Sequencer microprocessors

[KA4HJH]

>What sort of processor would be best for such a design? Keeping in
>mind I want to add more recent features found on modern instruments
>like realtime midi control of the sounds, and leaving the sequencer
>running while changing from play to write mode (like the 606).....
>
>I haven't done much on uP's, apat from a PLC and one of the simple
>motorola devices....

Any decent 8 bit processor will do. PIC's, HCO5's (I love Motorola), even
(shudder) Intel. You want to use something that either has built-in ERPOM
or EEPROM, or start off with a single-board controller that sockets for
external non-volatile memory (lots of those around these days--some even
have I/O for LCD displays and what-not built-in). There's MIDI code for the
6805 at the Midwest Analog Products page.

Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"