Pattern Sequencer Software (Was: Forat, Linn9000!!!)

[tomg]

Here is an absolutely Free midi/audio seq for widoze.

http://go.to/massiva

Feature list captured from their page....pretty dammed impressive.
Anybody used this.

Tom


Edit music in real-time with undo
Step record notes with MIDI- or PC-keyboard
Step record program change and control change with PC-keyboard
Auto-compose MIDI volume, panning or any control change message in sync with
music
Auto-compose simple drum, bass or chord patterns in seconds
Read and write Standard MIDI files
32 MIDI/Audio tracks with unlimited number of parts
Bank, program and MIDI device select on each track
Parts may be grouped into blocks or patterns.
Store areas like "intro", "break" and "2nd verse" for fast navigation
Move notes with [left], [right], [up] and [down] keys
Resize notes and parts with [alt] and [left], [right] keys
Visual editing of velocity and control change
Real time MIDI fades for adjusting/recording control change messages
Groove quantize
MIDI Time Code (master) and MICI clock
Integrated mixer for MIDI, Audio, CD etc
Favorite folders for songs and samples
Audio effects




> >
> > "Robert H. Rickner-III" wrote:
> >
> > > Speaking of Sequencers, and off the topic of DIY...  Does anyone know a
> > > good software based sequencer that uses patterns instead of linear
> > > tracking, having started from mod trackers/fasttracker I'm much more
> > > comfurtable in that kind of environment.
> > > Rob
> >
>
>
> The liniar sequencers can be used as pattern seq. too.
> Basically everything a mod tracker can do can also be done with logic,
> cuebase, cackewalk or what ever.
> The only dif. is that these sequencers can do a hell of a lot more, therefor
> they may look a little intimidating at first.
> You may find them easier to work with than a tracker once you get the hang
> of it (lets say after half a day or so).
>
> Personally I like to write short midi patterns using the score editor, the
> key editor will also work fine.
> The patterns are all on a dumy track, then I copy to other tracks where I
> need the patterns.
>
> For sample sequencing just set the grit to 1/4 or so.
> You can then  easely place the samples on the beats.
> Group the samples to create a "pattern" that can be easely copied and pasted
> as a whole.
>
> You can even make "biger" groups that form a whole chorus or bridge and
> include both midi and audio.
> Arranging was never so easy.
>
> If the only thing you looking for is sample seq. you may want to look into
> Acid.
> This is a easy to use sample seq. with a cool feature, realtime time
> stretching, this is not found on any other program I am aware of.
>
>
> Hope this helps,
> Cheers Theo
>
> PS. Take a peek at http://www.tidalmusic.com and go to english > products>
> Step One.
> The side is underconstruction and even the page is not finished jet.
> Even so the Step One may intrest you.
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