Master FXA Algorithm .......................................................................... 155

A Effect Types ....................................................................................155

FXA Parameters: Decay/HF Damping FxB -> FxA ................................156

FXA Send Amounts ............................................................................... 156

Master FXB Algorithm .......................................................................... 156

B Effect Types .................................................................................... 157

FXB Parameters: Feedback/LFO Rate Delay Time ................................. 157

FXB Send Amounts ...............................................................................157

Miscellaneous Parameters..........................................................................158

Edit All Layers Enable ........................................................................... 158

User Key Tuning ................................................................................... 158

Output Format ......................................................................................158

Screen Viewing Angle ........................................................................... 159

MIDI Menu ............................................................................161

Base Tempo ...........................................................................................162

Pattern Change Tempo Hold ................................................................ 162

Rechannelize Input ............................................................................... 163

Keyboard Outputs MIDI .......................................................................164

Knobs Output MIDI .............................................................................. 164

Transmit MIDI Clock ............................................................................ 164

External Song Start/Stop ....................................................................... 165

Merge MIDI In to MIDI Out ................................................................. 165

MIDI In Channels ................................................................................. 165

MIDI Enable .......................................................................................... 166

Receive Program Change ......................................................................166

MIDI Program Change -> Preset ........................................................... 167

MIDI SysEx ID ....................................................................................... 168

MIDI SysEx Packet Delay ...................................................................... 168

Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ........................................................ 168

MIDI Mode ...........................................................................................170

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Programming Basics ............................................................ 171

Modulation ................................................................................................172

Modulation Sources ...................................................................................173

Random Sources ....................................................................................174

Modulation PatchCords.............................................................................174

Envelope Generators..................................................................................175

Tempo-based Envelopes ....................................................................176

Envelope Repeat ................................................................................176

Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) .............................................................177

Clock Modulation ......................................................................................178

Modulation Destinations...........................................................................180

Modulation Processors...............................................................................181

Preset Modulation Processors ....................................................................183

Using the Modulation Processors .........................................................185

More Examples ......................................................................................187

Dynamic Filters ..........................................................................................189

What is a Filter? ....................................................................................190

Parametric Filters ..................................................................................193

The Z-Plane Filter ..................................................................................194

Signal Flow .................................................................................................195

MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls .......................................................196

Bank Select Commands ........................................................................198

Stereo Mix Outputs ....................................................................................199

Preset Edit Menu .................................................................. 201

Preset Name ..........................................................................................202

Four Layer Architecture..............................................................................202

Selecting Layers .....................................................................................203

Defining Layer Parameters.........................................................................204

Selecting an Instrument ........................................................................204

Sound Navigator ................................................................................204

Defining Key Range ..............................................................................205

Defining the Velocity Crossfade Range ................................................207

Defining the Real-time Crossfade Range ..............................................209

Transposing the Instrument .................................................................212

Tuning ...................................................................................................213

Background: Transpose vs. Coarse Tuning .......................................213

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

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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 ................................................................................................... 227

Rate .................................................................................................... 227

Delay ................................................................................................. 229

Variation ........................................................................................... 229

PatchCords ............................................................................................ 230

Modulator Polarity ............................................................................ 231

Pitch Bend Range .................................................................................. 233

Mix Output ........................................................................................... 233

Common Preset Parameters....................................................................... 234

Preset Effects .........................................................................................234

FXA Algorithm ...................................................................................... 236

A Effect Types ....................................................................................236

FXA Parameters ..................................................................................... 237

FXA Send Amounts ............................................................................... 237

FXB Algorithm ...................................................................................... 237

B Effect Types .................................................................................... 237

FXB Parameters ..................................................................................... 238

FXB Send Amounts ...............................................................................238

Preset Patchcords .................................................................................. 238

Initial Controller Amount .................................................................... 240

Keyboard Tuning .................................................................................. 241

Preset Links ........................................................................................... 243

Preset Tempo Offset .............................................................................. 244

Audition Riff Selection .........................................................................244

Play Solo Layers .................................................................................... 244

Arpeggiator/Beats Menu ......................................................245

Arpeggiators ............................................................................................... 246

Arp Controllers ..................................................................................... 247

Arpeggiator Resolution ......................................................................247

Arpeggiator Extension ....................................................................... 247

Arpeggiator Velocity .........................................................................247

