E-MU Announces "Xtreme Lead XL-1" Sound Module

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February 15, 2000 -- E-MU / ENSONIQ® has announced the Xtreme Lead XL-1, a 64 note polyphony NUDI sound module targeted to the high energy Dance music scene. The XL-1 features 32MB sound ROM full of cutting edge synth sounds, with 12th order filters, user programmable arpeggiators, and a new "Super Beats" mode which provides dynamic control over 16 independent rhythm tracks. The product is packaged in a bright orange, single rack space package with 12 real time assignable front panel controllers. The product is available starting in February, and has a US retail price of $895.

The XL-1 features sounds from some of the best producers from Europe and America, covering a wide range of styles. The ample 32MB ROM set has leads, pads, analog synths, deep basses, drum kits, hits, signature E-MU Wall and Edge sounds. Not only are the sounds representative of the high energy dance music scene, but the XL-1 features 1T h order filters, user programmable arpeggiators, a flexible patch cord architecture, and 12 front panel real time controls with which to control the sounds. And the 64 voice polyphony makes XL-1 much more than a lead synth, in fact, entire dance productions can be done using this sound module alone.

Listen to the XL-1 Demo Sequence (214K)

The E-MU Xtreme Lead XL-1 synth has 64 voices, 2 outputs, and 16 MIDI channels. It is fully upgradable, allowing the user to add one additional 32MB sound ROM from the selection of ROMs now available for the Proteus@ 2000 sound module. In addition, the company has announced a hardware upgrade program consistent with its historical emphasis on long term value that allows the user to upgrade the hardware motherboard to have 128 voices of polyphony, 4 ROM expansion slots, 6 outputs + digital output, and an additional 16NEDI channels. The company also stated that the operating system software in the unit is field upgradable over the Internet, allowing XL-1 users to take advantage of enhancements to the software when they become available.

For more information contact E-MU at www.emu.com.