SOUND Coldfire-based processor manages 128 digital voices polyphony.
STRUCTURE:
a basic patch is composed by 4 tones PCM samples with independent parameters:
- chorus mode stacks twice the same waveforms
- sample start offset
and delay
- 5 solo modes
- volume
gain
- pitch tuning
- stereo panning.
WAVETABLE the factory ROM 32 MB wavetable contains 1210 PCM at 44 kHz- 16 bit resolution. According to EMU company, many XL-1 PCM were directly recorded from the analog vintage machines and modular synthesizers. ROM: wavetable is split in 3 main categories:
1- analog, noise and synthesizer raw waveforms with loops and textures
2- pre-generated harmonics PCM
3-
drum percussions (mainly electronics).
EXPANSION XL-7 can be expanded with the 3 other ROMS, some are standard in other EMU machines:
| ROM NAME |
can be found on: |
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| Definitive B-3 |
Emu b3 |
| Pure Phatt |
MoPhatt / MK6 / MP-7 |
| Protean |
Px7 |
| Techno Synth Yard |
Orbit 3 |
| Beat Garden |
Orbit 3 |
| Orchestral Session 1-2 |
Virtuoso 2000 |
| World Expedition |
Planet Earth |
| Sounds of the ZR |
Ensoniq Halo |
| X-Lead |
Xtreme Lead1 / XL7 / XK6 |
| Vintage |
vintage pro / keyboard vintage keys |
| Composer |
proteus 1000 / 2000 / 2500 / PK-6 |
| Audity |
audity 2000 |
| Siedlaczek Orchestra |
Not included in any machines |
| Protozoa |
Not included in any machines |
| Holy Grail |
Not included in any machines |
| Ensoniq Project |
Not included in any machines |
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FILTER there are 50 models of Z-plane filters but slimmed down-version from previous Emu Morpheus. First filter types are the classic ones including lowpass, highpass and bandpass and more sophisticated ones like swept octave EQ, phasers, flangers, vocal formant filters. Filters are classified in 9 different categories:
| LPF |
Low-pass filter
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| PHA |
Phaser |
| HPF |
High-pass filter
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| FLG |
Flanger
|
| BPF |
Band-pass filter |
| VOW |
Vowel/ formant |
| EQ+ |
EQ boost |
| EQ- |
EQ cut |
| SFX |
Special Effect |
|
ENVELOPE 3 main EGs sharing same structure : 6 segments + 6 times:
1- EG1: amplitude (1 for each layer)
2- EG2: filter (1 for each layer)
3- EG3: AUX
freely assignable in MATRIX.
LFO up to 2 interchangeable modulators (range from 0,08 Hz to 18,14 Hz) both can be assigned to and open matrix structure (see modulation processor) that manages various sources and modulation destinations. Typical destinations are: pitch, amplitude or filter.
The modulators can be key-synched, delayed and features 17 waveforms:
random
triangle
sine
saw
square
33 / 25 / 16 / 12 % pulse width
hemi quaver
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pat octaves
pat 5th
pat sus 4th
pat neener
sine 1,2
sine 1,3,5
sine and noise
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MODULATION PROCESSOR like a modular, module handles 24 internal routings or virtual patchcords that connect a modulation source to a destination. The modulator polarity can be also changed: that is
the value relation that can be set to positive or negative.
A list of the matrix elements would be too long, here's a schematic simplification:
| Sources |
Destinations |
note key
velocity
bender
modulation wheel
Midi CC#
footswitch
EG1 -2 -3
LFO1 - 2
noise (pink/white)
random
time dividers
mathematical - logic functions
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key sustain
pitch
glide
start wave offset
filter cutoff / resonance
pan
amplitude
EG1 ADSR
EG2 ADSR
EG3 ADSR
LFO1-2 frequencies
mathematical - logic functions
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MULTITIMBRAL the global mode manages 16 parts with individual settings:
- Midi channel
- analog out
- stereo panning
- volume gain
- shift transpose
- split (link).
EFFECT a 24 bit DSP manages 2 editable main FX groups:
- DSP1: 44 reverb and echo algorithms including hall, room, plate and delay
- DSP2: 32 modulation algorithms like chorus, flanger, phaser and vibrato.
Full FX list HERE
ARPEGGIATOR up to 32 synched arpeggiators (200 patterns).
The note/octave range can be assigned as well as velocity gate, latched, looped to specific bars or assigned to 19 different tempo dividers (arpeggio list )
SUPERBEATS included 1024 pre-programmer rhythmic patterns.
These patterns are usually sliced on the keyboards with 2 grooves variations and 4 fills and latch mode; it is also possible to program some user beats using 16 different tracks.
SEQUENCER up to 16 tracks (resolution: 1/384 quarter note) with 2 recording modes:
- Real-time entry
- Step entries.
Sequencer can import Midi SMF files, the USB connector is used to backup songs and patterns.
SYNC the internal masterclock from 25 to 300 BPM controls the superbeats, arpeggiator, the LFO frequency or can be clocked to MIDI source.
MEMORY:
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512 RAM patches
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512 ROM patches on the MP7 (XL-1 ROM )
- 1024 pattern locations
- 512 song locations
- 200 ROM arpeggiator patterns
- 100 RAM arpeggiator patterns
- 12 ROM microtuning
- 12 RAM microtuning
Created sounds can be only saved to Midi Sysex dump.
EDITOR some computer-based editors for XL-7:
- Prodatum (mac / pc / linux free donation)
LINK
RELATED EMU XL-7 FAMILY
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Emu XK-6- 61 keys version - same wavetable but 64 voices version |
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XL- 1 module 64 voices version - same wavetable |
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MP-7 Command station. Same technical data as XL7, but the factory ROM is the MOPHATT more hihop rnb oriented. |
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EMU PX-7 Command Station. Same technical data as MP7, but the ROM is the Protean oriented to drum and percussion. |
VST PLUGIN / SAMPLED VERSION free and commercial samples set:
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name |
price |
link |
demo |
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EMU CREATIVE Xtreme Lead X |
PLUGIN commercial.
Should contains all Xl1 samples. For emulator X and Proteus X softwares. |
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n/a |
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digitalsoundfactory |
commercial sample pack |
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n/a |
AUDIO DEMO
trend price : 250€
DESKTOP MODULE (weight: 7,8 Kg) can be rackmounted (6 units) with optional kit. Main panel features a LCD display, 13 velocity pads, 178 knobs, 1 data encoder, 48 buttons and a ribbon controller.