Arpeggiator Gate ............................................................................... 247

Arpeggiator Interval .......................................................................... 247

Master Arpeggiator Parameters.................................................................. 247

Status ..................................................................................................... 248

Mode ..................................................................................................... 248

Note Value ............................................................................................ 249

Arpeggiator Pattern Speed .................................................................... 249

Pattern .................................................................................................. 249

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Velocity .................................................................................................250

Gate Time ..............................................................................................250

Extension Count ...................................................................................251

Extension Interval .................................................................................251

Sync .......................................................................................................252

Pre-Delay ...............................................................................................252

Duration ................................................................................................253

Post-Delay .............................................................................................253

Recycle ..................................................................................................254

Keyboard Thru ......................................................................................254

Latch .....................................................................................................254

Arp/Riff MIDI Out .................................................................................255

MIDI Song Start ....................................................................................256

Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ........................................................256

Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern .......................................................257

Pattern Step Number .............................................................................257

Key ........................................................................................................258

Key Offset ..........................................................................................258

Tie ......................................................................................................258

Rest ....................................................................................................258

Skip ....................................................................................................258

End .....................................................................................................259

Velocity .................................................................................................259

Duration ................................................................................................259

Repeat ....................................................................................................259

User Pattern Name ................................................................................260

Multichannel Arpeggiating ...................................................................260

Beats ...........................................................................................................261

Beats Mode ............................................................................................263

Status .................................................................................................263

Beats Channel ...................................................................................263

Trigger Channel .................................................................................263

Beats Controllers ...................................................................................266

Beat Velocity Group 1-4 ....................................................................266

Beat Xpose Group 1-4 .......................................................................266

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

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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............................................................................................. 278

Effects Mode .........................................................................................280

Flexible Effects Control ........................................................................280

Using the Effects Channel Settings in Multi Mode ..........................282

Effect B Into Effect A ............................................................................. 282

General Effect Descriptions ....................................................................... 284

Reverb ................................................................................................... 284

Chorus .................................................................................................. 285

Doubling ............................................................................................... 285

Slapback ................................................................................................ 285

Stereo Flanger .......................................................................................285

Delay ..................................................................................................... 286

Stereo Delay .......................................................................................... 286

Panning Delay ......................................................................................286

Dual Tap ...............................................................................................286

Vibrato .................................................................................................. 286

Distortion ............................................................................................. 286

Save/Copy Menu ..................................................................287

Save Pattern .......................................................................................... 287

Saving a Preset ...................................................................................... 288

Saving a Song ........................................................................................ 288

Copying Information ................................................................................289

Copy Preset ........................................................................................... 289

Copy Layer ............................................................................................ 289

Copy PatchCords .................................................................................. 290

Copy Preset PatchCords .......................................................................291

Copy Arpeggiator Settings .................................................................... 291

Copy Arpeggiator Pattern ..................................................................... 292

Copy Preset Bank ..................................................................................292

Copy Sequencer Pattern ....................................................................... 293

Copy Song ............................................................................................ 293

Sound Authoring ....................................................................................... 294

Rename Flash SIMM ............................................................................. 295

Duplicate Flash ..................................................................................... 296

Compact Flash Now!.................................................................................. 297

Create Random Preset................................................................................ 297

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Preset Programming ............................................................ 299

Editing Presets............................................................................................299

Changing the Instrument .....................................................................299

Changing the Tuning of an Instrument ...............................................300

Chorus ...................................................................................................301

Volume Envelope ..................................................................................301

Working with Filters .............................................................................303

Adding the Filter Envelope ................................................................305

Changing Filter Types .......................................................................307

Envelope Repeat ................................................................................307

Practice Modulating ..............................................................................308

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................309

Linking Presets ...........................................................................................310

Appendix .............................................................................. 311

Front Panel Knob Functions ......................................................................311

Knob Controller Descriptions ...............................................................312

Presets.........................................................................................................312

XL-7 Preset Categories ..........................................................................312

Preset Listing ..............................................................................................313

XL-7 Pattern Layout ..............................................................................317

Pattern Listing............................................................................................318

Riff Listing..................................................................................................319

Instrument Listing .....................................................................................322

Velocity Curves ..........................................................................................331

PatchCord Amount Chart..........................................................................333

Shift Key Shortcuts.....................................................................................334

Rhythmic Notation....................................................................................335

Time Signatures..........................................................................................335

Block Diagrams ..........................................................................................336

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

Warranty ....................................................................................................355

Index .................................................................................... 357

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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
Description

Upgradable Sounds

XL-7 contains a thorough collection of Electronica/Dance presets. These
sounds are rich in harmonic texture and a perfect complement to the
Z-plane filters. XL-7 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. Each E-MU sound set has been meticulously crafted
to be the finest of its kind. Samples are matched across the keyboard,
perfectly looped, and rich in harmonic texture.

