OK, I Look at the sequencer and wonder, "How the hell did anyone think of
such features." I came to the conclusion that experience of using one has
to be the answer. And, I have zero experience using an analog pattern
sequencer like this. I have some experience using digital sequencers for
adding tracks to a live gig when 2 hands were not enough, or for just using
as a notebook during the creative process.
Now, I can see obviously how it would be nice to have a repeating pattern in
a tune, or how it would be cool to be able to hit a certain key, or pedal
or ? and get a once shot sequence each time. That would be a cool thing for
live. So, like others, I am interested in a sequencer. I would very much
enjoy a thread about how each person in particular might use a sequencer,
and how certain features that they have come to depend on work in this
sequencer. I'll start with my very limited knowledge and ask anyone and
everyone to correct me as needed.
CV outs:
It seems my basic sequence would need to have at least 2 but better yet 3 or
4 CVs so that multiple oscillators could change tuning relationship through
the sequence. As I think about how this "might work" I see two "modes" that
make sense.
Mode 1: One CV knob for each CV in each step and one knob does not effect
the other. If you return one of the CV knobs feeding one oscillator during
the run time, the other oscillators do not change.
Mode 2: One CV knob is a master and the others are slaves. So knob 1,
effects the output of all CVs at that step and the other knobs, 2, (and
possibly) 3, 4 effect the tunes relationships between oscillators. Maybe
mode 2 would not be useful. But, it seems with stacking oscillators, it
might be easier to change patterns on the fly with multiple oscillators.
# of steps:
I'm not sure 8 is right, Can a sequencer be flexible enough to recycle or
quit at any point along the chain? How about 12 or 10 or 7 ??
Quantizing:
I assume this would be essential. Is this a feature one would expect inside
the sequencer or as another external module? I assume if internal, you
would want to be able to switch it on and off as some voltages (maybe
controlling other things from oscillators) you would not want to be
quantized.
Timing:
I would think you would want to be able to use an internal or external
clock. But, if using an internal clock, would the "time" of each step be a
quantity fixed as one division of the total sequence? Or would the time of
each sequence be adjustable (like on Tony K's UEG? It seems to me that a 12
step pattern where each step got 1/12 of the time might be OK for some
things and not for others.
I am not starting this thread to be a " list all the features we all want in
the mother of all sequencers." But rather, I would appreciate hearing from
some of the guys on this list that I know have a lot to share about their
experience with sequencers and what features they use and depend on.
Sequentially challenged
Stooge Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: <mate_stubb@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 3:44 PM
Subject: [motm] RE: Check out Big Dave's DIY Design again
> Just how nuts would it be to DIY and build this
> thing Dave? PCB's? Not that you would ever even be
> willing, or offering, just curious ;)
>
Reasonably nutty.
<<snip>>
Not to mention pcbs, parts, labor, etc. You would have to charge
$800 - $900 minimum to build one for somebody.
Moe