Emu PX7 Drum Collection Command Station (Model 7740)
24-bit sampled drum collection. 128 voices of polyphony. 32 arpeggiators
Overall User Ratings (based on 24 ratings)
Submitted February 10, 2004 by a customer from buckeye-express.com
"Drum Machine and Midi Controller"
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I can't believe that I would ever need another, maybe I would get a USB conroller also later, but for what it does, the PX-7 is amazing, amazingly versitile and amazingly profession, as I mentioned earlier, easily surpassing more expensive units like the Fantoms in midi and synth functionality.
Sound
For what it does (drums, mainly acoustic,) it does them very very well, often suprising me with a variability of sound produced from hits of different strength on the pads.
Features
I wish that I could use it as a USB midi controller, PLUS there is NO USB MAC SUPPORT, (despite claims of it "coming summer 2002"...) Oh well, with a piece of gear this serious a USB midi interface is probably already in the studio. Once I got it hooked up to one, it was really really handy and fun to control Reason with, especially sending the ARPs to Reason's synths. I wish that the PX-7 had more synths included out of the box, but, hey, its a drum machine, a really big, really powerful drum machine, a drum machine to end all other drum machines, (I cant see why anyone would ever need another...) with a sequencer and 4 outs and serious effects. I got the XL2 and protozoa roms for synths that can use the PX-7's architecture. For under 500, it has (suprisingly,) almost all of the non-sampler features of my Fantom-S, plus better and more Arps.
Quality
Seems solid, cold to the touch, with really nice pads.
Value
An 16 knob midi controller with amazing pads and a drum machine and (once expanded) fully capable synth and a sequencer and a midi arpeggiator and....ect amazing features, so far seems to be of great quality, a truly p
Manufacturer Support
Though some people seem to have not had a good experience, the rep I dealt with was fast and very friendly and helpful in response when I wanted to add an additional item to my Rom order.
The Wow Factor
The most industrial drum machine AND the most hardcore midi controller on the market!!
Musical Style:
Electronica/Rock
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Submitted January 2, 2004
"COOK up a Sonic Drum Storm!! This baby is the real deal in command stations! Emu finally did it right!! YES!!"
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This machine is what the MP-7 and XL-7 should have been in the first place. It ships with the latest os which is 2.0 and it is pretty much bug free. It never crashes, and its beautiful to look at too unlike the ugly purple and puke colored command stations.
The PX-7 is the only one to own. I had an XL-7 but really could not stand the way it looked. Sounds silly but it was disgusting to look at. Im very visual and just couldnt take it. This baby is gourgeous looking and of course cooks up a storm sonically.
Sound
EMU has the phaTTest sounds out there! Especially in the drum realm. Just AWESOME!!!
Features
Absolutely PACKED with features! Many features you will not find elsewhere.
Quality
Built like a tank for sure. No problems forseable in that dept.
Value
Absolutely outrageous value for the money!! No question!
Manufacturer Support
it all depends on who you talk to. some are very cool. some are completely rude and incompetent. what's new?
The Wow Factor
I already own it, and im looking for a deal on another one. :-}
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