1024 Presets & more

XL-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.) XL-7’s Sound Navigator makes it

easy to find the exact sound you want. It’s powerful, yet simple to use.

Velocity & Pressure Sensitive Pads

Thirteen velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch allow you to perform live
or into the 16-track sequencer. These pads have been specifically designed
for the Command Station and are extremely responsive, capturing all the
subtle nuances of your performance.

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).

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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 XL-7 is controllable using the real-time knobs or by any
internal or external control source.

Super Sequencer

XL-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 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.

Multi-Channel Arpeggiators

XL-7’s Rhythmic Pattern Generator/Arpeggiator can play up to 32 synchro­nized 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. XL-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 XL-7’s 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!

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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. Effects Processor “A” contains primarily ambiance
algorithms like reverb and delays, while effects processor “B” contains
primarily spectral algorithms such as chorus, flange, phase, distortion, and
delay. Effects can be linked to each preset or used globally to further
enhance your sound.

Other features include multiple solo, voice assignment and performance
modes for expressive control, 12 user-definable alternate tunings, and, of
course, an extensive MIDI implementation.

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Important Safety Instructions

Use in countries other than the U.S.A. may require the use of a different
line cord or attachment plug, or both. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. There are no user serviceable parts or adjustments inside the
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside the power supply enclosure.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

product to rain or moisture.

Grounding
Instructions

Mains Switch

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current, reducing
the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

The front panel On/Off switch is a “Soft” power switch that can be used to
turn power on and off when the XL-7 is rack mounted. Use the AC power
switch on the rear panel if you wish to completely disconnect XL-7 from
the AC mains.

Danger!

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Improper connection of the equipment’s grounding conductor can result in
the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. 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.

User
Maintenance
Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

1.

The XL-7 should be kept clean and dust free. Periodically wipe the unit
with a clean, dry, lint free cloth. Do not use solvents or cleaners.

2.

There are no user lubrication or adjustment requirements.

Caution -

Servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained
in these operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS: When using electric products, basic precau-

tions should always be adhered to, including the following:

This symbol is intended to

alert you to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the unit.

This symbol is intended to

alert you to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous

voltage within the product’s

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

Read all instructions before using XL-7.

1.

Keep these instructions.

2.

Heed all warnings.

3.

Follow these instructions.

4.

Do not use near water.

5.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

6.

Install in accordance with E-MU’s instructions. Do not block any

7.

openings. This apparatus should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with proper ventilation. The ventilation
should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

8.

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) which produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

9.

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the grounding prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at

10.

plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

Use only attachments/accessories specified by E-MU Systems.

11.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by

12.

E-MU or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug the XL-7 apparatus from the power outlet during lightning

13.

storms or when left unused for a long period of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

14.

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power

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Important Safety Instructions

This symbol is intended to

alert you to use caution when

moving a cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury.

6

•

•

•

•

•

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, the apparatus does not operate normally or has been
dropped.

No open flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the

15.

apparatus.
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climates.

16.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects

17.

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when using

18.

the apparatus near children.
The apparatus should be connected only to a power supply of the type

19.

described in the operating instructions and marked on the product.
This product, in combination with an amplifier and headphones and

20.

speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a
high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.

Radio and
Te l evision
Interference

The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio­frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly —that is, in strict
accordance with our instructions— it may cause interference with radio
and television reception.

This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B
computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part
15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation, especially if a “rabbit ear” TV antenna is used.

If XL-7 does cause interference to radio or television reception, you can try
to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move XL-7 to one side or the other of the television or radio.
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.

