Counters for sequencers

[Christopher List]

Hi DIY - 

A while ago there was a discussion here about using the CD4024 + CD4067 for 
16-stage sequencing. I'm wondering why no one brought up the idea of using the 
CD40193 4-bit counter instead of the 4024. Seems like it's MADE for the job. It 
has Up and Down counter inputs as well as presetting "jam" inputs (with a 
write-enable) for those programming buttons that every cool sequencer (er, 
programmer) has... I just discovered this chip and I just wanted to see if any 
of you better informed folks knew why it would might be a bad choice for this 
application...

The 40193 is synchronous, not ripple, but that's better in this case, isn't it?
 
- Thanks,
Chris