Pads get beat down on the XL7 Emu but I try not to punch to hard.
I plan on getting a midi pad to replace useing them.
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100% Emu XL7 is the song Trapped [instrumental]
I saw on go for $600. I would like to buy a few back ups
down the road. Also more sound carts for it as well.