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Foreign Language Warnings

- German

Wichtige
Sicherheits­vorschriften

Erdungsin­struktionen

Gefahr

In Ländern ausserhalb den U.S.A. können andere Kabel oder Stecker
notwendig werden. Zur Verminderung des Risikos von Feuer oder eines
elektrischen Schlages übergebe man den Service an qualifizierte Fachleute.
Das Gerät niemals Regen oder Nässe aussetzen.

Das Gerät muss geerdet sein. Bei einem Defekt oder Ausfall bietet Erdung
dem elektrischen Strom den Weg des geringsten Widerstandes und
reduziert das Risiko eines Schlages. Dieses Gerät ist mit einem geerdeten
Kabel und Stecker ausgerüstet. Der Stecker muss in eine passende,
einwandfrei montierte und geerdete Steckdose in Übereinstimmung mit
den örtlichen Vorschriften eingeführt werden.

Unvorschriftsgemässer Anschluss des Gerätes kann zum Risiko eines
elektrischen Schlages führen. Im Zweifelsfalle über die ordnungsgemässe
Erdung soll ein qualifizierter Elektriker oder eine Serviecestelle beigezogen
werden. Ändern Sie den mitgelieferten Stecker nicht. Sollte er nicht in die
Steckdose passen, soll die einwandfreie Installation durch einen qualifi­zierten Techniker erfolgen.

Vorsicht

Wird der XL-7 (Modell Nummer 7750)in einem Rackgestell montiert, muss
ein offener 19-Zollrahmen verwendet werden.

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Foreign Language Warnings - German

Unterhaltsin-

1.

struktionen
für anwender

2.

3.

8

XL-7 soll sauber und staubfrei gehalten werden. Das Gerät mit einem
sauberen und säurefreien Tuch periodisch abreiben. Keine Lösungs­oder Reinigungsmittel anwenden.

Schmieren und Justieren sind nicht notwendig.
Bei weiteren Servicefragen wende man sich an eine qualifizierte Service-

stelle.

Vorsicht

Dieses Symbol weist den

Anwender auf wichtige

Gebrauchs- und Service-

Vorschriften in den beilieg-

enden Drucksachen.

Dieses Symbol verweist auf

nicht-isolierte Stromspan­nungen im Geräte-Innern,

welche zu einem elektrischen

Schlag führen könnten.

Diese Gebrauchsanweisungen sind nur für qualifizierte Techniker
beabsichtigt. Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden,
sollen Sie keine Arbeit unternehmen, die nicht in diesen Instruktionen
vorgeschrieben ist. Wenden Sie Sich bei weiteren Servicefragen an eine
qualifizierte Servicestelle.

INSTRUKTIONEN BETR. FEUERRISIKO,
ELEKTROSCHOCK ODER VERLETZUNG VON
PERSONEN

WARNUNG; Beim Einsatz elektrischer Geräte sollten
folgende Vorsichtsmassregeln stets beachtet werden:

1.

Lesen Sie vor dem Einschalten des XL-7 alle Instruktionen.

2.

Zur Vermeidung von Verletzungsrisiken müssen Kinder bei einge­schaltetem XL-7 sorgfältig überwacht werden.

3.

XL-7 nicht in der Nähe von Wasser in Betrieb nehmen -- z.B. in der
Nähe von Badewannen, Waschschüsseln, auf nassen Gestellen oder am
Swimmingpool.

4.

XL-7 stets so aufstellen, dass seine Belüftung nicht beeinträchtigt wird.

5.

XL-7 nicht in der Nähe von Hitze aufstellen, wie Heizkörper, offenem
Feuer, Öfen oder von Backöfen.

6.

XL-7 ausschliesslich mit einem Netzgerät gemäss Bedienungsanleitung
und Gerätemarkierung verwenden.

7.

Dieses Gerät kann bei Verwendung von Kopfhörern und Verstärkern
hohe Lautpegel erzeugen, welche zu bleibenden Gehörschäden führen.
Arbeiten Sie nicht während längerer Zeit mit voller Lautstärke oder
hohem Lautpegel. Stellen Sie Gehörverlust oder Ohrenläuten fest,
wenden Sie sich an einen Ohrenartz.

8.

XL-7 kann mit einem polarisierten Kabelstecker (mit ungleichen
Stiften) ausgerüstet sein. Das geschieht für Ihre Sicherheit. Können Sie
den Stecker nicht in die Steckdose einführen, ändern Sie nicht den
Stecker ab, sondern wenden Sie sich an einen Elektriker.

