[sdiy] Off topic but not quite...

[Jean-Pierre Desrochers]

Hi guys,

I have a question about using a PC MIDI sequencer
(like Cakewalk SONAR X3) as a 'standby' chords player
using a MIDI controller..
I already posted this question on some forums
but would be curious about what you think of this
feasable or not..

Here it is in details:

Using a PC sequencer and synth software, is it possible to store a 
series of chords
in the piano roll pane and, using an external MIDI
controller, step one chord at a time using a UP/DOWN switch
on the MIDI controller ?
Mostly only UP function could be used..
The purpose of this is that I'm jamming a lot with friends
and I'd use Sonar X3 as a 'standby' sequencer to play and 'keep'
each chords one at a time played while I play guitar at the same time.
Th UP function would go to the start of a chord, play it and stay there
until another external UP function would come and step to the next chord 
available.
I think I would have to place every chord on specific time
intervals on the piano roll pane right ?

Thanks for your help.