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Das Netzkabel des XL-7 bei längerem Nichtgebrauch aus der Steckdose

9.

ziehen.
Vermeiden Sie sorgfältig das Eindringen von Gegenständen oder

10.

Flüssigkeiten durch die Gehäuseöffnungen.
Das Gerät soll durch qualifizierte Serviceleute gewartet werden, falls:

11.

A. das Netzkabel beschädigt wurde, oder
B. Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeit in das Gerät gelangten,
C. das Gerät Regen ausgesetzt war, oder
D. das Gerät nicht normal oder einwandfrei arbeitet, oder
E. das Gerät stürzte oder sein Gehäuse beschädigt wurde.

Servicearbeiten sollten nur qualifizierten Fachleuten anvertraut werden.

12.

DIESE INSTRUKTIONEN AUFBEWAHREN

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Foreign Language Warnings - French

Foreign Language Warnings ­French

Instructions
de Sécurité
Importantes

Instructions
de Mise à la
Te r r e

Danger

Une utilisation dans des pays autres que les U.S.A. peut nécessiter l’usage
d’un cordon d’alimentation différent. Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie
ou d’électrocution, référez-vous à un personnel de service qualifié, et
n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Cet appareil doit être relié à la terre. Dans le cas d’une malfonction
éventuelle, la terre fournit un passage de moindre résistance pour le
courant électrique, réduisant ainsi les risques d’électrocution. Le XL-7 est
équipé d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur et d’une fiche devant être
branchée dans une prise appropriée et reliée à la terre en conformité avec
les normes locales.

Une connexion incorrecte peut résulter en des risques d’électrocution.
Vérifiez avec un technicien qualifié si vous avez des doutes quant à la
connexion. Ne modifiez pas vous-même le cordon d’alimentation livré avec
cet appareil; s’il ne rentre pas dans la prise, faites-en installer un autre par
un technicien qualifié.

Attention

Instructions

Si le XL-7 (Model 7750) est installé dans un rack, utilisez un rack standard
ouvert de 48.25cm.

1.

de
Maintenance

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2.

3.

Le XL-7 doit être maintenu propre et sans poussière. Nettoyez-le
périodiquement à l’aide d’un chiffon propre et non-pelucheux.
N’utilisez pas de solvants, ou d’autres produits de nettoyage.

Aucune lubrification et aucun réglage ne sont nécessaires de votre part.
Pour tout autre service, référez-vous à un personnel qualifié.

Ce symbole vous alerte de la

présence d’instructions

importantes d’opération et

de maintenance dans la

notice accompagnant

l’appareil.

Ce symbole vous alerte de

la présence d’un voltage

non-isolé dangereux à

l’intérieur de l’appareil,

pouvant être d’une

magnitude suffisante pour

constituer un risque

d’électrocution.

Foreign Language Warnings - French

Instructions Concernant les Risques d’Incendie,
d’Electrocution, ou de Blessures Corporelles.

ATTENTION: Lorsque vous utilisez des appareils électriques,
certaines précautions élémentaires doivent toujours être prises,
incluant les suivantes:

Ces instructions de dépanage sont destinées uniquement aux personnes
qualifiées. Afin d’éviter les risques d’électrocution, n’effectuez que les opéra­tions décrites dans ce manuel, à moins que vous ne soyez qualifiê pour cela.
Faites effectuer toute r’eparation par une personne qualifié.

Lisez bien toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser le XL-7.

1.

Afin de réduire les risques de blessures, une attention particulière est

2.

nécessaire en la présence d’enfants en bas âge.
N’utilisez pas le XL-7 dans ou près d’endroits humides - par exemple

3.

près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, dans les toilettes, dans une cave
humide, sur un bar fréquenté, en présence d’un bull-dog en rut, ou
dans une piscine pleine. Protégez cet appareil de tout liquide,
éclaboussure ou fuite.

Le XL-7 doit être placé de façon à ce que sa position n’interfére pas avec

4.

sa propre ventilation.

5. Le XL-7 doit être placé loin de sources de chaleur telles que des radia-

teurs, cheminées, fours, ou groupies en chaleur.

6. Le XL-7 doit uniquement être connecté à une alimentation du type

décrit dans les instructions d’opération et tel qu’indiqué sur l’appareil.

7. Une attention particulière doit être observée quant aux objets pouvant

tomber et aux liquides pouvant être versés sur et à l’intérieur de le XL-7
.

8. Le XL-7 peut être équipé d’une fiche secteur polarisée (avec une broche

plus large que l’autre). C’est une mesure de sécurité. Si vous ne pouvez
pas brancher cette fiche dans une prise, ne neutralisez pas cette sécurité.
Contactez plutôt un électricien pour remplacer la prise obsolète.

9. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon d’alimentation ou de le coincer,

particuliêrement prês des prises de courant, des boitiers ‘electriques dt
du point de sortie de l’appareil.

10. Le cordon d’alimentation de le XL-7 doit être débranché lorsque ce

dernier n’est pas utilisé pendant une longue période.

11. Cet appareil, combiné avec un amplificateur, des haut-parleurs, et/ou

un casque, est capable de générer des niveaux sonores pouvant
occasionner une perte de l’ouïe permanente. Ne travaillez pas trop
longtemps 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.

12. N’utilisez que les accessoires sp’ecifi’es par E-MU Systems.

13. Cet appareil doit être examiné par un personnel qualifié lorsque:

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14. Tout service doit être effectué par un personnel qualifié.

SAUVEGARDEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS

A. Le cordon d’alimentation a été endommagé, ou
B. Des objets sont tombés, ou du liquide a été versé sur/à l’intérieur

de l’appareil, ou
C. Le XL-7 a été exposé à la pluie, ou
D. Le XL-7 est tombé, ou
E. Le XL-7 ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou affiche un

changement radical de performance.

Interférences
Radio et
Télévision

L’appareil décrit dans cette notice génére et utilise une énergie de
fréquence-radio. S’il n’est pas installé et utilisé correctement - c’est à dire en
suivant strictement nos instructions - il peut occasionner des interférences
avec la réception d’une radio ou d’une télévision.

Cet appareil a été testé et est conforme aux normes de Classe A en accord
avec les spécifications du paragraphe J de la section 15 des lois FCC. Ces lois
sont désignées pour fournir une protection raisonnable contre de telles
interférences dans une installation résidentielle. Toutefois, il n’est pas
garanti qu’aucune interférence n’apparaisse dans des installations
particulières, et plus spécialement lorsqu’une antenne de télévision en
«oreilles de lapin» est utilisée.

Si le XL-7 occasionne des interférences , vous pouvez essayer de les corriger
en utilisant une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:

• Tournez l’antenne de la télé ou de la radio jusqu’à ce que les inter­férences disparaissent.

• Déplacez le XL-7 d’un côté ou de l’autre de la télé ou de la radio.

• 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.

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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.

Trade Name: XL-7

Model Number: 7750

Under 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC, and 93/68/EEC

In accordance with EN 55103-1:1996, Emission Environments E4

In accordance with EN 55103-2:1996, Immunity Environments E4

Test information is contained in a report by Atlas Compliance and
Engineering, Inc.

Dated July 5, 2001

Report No.: 0126EMUx17_103

Under 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC

In accordance with EN 60950 with amendments A1, A2, A3, A4, A11

This Declaration is made July 5, 2001

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Setup

This section thoroughly describes how to set up your new XL-7 for use.
Setup includes unpacking instructions, how to hook up the unit to your
sound system and, most importantly, how to turn the thing on and off.

Unpacking Carefully remove XL-7 from the packaging material. Take care to save the

packing materials in case you need to transport the unit. 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:

• XL-7 unit

• Power cable

• This operation manual

• Command Station CD-ROM

The following optional accessories are not included with your XL-7, but are
available from your E-MU dealer for a nominal fee:

• Model 7770 - Rack Mounting Ears

• Model 7771 - XL-7 Gig Bag

• Model 7773 - Locking 12VDC Lamp

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Setup

Basic Setup

Connection
Instructions

Basic Setup

Basic SetupBasic SetupBasic Setup

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

110V/220V

50-60 Hz

(auto-select)

MIDI Sound Module

SAMPLE

MASTER/GLOBAL

TRANSPOSE DIGITAL PROCESSINGSAMPLE MANAGEMENT

I

O

PRESET

MULTIMODE

PRESET MANAGEMENT DYNAMIC PROCESINGPRESET DEFINITION

VOLUME

Power

Switch

DRIVE SELECT LOAD SAVE AUDITION TRIGGER MODE

MIDI In

Main Outs to Mixer In

Amp

INC/YES

DEC/NO

ENTER

ESCAPE

Mixer

TRIGGERS

ABC

DEF

123

JKL

MNO

GHI

456

TUV

WXY

PRS

789

QZ

0

MIDI

Footswitch Footswitch

The Headphone

Output is located

on the Front Panel

USB for

E-Loader





The Right Main output
jack carries a mono mix of the
left and right channels when the
Left Main plug is not plugged in.

The Left Main output jack is a
stereo jack carrying both
channels when the right output
jack is empty.

Speakers

Power Switch & AC Receptacle

The AC power switch located on the rear panel is a “hard” power switch.
The front panel On/Off switch is a “soft” power switch that can be used to
turn power on and off when the XL-7 is rack mounted. There is no 110/220
Volt power selector switch since XL-7 utilizes an auto-switching power
supply which accepts from 100V-250V, 50-60Hz.

Outputs

In order to reproduce XL-7’s wide dynamic range and frequency response,
use a high quality amplification and speaker system and a stereo setup is
highly desirable The headphone output is the same as the Main output
signal. The headphone jack is located on the left side of the front panel.

Footswitches 1 & 2

Connect one or more momentary footswitches for additional control. XL-7
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.

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Studio Setup

MIDI Controller

(MIDI Keyboard, etc.)

REAL TIME CONTROLLERS

ASSIGNABLE KEYS

SEQUENCER

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Setup

Studio Setup

PRESET

SAMPLE

LEVEL

EXIT

ENTER

PAGE

PRESET SELECT

RETURN

EMULATOR

0.987654321

MIDI OutMIDI In

Out

MIDI

Interface

channels

1A-16A

In

In

Computer

In

channels

Out

1B-16B

Additional

MIDI

Devices

MIDI In

__

__

XL-7 contains two MIDI
output ports (A & B) so that it
can transmit on 32 MIDI
channels instead of the usual

16.

Use the main MIDI A port

for OS Downloads & SysEx
dumps.





Channels 01A-16A
go to MIDI Out port A and
channels 01B-16B go to MIDI
Out port B.

Footswitches

Mixer

Amp

S/PDIF = Main Outs

Digital Audio Device

MIDI In

In this setup, XL-7 is controlled by MIDI messages received at the MIDI
input, which are routed by a computer MIDI interface. Any MIDI
controller, such as a MIDI keyboard or a computer, can control the module.

Audio Outputs

Three sets of programmable stereo outputs (Main, Sub 1, and Sub 2) are
provided. The internal effects are available only on the Main outputs.
Specific presets (or MIDI channels) can be routed to one of these stereo
pairs in order to be processed further or mixed separately. The S/PDIF
output duplicates the function of the main outputs.

Footswitches 1 & 2

The two footswitch inputs accept either normally-open or normally-closed
momentary footswitches and are programmable in the Controllers,
Footswitch menu and the Preset Edit, PatchCord menu.

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Setup

Performance Setup

Performance Setup

MIDI Controller

(MIDI Keyboard, Sequencer)

REAL TIME CONTROLLERS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ASSIGNABLE KEYS

PRESET

SAMPLE

SEQUENCER

EMULATOR

MIDI Out

Send

Effect Device

LEVEL

EXIT

ENTER

PAGE

PRESET SELECT

RETURN

0.987654321

Send/Return

Main Outs to Mixer In

Additional

MIDI

Devices

MIDI In

Effect: Swirling Reverb
Parameter Edit

Digital Effect

S/PDIF In

Volume Mix Data Entry Control 1 Control 2 Control 3 Control 4

Analog Out

Sub Output
Return

(To Main Output)

Tip Ring

To Effect From Effect

SEND/RETURN CABLE

Signal is sent out on tip of plug and

returned to main outputs via ring of plug.

MIDI In

In this setup, XL-7 is additionally controlled by a MIDI keyboard.

MIDI Out

In this setup, XL-7‘s MIDI data and then be retransmitted out port B. See
page 165.

Audio Outputs

The Sub 1 and Sub 2 output jacks are stereo jacks. The tip of each jack
(accessed when a standard phone plug is inserted) connects to the left or
right output of that group. 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.

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